Patriot Background, Historical events, and research
Benjamin Ward served as a private in the 2nd Battalion, Northampton County Militia, Capt. Lewis Stacher’s Company, variously during 1780, 1781 and 1782. He also signed the Oath of Allegiance […]
Benjamin Ward: Pennsylvania Militia Read More »
Thomas McWilliams was commissioned Captain of Marines aboard the Sloop Molly, on December 14, 1776. He probably also served aboard her during 1777 because records show he was paid for
Captain Thomas McWilliams Read More »
Eliphalet Hodges was born about June 27, 1762 in Pomfret, Connecticut, the son of David Hodges and his wife, Bethiah. [1] He married the widow Sybil Howe—her maiden name was
Eliphalet Hodges: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont Militias Read More »
Josiah Cotton was born at Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts in June 1700, the son of Rowland Cotton and Elizabeth Saltonstall. Josiah was the great grandson the famous Puritan Minister, John
Josiah Cotton – Signer of the New Hampshire Association Test Read More »
John Townsend was born about 1742 in Massachusetts. Many historical texts call him “Doctor” and he is listed among physicians in both Sandown and Rindge, New Hampshire. He married Elizabeth
John Townsend – Parker’s Company of Wyman’s New Hampshire Regiment Read More »
William Bonner was born in 1756 in Hertford County, North Carolina. The Bonner family was already well established in the region, having first immigrated from Gloucestershire, England to James City,
With commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution beginning with December’s remembrance of the 1773 Boston Tea Party, it’s a fitting time to remember a few of our
The Revolutionary War Service of Picus Austin, Rhode Island Militia, 1776 -1781 Read More »
