Peter Olcott | |
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 Portrait thought to be by Joseph Steward | |
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of the state of Vermont | |
| In office 1791–1794 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (as lieutenant governor of the Vermont Republic) |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Hunt |
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (Independent Republic) | |
| In office 1790–1791 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Marsh |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Lieutenant Governor of the state of Vermont) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1733 Bolton, Connecticut Colony |
| Died | September 12, 1808 (aged 75) Hanover New Hampshire |
| Resting place | Meeting House Hill Cemetery Norwich Windsor County, Vermont |
| Spouse | Sarah Mills Olcott |
| Children | Pelatiah Olcott Peter Olcott Timothy, Olcott Roswell Olcott Sarah Olcott Margaret Olcott Margaret Olcott Mills Olcott Martha |
| Profession | Judge Politician |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1781 to 1788 |
| Rank | Colonel Brigadier General |
| Unit | Vermont militia's Third Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution Bennington Saratoga |
Peter Olcott (April 25, 1733 – September 12, 1808) was a Vermont public official and military officer who served as a brigadier general in the colonial militia, the sixth lieutenant governor of the Vermont Republic, and the first lieutenant governor of the state of Vermont.