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: 22 Jul 1754 Taunton / Bristol / MA Death: 28 Feb 1828 Bennington / / VT
Qualifying Service Description:
Corporal in Captain Robert Crossman's company, Colonel Nathaniel Leonard's regiment which marched 20 April 1775, in response to the alarm of 19 April 1775 to Roxbury. Credited with service of 12 days
Sergeant in Captain Oliver Soper's company, Colonel Timothy Walker's regiment. On muster roll dated 1 August 1775. He enlisted 2 May 1775 with service of 3 months and 6 days. On company return dated 6 October 1775. Receipt for wages for February and March 1776, dated New York. Receipt for rations from Dorchester to New York, dated New York, 29 April 1776
Ensign in Captain Soper's company, Colonel Joseph Reed's regiment. On receipts for wages for May-August 1776
Additional References:
Secretary of the Commonwealth, MA Soldiers, and Sailors of the Rev War, MA. Boston: Wright & Potter Printing Co, 1901, Vol 1, pg 651
NSDAR #973211
Documentation for Gens 2-6 contained in file of Michael Gilbert LaVean ACN # 67007
Spouse: Sarah Holmes Children: Libbeus; Betsy; Lemuel;
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