Lt. Col John Littlefield, Sr

John Littlefield Jr. Born on 18 Aug 1717 in Wells, York, ME. At the age of <1, John was baptized in Wells, York, ME, on 27 Feb 1717/1718. John died in Wells, York, ME, on 22 Jun 1784; he was 66. Buried in Unmarked Grave, Tatnic Rd., Wells, ME.

-(notes of Andrew G. Littlefield):John kept a journal which is now held by the Wells-Ogunquit Historical Society. In this journal he recorded family events and events from the Revolution, including the Convention at Saratoga. His son John (6) and John's (6) son Josiah (7b) also wrote in this journal, which makes it very confusing to read and has many conflicting dates. Eventually I intend to have a copy of it on-line. John fought in the Revolution and obtained the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was at Saratoga. His miltary record is:Major, 2nd York Co. regiment, MA militia; commissioned 30 Aug 1775.Chosen 1st Major, York Co. regiment, MA militia; commissioned 22 Apr 1776.Major, Lt. Colonel Joseph Storer's Brigade.Chosen Lt. Colonel 1st York Co. regiment, MA militia; commissioned 10 Jun 1778.He is buried in an unmarked grave in a pine grove on his old farm on Tatnic Rd., Wells, MEAbraham and Isaac are twins.

On 27 Nov 1742 when John was 25, he first married Deborah BICKFORD, in Wells, ME. Deborah died bef 1750.

They had the following children Tabitha born 1746 Josiah born 1748

On 3 Jan 1749/1750 when John was 31, he second married Susanna Littlefield daughter of Peter Littlefield & Abigail Storer, in Wells, ME. Born in 1728 in Wells, York, ME. Susanna died in Wells, York, ME, on 27 Aug 1796; she was 68.

They had the following children: Elisha 1750-1814 John 3rd 1752-1790 Susanna 1754- . Joseph 1756- . Peter 1760- . David 1761- . Abraham 1764- . Isaac 1764-1778 Deborah 1766- . Joseph 1769- .