Ens. John Lester

Ens. John Lester
Birthdate:	October 13, 1740
Birthplace:	Groton, New London, Connecticut Colony
Death:	September 06, 1781 (40) Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, New London County, Connecticut, United States (Killed in defense of Fort Griswold)
Place of Burial:	Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Immediate Family:	Son of Peter Lester and Anna Lester Husband of Dorothy Lester Brother of Eunice Kennedy and Anna Lester

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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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1740	October 13, 1740	Birth of Ens. John Lester Groton, New London, Connecticut Colony
1781	September 6, 1781 Age 40	Death of Ens. John Lester at Fort Griswold Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, New London County, Connecticut, United States
????		Burial of Ens. John Lester Morgan Pond Cemetery, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, United States

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