Display Patriot - P-158326 - James FINNELL Sr

James FINNELL Sr

SAR Patriot #: P-158326

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State of Service: VA      Qualifying Service: Corporal
DAR #: A201986

Birth: 1755 / Orange / VA
Death: 1811 / Garrard / KY

Qualifying Service Description:

1778, he served as a Corporal in the 3rd company of Captain Alexander S. Dandrigewith of the 1st Regiment of the Light Dragoons, Continental Line, commanded by Colonel Theoderick Bland.


Additional References:
  1. Rev War Rolls, 1775-1783. Micropublication M246, roll 115. Washington: National Archives. Regiment: 01st Reg Light Dragoons, 1777-1783 (Folders 1-11) - Armand´s Light Dragoons, 1778-1779 (Folder 16)
  2. Gwathmey, John H.Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, 1775-1783, Virginia. Richmond: Dietz Press, 1938, pg 273

Spouse: Nancy XX;
Children: Elizabeth; Achilles; Susannah; Nancy;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
1977-02-10 AZ Unassigned William M Melone (111167) Nancy   
2014-12-04 SC 61558 David Clifton Sanders III (193085) Elizabeth   
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