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Samuel Britton

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Samuel Britton Veteran

Birth
Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Death
19 Apr 1835 (aged 74)
Jefferson County, New York, USA
Burial
Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Married Mindwell Butterfield March 31, 1784 in Westmoreland, New Hamsphire. He was a Revolutionary War vetran. He tried to remain neutral during the war of 1812 with the much to the scorn of his neighbors.

Service: Samuel Britton entered the Revolution Army when he was 14 years old and served the duration of the war. For two years he served as Sergeant, for which he received a pension. He enlisted from Westmorland, N.H. under Capt. Ellis of Col. Scammel's regiment. Remarks: Samuel Britton and his wife are buried in Sand Bay cemetery, in the town of Cape Vincent, overlooking the St. Lawrence river. They had a number of children; Arthur, Linda, Samuel, Hiram and Jane. All but Jane were born in New Hampshire. Gen. Calvin Britton, who lived near Brownville, N.Y. was a brother of Samuel.
Married Mindwell Butterfield March 31, 1784 in Westmoreland, New Hamsphire. He was a Revolutionary War vetran. He tried to remain neutral during the war of 1812 with the much to the scorn of his neighbors.

Service: Samuel Britton entered the Revolution Army when he was 14 years old and served the duration of the war. For two years he served as Sergeant, for which he received a pension. He enlisted from Westmorland, N.H. under Capt. Ellis of Col. Scammel's regiment. Remarks: Samuel Britton and his wife are buried in Sand Bay cemetery, in the town of Cape Vincent, overlooking the St. Lawrence river. They had a number of children; Arthur, Linda, Samuel, Hiram and Jane. All but Jane were born in New Hampshire. Gen. Calvin Britton, who lived near Brownville, N.Y. was a brother of Samuel.

Inscription

1762-19APR1835 REV.VET.

Gravesite Details

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  • Created by: Jean
  • Added: Jun 30, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11265717/samuel-britton: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel Britton (31 Mar 1761–19 Apr 1835), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11265717, citing Sand Bay Cemetery, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York, USA; Maintained by Jean (contributor 46791917).