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: RI
Qualifying Service: Lieutenant
Birth: 1757 Death: 08 Mar 1825
Qualifying Service Description:
1777 Priv. in Capt Spaulding's Co.; Col Babcock's Reg't
1778 Serg't Maj. In Col Robert Elliott's Reg't of Artillary]
1779 2nd Lieutenant, Capt Warner's Co, Col Robert Elliott's Regt of Artillary
1779 in Capt Joshua Sayer's Co.; Col Robert Elliott's Reg't
Additional References:
Rev War Widow's Pension W23258
1st-11th Annual Reports DAR. Senate documents (United States Congress, Senate). Government Printing Office: Washington, DC
Spouse: Susanna Cory Children: Hannah;
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Additional Information:
According to an 1836 deposition by neighbor, Patience Viall, John and Patience Henshaw had seven children, only one of which was still living
According to 1830 Census for Newport, RI, it appears the surviving child was female, 30-39 years of age