McQueen, Juan, Don, 1751-1807

John McQueen, known as Don Juan McQueen (1751-1807), was the son of John McQueen and Ann Dalton McQueen of Charleston. He was a large land owner in South Carolina and Georgia. He served in the Revolution as a Captain in the Navy of South Carolina, 1778-1780. For a few years, McQueen worked as a planter, but soon became interested in land speculation. He became a citizen in Georgia in 1784. Due to financial difficulties he moved to St. Augustine, Florida, in 1791, leaving his family at their home near Thunderbolt. He became a large land holder in Florida, where he sold timber and owned a saw mill. He commanded an expedition against William Bowles, British adventurer, in 1791, and, as Lt. Col. of Horse, led troops against the Creek Indians in 1802.

From the description of John McQueen deeds and letters, 1765-1807. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122932057