Israel Angell

Israel Angell (August 24, 1740 - May 4, 1832) was a Continental Army officer of the American Revolutionary War.

He was born to Oliver and Naomi (Smith) Angell in Providence, Rhode Island.

He was appointed a major of Colonel Daniel Hitchcock's Regiment at the outbreak of the American Revolution.

He received recognition correspondence for this act of heroism from George Washington and Nathanael Greene.

He also served at various places in Rhode Island and New Jersey and along highlands of the Hudson River, most notably at Peekskill and West Point.