Samuel Johnson (American colonel)

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Samuel Johnson (23 Mar 1713 – 12 Nov 1796) was an American-born military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He fought for the American Continental Army as commander of the 4th Essex County Militia Regiment also known as Johnson's Regiment of Militia. The regiment was first called up for the Siege of Boston and Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.