Abraham Markoe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Abraham Markoe

American patriot in the Revolutionary War period

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1727

Place of Birth: Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, United States

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1806

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Abraham Markoe (July 2, 1727 – August 28, 1806) was a Danish businessman living in Pennsylvania who actively supported American independence by founding the Philadelphia Light Horse, now known as the First City Troop, and presenting them with a regimental flag of thirteen stripes to represent the thirteen rebel colonies.