John Whistler was a soldier, born in County Londonderry, Ireland. He ran away from home as a boy, enlisted in the British army, and served as a colour sergeant under General John Burgoyne during the American Revolutionary War. After the surrender at Saratoga, John returned to England and was honorably discharged. Soon afterward, he eloped with Anna, a daughter of Sir Edward Bishop. They emigrated to the United States, and settled at Hagerstown, Maryland.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Citizenship
- United States, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- 1756
- Died
- September 3, 1829
