Display Patriot - P-139385 - Willard COTTON

Willard COTTON

SAR Patriot #: P-139385

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: VT      Qualifying Service: Private
DAR #: A026400

Birth: 04 Feb 1757 Pomfret / Windham / CT
Death: 19 Nov 1828 Lenox / Madison / NY

Qualifying Service Description:

Private - CAPT Wells' Company, Hartland Vermont Militia, 1780 Alarm


Additional References:
  1. SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
  2. Rolls of the Soldiers in the Rev War, 1775-1783, Goodrich, pg 276
  3. NSSAR #164442 
  4. NSDAR #814295

Spouse: Marcy Gallop
Children: Owen; Mercy; Calista; Elisha; Willard;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
2006-02-17 DA 24838 William John Danroth Light (164442) Owen   
2006-02-17 DA 24843 James Thatcher Light (164443) Owen   
2009-05-14 CO 34904 Brent Ellsworth Stapelman (173939) Owen   
Location:
Canastota / Madison / NY / USA
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Marker Type:
vertical stone
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