George Duffield was a leading eighteenth-century Presbyterian minister. He was born in Lancaster County, Province of Pennsylvania in 1732. In 1779, Duffield was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society. Because of his involvement in the American Revolution and close association to General George Washington he is often referred to as "The revolutionary patriot" or "The revolutionary chaplain". Before and during the American Revolutionary War, by means of his inciteful and inspirational sermons, he preached the virtue of armed resistance, prompting the British Crown to place a reward on his head.Duffield served under General Washington at the Battles of Princeton and Trenton.
- Position held
- minister
- Born
- October 7, 1732, 1732
- Died
- February 2, 1790, 1790
