The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: MA
Qualifying Service: Private / Patriotic Service
Birth: 1713 Hatfield / Hampshire / MA Death: 01 Jun 1791 Belchertown / Hampshire / MA
Qualifying Service Description:
Private in Captain John Cowls's company, Colonel Woodbridge's regiment which marched 20 April 1775 in response to the alarm of 19 April 1775 with service of 19 days
Lieutenant Aaron Phelps's company, Colonel Elisha Porter's regiment, he enlisted 9 July 1777 and was discharged 12 August 1777 with service of 1 month and 9 days
Captain Jonathan Bardwell's company, Colonel Porter's regiment, he enlisted 22 Septemer 1777 and was discharged 18 October 1777 with service of 1 month and 3 days
MEM COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER COMM
Additional References:
Secretary of the Commonwealth, MA Soldiers, and Sailors of the Rev War, MA. Boston: Wright & Potter Printing Co, 1901, Vol 1, pg 601
History of Belchertown in the 18th Century, pg 22-24, 85-88, by Shaw
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