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.
Birth: aft 1756 / Ulster / Orange / NY Death: 1811 Deposit / Delaware / NY
Qualifying Service Description:
Pvt, Isaiah Vail Co, James McClaughry Regiment, Ulster Co, NY Militia
Additional References:
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
Roberts, James A, Comptroller, New York in the Revolution as Colony and State, 2nd ed. New York. Albany: Brandow Printing Company, 1898, pg 193
Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Rev War, Micropublication M881, roll 751. Washington: National Archives
Spouse: Abigail Williams Children: Sylvester; John; Keziah; Sarah/Sally;
A new headstone was placed in 2011, replacing one that was lost in the 1970s
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Located south of the river on Laurel Bank Avenue west of the Pine Street bridge
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