Revolutionary War Soldier.Abel Whalin was lieutenant of the company commanded by his father-in-law, Capt. Jonathan Bixby, and served 30 days in 1776. His name appears as second lieutenant of the 5th Co, 2nd Claverack Battalion, 9th Regiment, New York Militia, in a roster of date earlier than 28 May, 1778, and which time Jonathan Bixby was captain of the same company. On the 6 Feb, 1779, he was commissioned first lieutenant of the same company, his brother-in-law Caleb Clark, being at the same time commissioned as second lieutenant. This regiment was commanded by Col. Van Ness. Lt Whalin commanded a detachment sent to Saratoga in October 1781. He obtained the rank of Captain.
Revolutionary War Soldier.Abel Whalin was lieutenant of the company commanded by his father-in-law, Capt. Jonathan Bixby, and served 30 days in 1776. His name appears as second lieutenant of the 5th Co, 2nd Claverack Battalion, 9th Regiment, New York Militia, in a roster of date earlier than 28 May, 1778, and which time Jonathan Bixby was captain of the same company. On the 6 Feb, 1779, he was commissioned first lieutenant of the same company, his brother-in-law Caleb Clark, being at the same time commissioned as second lieutenant. This regiment was commanded by Col. Van Ness. Lt Whalin commanded a detachment sent to Saratoga in October 1781. He obtained the rank of Captain.
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