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.
Birth: 05 Feb 1751 Milford / New Haven / CT Death: 26 Apr 1826 Milford / New Haven / CT
Qualifying Service Description:
Enlisted Jun 1776 in Capt Samuel Peck's Co. to reinforce Washington's Army at New York
Served in the city on the Brooklyn front at the right of the line during the Battle of Long Island under Colonel William Douglas, 27 Jul 1776
Engaged in the retreat from New York, 29-30 Aug, stationed with the militia brigade at the time of the attack on New York, 15 Sep
Forced to retreat at the Battle of White Plains, 28 Oct 1776
Additional References:
Record of service of Connecticut men in the I. War of the Revolution, II. War of 1812, III. Mexican War By Connecticut. Adjutant-General's Office; Johnston, Henry Phelps, 1842-1923, pg 406, 408
CT Men in the Rev War, pg 406, 408
Spouse: Annie Lambert Children: Henry Peck; Nehemiah; Nathan; Anthony;
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Additional Information:
SAR RC 578 provided a birth date of 25 Feb 1750 and a death date of 25 Apr 1825