Dr. John Berrien Riker (1738-1794)

Surgeon in the Continental Army, of Long Island City, New York

He is immortalised in John Trumbull's painting, Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, in which he is seen saving the life of future President James Monroe.

Parents (2)

Andrew Riker

of the Riker Homestead, Bowery Bay, New York

1699-1762

Jane (Berrien) Riker

Mrs Jane (Berrien) Lawrence, Riker

1703-1776

Spouse (1)

Susan (Fish) Riker

Mrs Susan (Fish) Riker

1754-1836

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