William Barton (soldier)

William Barton
William Barton, painted by James Sullivan Lincoln
Born(1748-05-26)May 26, 1748
Warren, Rhode Island
DiedOctober 22, 1831(1831-10-22) (aged 83)
Allegiance United States
Service / branchContinental Army
RankColonel
UnitRhode Island Regiment
CommandsStanton's regiment
Battles / warsBattle of Bunker Hill
AwardsSociety of the Cincinnati
Spouse(s)Rhoda Carver
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William Barton (1748–1831) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War who retired with the rank of colonel. He later served as adjutant general of the Rhode Island militia.