He moved to Tyngtown (now Wilton) from Damariscotta, Maine around 1810. He had a brief war experience in 1814, being a private in a company of the Massachusetts militia in Wilton, commanded by Captain Charles Morse. This company was in the regiment of infantry commanded by Lt. David McGaffey and called into service for coastal defense at Hallowell in the War of 1812. Later, Jesse was elected Captain of the same company of militia.
He moved to Tyngtown (now Wilton) from Damariscotta, Maine around 1810. He had a brief war experience in 1814, being a private in a company of the Massachusetts militia in Wilton, commanded by Captain Charles Morse. This company was in the regiment of infantry commanded by Lt. David McGaffey and called into service for coastal defense at Hallowell in the War of 1812. Later, Jesse was elected Captain of the same company of militia.
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Jesse Hescock
died
Nov. 15, 1842,
AE 47 yrs. 10ms.
26 d's
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