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.
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
73y
Family Members
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