Daniel Chester (1754-1781) - Find a Grave Memorial

Daniel Chester Veteran

Birth

15 Dec 1754

Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA

Death

6 Sep 1781 (aged 26)

Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA

Burial

Colonel Ledyard Cemetery

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Killed in Fort Griswould after he surrendered...
Aged 27 years...

I, for my Country's Cause have fought, My blood was spilt upon ye Earth
By Relentless Inhuman foes I fall a sacrifice to Death

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Here lies the body of M, Daniel Chester son of M, Thomas Chester who was killed in fort Griswold after he surrendered Sept 6 1781 ...27 years of age ...

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Parents

Thomas Chester

1721–1804
Sarah Eldridge Chester

1725–1798

Siblings

Capt. Thomas Chester Jr

1743–1781
Zerviah Chester

1749–1831
Catharine Chester

1753–1820
SGT Eldredge Chester

1758–1781
Nathan Chester

1765–1856
Elisha Chester

1767–1847

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Zerviah Chester

Catharine Chester

SGT Eldredge Chester

Nathan Chester

Elisha Chester

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Zerviah Chester

Catharine Chester

SGT Eldredge Chester

Nathan Chester

Elisha Chester

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