He enlisted in the American army in 1775 and served for five months as private in the company of Captain Hezekiah Baldwin, Connecticut Militia. Re-enlisted and served under Capt. Beebe, Connecticut Militia, for six months, and again in 1776 under Capt. Link Hanford and in 1777 was on the northern frontier in the winter campaign in Canada. Again re-enlisted and served in 1778 under Capt. Hamcrack, N.Y. State Militia. At the time of his application for pension, which was granted, he was 68 years old, and it is recorded that he made the trip from Griffith's Point, Chautauqua County, NY, to Washington, D.C., on horse back. Provided by Contributor Kathy Sloan #46775251
He enlisted in the American army in 1775 and served for five months as private in the company of Captain Hezekiah Baldwin, Connecticut Militia. Re-enlisted and served under Capt. Beebe, Connecticut Militia, for six months, and again in 1776 under Capt. Link Hanford and in 1777 was on the northern frontier in the winter campaign in Canada. Again re-enlisted and served in 1778 under Capt. Hamcrack, N.Y. State Militia. At the time of his application for pension, which was granted, he was 68 years old, and it is recorded that he made the trip from Griffith's Point, Chautauqua County, NY, to Washington, D.C., on horse back. Provided by Contributor Kathy Sloan #46775251
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Pvt. Continental Line. Revolutionary War.
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