Served with General Gridley's Artillery during the Revolution. Fought at Bunker Hill and Brandywine. He was wounded at Trenton. Also served in the War of 1812 in defense of the port of Norfolk. Son of Benjamin and Sarah Brown Porter.
Served with General Gridley's Artillery during the Revolution. Fought at Bunker Hill and Brandywine. He was wounded at Trenton. Also served in the War of 1812 in defense of the port of Norfolk. Son of Benjamin and Sarah Brown Porter.
Inscription
Original tombstone inscription:
BRIG. GEN. MOSES PORTER,
OF THE ARMY OF THE U.S.A.
An ardent and inflexible patriot, a brave and honorable soldier, an unassuming and virtuous citizen, a generous and faithful friend. He served his country with distinguished ability and reputation, from the commencement of the Revolutionary war till he expired, full of years and honors, on the 14th of April, A.D., 1822 AE. 66.
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