George Garth

George Garth (1733–1819) was a British General, a commander in the American Revolutionary War, and Colonel of the 17th Regiment of Foot.

He was son of John Garth MP and Rebecca, the daughter of John Brompton and granddaughter of Sir Richard Raynsford, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

He joined the Army and served for 37 years in the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.

Dispatched to replace General Augustine Prevost at Savannah, Garth was taken prisoner on HMS Experiment.

[1] He was promoted to the rank of General in 1810 and later became Lieutenant Governor of Placentia, Newfoundland.