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: MA
Qualifying Service: Soldier / Patriotic Service
Birth: 14 Jan 1762 Westfield / Hampton / MA Death: 23 May 1855 Le Roy / Genessee / NY
Qualifying Service Description:
Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts troops, Capt Holbrook, Col Shepard
Served one year and four months in the Massachusetts troops
Prisoner of British at the Battle of Long Island
Encararated in the old Dutch Church, New York City
Additional References:
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
MA, Rev War, Index Cards to Muster Rolls 1775-1783
Spouse: Mercy XX; Children: Laura; Mary; John Eggleston; Clarissa;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
None*
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Instead the information provided is best effort, and from volunteers who have either researched grave sites, service records, or something similar. There is no documentation available at NSSAR HQ to order.
This cemetery has 487 memorials of which 54% are photographed.
None had GPS as of December, 2022
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Proceed east on W. Main and turn right on Clay Street
Turn right again onto Myrtle St
Turn right for the third time on to Craig St. The cemetery is on the left
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