Col Abel Jackman

Patriot of the Revolutionary War servic Massachusetts rank Private Ancestor #A060829 Service Source: NARA, M246, REV WAR ROLLS 1775-1783, ROLL #41 Service Description: 1) CAPT SAMUEL HUSE, COL JACOB GERRISH

In June, 1801, Abel Jackman was elected captain of the company of militia in the south part of the town and continued in the military line until November, 1812, at which time and for some years before, he was in command of the regiment. He then petitioned the governor to be relieved from his command and received an honorable discharge. He was a man of good moral principles and strict integrity and filled many responsible officet in the town.

At the time of the invasion of Plattsburg, by the British, in 1814, he raised a company of volunteers and marched immediately for the seat of war, but before they reached the place, the British had retreated.

Col. Jackman was a soldier of the Revolution and was at West Point at the time of Arnold's defection.

Col. Jackman continued to live on his farm until June 24, 1820, when he, assisting in putting a swarm of bees into a hive, was stung so that he expired immediately. He was aged at the time of his death 58 years.

(from The Vermont historical gazetteer vol 2)