Edward LAY
SAR Patriot #:
P-328582
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: CT
Qualifying Service: Sergeant
DAR #: A004323
Birth: 02 Jun 1765 Old Lyme / New London / CT
Death: 23 Nov 1840 Old Chatham / Colum. / NY
Qualifying Service Description:
- 1777, served as a Sergeant in the company of Captain Lathrop of the Connecticut Militia
- 1778, served as a Private in the company of Captain Edgerton
- 1779, served as a Naval Gunner aboard the schooner Fox, commanded by Captain Latham
- 1779, served as a Gunner aboard the sloop Randolph, commanded by Captain Fosdick
- 1780, served as a Gunner aboard the sloop Revenge, commanded by Captain Parker. The ship was captured by Rambler and Roebuck, and he was confined on the prison ship Good Hope until April 1781 and exchanged
- 1781, served as a Corporal in the company of Captain Bect
- Also served as a guard to Governor Griswold of Connecticut
Additional References:
- Rev War Pension file W20383;
- BLWT 27586-160-55
Spouse: Patty/Martha Sutherland
Children: John/Jonathan B; Delana; Robard; Ezry; Bethany; Clark;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-16 | IL | 19077 | Charles Chauncey Wells (129636) | John |
Location:
Old Chatham / Columbia / NY / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
Marker Type:
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
Comments:
- Repaired upright stone that is contemporary with the death of the Patriot
- Graves Report and photos submitted by Charles Chauncy Wells, Ft. Dearborn Chicago Chapter, ILSSAR - 1990
- Records showed the cemetery as "Old Chatham"
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Route 7 in Old Chatham
Photo: 1 of 2
Photo: 2 of 2
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