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: NH
Qualifying Service: 2nd Lieutenant
Birth: 05 Nov 1744 Attleborough / Bristol / MA Death: 25 May 1814 Nelson / Cheshire / NH
Qualifying Service Description:
1775, Corporal in the company of Benjamin Morey, commanded by Colonel John Daggett of the New Hampshire Militia, served eight days
Sergeant in the company of Captain Moses Knao, commanded by Colonel Joseph Read, served three months, 12 days
2nd Lieutenant in the company of Captain Silas Cobb, commanded by Colonel Jacob French
Additional References:
Burial data from Patriot Index. Draft manuscript. Florida Society SAR (FLSSAR). 1995-6
MA Solders and Sailors in the Rev War Vol IV, p.582
National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941
New Hampshire, U.S, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
MA, U.S, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, pg 96
Spouse: Mary Knapp Rebecca Mansfield Children: Sarah; Rufus; Betty; Mary Knapp; Moses; Ephraim; Lucy;
From the community of Nelson, travel south about three miles on Nelson's Road
Turn right on Cemetery Road and proceed north
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