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OAK, Beriah of Bolton. Private, Capt. Robert Longley's Co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt.; which marched on the alarm of Apr. 19, 1775; left rendezvous Apr. 27. 1775; service to days. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Calvin of Winchendon. (1) Private. Capt. Moses Hale's Co. of militia. Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt. which marched to Cambridge on alarm of Apr. 19, 1775, service 6 days; reported "enlisted into the army": served on the main guard, Major Loammi Baldwin, at Cambridge, list dated May 15, 1775; also receipt for advance pay signed by Sd. Oak, Capt. Abel Wilder's Co., Col. Ephraim Doolittle's regt., dated Charlestown, June 26, 1775; also, on muster roll same Co. and regt. dated Aug. 1, 1775, enlisted Apr. 26, 1775; service 3 mos., 13 da.; also, on company return dated Oct. 6, 1775. (2) Also, Private, Capt. Jotham Houghton's Co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt. from July 31, 1778 to Sept.. 14, 1778; 1 mo., 14 da., in Rhode Island. (3) Also, on descriptive list of men raised for the Continental service; in Capt. Boutell's Co., Col. Rand's regt.; age 20 years; stature 5 ft., 6 in.; complexion, light; engaged for Leominster, marched July 29, 1779; also, in Capt. Warner's Co., 10th Mass. regt.; service July 28, 1779 to Apr. 28, 1780; term 9 mos. (name, "Calvin Oaks") ; receipt for bounty, signed by said Oak, dated Aug. 18, 1780, for 9 mos. service. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Daniel, residence and date not given, member of the train band. See Daniel Oaks. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Nathaniel. (1) His name on Pay Roll of 6 months men raised by the town of Bolton for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched July 10 1780, discharged Dec. 16, 1780; service, 5 mos., 17 days, including travel (220 miles) home; also, Nathaniel "Oaks", Bolton, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Brig. Gen. John Glover, at Springfield, July 13, 1780; age 18 years, stature 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, ruddy; engaged for the town of Bolton marched to camp July 13, 1780, under command of Capt. Thomas Pritchard; also, Private, Lieut-Colonel's Co., 6th Mass. Regt. pay roll for July 1780; enlisted July 13, 1780; also Lieut.-Col. Whiting's Co., 6th Mass. Regt., pay roll for August and September 1780; also, list of men raised for 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster in return dated Camp Totaway, Oct. 25, 1780. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Nathaniel (2) Private, Capt. William Humphrey's Co. in the Northern Army Continental service, 1776. (Grandfather of the late Hon. Lyndon Oak of Garland and his less known brothers. Lawrence, Lorenzo, Lebbeus and Edson). SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Nathaniel. (The Published Vital Records of Templeton, Mass., p. 50, say, "Nathaniel, son of Seth and Elizabeth Oak, born May 3, 1762.") (2) Private, Capt. Josiah Fish's Co., Col. Stephen R. Bradley's regt.; Sept. 16, to Sept. 20, 1782, marched from Athens, Vt., toward Guilford to assist the sheriff. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Nathaniel. (Not identified but probably one of those previously mentioned). (1) Private, Capt. Will. Marean's Co., Col. - Jonathan Reed's (1st) regt. of guards; muster roll dated Cambridge, June 1, 1778; enlisted Mar. 28, 1778, enlistment, 3 Months, from Apr. 2, 1778; also, Capt. Will. Marean's Co., Col. Stearn's regt. of guards, service from Mar. 27, 1778 to July 2, 1778, 3 mos., 6 days, at Cambridge, guarding troops of convention. (2) Also, Private, Capt. Josiah Wilder's Co., Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt., commanded by Major Daniel Clap, enlisted July 4, 1778; discharged July 15. 1778; service 12 days at Rutland Barracks; company raised for 20 days service. Roll dated Templeton. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Nathaniel. Private, Capt. Jotham Houghton's Co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt., service from July 31, 1778, to date of discharge Sept. 14, 1778, 1 mo., 15 days, at Rhode Island; company raised for 6 weeks service; roll dated Petersham; also, Capt. Jotham Houghton's Co., Col. Samuel Denny's (2nd) regt., Gen. Fellow's brigade; service from Oct. 24, 1779 to Dec. 12, 1779, 1 mo., 9 days at Claverack, roll dated Petersham. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Seth of Winchendon. (1) Sergeant, Capt. Moses Hale's Co. of militia, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt., which marched to Cambridge on alarm of Apr. 19, 1775; service, 14 days; (2) Also, Capt. Abel Wilder's Co., Col. Ephraim Doolittle's regt.; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Oak; dated June 26, 1775; (3) Also, Sergeant, same Co. and regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; engaged Apr. 26, 1775. service 3 mos., 13 days. (4) Also, Quartermaster Sergeant, same regt.; on a return of Capt. Adam Wheeler's Co.; dated Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775; order for bounty coat or money equivalent, dated Camp Winter Hill, Dec. 26. 1775-(5) Also, private, Capt. Josiah Fish's Co., Col. Stephen R. Bradley's regt.; Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 1782, marched from Athens, Vt., toward Guilford to assist the sheriff. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAK, Sylvanus, probably of Princeton. Sergeant, Capt. Joseph Sargent, Co. Of Militia, Col. Sparhawk's regt., which marched to Cambridge on alarm of Apr. 19, 1775 and returned May 1, 1775: service 12 days. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKES, John of Littleton [see also John Oaks of Harvard], oil descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for 6 mos. agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, dated July 22, 1780, age 22 yrs.; stature 5 ft. 5 in.; complexion, light; engaged for Harvard; also on list of 6 months men who passed muster, dated Camp Totaway. Oct. 2, 1780. (name, "John Okes"): also, Drummer, on pay roll of 6 months men raised by town of Harvard for Continental service in 1780. marched July 19, 1780, discharged, Dec. 14, 1780, service 5 mos. 4 da., including travel (180 mi.) home -- (name, "John Oak".) ("John Oaks, Exeter, Me., aged 84, resides with John, Jr.") SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKES, Nathaniel. Private, Capt. Benj. Edgell's Co., Col. John Jacob's regt., enlisted June 30, 1778, service 6 mos., 7 days, including travel (100 miles) home, enlistment to expire Jan. 1, 1779; also, same Co. and Regt.; muster rolls dated Freetown, Sept. Q and Oct. 18, 1778. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKES, Nathaniel of Bolton. (1) Private, Capt. Benjamin Hasting's Co.; Col. John Whitcomb's regt.; which marched to Cambridge on alarm of Apr. 19, 1775; service 18 days. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKS, Daniel. Capt. Joseph Warren's Co., Lt. Col. Wheelock's regt., enlisted Sept. 27, discharged Oct. 23, 1777; service 1 mo., 3 da., with northern army including 8 days ( 150 miles) travel home; (2) Also, on descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 1780; age 19 years, stature 5 ft. 6 in. complexion, light; engaged for Westboro; marched to camp July 1, 1780, discharged Dec. 19, 1780, 200 mi. from home service 5 mos., 29 da.; on return of 6 months men who passed muster, dated Camp Totaway, Oct. 25, 1780 (name "Daniel Oakes," Westboro) (3) Also. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Wright's Co., Col. Luke Drury's regt.; from Sept., 22 to Dec. 1781; service 3 mos., 23 da. at West Point including travel (400 mi.) residence, Bolton -- name "Daniel Oaks"). SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKS, George. Private, Capt. David Bents' Co., Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt., marched from Rutland to Bennington on an alarm, Aug. 20, 1777; 11 days service; travel out and home 226 miles. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKS, John of Harvard (also Littleton). (1) Private, Col. John Bailey's regt.; on Continental pay accounts for service from Mar. 1, 1777 to Dec. 31, 1779, residence, Harvard; credited to Harvard; also oil roll of Capt. Samuel Darby's Co., same regt., dated Camp Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778; residence, Littleton. SOURCE: [37] Revolutionary Records of Descendants of Nathaniel Oak, Marlboro, Mass. Sprague's Journal of Maine History; Vol. VI, Nov. Dec. 1918, Jan. 1919, No. 3; page 112-117. See Bibliography for full citing. Submitted by Paul Nichols 2/10/02

OAKS, Nehemiah of Malden. On the "Role of the Company of the Militea that went to Watertown By order of the Late Colo. Gardner upon the alarm on the 19 Day of april 1775 and from there to Resist the Ministeral troops under the Command of Capt. Benja. Blaney"; Sergeant. SOURCE: [41] The History of Melrose, County of Middlesex, Massachusetts, 1903; pages 211-216

OBER, Nathaniel. Private, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt.; enlisted July 3, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 21 days, including 13 days (260 miles) travel home; company raised in Newburyport, Salisbury, and Amesbury; regiment raised in Essex Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 609.

O'BRIEN, Dennis of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

O'BRIEN, John of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

ODEL, Ichabod 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 782.

ODIORN, John of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. James Frye's regt.; return of men in camp at Cambridge, dated May 17, 1775; also, company return dated Cambridge, Oct. 6, 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 623.

ODIORNE, John of Salisbury. Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. James Frye's regt.; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Odiorne and others, dated Camp Cambridge, June 28, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Nov. 13, 1775; also, Private, Capt. Joshua French's co., Col. Edward Wigglesworth's regt.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., from Albany home; 225 miles travel allowed said Odiorne; warrant allowed in Council Jan. 30, 1777. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 623.

ORCUTT, Moses of Murrayfield. Capt. Black's Co. SOURCE: [15] A history of the Town of Middlefield, Massachusetts, Appen. E, page 380.

ORCUTT, Nathaniel of Bridgewater. Capt. Nathan Packard's Company, Col. Thomas Carpenter's regiment of militia; on payroll and in service in RI; 3d Lieut. SOURCE: [18] History of North Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, With Family Registers, page 238.

ORDWAY, Samuel of Framingham. Listed under Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates. SOURCE: [8] A History of Framingham, Massachusetts, page 160.

ORGIN, Isaac of Lynn. Private. SOURCE: [7] History of Lynn, Mass., page 580.

ORMSBE, Asa of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

ORMSBE, Jacob of Somerset (formerly Swansea). Sergeant. SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

ORMSBE, Jacob, Jr. of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

ORMSBE, Joshua of Somerset (formerly Swansea). SOURCE: [25] History of the Town of Somerset, Massachusetts; 1940; pages 245-247.

ORMSBEE, Joseph of Rehoboth. Capt. Martin's Company; service for three years. SOURCE: [34] The History of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; page 157.

OSGOOD, Aaron 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. 11, page 696.

OSGOOD, Benjamin 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. 11, page 698.

OSGOOD, John of Salisbury. Corporal, Capt. Jonathan Evan'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, dated May 17, 1775; also, Corporal, same co. and regt.; company return dated Cambridge. Oct. 6, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Nov. 13, 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 701.

OSGOOD, John, Jr. of Salisbury. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Benjamin Evans, sworn to Feb. 28, 1778; residence, Salisbury; engaged for town of Salisbury; joined Capt. Low's co., Col. Kosicusko's (Kosciuszko's) regt.; term, 1 year. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 702.

OSGOOD, Joseph 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. 11, page 703.

OSGOOD, Joseph 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, dated May 17, 1775; also, same co. and regt.; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Osgood and others, dated June 28, 1775; also, Private, same co. and regt.; company return dated Cambridge, Oct. 6, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Nov. 13, 1775. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 703.

OSGOOD, Moses of Salisbury. Private, in a detachment which marched under command of Capt. Joseph Page, of Salisbury, 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. 11, page 705.

OSGOOD, Nehemiah of Amesbury. Enlisted prior to Dec. 14, 1776, after a new call was received; received bounty of $30. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; page 266.

OSGOOD, Philip. Private, Capt. Richard Titcomb's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt.; enlisted July 4, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 20 days, including 13 days (260 miles) travel home; company raised in Newburyport, Salisbury, and Amesbury; regiment raised in Essex Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 706.

OSGOOD, Richard of Amesbury. Enlisted prior to Dec. 14, 1776, after a new call was received; received bounty of $30 [page 266]. Enlisted Aug. 23, 1777, with a bounty of £4, 10s [page 270]. SOURCE: [39] The History of Amesbury, 1880; pages 266, 270.

OSGOOD, Winthrop of Salisbury. Sergeant, 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, 4 days. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 11, page 708.

OSMAN, David, a "foreigner". Capt. Oliver Cummings Company. On list of eight foreigners to serve in Capt. Cummings Company, recruited by Lieut. Richard Welsh, return dated March 23, 1777. SOURCE: [12] A History of The Town of Dunstable, Massachusetts, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Year of Our Lord 1873, page 122.

OWEN, Asahel of Westfield. On list of those who marched from Westfield to join the advance division near Boston, April 20, 1775, in response to the Battle at Lexington. SOURCE: [40] A History of Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1902; pages 408-410.

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