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MA Soldiers Who Fought in the
Revolutionary War
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CILLEY, James of Salisbury (also given Amesbury). List of deserters dated Jan. 25, 1781, from the 8th and part of the 9th regt., commanded by Col. Michael Jackson; stature, 5 ft. 5 in.; complexion, dark; hair, dark; birthplace, Amesbury; residence, Amesbury; enlistment, 3 years; deserted Jan. -, 1778. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 465.
CLAFFLIN, Timothy of Sutton. On list of Officers and Men From Sutton in the Revolutionary War; Private. SOURCE: [31] History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876; page 781.
CLAFLIN, _____ of Framingham. Listed under Lieutenants and Subalterns. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 159.
CLAFLIN, Cornelius of Framingham. Listed under Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 159.
CLAPP, Oliver of Amherst. Col. Ruggles Woodbridge Hampshire County regiment; Lieut. Noah Dickinson's company, Cambridge alarm [page 79]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 79, 610.
CLAPP, Samuel of Reading. SOURCE: [10] List of Revolutionary Soldiers, Reading, Middlesex Co., MA, Genealogical History of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, pages 693-695.
CLAPP, Silas of Sudbury. On muster roll of Captain Samuel Dakin's Foot Company, Col. Josiah Brown's Regiment, 1775. Also on second list of Capt. Dakins company in 1775. SOURCE: [21] History of Sudbury, page 338.
CLAPP, Stephen of Roxbury. On muster roll of Capt. Moses Whiting's Company, Col. John Greaton's Minute Regiment. Served 28 days from April 19, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [44] The Town of Roxbury, pages 32-33.
CLARK, Asahel of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLARK, Benjamin of Framingham. Wounded. Listed under Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 159.
CLARK, Benjamin of Gloucester. Capt. Nathaniel Warner's Company, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 75.
CLARK, Benoni of Brimfield. Capt. Chapin's Company, Col. Woodbridge's Regiment of Gates Northern army; Aug - Nov, 1777. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
CLARK, Daniel of Townshend. Capt. James Hosley's Company Minute-men of Col. William Prescott's regiment, who marched to Cambridge. SOURCE: [19] History of the Town of Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, from the Grant of Hathorn's Farm, 1676-1878.
CLARK, David of Worcester. Col. Thomas Crafts' Regiment of Artillery 1776, 1777; Gunner. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
CLARK, Edmund of Swampscott. SOURCE: [42] Swampscott Soldiers of the Revolution
CLARK, Elisha of Worcester. Capt. David Chadwick's Company which marched to Hadley on an alarm at Bennington, under command of Lieut. Col. Benjamin Flagg, by desire of Brigadier General Warner, August 28, 1777. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
CLARK, Elisha of Worcester. Col. Thomas Crafts' Regiment of Artillery 1776, 1777. Gunner. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
CLARK, Henry of Gloucester. Capt. John Row's Company, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 76.
CLARK, Henry of Sturbridge. Captain. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLARK, James of Middlefield. Capt. Enoch Shepard's Company, Col. John Moseley's Regiment, Aug. 11 to 23, 1777 and Sept. 21 to Oct. 17; and in Capt. James Black's Chester Co., Col. David Moseley's Regiment for one month beginning Jun. 15, 1782 SOURCE: [15] A History of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, Appen. E, page 378.
CLARK, Jephthah of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLARK, John of Gloucester. Capt. John Row's Company, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 76.
CLARK, John of Townshend. Capt. James Hosley's Company Minute-men of Col. William Prescott's regiment, who marched to Cambridge. Capt. Henry Farwell's Company, Col. William Prescott's Regiment to the first of August, 1775. Rank of Private. SOURCE: [19] History of the Town of Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, from the Grant of Hathorn's Farm, 1676-1878.
CLARK, Jonas of Worcester. Capt. Jonas Hubbard Aug 1, 1775; served 3 months and 15 days. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
CLARK, Jonathan of Newton. Lexington Alarm. SOURCE: [15] A History of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, Appen. E, page 378.
CLARK, Jos., Jr. of Worcester. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
CLARK, Juda of Amherst area. Listed on the pay-roll of Capt. Eli Parker's company, Col. Leonard's regiment of militia, who marched from Hampshire county to Ticonderoga, May 8, 1777. The list contains names of men from Belchertown, Granby and Amherst, the particular place of residence not being given. Their enlistment was for two months [page 83]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; page 83.
CLARK, Lemuel of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Capt. Moses Hawley's company that went to the front and was attached to Col. Woodbridge's regiment in the army of Gen. Gates, Aug. 14 - Nov. 29, 1777, as reinforcements for the Northern army. They took part in the battles of Sept. 19 and Oct. 7, and were present at the surrender of Burgoyne, Oct. 17; Sargeant [page 84]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 84, 611.
CLARK, Lemuel of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLARK, Levi of Amherst. Listed on the return dated Jan. 13, 1776 from Charlestown Camp No. 3, of Capt. James Hendrick's company which went to Cambridge at the time of the Lexington alarm [page 80]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 80, 610.
CLARK, Peter of Brimfield. Capt. Smith's Company, Col. Marshall's Regiment; 3 years Continental service, 1777. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
CLARK, Roland of Roxbury. Roll dated 7th Dec., 1775; Capt. Wm. Draper's Second Roxbury Company, Col. Wm. Heath's Regiment, the 19th day of April, when called to the 3d day of May and then dismissed. Private. SOURCE: [44] The Town of Roxbury, pages 32-33.
CLARK, Rufus of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLARK, Samuel of Gloucester. Capt. John Row's Company, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 76.
CLARK, Samuel of Newton. Lexington Alarm. SOURCE: [15] A History of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, Appen. E, page 378.
CLARK, William of Townshend. Capt. James Hosley's Company Minute-men of Col. William Prescott's regiment, who marched to Cambridge. Company No. 8, Capt. Thomas Warren's Company, Militia of Middlesex County, 1776. SOURCE: [19] History of the Town of Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, from the Grant of Hathorn's Farm, 1676-1878.
CLARKE, Abijah of Roxbury. Roll dated 16th Dec., 1775; Capt. Lemuel Child's Third Roxbury Company, Col. Wm. Heath's Regiment, the 19th day of April, when called to the 3d day of May and then dismissed. Private. SOURCE: [44] The Town of Roxbury, pages 32-33.
CLARKE, Abijah of Royalston. SOURCE: [5] Royalston Rev War Soldiers
CLARKE, Seth. Petition dated Boston, June 6, 1781, signed by Samuel Nye in behalf of himself and others of Salisbury, asking that said Clarke be appointed commander of the brigantine “Congress” (privateer); ordered in Council June 6, 1781, that a commission be issued. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 601.
CLARKE, Thomas of Amesbury. Enlisted prior to Dec. 14, 1776, after a new call was received; received bounty of $30 [page 266]. Enlisted May, 1777 for 3 years or during the war with a bounty of £30 [page 270]. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; pages 266, 270.
CLASTIN, Timothy of Sutton. On list of "Minute Men From Sutton, Who Marched to Concord On the Alarm, April 19th, 1775, In Colonel Ebenezer Learned's Regiment." Fifer. SOURCE: [31] History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876; page 783.
CLAYES, Elijah of Framingham. Captain. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 159.
CLAYES, Peter, Capt. of Framingham. A Return of Capt. Nixon's Company of Minute-Men, Framingham, Feb. 13, 1775; Private. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 159, 161.
CLEMENT, William of Royalston. SOURCE: [5] Royalston Rev War Soldiers.
CLEVELAND, Eben of Gloucester. Capt. John Row's Company, 1775. Ensign. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 75.
CLEVELAND, Jacob of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
CLOUGH, Aaron of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Stephen Merrill's (Salisbury) co., Col. Caleb Cushing's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 3 1/2 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 646.
CLOUGH, Benjamin of Amherst area. Listed on the pay-roll of Capt. Eli Parker's company, Col. Leonard's regiment of militia, who marched from Hampshire county to Ticonderoga, May 8, 1777. The list contains names of men from Belchertown, Granby and Amherst, the particular place of residence not being given. Their enlistment was for two months [page 83]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; page 83.
CLOUGH, Saml. of Bradford. Capt. Nathaniel Gage’s company of Minute-Men; Sergt. Kimball's Detachment. Alarm of April 19th, march to Cambridge, 62 miles in 5 days. Rank of Private. SOURCE: [9] An Historical Sketch of Bradford, Mass., in the Revolution. (Including East Bradford, now Groveland.), page 40.
COALY, Aaron, Private. Capt. Dan Haw's Co., Col. Sam'l Holden Parson's (10th) Regt., enlisted to "serve until Jan. 15 next"; enlisted Dec. 5, 1775; forwarded to Camp by John Caldwell, one of enlistment committee of Worcester Co. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COATES, John of Lenox. Served in the Massachusetts Line. SOURCE: [15] A History of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, page 60.
COATES, John of Middlefield. Served in Mass. Line. On pension list of 1818. SOURCE: [15] A History of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, Appen. E, page 378.
COATES, Stephen of Lynn. Private. SOURCE: [7] History of Lynn, Mass., page 579.
COBB, Benjamin of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COBB, Richard of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COBB, Zenas of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COBBEY, James of Salisbury. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Benjamin Evans's co., sworn to in Essex Co., Feb. 13, 1778; residence, Salisbury; enlisted for town of Salisbury; joined Capt. Farnum's co., Col. Michael Jackson's regt.; enlistment, 3 years. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 685.
COBBY, James of Amesbury (also given Salisbury). Private, Capt. Varnum's co., Col. Michael Jackson's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 2, 1777, to Sept. 21, 1778; reported discharged. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 685.
COBLEY, Noah of Westfield. On a list of others who served as soldiers during some part of the war. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 408-410.
COBURN, Abel of Springfield. Drafted in 1778 in response to another demand for men, organized and sent to Fishkill, NY. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COBURN, Asa of Sturbridge. Major. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
COBURN, Ebenezer of Oxford. Capt. Jeremiah Kingsbury's company, Colonel Jonathan Holman's regiment, Sept. 27, 1777, when the Militia marched to reinforce Gen. Gates' army; Sergeant [page 382]. Captain Thomas Fish's company, Col. Nathan Tyler's regiment in Rhode Island; 1779 for six months; Lieutenant [page 386]. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; pages 382, 386.
COBURN, Edward of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
COBURN, Jonathan of Oxford. Capt. Ebenezer Humphrey, Col. Jacob Davis' regiment; marched July 30, 1780, to Rhode Island "on the alarm;" time of service about thirteen days; Corporal. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; page 390.
COBURN, Moses of Oxford. Capt. William Campbell's Company, Col. Ebenezer Learned's regiment, marched to Cambridge April, 1775 [page 383]. On rolls of Capt. William Campbell's Oxford Company, May 1775. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; pages 383, 385.
COBURN, Phineas of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
COBURN, Richard of Oxford. Various engagements in Colonel Holman's Sutton Regiment. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; pages 384-385 & [45] Historical Collections, Vol. I, page 201.
COBURN, Seth of Springfield. On a list of minute-men who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775; no record, however, to show they were a part of a regularly organized company. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COBURN, Zachariah of Sturbridge. On a list of those who served in the war of the Revolution, "and resided in Sturbridge, and partly in Charlton and Dudly, in that part of these towns that was taken to form the town of Southbridge in 1816. Many of these persons served also in the last great French war, commencing in 1754." SOURCE: [45] Historical Collections, Vol. II, pages 45-46.
COCHRAN, Cornelius of Blandford. On list of minute-men who responded to the Lexington alarm; Private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 518-519.
CODY, Jeremiah of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Lieut. Noah Dickinson's command that responded to the alarm at New Providence Aug. 18, 1777, being out four days [page 84]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 84, 611.
CODY, Joseph of Oxford. Enlisted early in 1777 for three years or during the war; Capt. Moore's Co.; Corporal. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; page 386.
COFFIN, Abner of Amesbury. Enlisted Aug. 1777, with a bounty of £33. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 271.
COFFIN, Luke of Amherst. Col. Ruggles Woodbridge Hampshire County regiment; Reuben Dickinson's company which was one of the first from this vicinity to respond to the Lexington alarm of April 19, 1775 [page 78]. The company marched to Cambridge and was in commission eleven days, although some of its members remained longer in service. Capt. Reuben Dickinson's company that served for three months and eight days, from May 1 [page 79]. This company took part in the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, but was not in the intrenchments [page 80]. On a list of those who served two months from May 7 to July 8, 1777, under Capt. John Thompson, called out to reinforce the Northern army; Sergeant [page 83]. Capt. Samuel Cooks's company that went to the front and was attached to Col. Woodbridge's regiment in the army of Gen. Gates, Aug. 17 - Dec. 7, 1777, as reinforcements for the Northern army. They took part in the battles of Sept. 19 and Oct. 7, and were present at the surrender of Burgoyne, Oct. 17; Sergeant [page 84]. Capt. Elijah Dwight's company, from July 20 to Aug. 25, 1779 at New London; Lieutenant [page 93]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 78, 79, 80, 83, 84, 93, 610.
COGSWELL, Jonathan, 3d of Chebacco. "Die in the army" Jan 11, 1776. SOURCE: [16] History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, page 149.
COGSWELL, Samuel of Andover. Private, Capt. John Peabody's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., to and from camp sworn to Nov. 29, 1776; credited with 2 days allowance; company drafted from Salisbury, Newburyport, Bradford, Haverhill, Methuen, Boxford and Andover. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 724.
COKER, William of Newburyport. Private, Capt. Ezra Lunt's co., Col. Moses Little's (17th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 2, 1775; service, 13 weeks; also, Corporal, same co. and regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775]; age, 24 yrs.; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Dec. 11, 1775; also, Private, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co.) regt.; enlisted July 3, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 21 days, travel included; company raised in Newburyport of Amesbury and Salisbury, to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 730.
COLBE, Samuel of Salisbury. Matross, Capt. Thomas W. Foster's co., Col. Richard Gridley's (Artillery) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 19, 1775; service, 2 mos. 18 days; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money due for the 8 months service in 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 732.
COLBEE, Samuel of Salisbury. Descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780; age, 36 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion, ruddy; residence, Salisbury; arrived at Springfield July 5, 1780; marched to camp July 5, 1780, under command of Capt. Frothingham of the artillery. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 732.
COLBET, Elias. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Benjamin Evans's co., sworn to at Salisbury, Feb. 28, 1778; residence, Salisbury; enlisted for town of Salisbury; joined Col. Alden's regt.; enlistment, 3 years. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 733.
COLBEY, Samuel of Salisbury. Matross, Capt. Thomas Waite Foster's co., Col. Richard Gridley's (Artillery) regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775]; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Benjamin Evans's co., sworn to at Salisbury, Feb. 28, 1778; residence, Salisbury; enlisted for town of Salisbury; joined Capt. Low's co., Col. Koscius[z]ko's regt.; enlistment, 1 year; also, list of men raised for the 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster in a return dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 25, 1780; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Salisbury for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched June 28, 1780; discharged Dec. 3, 1780; service, 5 mos. 18 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 734.
COLBURN, Titus of Shirley. Captain Henry Haskell's Company, Col. James Prescott's Regiment. Marched from Shirley on Alarm of April 19, 1775; had additional enlistment. SOURCE: [24] History of Shirley.
COLBY, Aaron of Amesbury. Enlisted in a response to the call of July 15, 1776, to join the Newburyport regiment, for $40 bounty [page 263]. Enlisted May, 1777 for 3 years or during the war with a bounty of £30 [page 270]. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; pages 263, 270.
COLBY, Barzilla of Winter Hill. On list as having received pay during late 1778/early 1779 for service at Rhode Island. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 275.
COLBY, Chace of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Henry Morrill's co., Col. Caleb Cushing's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 746.
COLBY, David of Amesbury. Signed the "Enlisting Papers" as a soldier in the Massachusetts Service, July 10, 1775, in Capt. John Currier's Company. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 254.
COLBY, Enoch of Amesbury. Enlisted in response to call of Sept. 23, 1776 to raise men to reinforce the army at New York with a bounty of £6 offered. These new men joined the army at Fairfield [page 265]. Enlisted after April 28, 1777 as "private soldiers or non-commissioned officers agreeable to the order of Court;" to serve two months and paid three pounds [page 268]. Enlisted Aug. 23, 1777, with a bounty of £4, 10s [page 270]. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; pages 265, 268, 270.
COLBY, Gideon of Amesbury. Signed the "Enlisting Papers" as a soldier in the Massachusetts Service, July 10, 1775, in Capt. John Currier's Company [page 253]. Enlisted in a response to the call of July 15, 1776, to join the Newburyport regiment, for $40 bounty [page 263]. Enlisted May, 1777 for 3 years or during the war with a bounty of £30 [page 270]. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; pages 253, 263, 270.
COLBY, Gideon of Amesbury. Private, Capt. Eliphalet Bodwell's co., Col. Edward Wigglesworth's regt.; pay abstract for mileage from Albany home in December, 1776; also, return of men enlisted or hired to serve in the Continental Army from Essex Co., sworn to at Amesbury, Feb. 11, 1778; residence, Amesbury; engaged for town of Amesbury; joined Capt. Carr's co., Col. Wesson's regt.; term, 8 months, to expire Jan. 10, 1778; also, Private, Capt. Samuel Carr's co., Col. James Wesson's regt.; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; reported discharged Jan. 10, 1778; also, Capt. Samuel Huse's co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's regt. of guards; enlisted July 12, 1778; discharged Dec. 14, 1778; service, 5 mos. 5 days; also, Capt. Jeremiah Putnam's co., Col. Nathan Tyler's regt.; enlisted July 10, 1779; service to Dec. 1, 1779, 4 mos. 21 days, at Rhode Island; also, same co. and regt.; pay roll for Dec., 1779, allowing 1 mo. 6 days service at Rhode Island; also, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co.) regt.; enlisted July 6, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 18 days, travel included; company raised in Newburyport of Salisbury and Amesbury, to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 747.
COLBY, Hezekiah of Amesbury. Enlisted after April 28, 1777 as "private soldiers or non-commissioned officers agreeable to the order of Court;" to serve two months and paid three pounds. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 268.
COLBY, Isaac. Private, Capt. Oliver Titcomb's co., Col. Gerrish's regt. of guards; service from Feb. 3, 1778, to April 2, 1778, 2 mos. 2 days, guarding prisoners after the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne; roll dated Winter Hill; also, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt.; list dated North Kingston, Dec. 7, 1778, of men who lost articles at Rhode Island in Aug., 1778; also, same co. and regt.; service, 7 days, in boats on expedition against Newport; Lieut. Daniel Kimball's receipt for pay for company dated Dec. 30, 1778; also, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co) regt.; enlisted July 6, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 18 days, travel included; company raised in Newburyport of Salisbury and Amesbury, to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 3 months; also, receipt dated Amesbury, Aug. 6, 1781, for bounty paid said Colby by John Kelly, Chairman of Class No. 4 of the town of Amesbury (West Parish), to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 6 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 747.
COLBY, Jonathan of Amesbury. Signed the "Enlisting Papers" as a soldier in the Massachusetts Service, July 10, 1775, in Capt. John Currier's Company. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 253.
COLBY, Jonathan of Amesbury. Private, Capt. John Currier's co. of Minutemen, Col. Isaac Merriell's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days; also, Capt. John Currier's co., Col. James Frey's regt.; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, July 1, 1775; also, same co. and regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775]; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge Camp, Nov. 16, 1775; also, Private, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co.) regt.; enlisted July 6, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 18 days, travel included; company raised in Newburyport of Salisbury and Amesbury, to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 3 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 748.
COLBY, Nicholas of Amesbury. Enlisted in a response to the call of July 15, 1776, to join the Newburyport regiment, for $40 bounty. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 263.
COLBY, Nicholas of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. James Frye's regt.; return of men in camp at Cambridge May 17, 1775; also, same co. and regt.; receipt for advance pay dated Camp Cambridge, June 28, 1775; also, same co. and regt.; company return dated Cambridge, Oct. 6, 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 749.
COLBY, Philip of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Henry Morrill's co., Col. Caleb Cushing's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 8 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 749.
COLBY, Samuel of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co. of Minutemen, Col. James Frye's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days; also, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. James Frye's regt.; return of men in camp at Cambridge May 17, 1775; also, same co. and regt.; company return dated Cambridge, Oct. 6, 1775; reported enlisted in the train June 2, 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 750.
COLBY, Thomas of Amesbury. Enlisted after April 28, 1777 as "private soldiers or non-commissioned officers agreeable to the order of Court;" to serve two months and paid three pounds. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 268.
COLBY, Timothy of Amesbury. On list as having received pay during late 1778/early 1779 for service at Rhode Island. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 275.
COLBY, Timothy, jun. of Amesbury. Enlisted May, 1777 for 3 years or during the war with a bounty of £30. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 270.
COLE, Adonijah of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Listed on the pay-roll of Capt. Eli Parker's company, Col. Leonard's regiment of militia, who marched from Hampshire county to Ticonderoga, May 8, 1777. The list contains names of men from Belchertown, Granby and Amherst, the particular place of residence not being given. Their enlistment was for two months [page 83]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 83, 611.
COLE, Burnet of Sutton. On list of Officers and Men From Sutton in the Revolutionary War; Private. SOURCE: [31] History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876; page 781.
COLE, Constant of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Ebenezer of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Eleazer of Bridgewater/North Bridgewater. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Colonel Bailey's regiment of Minute-Men, April 19, 1775 as Drummer [page 232]. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Col. John Thomas' regiment, to Aug 1, 1775; served 3 months, 1 week, 1 day as Sergeant [page 234]. Captain David Packard's Company, Col. Eliphalet Cary's regiment, who marched on alarm to RI, Jul 22, 1780, in service from Jul 23 to Aug 9, 1780; Private. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 232, 234, and 240.
COLE, Ephraim of North Bridgewater. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Colonel Bailey's regiment of Minute-Men, April 19, 1775. Private [page 233]. Captain David Packard's Company, Col. Eliphalet Cary's regiment, who marched on alarm to RI, Jul 22, 1780, in service from Jul 23 to Aug 9, 1780. Rank of Corporal [page 240]. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 233, 240.
COLE, Ephraim of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Esa of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Hezekiah of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Col. Ruggles Woodbridge Hampshire County regiment; Lieut. Noah Dickinson's company, Cambridge alarm [page 79]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 79, 611.
COLE, Hezekiah, Jr. of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Isaac of Rehoboth. Capt. Cole's Company; service for three years. SOURCE: [34] The History of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; page 156.
COLE, Israel of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Listed on the pay-roll of Capt. Eli Parker's company, Col. Leonard's regiment of militia, who marched from Hampshire county to Ticonderoga, May 8, 1777. The list contains names of men from Belchertown, Granby and Amherst, the particular place of residence not being given. Their enlistment was for two months [page 83]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 83, 611.
COLE, Jacob of Rehoboth. Capt. Cole's Company; service for three years. SOURCE: [34] The History of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; page 156.
COLE, James of Rehoboth. Capt. Cole's Company; service for three years. SOURCE: [34] The History of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; page 156.
COLE, Job of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, John of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Listed on the pay-roll of Capt. Eli Parker's company, Col. Leonard's regiment of militia, who marched from Hampshire county to Ticonderoga, May 8, 1777. The list contains names of men from Belchertown, Granby and Amherst, the particular place of residence not being given. Their enlistment was for two months; Corporal [page 83]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 83, 611.
COLE, John of Sutton. On list of Officers and Men From Sutton in the Revolutionary War; Private. SOURCE: [31] History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876; page 781.
COLE, John of Worcester. Capt. Timothy Bigelow's Company Colony Service on the Alarm of April 19, 1775. Capt. Jonas Hubbard's Company, Aug 1, 1775; served 3 months and 15 days. SOURCE: [11] Worcester's Revolutionary Soldiers.
COLE, Joseph of North Bridgewater. Capt. Elisha Mitchell's Company, Colonel Simeon Cary's regiment, that marched April 2, 1775; Lieutenant [page 235]. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Colonel Bailey's regiment of Minute-Men, April 19, 1775; Sergeant [page 232]. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Col. John Thomas' regiment, to Aug 1, 1775; served 3 months, 1 week, 1 day; Ensign [page 234]. Capt. Henry Prentiss' Company, Colonel Marshall's regiment, raised for the defence of Boston, July 5, 1776; Lieutenant [page 235]. Capt. Daniel Lothrop's Company, Col. Thomas Crafts' regiment of artillery, in service of Massachusetts Bay, to the first day of August, 1776; company also in service from Aug 1 to Nov 1, 1776, and Nov 1, 1776, to Feb 1, 1777; 1st Lieut. Entered May 9, 1776 [page 236]. Capt. Joseph Cole's Company, Col. John Jacobs' regiment in the Continental Service for one year from Jan 1, 1778; Captain [page 239]. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, pages 232, 234, 235, 236, and 239. [Please note: it is possible that there was more than one Joseph Cole from the Bridgewater/North Bridgewater area.]
COLE, Nehimiah of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Parker of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Phineas of Bradford. Capt. Nathaniel Gage’s company of Minute-Men; First Foot Company; Lexington alarm, April 19, 1775. Marched to Cambridge, time of 7 days. Rank of Sergeant. SOURCE: [9] An Historical Sketch of Bradford, Mass., in the Revolution. (Including East Bradford, now Groveland.), page 36.
COLE, Samuel of North Bridgewater. Capt. Elisha Mitchell's Company, Colonel Simeon Cary's regiment, that marched April 2, 1775; Drummer [page 235]. Captain John Porter's Company, Col. Paul D. Sargent's regiment; served July 7 to Aug, 1775 as Drummer [page 233]. Capt. Daniel Lothrop's Company, Col. Thomas Crafts' regiment of artillery, in service of Massachusetts Bay, to the first day of August, 1776; company also in service from Aug 1 to Nov 1, 1776, and Nov 1, 1776, to Feb 1, 1777; entered May 16, 1776; Drummer [page 236]. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 233, 235, 236.
COLE, Southworth of North Bridgewater. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Col. John Thomas' regiment, to Aug 1, 1775; served 2 months, 5 days. Rank of Private [page 234]. Capt. John Ames' Company of Militia On a return of men mustered for Colonel Robinson's regiment by James Hatch, mustermaster for Plymouth county, "to serve in ye New England States until January, 1778 [page 239]." SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 234.
COLE, Stephen of Amherst. Lieut. Noah Dickinson's company, Cambridge alarm [page 79]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 79, 610.
COLE, Theodore of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Thomas Emerson of Chebacco. "Die in the army" Jan 4, 1776. SOURCE: [16] History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, page 149.
COLE, William of North Bridgewater. Captain Josiah Hayden's Company, Colonel Bailey's regiment of Minute-Men, April 19, 1775. Rank of Private. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 233.
COLE, William of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLE, Zephaniah of Rehoboth. Capt. Bullock's Company; service for fifteen months. SOURCE: [34] The History of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; page 156.
COLE, Zephaniah of Somerset (formerly Swansea). 2nd Lieutenant. SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.
COLEMAN, Enos of Amherst. Lieutenant Eli Parker's company, Cambridge alarm [page 79]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 79, 610.
COLEMAN, Lewis of Amherst. On a list of those not known in the town records but are credited to Amherst. Drafted for nine months under the act of June 8, 1779 for service in Rhode Island; Capt. Joshua Woodbridge's Company, Col. Nathan Tyler's regiment [page 93]. SOURCE: [33] The History of the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, 1896; pages 93, 611.
COLEY, Israel, Private. Capt. Hart William's Co., Col. Edmund Phinney's Regt.; muster roll dated Garrison at Ft. George Dec. 8; enlisted Jan. 1, disch. Mar. 1, 1776. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLEY, Levi of Charlemont, Fifer. Capt. Samuel Taylor's Co., Col. Porter's Regt., enlisted July 10, 1777, disch. Aug. 12, 1777, service 38 days, travel included; company marched to reinforce Northern Army after the evacuation at Ticonderoga. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLEY, Martin of Sunderland, Sergeant. Capt. Reuben Dickinson's Co., Col. Ruggles Woodbridge's Regt., pay abstract for travel allowance to Ticonderoga and home in 1776. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLEY, Martin of Sunderland, Corporal. Capt. Noadiah Leonard's Co., Col. Ruggles Woodbridge's Regt., muster roll dated Oct., enlisted Apr. 27, 1775; service 3 mos. 12 days. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLEY, Richard. In list of men dated Oct. 3, 1778, no particulars. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLAR, Jason of Oxford. Capt. William Campbell's Company, Col. Ebenezer Learned's regiment, marched to Cambridge April, 1775 [page 383]. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; page 383.
COLLE, Andrew of Middleborough. Private. Capt. Isaac Wood's Co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's Regt., muster roll dated Oct. 1, 1775; enlisted May 4, 1775; service 3 mos. 5 days; also order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Roxbury, Nov. 17, 1775. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLER, Ezekiel of Oxford. Capt. Ebenezer Humphrey, Col. Jacob Davis' regiment; marched July 30, 1780, to Rhode Island "on the alarm;" time of service about thirteen days; Private. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; page 390.
COLLER, Jason of Oxford. On rolls of Capt. William Campbell's Oxford Company, May 1775 [page 385]. Capt. Abijah Lamb's company under Col. Cushing; in service from August 1 to November 29, 1777 as a reinforcement to Gates, in Saratoga battles; Private [page 389]. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; page 385.
COLLEY, Eliphalet, Corporal. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's (14th) Regt., muster roll for Oct.--Dec. 1780, dated Hutts near West Point; appointed June 29, 1780, disch. dated Dec. 16, 1780, enlistment 6 mos. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Israel. Capt. Sam'l Noyes's Co., Col. Edmund Phinney's Regt., order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Fort No. 2, Cambridge, Oct. 24, 1775; also Matross, Capt. Abner Lowell's (Artillery) Co., Mar.____-July 4, 1776; service to Dec. 31, 1776, 5 mos. 27 days, Falmouth, Cumberland Co. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Israel. Capt. John Wentworth's Co., Col. Gerrish's Regt. of guards; enlisted July 26, 1778, disch. Dec. 14, 1778, service 4 mos. 27 days, Cambridge. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Israel, Private. Capt. Stephen Jenkins' Co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regt., enlisted Oct. 14, disch. Nov. 22, 1779, service 1 mo. 20 days, travel included; regt. detached from militia of Essex and Suffolk counties to reinforce army under General Washington; also Capt. Richard Titcomb's Co., Col. Nath'l Wade's (Essex Co.) Regt., marched July 3, 1780, disch. Oct. 10, 1780, service 3 mos. 21 days, travel included; company raised to reinforce Cont. Army for 3 mos. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Jeremiah of Braintree, Private. Capt. John Vinton's (Independent) Co., enlisted May 3, 1775, service 8 mos. i8 days; also order for bounty coat or its eqiivalent in money dated Braintree, Dec. 23, 1773. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Joseph, Private. Capt. Richard Titcomb's Co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co.) Regt., enlisted July 6, disch. Oct. 20, 1780, service 3 mos. 18 days, travel included; company raised to reinforce Cont. Army for 3 mos. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Josiah. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary (year not given); also reported taken in sloop "Retrieve" (privateer) of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford" (year not given). Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Obadiah, Private. Capt. Richard Titcomb's Co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's (Essex Co.) Regt., enlisted July 6, disch. Oct. 20, 1780; service 3 mos. 18 days; company raised to reinforce Cont. Army for 3 mos. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Richard, Private. Capt. Sam'l Knight's Co.; enlisted July 9, 1775; service 6 mos. 1 week 1 day; on seacoast at Falmouth, Cumberland Co.; also Matross, Capt. Abner Loweil's Co., return dated Falmouth July 31, 1777; said company started (?) at Falmouth, and reported Aug. 11, 1777, as mustered by Col. Peter Noyes, agreeable to sea coast establishment. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, Timothy, Private. Capt. Oliver Titcomb's Co., Col. Cogswell's Regt., enlisted Oct. 3, disch. Sept. 31, 1778; service 3 mos. 1 day, travel included; company discharged to fortify and guard positions at and about Boston. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLEY, William. Descriptive list of Officers and crew of the "Thorn," commanded by Capt. Richard Cowell, sworn to at Marblehead Sept. 14, 1780; stature 5'6", light complexion. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLIER, Ezekiel of Oxford. Various engagements in Colonel Holman's Sutton Regiment. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; pages 384-385 & [45] Historical Collections, Vol. I, page 201.
COLLIER, Jason of Oxford. Various engagements in Colonel Holman's Sutton Regiment. SOURCE: [37] The Records of Oxford, Mass; pages 384-385 & [45] Historical Collections, Vol. I, page 201.
COLLINGS, Benjamin of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Varnum's co., Col. Michael Jackson's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 811.
COLLINS, Ambrose of Springfield. On the list of minute-men of the regular Springfield company, under Maj. Andrew Colton who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days; Corp. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Serg. Responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLLINS, Benjamin of Salisbury (probably). Private, Capt. Joseph Page's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 1/2 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 815.
COLLINS, Benjamin of Salisbury. List of men mustered in Suffolk Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, May 25, 1780; Col. Michael Jackson's regt.; also, descriptive list of enlisted men; age, 14 (also given 16) yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 7 (also given 5 ft. 5) in.; complexion, light (also given brown); hair, light; occupation, farmer; birthplace, Kingston; residence, Salisbury; joined Capt. Lieut. E. Smith's co., Col. Michael Jackson's (8th) regt.; enlisted by Ensign Blasdel; enlistment, during war; also, Private, Capt. Ebenezer Smith's (7th) co., Col. Jackson's regt.; muster roll for April, 1783. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 815.
COLLINS, Daniel of Gloucester. Capt. Nathaniel Warner's Company, 1775. Ensign. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 75.
COLLINS, Lemuel of Gloucester. Capt. Nathaniel Warner's Company, 1775. Private. SOURCE: [27] History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; page 75.
COLLINS, Lewis of Brimfield. Capt. Browing's Company, Col. Bliss' Regiment; 9 months in 1778. Capt. Browning's Company, Col. Murray's Regiment; July - Oct, 1780 for 3 months. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
COLLINS, Moses of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Moses Nowell's co., Col. Titcomb's regt.; arrived at Providence May 4, 1777, and there remained until discharged July 4, 1777; service, 2 mos. 9 days; enlistment, 2 months; also, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. Samuel Johnson's regt.; enlisted Aug. 15, 1777; discharged Nov. 30, 1777; service, 3 mos. 29 days, travel included, in Northern department; roll sworn to in Middlesex Co.; also, list of men enlisted from Essex Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, July 4, 1778; reported rejected by Muster Master General as unfit for service. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 826.
COLLINS, Nathaniel of Brimfield. Capt. Sherman's Company, Col. Pynchon's Regiment; Lexington Alarm, April 19, 1775. Capt. Sherman's Company, Col. Learned's Regiment; at Roxbury, 1776. Capt. Winchester's Company, Col. Woodbridge's Regiment of Gates Northern army; Aug - Nov, 1777; Sergeant. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
COLLINS, Samuel of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Henry Morrill's co., Col. Caleb Cushing's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 5 days; also, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. Samuel Johnson's regt.; enlisted Aug. 15, 1777; discharged Nov. 30, 1777; service, 3 mos. 29 days, travel included; roll sworn to in Middlesex Co. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 3, page 827.
COLLINS, Stephen of Brimfield. Capt. Waldbridge's Company, Col. Brewer's Regiment; May, 1775 for 8 months. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
COLLINS, Thaddeus of Brimfield. Capt. Rowlis' Company, Col. Jacobs' Regiment; Rhode Island, 1779. Capt. King's Company, Col. Sears Regiment; Saratoga, 1780. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
COLLIS, John of Brimfield. Capt. Munn's Company, Col Porter's Regiment of Gates Northern army; Feb. 1777. SOURCES: [22] History of Brimfield, Mass 1701-1878 (Windham County, CT website); and [23] A History of Hampden County Massachusetts, Vol I, II, & III.
COLLY, Jonathan. Private, Capt. Jas. Tisdale's Co., Col. John Greaton's (3rd) Regt., muster roll for August 1781, dated Camp Peekskill; enlisted Apr. 10 1781, enlistment 3 years, reported deserted. Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLLYE, Samuel, Corporal. Capt. Abner Pomeroy's Co., Col. Ezra Wood's Regt., orders for wages dated Southampton Apr. 7, 1779 (also spelled Carly). Mass. Soldiers and Sailors. SOURCE: [38] The Cooley Genealogy, 1941; pages 164-191.
COLSON, Peter of Springfield. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, 1775, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Abner of Longmeadow. On the list of minute-men of the regular Longmeadow company, under Capt. David Burt who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Alpheus of Springfield. On list of those known to have enlisted in 1781 for three years service. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Andrew of Springfield. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Benj., Jr. of Springfield. On a list of minute-men who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775; no record, however, to show they were a part of a regularly organized company. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Benjamin of Springfield. Capt. Isaac Coltons company which was in camp at Roxbury, October, 1775; Drummer. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Ebenezer of Longmeadow/Springfield. On a list of names, "all of whom are presumed to have answered the call and enrolled themselves for service", found on reverse side of a formal written announcement of the attack on Lexington, April, 1775. On the list of minute-men of the regular Longmeadow company, under Capt. David Burt who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days. Listed as Springfield's contribution, responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment; Lieutenant. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Elihu of Springfield. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, 1775, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Festus of Springfield. Responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Frederick of Springfield. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, 1775, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Hanon of Springfield. On list of those known to have enlisted in 1781 for three years service. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Henry of Springfield. Responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Isaac of Springfield. October, 1775, was in camp at Roxbury with a force of men; Capt. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, John of Longmeadow. On the list of minute-men of the regular Longmeadow company, under Capt. David Burt who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days. On a list of "Springfield men" in Capt. Browning's Company, service for three months in 1780; Lieutenant. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Jonathan of Springfield. On a list of minute-men who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775; no record, however, to show they were a part of a regularly organized company. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Luther of Springfield. On the list of minute-men of the regular Springfield company, under Maj. Andrew Colton who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days; Private. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. On list twice? or two individuals? SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Luther of Springfield. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, 1775, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. On list twice? or two individuals? SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Peter of Springfield. On a list of names, "all of whom are presumed to have answered the call and enrolled themselves for service", found on reverse side of a formal written announcement of the attack on Lexington, April, 1775. On the list of minute-men of the regular Springfield company, under Maj. Andrew Colton who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days; private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Simeon of Springfield. Responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment. Capt. Nathan Rowle's company in Col. Jacob's regiment. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, Thomas of Springfield. Responded to call in April, 1777, ordering the Hampshire County militia to take part in the expedition against Ticonderoga in Col. David Seward's regiment. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLTON, William of Springfield. On the list of minute-men of the regular Springfield company, under Maj. Andrew Colton who marched to Boston on April 20, 1775 for service of 10 days; Fifer. On list of Capt. Gideon Burt's company of April 24, three days after the minute-men had left, enlisted for three months' service; Private. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 40-46.
COLWELL, James of Sutton. On list of "Minute Men From Sutton, Who Marched to Concord On the Alarm, April 19th, 1775, In Colonel Ebenezer Learned's Regiment." Private. SOURCE: [31] History of the Town of Sutton, Massachusetts from 1704 to 1876; page 783.
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