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JOHN SUPLER: Born 20 Oct. 1756 in either Chester County or Philadelphia County PA. Son of John Supler and Susannah Gray. In Philadelphia, 1784, John Supler married Rachel Kirk, born 1767 the daughter of Isaac Kirk. John and Rachel were the parents of at least 8 children; 3 sons and 5 daughters.
Early in the Rev. War, c1775/76, John Supler was drafted and served two months under Capt. Jacob Randolph, Chester County PA Militia. In the spring of 1777 he served as a ’Seaman’ aboard the Brig Andrea Doria, known as the “Black Brig”, under command of Captain Robinson. He was discharged just prior to the Battle of Germantown. The few sailors that remained on the Andrea Doria burned the ship in the Delaware River to avoid it being captured by the British. Late in 1777 John served a two month tour of duty under Captain John Lindsay and later under Captain William Brady in the Chester County PA Militia. In 1778/79, he served as a ‘Seaman’ aboard the Walker Privateer under Captain Matthew Roller. Here he saw service in the West Indies and was involved in the capture of two British Merchant Ships. He returned home in the spring of 1779. John next enlisted as a ‘Private’ in the 8th Company, 6th Battalion, Chester County PA Militia under Captain William Kirk in 1780. It is believed that he served with this unit until about 1783. John Supler died in Washington County PA, 14 June 1835. Rachel died in 1850. Both are buried in the Old Presbyterian Church cemetery in West Alexander, Washington County, PA.
(((Military information from the PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol. 5, pages 711 to 758 and from John Supler’s pension records, NARA file #W4521)))
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