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| Birthplace: | Groton, New London, CT |
| Death: | Died in Groton Heights, New London, CT |
| Managed by: | Steven Kelley |
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About John Lester, Ens.
Died in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781
John was a farmer in present Ledyard. He was killed by a British Bayonet during the attack on Fort Griswold.
From 1780 until death he was a contractor to the army for salt, grain and flour.
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Ensign John Lester's Timeline
| 1740 |
October 13, 1740
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Groton, New London, CT
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| 1767 |
December 24, 1767
Age 27
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| 1781 |
September 6, 1781
Age 40
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Groton Heights, New London, CT
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