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Isaac Morgan (1750 - 1817)

Isaac was a Privateersman during the American Revolution. He was engaged at "The Battle of Groton Heights" (Benedict Arnold's Attack upon New London, Connecticut), September 6, 1781, during which he wa...

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Isaac Morgan (1750 - 1817)

Isaac was a Privateersman during the American Revolution. He was engaged at "The Battle of Groton Heights" (Benedict Arnold's Attack upon New London, Connecticut), September 6, 1781, during which he wa...

7/28/2019

Denison Avery (1749 - 1846)

Revolutionary War Service: In the fall of 1776 Denison was drafted into the militia company under the command of Capt. Joseph Gallup in the regiment commanded by Col. Clevis Smith; ordered to White Pla...

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Denison Avery (1749 - 1846)

Revolutionary War Service: In the fall of 1776 Denison was drafted into the militia company under the command of Capt. Joseph Gallup in the regiment commanded by Col. Clevis Smith; ordered to White Pla...

7/7/2016

Lt. Henry Denison MP (1753 - 1835)

HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON, county of New London, Connecticut, from its first settlement in 1649 to 1900, by Richard Anson Wheeler, New London, CT, 1900, p. 346, 353, 389 Military Service: BET 1...

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Lt. Henry Denison MP (1753 - 1835)

HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON, county of New London, Connecticut, from its first settlement in 1649 to 1900, by Richard Anson Wheeler, New London, CT, 1900, p. 346, 353, 389 Military Service: BET 1...

7/6/2016

Sgt. Nehemiah Gallup (1751 - 1843)

Nehemiah submitted a deposition, along with his brother Andrew, supporting Christopher Avery's application for a war pension through service in the Revolutionary War. He states he was a Sergeant in the...

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Sgt. Nehemiah Gallup (1751 - 1843)

Nehemiah submitted a deposition, along with his brother Andrew, supporting Christopher Avery's application for a war pension through service in the Revolutionary War. He states he was a Sergeant in the...

7/6/2016

Wounded in defense of Fort Griswold.Captain Samuel Doty Stillman, Revolutionary War veteran. He oined ae 18 in Col. Ledyard's garrison at Fort Griswold, New London; was there wounded in arm and thigh a...

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Wounded in defense of Fort Griswold.Captain Samuel Doty Stillman, Revolutionary War veteran. He oined ae 18 in Col. Ledyard's garrison at Fort Griswold, New London; was there wounded in arm and thigh a...

6/17/2016

Stephen Billings, II (1748 - 1798)

Was serving in General Washington's army at the time of the storming of Fort Griswold on September 6, 1781, where his brother Andrew was killed in its defense."Andrew Billings lived at the time with hi...

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Stephen Billings, II (1748 - 1798)

Was serving in General Washington's army at the time of the storming of Fort Griswold on September 6, 1781, where his brother Andrew was killed in its defense."Andrew Billings lived at the time with hi...

1/1/2016

Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, V MP (1741 - 1801)

"The Traitor"

Biography Arnold (January 14, 1741 [O.S. January 3, 1740] – June 14, 1801) was a general during the American Revolutionary War who fought heroically for the American Continental Army—then defected to t...

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Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, V MP (1741 - 1801)

"The Traitor"

Biography Arnold (January 14, 1741 [O.S. January 3, 1740] – June 14, 1801) was a general during the American Revolutionary War who fought heroically for the American Continental Army—then defected to t...

5/31/2015

Lt. Col. Nathan Gallup MP (1727 - 1799)

HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON, County of New London, Connecticut, from its first settlement in 1649 to 1900, by Richard Anson Wheeler, New London, CT, 1900, p. 387, 389 DAR Ancestor #: A043351 [ ]B...

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Lt. Col. Nathan Gallup MP (1727 - 1799)

HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON, County of New London, Connecticut, from its first settlement in 1649 to 1900, by Richard Anson Wheeler, New London, CT, 1900, p. 387, 389 DAR Ancestor #: A043351 [ ]B...

5/30/2015

John Owen Miner, M.D. (1762 - 1851)

He was noted for his professional skill and personal qualifications, and as the father of a bevy of brilliant and merry daughters. It is said that a suitor for consent to court his daughter, on being a...

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John Owen Miner, M.D. (1762 - 1851)

He was noted for his professional skill and personal qualifications, and as the father of a bevy of brilliant and merry daughters. It is said that a suitor for consent to court his daughter, on being a...

10/7/2014

Sgt. Ezekiel Bailey MP (1732 - 1781)

Ezekiel Bailey BIRTH 14 May 1732, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA Baptism 14 May 1732, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA DEATH 6 Sep 1781 (aged 49), Fort Griswold Groton CT ...

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Sgt. Ezekiel Bailey MP (1732 - 1781)

Ezekiel Bailey BIRTH 14 May 1732, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA Baptism 14 May 1732, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA DEATH 6 Sep 1781 (aged 49), Fort Griswold Groton CT ...

12/30/2012

Elisha Morgan Miner (1826 - 1914)

THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. I, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912. p. 636 THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. II, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock ...

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Elisha Morgan Miner (1826 - 1914)

THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. I, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912. p. 636 THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. II, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock ...

8/3/2012

Ziba Woodworth MP (1763 - 1826)

"Zibe"

"Zibe Woodworth, born April 24, 1763, a brother of Azel, was wounded in the knee (Battle of Fort Griswold), became a preacher, and settled at Montpelier, Vermont, where he died." source: The Battle of ...

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Ziba Woodworth MP (1763 - 1826)

"Zibe"

"Zibe Woodworth, born April 24, 1763, a brother of Azel, was wounded in the knee (Battle of Fort Griswold), became a preacher, and settled at Montpelier, Vermont, where he died." source: The Battle of ...

8/3/2012

Azel Woodworth MP (1765 - 1817)

"Asahel"

Defender of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781, wounded in battle."The following account is from the manuscript of Azel (or Asahel) Woodworth. Though without date it is evident this was written about 180...

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Azel Woodworth MP (1765 - 1817)

"Asahel"

Defender of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781, wounded in battle."The following account is from the manuscript of Azel (or Asahel) Woodworth. Though without date it is evident this was written about 180...

8/2/2012

Stephen Whittlesey (1765 - 1781)

"John Whittlesey, aged twenty three, and his half brother Stephen Whittlesey, sixteen, although originally credited to New London, are known to have belonged to that part of Saybrook now constituting t...

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Stephen Whittlesey (1765 - 1781)

"John Whittlesey, aged twenty three, and his half brother Stephen Whittlesey, sixteen, although originally credited to New London, are known to have belonged to that part of Saybrook now constituting t...

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John Whittlesey (c.1757 - 1781)

Killed in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781"John Whittlesey, aged twenty three, and his half brother Stephen Whittlesey, sixteen, although originally credited to New London, are known to have...

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John Whittlesey (c.1757 - 1781)

Killed in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781"John Whittlesey, aged twenty three, and his half brother Stephen Whittlesey, sixteen, although originally credited to New London, are known to have...

7/29/2012

Elijah Richards (1734 - 1781)

Died from wounds received in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781"Elijah Richards, born 1734, was wounded in the defense of New London, and died of his wounds September 20th. His house on Beach ...

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Elijah Richards (1734 - 1781)

Died from wounds received in defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781"Elijah Richards, born 1734, was wounded in the defense of New London, and died of his wounds September 20th. His house on Beach ...

7/26/2012

Ensign Japhet Mason, Jr. (1742 - 1787)

**Please leave DAR photo as profile photo. Japhet Mason a house carpenter living on what is now called Old Fort Road New London hearing the alarm took his gun from its hooks and entered Fort Trumbull a...

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Ensign Japhet Mason, Jr. (1742 - 1787)

**Please leave DAR photo as profile photo. Japhet Mason a house carpenter living on what is now called Old Fort Road New London hearing the alarm took his gun from its hooks and entered Fort Trumbull a...

7/26/2012

Moses Jones (1756 - 1781)

Killed in Defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781Gravestone Inscription:In Memory of Mr Moses Jones who was Slain in fort Griswould Sept 6th 1781 in ye 25th year of his Age Will not a day of Rec- k...

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Moses Jones (1756 - 1781)

Killed in Defense of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781Gravestone Inscription:In Memory of Mr Moses Jones who was Slain in fort Griswould Sept 6th 1781 in ye 25th year of his Age Will not a day of Rec- k...

7/25/2012

Joseph Moxley, Jr. (1762 - 1815)

Defender of Fort Griswold"Joseph Moxley Jr, about nineteen years old, at work with his father as a carpenter, went also as a volunteer to the fort. He was one of those who attempted to save themselves ...

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Joseph Moxley, Jr. (1762 - 1815)

Defender of Fort Griswold"Joseph Moxley Jr, about nineteen years old, at work with his father as a carpenter, went also as a volunteer to the fort. He was one of those who attempted to save themselves ...

7/25/2012

Ens. Amos Lester (c.1740 - c.1821)

Defender of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781. Wounded in battle."Amos Lester, ensign under Captain Samuel Allyn, who was born in the house opposite the Starr Burial Ground, was wounded in the hip, reco...

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Ens. Amos Lester (c.1740 - c.1821)

Defender of Fort Griswold, September 6, 1781. Wounded in battle."Amos Lester, ensign under Captain Samuel Allyn, who was born in the house opposite the Starr Burial Ground, was wounded in the hip, reco...

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