John Prentice Babcock

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John Prentice Babcock

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Birthplace: Westerly, (Kings) now Washington County, Rhode Island
Death: September 06, 1781 (30)
Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Place of Burial: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Isaac Babcock and Mary Ann Babcock
Brother of Rev. Jesse Babcock and Hannah Avery

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About John Prentice Babcock

Died in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781

Grave Inscription:

In Memory of John P Babcook who together with a small party of Americans in Fort Griswold withstood an Assault made by a Detachment of British Troops until being overcome by superior numbers he was Massacred Sep 6th 1781 Age 30 years

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John Prentice Babcock's Timeline

1750
October 4, 1750
Westerly, (Kings) now Washington County, Rhode Island
1781
September 6, 1781
Age 30
Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, New London County, Connecticut, United States
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Crary Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States