Samuel Cranston

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Samuel Cranston

Birth
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
28 Apr 1841 (aged 84)
Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, USA
Burial
Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Revolutionary War veteran who acquired the name "The Fighting Fool" for re-enlisting three times, once at the personal request of General Washington. He was the son of Caleb and Mary Cranston. Married Elizabeth West and Eunice Whipple. Father of 10 children.
Revolutionary War veteran who acquired the name "The Fighting Fool" for re-enlisting three times, once at the personal request of General Washington. He was the son of Caleb and Mary Cranston. Married Elizabeth West and Eunice Whipple. Father of 10 children.