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.
George Stearns was born on 16 April 1741 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the son of Jonathan.
He was married on 29 October 1765 at Mendon to Keziah Palmer. The following children are found in George’s Last Will and Testament and in SAR/DAR applications.
Joel was born on 15 July 1766 and married Sarah Hayden.
Beulah was born on 20 August 1768 and married John Newhall.
Darius was born on 12 May 1770 and married Margaret Broderick.
George Jr. was born on 26 December 1776 and married Thankful Rice.
Abijah was born on 21 February 1779 and married [1] Polly DeWolf, [2] Clarissa Burt.
Sally was born on 4 December 1780 and married Jabez Newhall.
John was born on 25 January 1783 and married Tabitha Warren.
He enlisted as a Private on 17 August 1777 in the Company of Captain Abel Dinsmore under the command of Colonel David Field. He served for four days and was discharged on 19 August 1777. The Company marched “to the Northward” by order of General Gates, but was dismissed by General Lincoln.
The Patriot died on 1 January 1812 in Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts, and was buried at Howland Cemetery.
Sources:
Secretary of the Commonwealth, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts. Boston: Wright & Potter Printing Co., 1901, Vol. 14, page 860.
Probate Records of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Last Will and Testament of George Stearn.
Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records 1626 – 2001.
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