John Day, Jr

The affidavits by John Sr. and John Jr. document much family history such as the year he and his family came to Tennessee. John Day Jr affidavit confirmis the year his family moved from Botetourt Co., VA to Jefferson Co., TN in 1785." (1) "Day Jr., John. Affidavit relative to Revolutionary service of his father, John Day Sr. Lived on Greenbrier River until 1785 ; recollections of his father’s service in the militia in 1776-77, and later as a spy under Captain Cook; attack on Donnallys Port; Hugh MeKeever, John and James Bridger, and Henry Baker killed near Days Fort; Mrs. Thomas Drennon also killed. July 9, 1833 Day Sr., John. Jefferson County, Tenn. Pension statement. Born June 30, 1742 in Buck s County, Pa.; removal to Botetourt County, Va. ; capture of the Day family; volunteer under Captain Paxton in 1776 ; Indian spy in Botetourt County under Captain Cook; ranged about Ellis and Day s forts; John and James Bridger killed by Indians; attack on Donnally’s Fort; received ensign’s commission, Oct. 11, 1775. "* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 22 2022, 14:41:39 UTC