At age 18 Joseph entered the Revolutionary Army about 3 weeks after the battle at Lexington. He was enrolled in Captain Nathan Watkin's company, Colonel John Patterson's regiment, and at the time of the battle of Bunker Hill was posted at Cobble Hill, in a line with the front of the battery, about half a mile distant. He also took part with his regiment at Litchmore's Point in skirmishes with the British. After the British evacuated Boston, the regiment was ordered to New York for 3 weeks, and then to Canada, encamped on the St. Lawrence River Banks in sight of Montreal. It is reported he was also with General Washington on the Delaware.
First Missionary to the Western Reserve. Acted as a guide to General William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812. Mr. Badger's services were sought for on account of his prior war acquaintance with the country and his influence over the Indians
First Missionary to the Western Reserve. Acted as a guide to General William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812. Mr. Badger's services were sought for on account of his prior war acquaintance with the country and his influence over the Indians
At age 18 Joseph entered the Revolutionary Army about 3 weeks after the battle at Lexington. He was enrolled in Captain Nathan Watkin's company, Colonel John Patterson's regiment, and at the time of the battle of Bunker Hill was posted at Cobble Hill, in a line with the front of the battery, about half a mile distant. He also took part with his regiment at Litchmore's Point in skirmishes with the British. After the British evacuated Boston, the regiment was ordered to New York for 3 weeks, and then to Canada, encamped on the St. Lawrence River Banks in sight of Montreal. It is reported he was also with General Washington on the Delaware.
First Missionary to the Western Reserve. Acted as a guide to General William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812. Mr. Badger's services were sought for on account of his prior war acquaintance with the country and his influence over the Indians
First Missionary to the Western Reserve. Acted as a guide to General William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812. Mr. Badger's services were sought for on account of his prior war acquaintance with the country and his influence over the Indians
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