Colonel Tye
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Titus Cornelius, also known as Titus, Tye, and famously as Colonel Tye (c. 1753 – 1780), was a slave of African descent in the Province of New Jersey who escaped from his master and fought as a Black Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War; he was known for his leadership and fighting skills. He fought with a volunteer corps of escaped Virginia Colony slaves in the Ethiopian Regiment, and he led the Black Brigade associators. Tye died from tetanus from a musket wound in the wrist following a short siege in September 1780 against Captain Joshua Huddy. He was one of the most feared and effective guerrilla leaders opposing the American patriot forces in central New Jersey.[1][2]
Colonel Tye | |
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Born | Titus Cornelius c. 1753 |
Died | 1780 (aged c. 27) Monmouth County, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Cause of death | tetanus and lockjaw from gunshot wound |
Other names | Tye |
Occupation(s) | slave, soldier, colonial militia officer |
Title | Colonel |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army
Ethiopian Regiment (1775-1776) Black Brigade (1778-1780) |
Years of service | 1775–1780 |
Rank | Colonel (honorary rank) |
Commands held | Black Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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