Zachariah du Bois, Major

"Major Zachariah Du Bois, third child of Nathaniel (4) and Gertrude (Bruyn) Du Bois, was born October 31, 1734, died April 10, 1783. He held the rank of major in the Orange County Militia Regiment, which was under the command of his brother-in-law, Colonel Woodhull, in 1776, under Governor Clinton. He served until 1780, was taken prisoner October 6, 1777, at Fort Montgomery. His Bible is now in the possession of one of his decendents - Charles A. Du Bois. He married, December 22, 1756, Anche Van Duzer."

Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Family History of New York, Volume 1

by William S. Pelletreau

page 204