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: Civil Service / Soldier
Birth: 16 Mar 1722/1723 Watertown / Middlesex / MA Death: 1790 Paxton / Worchester / MA
Qualifying Service Description:
Surveyor of Highways
Pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Paxton for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched 11 July 1780; discharged 16 December 1780 with service of 5 months and 14 days
Additional References:
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
SAR 116488 Abijah Bemis Record File
PAXTON, MA, TOWN RECS, 1765-1847, FHL #8705400
Worcester County History, pg 570
Revolutionary Rolls Vol 25, pg 230, Office of the Secretary of MA Commonwealth, Archives Div
Secretary of the Commonwealth, MA Soldiers, and Sailors of the Rev War, MA. Boston: Wright & Potter Printing Co, 1901, Vol 1, pg 924
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