Gabriel Maupin

Gabriel Maupin was born 12 Feb 1737, at Williamsburg, VA, and died 16 Nov 1800, in the same city. He was a Captain in the American army during the Revolution and commanded the "Powder Horn" arsenal at Williamsburg. For his services he was granted 4000 acres of land. He was educated at William and Mary College, as were most of his children. His mother was Judith Pasteur.

Mi I itary Certificate "Gabriel Maupin, Book 1, page 132,-

In the House of Delegates, 16th of June, 1784, It appears that Gabriel Maupin was appointed, in the year 1776, in or near the city of Williamsburg, with the rank of Captain in which capacity, he acted until the end of the war. Resolved that the petition of the said Gabriel Maupin, praying that the same portion of land be allowed him as is by law given to a captain serving three years, is recommended. Agreed to by the Senate. Will Drew, C.S. Mar. 23rd 1784 "

Certificate From Patrick Henry, Governor

"Mr. Maupin having requested me to certify the nature and extent of his office, as well as the manner in which he executed it, justice calls upon me to say that a constant and painful attention to the Magazine is necessary. The Constant receiving and delivering Arms for Repair, sending and receiving them to and from distant stations and a vast variety of matters to be transacted at the principal Magazine make his office very laborious and of great importance. And I certify that I think he discharged his duty faithfully and diligently and in such a manner as to deserve approbation. I think the most entire reliance may be placed in his Honesty, His Disposition and readiness to oblige is well known, and on the whole I know him to be a most deserving officer and worthy of encouragement. P. Henry"