Benjamin Mooers

Benjamin Mooers
Major General Benjamin Mooers
Born	(1758-04-01)April 1, 1758 Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	February 20, 1838(1838-02-20) (aged 79)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Militia
Rank	Major General
Other work	County treasurer

General Benjamin Mooers (April 1, 1758 – February 20, 1838) was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He was a lieutenant in the New York militia and the 2nd Canadian Regiment during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1783 he settled in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York, a frontier settlement at the time. Mooers was a presidential elector in 1808.

Gen. Mooers commanded the New York Militia at the Battle of Plattsburgh, September 11, 1814, and later served as a member of the New York legislature. Mooers died on February 20, 1838, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery.