Lt., March 20, 1776; promoted Captain, July 15, 1776, Capt. Abraham
Marshall's Company, Col. Samuel John Atlee's PA Musketry Battalion; Capt.,
Ninth Regiment, Nov. 27, 1776, ranking from July 15, 1776; Capt., Second
Regiment, Jan. 17, 1781, PA Line; resigned June 10, 1781.
∼Served in the brigade of Gen. Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Brandywine (11 September 1777)
Lt., March 20, 1776; promoted Captain, July 15, 1776, Capt. Abraham
Marshall's Company, Col. Samuel John Atlee's PA Musketry Battalion; Capt.,
Ninth Regiment, Nov. 27, 1776, ranking from July 15, 1776; Capt., Second
Regiment, Jan. 17, 1781, PA Line; resigned June 10, 1781.
∼Served in the brigade of Gen. Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Brandywine (11 September 1777)
Inscription
“Here repose the remains of Joseph McClellan, born April 28, 1747, died October 14, 1834. An approved officer of the Revolution. An estimable and highly esteemed citizen. A sincere Christian. In life respected and venerated, in death lamented. In commemoration of his many virtues and public services this stone is erected by those who delight to cherish his memory.”
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