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PVT Abel Sawtell Jr.

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PVT Abel Sawtell Jr.

Birth
Death
19 Jul 1758
Queensbury, Warren County, New York, USA
Burial
Lost at War Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Sawtell/Sattle
h/o Susan
Place of residence: Groton, Middlesex, MA
Served in the French/Indian War in Capt Thomas Lawrence's company, Col Nichol's regiment. While on the way to Ft Ticonderoga the men of Capt Lawrence's company, sheltered at Halfway Brook Blockhouse. Capt Lawrence and his company were connected with the expedition of General Amherst against Crown Point. While scouting outside they were attacked and killed by Indians many scalped. They were buried in a large pit with officers at one end and troops at the other. http://archive.org/stream/halfwaybrookinhi00hold#page/n5/mode/2up
Sawtell/Sattle
h/o Susan
Place of residence: Groton, Middlesex, MA
Served in the French/Indian War in Capt Thomas Lawrence's company, Col Nichol's regiment. While on the way to Ft Ticonderoga the men of Capt Lawrence's company, sheltered at Halfway Brook Blockhouse. Capt Lawrence and his company were connected with the expedition of General Amherst against Crown Point. While scouting outside they were attacked and killed by Indians many scalped. They were buried in a large pit with officers at one end and troops at the other. http://archive.org/stream/halfwaybrookinhi00hold#page/n5/mode/2up

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