Edward Antill
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| Edward Antill | |
|---|---|
| April 11, 1742 – May 29, 1789 | |
| Place of birth | Piscataqua, New Jersey |
| Place of death | Saint-Jean, Canada |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | Continental Army: 1775-1783 |
| Rank | Colonel and Military Engineer |
| Unit | Congress Own Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
Edward Antill (April 11, 1742 – May 29, 1789) was born in Piscataqua, New Jersey and died at Saint-Jean, near Montréal, in Canada. He was an American colonist living in Quebec City when in 1775 he joined the 2nd Canadian Regiment and participated in the Battle of Quebec (1775) with General Richard Montgomery.
Antill married to Charlotte Riverin of Quebec City. Their daughter France Antill married Arthur Tappan.
He was sent to the American Congress in Philadelphia after the failed attack on Quebec City.
He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Long Island in August 1777 so he was not with his regiment at the Battle of Brandywine. He was on a prison ship on the Hudson River for three years.
After his release he followed the 2nd Canadian Regiment at Yorktown.
