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State of Service: CT
Qualifying Service: Soldier
Birth: 1742 Death: 15 Jul 1828 New Haven / New Haven / CT
Qualifying Service Description:
1775, appointed a Lieutenant of the 1st trainband (company) of the 2nd Regiment
1776, appointed to the New Haven Committee of Inspection
1778-1779, appointed of the 1st trainband (company) as Captain in the 2nd Regiment of the Militia Regiments
Additional References:
Hoadly, Charles J.The Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, Vol 15, Connecticut. Hartford: The Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company, 1890, pg 147
Hoadly, Charles J.The Public Records of the State of Connecticut, Vol 1, Connecticut. Hartford: The Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company, 1894, pg 547
Johnston, Henry PhelpsRecord of Service of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Services During the War of the Revolution 1775-1783, Connecticut. Harford: Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co, 1889, pg 548
Spouse: Eunice Austin Children: Benjamin; Sarah; Elizabeth; Abel Jr; Eunice;
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