b. 1757
d. Unknown
Soldier of the American Revolution
Enlisted Oct., 1780, served as private in Capt. Adiel Sherwood's Company, New York Militia. Was taken prisoner and confined one year at Montreal, was then moved to Prisoners' Island and kept until 1782, when he was exchanged.
His brother, Benjamin, who enlisted with him was also taken prisoner at the same time. He applied for
pension in 1832, while residing in Clymer, which was granted.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/CEMETERY/Eclymer.htm
b. 1757
d. Unknown
Soldier of the American Revolution
Enlisted Oct., 1780, served as private in Capt. Adiel Sherwood's Company, New York Militia. Was taken prisoner and confined one year at Montreal, was then moved to Prisoners' Island and kept until 1782, when he was exchanged.
His brother, Benjamin, who enlisted with him was also taken prisoner at the same time. He applied for
pension in 1832, while residing in Clymer, which was granted.
Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/CEMETERY/Eclymer.htm
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