Henry Hatevil Fall was born 14 Jan 1750 at Damariscotta, York, Maine. At that time Maine was a district of Province of Massachusetts Bay, and parts of York County would be later renamed "Lincoln." His father Zebedee Fall (1724–1785) was born and died in Berwick, York, Maine. Henry's mother was named Tristrum and there are few useful details about her life or parents.
In the middle of Henry's Revolutionary War service, on 10 Feb 1778, he married Sarah Brace Durham in Claverack, Columbia, New York. After the war, Henry and his wife Sarah traveled a path through Upstate New York that was typical of the great pioneers and farmers whose final destination turned out to be Jefferson County, New York. Henry and Sarah would have 12 children between 1782 and 1803. Their children include Eleanor Fall Witt (1782–1871); John Henry Fall (1784–1861); James Augustus Fall (1785–1871); Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831, a veteran of the War of 1812); Dorcus Fall (Born about 1788); Sarah Fall (Born about 1788); Sally Fall Rose (Born about 1793); Ann Fall Sturtevant (Born about 1795); Hannah Fall Scott (1798–1892); Abby Fall Potter (1800–1892); Isaac Hatevil Fall (1802–1895); and Elizabeth A. ("Betsey") Fall Holley (1803–1897, a "Real Daughter" of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)).
At the age of 25 years in 1775, Henry enlisted in the Continental Army of the United States in various Massachusetts Line Regiments for six years, where he was promoted to Sergeant during his first two years, then serving as a Private during his final four years. Based on historical war records Henry was recruited initially into Col. Thomas Gardner's Massachusetts Line Regiment (later renamed the 25th) and most likely fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Henry was wounded at the Battle of Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain, New York, while aboard the galley (boat) USS Spitfire (which was discovered at the bottom of the lake in 1997 and raised from the lake). Gen. Benedict Arnold was the overall commander at this battle and Henry was attached to Col. William Bond's 25th Massachusetts Line Regiment. Henry was personally recognized by or promoted to Sergeant by Gen. George Washington while with the army at Morristown, New Jersey in 1778. There are unproven (but it is likely) historical rumors that Henry was a "Life Guardsman" or bodyguard to Gen. Washington. Unlikely are the rumors that Henry was encamped with the Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, as he was married in February 1778 in Kinderhook, New York during the encampment. After 1778 his documented war records thin out significantly. It seems that Henry was very understated about his military record, as he provided only just enough information during his depositions to attain his war pension later in life.
The burial location for Henry and his wife Sarah is uncertain, but Limerick Cemetery seems likely. The Historical Association of South Jefferson [NY] stated in a writeup on county pioneers that Henry was "…buried in a now-abandoned cemetery between Dexter and Limerick, NY…" Also, the Town Clerk of Brownville NY (office located in Dexter NY) states that via their knowledge of the Bartletts Cemetery Project that Henry's son Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831 and a War of 1812 Veteran) is interred at Limerick Cemetery, Brownville, Jefferson. A personal inspection of that small cemetery (30 stones max) revealed unreadable tombstones, but that a regentrification project was underway to restore some of the cemetery, thereby making it no longer "abandoned." This Limerick Cemetery does fit the description of "between Dexter and Limerick…" stated earlier and it makes sense that he would be buried near his namesake son who pre-deceased him. When viewing the road and landscape that now runs between Dexter and Limerick, there are few spots that are not cultivated farmland that would hide an abandoned cemetery. Additionally, the published family history "The descendants of John Fall of Berwick Maine" states "...and may have been buried in one the three destroyed cemeteries of that town [Chaumont]."
A fuller account of Henry Hatevil Fall's life and Revolutionary War Record can be found on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fall-773. The Find A Grave memorial for Henry's wife Sarah Brace Durham Fall contains some very interesting information.
In the middle of Henry's Revolutionary War service, on 10 Feb 1778, he married Sarah Brace Durham in Claverack, Columbia, New York. After the war, Henry and his wife Sarah traveled a path through Upstate New York that was typical of the great pioneers and farmers whose final destination turned out to be Jefferson County, New York. Henry and Sarah would have 12 children between 1782 and 1803. Their children include Eleanor Fall Witt (1782–1871); John Henry Fall (1784–1861); James Augustus Fall (1785–1871); Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831, a veteran of the War of 1812); Dorcus Fall (Born about 1788); Sarah Fall (Born about 1788); Sally Fall Rose (Born about 1793); Ann Fall Sturtevant (Born about 1795); Hannah Fall Scott (1798–1892); Abby Fall Potter (1800–1892); Isaac Hatevil Fall (1802–1895); and Elizabeth A. ("Betsey") Fall Holley (1803–1897, a "Real Daughter" of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)).
At the age of 25 years in 1775, Henry enlisted in the Continental Army of the United States in various Massachusetts Line Regiments for six years, where he was promoted to Sergeant during his first two years, then serving as a Private during his final four years. Based on historical war records Henry was recruited initially into Col. Thomas Gardner's Massachusetts Line Regiment (later renamed the 25th) and most likely fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Henry was wounded at the Battle of Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain, New York, while aboard the galley (boat) USS Spitfire (which was discovered at the bottom of the lake in 1997 and raised from the lake). Gen. Benedict Arnold was the overall commander at this battle and Henry was attached to Col. William Bond's 25th Massachusetts Line Regiment. Henry was personally recognized by or promoted to Sergeant by Gen. George Washington while with the army at Morristown, New Jersey in 1778. There are unproven (but it is likely) historical rumors that Henry was a "Life Guardsman" or bodyguard to Gen. Washington. Unlikely are the rumors that Henry was encamped with the Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, as he was married in February 1778 in Kinderhook, New York during the encampment. After 1778 his documented war records thin out significantly. It seems that Henry was very understated about his military record, as he provided only just enough information during his depositions to attain his war pension later in life.
The burial location for Henry and his wife Sarah is uncertain, but Limerick Cemetery seems likely. The Historical Association of South Jefferson [NY] stated in a writeup on county pioneers that Henry was "…buried in a now-abandoned cemetery between Dexter and Limerick, NY…" Also, the Town Clerk of Brownville NY (office located in Dexter NY) states that via their knowledge of the Bartletts Cemetery Project that Henry's son Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831 and a War of 1812 Veteran) is interred at Limerick Cemetery, Brownville, Jefferson. A personal inspection of that small cemetery (30 stones max) revealed unreadable tombstones, but that a regentrification project was underway to restore some of the cemetery, thereby making it no longer "abandoned." This Limerick Cemetery does fit the description of "between Dexter and Limerick…" stated earlier and it makes sense that he would be buried near his namesake son who pre-deceased him. When viewing the road and landscape that now runs between Dexter and Limerick, there are few spots that are not cultivated farmland that would hide an abandoned cemetery. Additionally, the published family history "The descendants of John Fall of Berwick Maine" states "...and may have been buried in one the three destroyed cemeteries of that town [Chaumont]."
A fuller account of Henry Hatevil Fall's life and Revolutionary War Record can be found on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fall-773. The Find A Grave memorial for Henry's wife Sarah Brace Durham Fall contains some very interesting information.
Henry Hatevil Fall was born 14 Jan 1750 at Damariscotta, York, Maine. At that time Maine was a district of Province of Massachusetts Bay, and parts of York County would be later renamed "Lincoln." His father Zebedee Fall (1724–1785) was born and died in Berwick, York, Maine. Henry's mother was named Tristrum and there are few useful details about her life or parents.
In the middle of Henry's Revolutionary War service, on 10 Feb 1778, he married Sarah Brace Durham in Claverack, Columbia, New York. After the war, Henry and his wife Sarah traveled a path through Upstate New York that was typical of the great pioneers and farmers whose final destination turned out to be Jefferson County, New York. Henry and Sarah would have 12 children between 1782 and 1803. Their children include Eleanor Fall Witt (1782–1871); John Henry Fall (1784–1861); James Augustus Fall (1785–1871); Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831, a veteran of the War of 1812); Dorcus Fall (Born about 1788); Sarah Fall (Born about 1788); Sally Fall Rose (Born about 1793); Ann Fall Sturtevant (Born about 1795); Hannah Fall Scott (1798–1892); Abby Fall Potter (1800–1892); Isaac Hatevil Fall (1802–1895); and Elizabeth A. ("Betsey") Fall Holley (1803–1897, a "Real Daughter" of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)).
At the age of 25 years in 1775, Henry enlisted in the Continental Army of the United States in various Massachusetts Line Regiments for six years, where he was promoted to Sergeant during his first two years, then serving as a Private during his final four years. Based on historical war records Henry was recruited initially into Col. Thomas Gardner's Massachusetts Line Regiment (later renamed the 25th) and most likely fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Henry was wounded at the Battle of Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain, New York, while aboard the galley (boat) USS Spitfire (which was discovered at the bottom of the lake in 1997 and raised from the lake). Gen. Benedict Arnold was the overall commander at this battle and Henry was attached to Col. William Bond's 25th Massachusetts Line Regiment. Henry was personally recognized by or promoted to Sergeant by Gen. George Washington while with the army at Morristown, New Jersey in 1778. There are unproven (but it is likely) historical rumors that Henry was a "Life Guardsman" or bodyguard to Gen. Washington. Unlikely are the rumors that Henry was encamped with the Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, as he was married in February 1778 in Kinderhook, New York during the encampment. After 1778 his documented war records thin out significantly. It seems that Henry was very understated about his military record, as he provided only just enough information during his depositions to attain his war pension later in life.
The burial location for Henry and his wife Sarah is uncertain, but Limerick Cemetery seems likely. The Historical Association of South Jefferson [NY] stated in a writeup on county pioneers that Henry was "…buried in a now-abandoned cemetery between Dexter and Limerick, NY…" Also, the Town Clerk of Brownville NY (office located in Dexter NY) states that via their knowledge of the Bartletts Cemetery Project that Henry's son Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831 and a War of 1812 Veteran) is interred at Limerick Cemetery, Brownville, Jefferson. A personal inspection of that small cemetery (30 stones max) revealed unreadable tombstones, but that a regentrification project was underway to restore some of the cemetery, thereby making it no longer "abandoned." This Limerick Cemetery does fit the description of "between Dexter and Limerick…" stated earlier and it makes sense that he would be buried near his namesake son who pre-deceased him. When viewing the road and landscape that now runs between Dexter and Limerick, there are few spots that are not cultivated farmland that would hide an abandoned cemetery. Additionally, the published family history "The descendants of John Fall of Berwick Maine" states "...and may have been buried in one the three destroyed cemeteries of that town [Chaumont]."
A fuller account of Henry Hatevil Fall's life and Revolutionary War Record can be found on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fall-773. The Find A Grave memorial for Henry's wife Sarah Brace Durham Fall contains some very interesting information.
In the middle of Henry's Revolutionary War service, on 10 Feb 1778, he married Sarah Brace Durham in Claverack, Columbia, New York. After the war, Henry and his wife Sarah traveled a path through Upstate New York that was typical of the great pioneers and farmers whose final destination turned out to be Jefferson County, New York. Henry and Sarah would have 12 children between 1782 and 1803. Their children include Eleanor Fall Witt (1782–1871); John Henry Fall (1784–1861); James Augustus Fall (1785–1871); Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831, a veteran of the War of 1812); Dorcus Fall (Born about 1788); Sarah Fall (Born about 1788); Sally Fall Rose (Born about 1793); Ann Fall Sturtevant (Born about 1795); Hannah Fall Scott (1798–1892); Abby Fall Potter (1800–1892); Isaac Hatevil Fall (1802–1895); and Elizabeth A. ("Betsey") Fall Holley (1803–1897, a "Real Daughter" of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)).
At the age of 25 years in 1775, Henry enlisted in the Continental Army of the United States in various Massachusetts Line Regiments for six years, where he was promoted to Sergeant during his first two years, then serving as a Private during his final four years. Based on historical war records Henry was recruited initially into Col. Thomas Gardner's Massachusetts Line Regiment (later renamed the 25th) and most likely fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Henry was wounded at the Battle of Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain, New York, while aboard the galley (boat) USS Spitfire (which was discovered at the bottom of the lake in 1997 and raised from the lake). Gen. Benedict Arnold was the overall commander at this battle and Henry was attached to Col. William Bond's 25th Massachusetts Line Regiment. Henry was personally recognized by or promoted to Sergeant by Gen. George Washington while with the army at Morristown, New Jersey in 1778. There are unproven (but it is likely) historical rumors that Henry was a "Life Guardsman" or bodyguard to Gen. Washington. Unlikely are the rumors that Henry was encamped with the Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, as he was married in February 1778 in Kinderhook, New York during the encampment. After 1778 his documented war records thin out significantly. It seems that Henry was very understated about his military record, as he provided only just enough information during his depositions to attain his war pension later in life.
The burial location for Henry and his wife Sarah is uncertain, but Limerick Cemetery seems likely. The Historical Association of South Jefferson [NY] stated in a writeup on county pioneers that Henry was "…buried in a now-abandoned cemetery between Dexter and Limerick, NY…" Also, the Town Clerk of Brownville NY (office located in Dexter NY) states that via their knowledge of the Bartletts Cemetery Project that Henry's son Henry Hatevil Fall Jr. (1786–1831 and a War of 1812 Veteran) is interred at Limerick Cemetery, Brownville, Jefferson. A personal inspection of that small cemetery (30 stones max) revealed unreadable tombstones, but that a regentrification project was underway to restore some of the cemetery, thereby making it no longer "abandoned." This Limerick Cemetery does fit the description of "between Dexter and Limerick…" stated earlier and it makes sense that he would be buried near his namesake son who pre-deceased him. When viewing the road and landscape that now runs between Dexter and Limerick, there are few spots that are not cultivated farmland that would hide an abandoned cemetery. Additionally, the published family history "The descendants of John Fall of Berwick Maine" states "...and may have been buried in one the three destroyed cemeteries of that town [Chaumont]."
A fuller account of Henry Hatevil Fall's life and Revolutionary War Record can be found on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fall-773. The Find A Grave memorial for Henry's wife Sarah Brace Durham Fall contains some very interesting information.
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Believed to be buried near Chaumont between Dexter & Limerick NY. The only relevant cemetery found is Limerick Cemetery, once abandoned. Town clerk believes Henry Jr. interred there; suspect Henry Fall Sr. & wife Sarah Brace Durham there too.
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