Private Jabez Gorham

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Volume 6, page 644

Gorham, Jabez. Receipt dated Westhampton, June 20, 1781, signed by Joseph Gorham, in behalf of his brother, said Jabez Gorham, for bounty paid him by the class committee of the town of Westhampton to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 3 years; also, descriptive list of men raised in Hampshire Co. to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Noah Goodman, Superintendent for Hampshire Co.; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft.; complexion, light; hair, light; occupation, farmer; engaged July 5, 1781; engaged for town of Westhampton; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Adams Bailey's co., Col. John Bailey's (2d) regt., commanded by Lieut. Col. Sprout subsequent to Jan. 1, 1781; muster roll made up from Jan. 1, 1780, to Jan. 1, 1782.