Jeptha Atherton
Jeptha Atherton | |
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| Born | c. 1733 |
| Died | January 19, 1787 (aged 53–54) Northampton County, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | North Carolina |
| Branch | Militia |
| Rank | Major, Lt Col, Colonel |
| Unit | Northampton County Regiment |
| Commands | Northampton County Regiment |
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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).