James Bonner (Patriot)
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BornAugust 20, 1719
Beaufort or Hyde Precinct, Bath County, North Carolina
Died1782 (aged 62–63)
Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina
Resting placeSt. Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bonner St., Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina
KnownforFounding Washington, North Carolina
James Bonner | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1719 Beaufort or Hyde Precinct, Bath County, North Carolina |
| Died | 1782 (aged 62–63) Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina |
| Resting place | St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bonner St., Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina |
| Known for | Founding Washington, North Carolina |
| Title | Colonel |
| Spouse | Mary Anne Snoad |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Bonner and Abigail Brian Daw |
| Relatives | Colonel Thomas Bonner, Jr. (brother) |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | North Carolina |
| Branch | Militia |
| Service years | 1775-1778 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Beaufort County Regiment |
| Website | Bonner Genealogy Database |
Colonel James Bonner (August 20, 1719—1782) was a Patriot from Beaufort County, North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. He commanded the Beaufort County Regiment and also founded the town of Washington, North Carolina.[1]
His father Thomas Bonner was a landowner in Hyde Precinct in 1715. James died in Beaufort County, North Carolina in 1782 and was buried in the town of Washington, which was founded on his land. His grave was across the present "Main Street" from the present St. Peter's Episcopal Church, which was built at an earlier date, on land which he donated for "the building of a church." His remains were removed to the churchyard (southwest corner) between 1888 and 1893.