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State of Service: MA
Qualifying Service: Private
Birth: bpt 07 Aug 1757 Wilmington / / MA Death: 08 Apr 1816 bur Townsend / Middlesex / MA
Qualifying Service Description:
Served in MA Militia
Additional References:
"MA Soldiers and Sailors of the Rev War", Vol 11, pg 896
No listing for this Patriot in the DAR Patriot Ancestor Database
Also known as Center Cemetery, Townsend Center Cemetery
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
This cemetery is located to the east of the town center on Highland St. It is on the North side of the road about 1 mile from the town center. The Old Meeting House road comes up from the south onto Highland Street and almost runs directly into the cemetery. The oldest tombstone dates around 1735. Many stones are standing and in good repair. Going east from the town center you will pass Hillside Cemetery on the south side of the road a short distance before you reach the Old Burying Grounds
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