Jeptha Atherton

Jeptha Atherton
Jeptha Atherton
Born	c. 1733
Died	January 19, 1787 (aged 53–54); Northampton County, North Carolina
Allegiance	North Carolina
Service / branch	Militia
Rank	Major, Lt Col, Colonel
Unit	Northampton County Regiment
Commands	Northampton County Regiment
Battles / wars	Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge; Battle of Briar Creek; Battle of Little Lynches Creek;

Colonel Jeptha Atherton (c. 1733–1787) was a North Carolina landowner, slave owner, politician and American Revolutionary War leader in Northampton County, North Carolina. He served in the military throughout the American Revolutionary War (1775–83).