This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page 2., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Betterman and end with Butterfield, ) Those names highlighted in ( red ) will be British.
These records were copied right from the records and for this reason there are many miss spelled words. So if you don’t find the surname you were looking for try a different spelling.
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156. Betterman, George. Mate; list of prisoners exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; exchanged for Jonas Stone, Mate.
157. Betz, James, Maryland. Lieutenant ; list of prisoners who were exchanged at Newport, R. I., Feb. 11, 1777.
158. Bevin, Evin, Philadelphia. Seaman ; list of prisoners who were exchanged at New- port, H. I., Feb. 11, 1777.
159. Biard, James, Boston. Master; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; reported taken in the " Viper."
160. Bicham, Edward. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the car- tel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
161. BicKERsox, Philip. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged at port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777 ; reported taken in a trading vessel.
162. Biles, Israel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776; reported served in Capt. Baker's CO. ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington.
163. BiLLiNGER, Frederick. Lieutenant Colonel; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Sil- ver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
164. Billings, Will. List of prisoners returned from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire " [j'ear not given] ; reported belonging to Connecticut; employed on the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
165. BixoLEY, EnwARU. Master; list of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
166. Bishop, John. Master; list of prisoners sent to Boston from Halifax in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
167. Bishop, Zira, Kingston. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army dated Feb. 21, 1778; residence, Kingston; enlisted for town of Kingston; joined Capt. Seth Drew's co.. Col. Bailey's regt. ; reported a prisoner.
168. Bitts, Elias. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778; reported died at Newport.
169. Bitts, Thomas. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. L, in the prison- ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
170. Blair, Robert. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exclianged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer) of Casco Bay by the British ship "Milford."
171. Blaisdell, Ephraim. Sergeant, Capt. Oliver Titcomb's co.. Col. Jacob Gerrish's regt. of guards ; pay roll for service from Feb. 3, 1778, to April 2, 1778, 2 mos. 2 days, guarding prisoners after the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne's Army. Roll dated Winter Hill.
172. Blake, Samuel. List of men taken from the Orderl.y Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov, 16, 1776 ; i-eported taken prisoner at Fort Washington; rank , Private ; served in Capt. Richardson's co.
173. Blanchard, RoBiuN. List of prisoners sent from Newport, 11. 1., in the pi-ison-ship •' Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
174. Blaxchard, Samuel, Boston. Surgeon's Mate, Col. Gerrish's regt. ; list of officers approved l)y Committee of Congress, July 5, 1775 ; also. Col. Samuel Gerrish's regt.; engaged June 8, 1775; service, 1 mo. 23 days; roll dated Camp at Cam- bridge; also, 1st CO., Col. Loammi Baldwin's (38th) regt.; pay abstract for Aug., 1775; reported with Surgeon Baker; also, list of men dated Chelsea, Sept.. 1775; reported left regiment Aug. 31, 1775; also. Surgeon; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift," Nov. 9, 1777; also. Doctor, ship " Ven- geance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27,1779; dis- charged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on expedition to Penobscot; also, Surgeon, ship "Pilgrim," commanded by Capt. Joseph Robinson; descriptive list of officers and crew dated Aug. 2; 1780 ; age, 25 yrs. ; stature, 6 ft. ; complex- ion, light; residence, Boston.
175. Bearedei.l, Jonx. Carpenter; list of prisoners to be received in exchauire for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift " dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; exchanged for George Neil, carpenter.
176. Blasse, Aucot. Seaman ; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners.
177. Bliffix, Ichabod. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage," to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford."
178. Blixxd, Thomas, Nantucket. List of prisoners returned from New Yorlv in the schooner "Speedwell" Aug. 3, 1777.
179. Bliss, Theodore (also given Thomas Theodore), Boston. Captain, Col. John Pat- erson's regt. ; list of officers commissioned May 27, 1775 ; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 20, 1775; service, 3 mos. 19 days; also, company re- turn [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, lists of men who delivered firelocks Feb. 9 and Feb. 20, 1776; also, petition asking that said Bliss, who was taken prisoner May 20, 1776, at the Cedars by a party of Indians under Capt. Foster be ex- changed for Capt. John Walker, taken at Shepardy Oct. 28, 1776 ; allowed in Council July 2, 1777 ; also. Captain, Col. John Lamb's (2d Artillery) regt. ; list of officers commissioned Jan. 16, 1779; reported in service; also, Continental Army paj- accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported de- tained in New Yoi-k by the enemy from May 3, 1779 ; also, Continental Army pay accounts for ser\-ice from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; reported a prisoner in New York ; also, council wan'ant dated April 3, 1780, in favor of Elizabeth Bliss, wife of said Bliss, for support of herself and family during her husband's captivity.
180. Blodget, Rrrus, Brimfield. Descriptive list of enlisted men raised agreeable to resolve of June 9, 1779; Capt. Bro•^^^ling's co.. Col. Bliss's regt.; age, 17 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 7 in. ; complexion, light ; hair, dark ; residence, Brimfield ; enlistment, 9 months; received at Springfield July 19, 1779, by Capt. James Cooper; also, Private, Capt. John Holden's co.. Col. Thomas Nixon's regt.; pay abstracts for Aug.-Oct., 1779; enlisted Jul}' 14, 1779; also, (late) Capt. Holden's co.. Col. Nixon's (6th) regt.; jmy abstract for Jan.-June, 1780; reported made prisoner Feb. 3, 1780; credited with 1 mo. 3 days service; also, Capt. Peter Clayes's co., Col. Nixon's regt. ; paj- abstract for 5 mos. 27 days service from Feb. 3, 1780, to Aug. 1, 1780; reported joined from captivity; also, pay roll for 5 mos. service from Aug. 1, 1780; reported discharged Dec. 31, 1780; enlistment, 6 months.
181. Blood, Abraham, Groton. Private, Capt. Asa Lawrence's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge ; service, 6 days ; reported enlisted into the army ; also, Capt. Lawrence's co., Col. William Prescott's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 177"); enlisted April 2,'), 1775; service, 1 mo. 2-t days; also, company re- turn dated Oct. 6, 1775; reported killed in l)attle or taken prisoner June 17, 1775; also, order for l)OHnty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Oct. 30, 1775.
182. Bluit, Nathaniel. List of prisoners returned from the British ship " Milford " to New England and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request; reported a passenger on the sloop " Ranger."
183. Blunt, George. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
184. Boardman, Francis. 2d Lieutenant, privateer " Sturdy Beggar ; " order dated Coun- cil Chamber, Dec. 30, 1777, for the exchange of said Boardman, a prisoner at Halifax, for British prisoner Anthony Corinfry ; also, petition dated Salem, Dec. 15, 1780, signed Ijy Barth. Putnam, of Salem, asking that said Boardman be com- missioned as commander of the ship " Thomas " (privateer) ; age, 33 yrs. ; stature, 5ft. 7 in. ; complexion, dark ; ordered in Council, Dec. 15, 1780, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Nov. 22, 1781, signed by Benjamin Ilam- mett, asking that said Boardman be commissioned as commander of the ship "Thomas " (privateer) ; ordered in Council, Nov. 22, 1781, that a commission be issued.
185. Bodge, Thomas. Seaman; list of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
186. BoGAL, Ethraim. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
187. BoHANXEX, JoHX. List of prisoners at Prospect Hill Dec. 17, 1777; confined 11 days by Capt. Titcomb for striking William Goins ; served in 9th regt.
188. BooTMAN, Israel. Seaman; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift" dated Oct. 9, 1777; exchanged for Vinson "Wills, Seaman.
189. BooTMAN, Jos. Seaman ; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot March 17, 1778, by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island.
190. BooTMAX", William. Seaman; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777; exchanged for Thomas Evans, Seaman.
191. BooTMAx, William. Captain; petition signed b.v Daniel Hopkins, Esq., requesting that measures be taken to secure the exchange of said Bootman, he having been a prisoner at New York for more than 12 months ; allowed in Council, May 7, 1778, and Capt. Thomas Compton proposed in exchange.
192. BoRDMAx, William. List of men returned as having served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776.
193. BouBiER, William. Lieutenant of Marines, brig " Hancock ; " list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777.
194. BcJursley, John. Private, Capt. Micah Hamlen's co. of Matrosses^ Col. Freeman's regt.; service, 1 day, guarding prisoners belonging to the ship "Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth, Nov. 9, 1778.
195. BowDEX, Elisha. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
196. BowDEN, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners discharged from the British sloop "Hunter " into the cartel " Silver Eel" l)y order of Sir (ic(n-ge Collier, Oct. 9, 1778; reported one of crew belonging to the "Spring Bird " (privateer).
197. BowDiN, Radox. Surgeon; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778.
198. BowEX, Joshua. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; exchanged for Timothy McCarty, Seaman.
199. Bowers, Benjamin, Dracut. Descriptive list of enlisted men dated Lincoln, July 21, 1779; Capt. Russell's co., 7th Mass. regt.; age, 18 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 (also given 5 ft. 10) in. ; residence, Dracut; delivered to Ensign J. Hubbel ; also, Capt. Bancroft's co.. Col. Michael Jackson's (8th) regt.; enlisted July 23, 1779; discharged Dec. 23, 1780; credited with 17 mos. wages; enlistment, 9 months; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
200. Bowers, David (also given Jr.) . Master, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged June 22, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 6 mos. 9 days; also, list of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island as returned by John Aj'res, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777 ; also, Master, brig " Freedom ; " service, 2 mos., to date of discharge, March 2, 1777; reported sick with small-pox until March 2, 1777, also reported as one of the crew placed on board the prize ship "La Soye Planter," which was captured, preventing his reaching Boston until Feb. 16, 1777.
201. BowiN, Edward. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the '27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported taken prisoner at Fort AVashington ; served in Capt. Newhall's co.
202. Bowles, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I. in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
203. Bowman, William. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot March 17, 1778, by Charles Waller, Commissary of prisoners at Rhode Island.
204. BoYDEX, Elijah. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co.. Col. Dickinson's (Hampshire Co.) regt.; service, 4 days; company marched to East Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, from thence to Pittsfield ; took charge of a division of Hessian prisoners and guarded them to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
205. Bradford, Joseph. Petition signed by himself and other prisoners lately arrived from Halifax on parole askinir that tlieir exchange for British prisoners be arranged ; acted upon in Council Nov. 2, 1782.
206. Bradford, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
207. Bradish, David. Lieutenant of Marines; list of prisoners on board the cartel •' Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
208. Bradley, Levi, Southwick. Private, Capt. Lebbeus Ball's co.. Col. Timothy Daniel- son's regt.; muster roll dated Aiii;. 1, 1775; enlisted April 29, 1775; service, 3 mos. 10 days; alxo, company return dated Roxbury, Oct. 6, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in monej' dated lloxburj-, Nov. 25, 1775; also, Corporal, Capt. Silas Fowler's co., Col. John Mosley's (Hampshire Co.) regt. ; engaged Oct. 21, 1776; returned Nov. 17, 1776; service, 28 days; marched under command of Lieut. Col. Timothy Robinson to reinforce Northern army; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Fowler's co., Hamp- shire Co. regt., dated 1778; residence, Southwick; enlisted for town of South- wick ; joined Capt. Lebbeus Ball's co., Col. William Shepherd's regt. ; enlistment, 3 years, to expire Jan. -, 1780; also. Sergeant, Maj. Ball's co.. Col. Sheppard's 3d (also given 4th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 30, 1777, to March 31, 1779; appointed Jan. 30, 1777; reported promoted to Ensign, March 31, 1779; also, muster rolls for July, Aug. and Nov., 1778, dated Provi- dence ; also, Ensign, Col. Shepard's regt. ; Continental .\rmy pay accounts for ser- vice from April 1, 1779, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported prisoner at New York; also. Major's co., Col. Shepard's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Camp at Providence; also, return for clothing dated Salem, Aug. 28, 1779; also. Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, return of officers of 4th regt., Gen. Glover's brigade, dated Boston, Dec. 14, 1780; also, Capt. John Fuller's (8th) co.. Col. Shepard's regt.; muster rolls for June, July and Aug., 1781 ; reported on command with boats; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781 ; also, muster rolls for Oct., 1781-Dec., 1782, dated York Huts ; reported on furlough; also, return of officers dated Cantonment, 1st Brigade, March 1, 1782 ; reported on furlough in Massachusetts from Dec. 6, 1781, by leave of Gen. McDougal ; also, recommendation dated Hutts, New Boston, May 1, 1782, signed by Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith, recommending to Gov. Hancock that said Bradley succeed to the vacant office of Lieut. Fowler of the 6th regt. ; granted in Council, May 16, 1782; also. Lieutenant, Capt. Matthew Chambers's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt.; return for wages, etc., for June-Dec, 1782; re- ported joined- from 4th regt. June 11, 1782; deranged Nov. -, 1782.
209. Bragg, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
210. Branch, Benjamin. Seaman ; list of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in the " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bdv, by the British ship " Milford."
211. Brandshaw, Johx. Seaman; list of prisoners sent to Portsmouth, N. H., from New York to be exchanged [year not given] ; reported taken in the " Peggy " by the "Dunmore L. M."
212. Buantson, Henry. 2d Lieutenant; list of prisoners sent from New York to Ports- mouth, N. II., to be exclianged [year not given.]
213. Brat, Eisexezer, Cape Ann. List of prisoners returned from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Godfrey [year not given]; reported employed on tlie brig " Dolphin " of Connecticut.
214. Brayman, Benjamin, Sheffield. Private, Capt. John Williams's co., Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31,1780; also, Capt. Enos Stone's co.. Col. Brewer's regt.; muster return dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by Trueman Wheeler, Muster Master; enlistment, during war; reported taken prisoner July 7 [year not given] .
215. Breed, Josiah, Lynn. Private, Capt. Rufus Mansfield's (4th Lynn) co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Concord ; service, 2 days ; reported taken prisoner and confined 33 days; lost his arms and equipments; also, list of men who received money from public treasury for losses at battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill; allowed in Council, June 13, 1776.
216. Brejimcomb, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
217. Brextox, , Providence. List of American prisoners who were landed in New Eng- land, b.v Cajjt. Solomon Rider, of the shallop " Sea Flower," of Yarmouth, N. S. ; reported landed Jan. 3, 1778, accompanied by his son.
218. Brewer, Thomas. Receipt for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, giA-en to Capt. Addison Richardson, dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776; also, list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutcliinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 10, 1776; reported taken prisoner at Fort Wasliin!i:ton ; served as Private in Capt. llichardsou's co.
219. Brewer, William. List of men returned as having performed duty as guards to pre- vent prisoners from being rescued, dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776.
220. Briaxt, Johx. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27tb regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776; served in Capt. Peter's co.
221. Briant, Levi. Seaman; list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax June 28, 1777, by order of Sir George Collier; reported taken in the "Independence" (privateer).
222. Bridge, Thomas. Prizemaster; list of prisoners discharged Oct. 9, 1778, from the British sloop " Hunter," into the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Col- lier; reported belonged to the " Springbird" (privateer).
223. Bridges, John. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel " from Hal- ifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
224. Bridges, Thomas. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
225. Briggs, Benjamin. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner Nov. 16, 1776 at Fort Washington ; served in Capt. Kimball's co.
226. Bright, George. Seaman; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific "to be exchanged for Bi'itish prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissar}^ [year not given] ; reported taken in a prize belonging to the " Inde- pendence " (privateer) from Boston, by the British ship " Milford."
227. Bkiohtmax, Jonathan. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
228. Brijire, Fraxcassa. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners.
229. Brimblecome, Richard. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner Nov. 16, 1776, at Fort Washington ; served in Capt. Putnam's co. (Name crossed out on list.)
230. Brimblecome, Thomas, Marblehead. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the '27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner Nov. IG, 1776, at Fort Washington; served in Capt. Putnam's co. (Name crossed out on list.)
231. Bristol, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
232. Broaders, Johx, Maryland. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island, Feb. 11, 1777, dated Newport.
233. Brodrick, Michael. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
234. Brone, Benjamin, New London. Petition dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Brone and others, prisoners brought from Nova Scotia, asking that Waitstill Lewis and others who befriended them at Cape Fourchu be rewarded.
235. Brooks, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
236. Brooks, William. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported among men taken out of the "Columbus's " prizes, retaken by the British ship " Liverpool."
237. Browing, John, Jr. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment. Col. Jonathan Grout's regt.; enlisted Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; service, 14 days, escorting prisoners of war from Rutland to New London to be exchanged Dec. 2G, 1780.
238. Brown, Benjamin. List of men belonging to the sloop "Defense," commanded by Capt. James Nevens, endorsed July -, 1781 ; reported a prisoner.
239. Brown, Daniel, North Yarmouth. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Edward Russell's (2d) co., Col. Jonathan Mitchell's (2d Cumberland Co.) regt., dated Dec. 9, 1777; residence, North Yarmouth; enlisted for town of North Yarmouth; joined Capt. Jeremiah Hill's co., Col. Yose's regt.; enlist- ment, 3 years ; also. Private, Capt. Hancock's co.. Col. Joseph Yose's regt. ; Con- tinental Army pa}' accounts for service from March 25, 1777, to Dec 31, 1779; also, Capt. Robert Davis's co., Col. Yose's regt. ; muster roll for Dec, 1777, dated Camp near Yalley Forge; enlisted Feb. 25, 1777; a^so, order for gratuity dated Providence, Feb. 13, 1779 ; also, pay roll for March, 1779, sworn to at Providence ; reported "left out of the Rolls by reason of being a Prisoner of Avar now doing duty here and 9 mos. service allowed"; also, pay roll for April, 1779, sworn to at Providence ; also, (late) Capt. Davis's co., Col. Yose's regt. ; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence; also. Colonel's co., Col. Yose's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 25, 1780; reported discharged.
240. Brown, John. Seaman, " True Blue " (privateer); list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777; rei)orted taken in the snow " Lord Stanley."
241. Brown, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777; reported taken in the " Freedom" (privateer).
242. Brown, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
243. Bkow.v, Joiix, 1st. Seaman ; listof prisoners discharged from British sloop " Hunter," by order of Sir Gorge Collier, Oct. 9, 1778, and sent on board the cartel '• Silver Eel ; " reported as belonging to the " Spring Bird " (privateer).
244. Brown, John, 2d. Prizemaster; list of prisoners discharged from British sloop "Hunter," by order of Sir George Collier, Oct. 9, 1778, and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel ; " reported as belonging to the " Raven " (privateer).
245. Brown, Joseph. Seaman ; list of prisoners, dated Oct. 9, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift;" exchanged for George Furnace, Seaman.
246. Brown, Ransfoud. Mate, sloop ( "Rebeac( ?) ; " list of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship " Milford " to New England and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liv- erpool, N. S., at their own request; also, certificate given by selectmen of Truro dated Sept. 19, 1777, certifying said Brown to have been returned from the British ship " Diamond," Capt. Charles Fielding, to be exchanged ; caittured SejU. 6, 1777, from the "Morning Star" (merchant vessel), commanded by Cajpt. John Combe of Newburyport.
247. Brown, Samuel. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] .
248. Brown, William. List of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners certified by the selectmen of Truro Sept. 19, 1777, as having been returned from the British ship "Diamond," commanded bj' Capt. Charles Fielding; captured Sept. 6, 1777, from the " Morning Star " (merchant vessel) commanded by Capt. John Combs of Newburyport.
249. Brown, William. Prize Master; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken from the schooner " General Gates" (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
250. Broavne, Joseph. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
251. Bruce, Jesse, Partridgefield. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. William Fletcher's co. [year not given] ; residence, Partridgefield; enlisted for town of Partridgefield; joined Capt. Watkins's co.. Col. Brewer's regt.; en- listment, 3 years; reported mustered by Trueman Wheeler, Muster Master; also, Private, Capt. Nathan Watkins's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt. ; muster return made agreeable to order of Council of Dec. 26, 1777 ; joined company Jan. 11, 1778, having been taken prisoner July 7, 1777.
252. Brumer, Peter. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
253. Bugg, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
254. Buker, David. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
255. BuKMAN, James. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776 ; served in Capt. Lowe's co.
256. BvKMAN, Joseph. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort AVashingtou Nov. 16, 1776; served in Capt. Lowe's co.
257. Bllleigh, Joseph, Newton. List of prisoners sent on board the guard-ship " Adams " by the Board of War dated Sept. 8, 1777 ; reported received Aug. 12, 1777.
258. Bunker, Benjamin. Armorer, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Jolin F. Wil- liams ; engaged July 12, 1779 ; service to Sept. 6, 1779, 1 mo. 26 days ; nationality, American; stature, 5 ft. 8^ in. ; ct^so, Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged [j'ear not given].
259. Bunker, David. Mate; list of prisoners permitted to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nantucket, who were released in exchange for liritish prisoners by order of Lord Howe, dated His Majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777; exchanged for Samuel Shipley, Mate.
260. BfRBECK, Joseph. Seamen; list of prisoners returned in exchanse for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; exchanged for Alexander Gray, Seaman.
261. Burbeck, William. Seaman; list of prisoners returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; exchanged for Henry Hudson, Seaman.
262. BuRCH, Nathaniel, Connecticut. List of prisoners returned from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Godfrey [year not given] ; residence, Connecticut ; reported employed on the " Oliver Cromwell " of Connecticut.
263. BuECK, Edmund. Private, Capt. Henry Tiebout's co., Col. Goose Van Schaick's (1st New York) regt. ; muster rolls for Jan.-April, 1781, dated West Point; reported " prisoner quarter-guard " Jan.-March, 1781.
264. Burges, Samuel, Cape Cod. Seaman; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayrcs, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; reported taken in the "Wolf" (privateer).
265. BuRGis, Samuel, Cape Cod. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777.
266. Burk, Jeremiah, Dartmouth. Private, Major's co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Amasa Soper's (4th) co., Col. Marshall's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Dec. 20, 177G, to Feb. 10, 1777 ; credited with 53 days allow- ance ; also 14 days allowance on march to Bennington ; also, muster roll for Jan., 1779, dated West Point; reported on command with Gen Lincoln; also. Major's CO., Col. Marshall's (10th) regt. ; Continental Arm}' pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; reported a prisoner at Charlestown; also, Capt. Soper's CO., Col. Marshall's regt. ; pay abstract for clothing for 1780 ; also, descrip- tive list of enlisted men dated West Point, Jan. 11, 1781 ; age, 28 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 11 in.; complexion, dark; hair, dark; residence, Dartmouth; enlisted Dec. 20, 1776, by Capt. Soper; joined Capt. Samuel King's co.. Col. Benjamin Tup- per's (10th) regt. ; enlistment, during war; reported prisoner at Charlestown.
267. Burk, William. Captain, schooner " Warren ; " list of prisoners in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite" as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; exchanged for Richard Jones, Captain of Letter of Marque.
268. Buriet, William, Salem. Capt. Addison Richardson's co., Col. John Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance pay dated Cambridj:re, June 8, 1775 ; also, Sergeant, same co. and regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 177"); enlisted May 14, 1775; service, 2 mos. 22 days; also, Capt. Richardson's co.. Col. Mansfield's regt., commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson; company return dated Oct. 6, 1775; also, Capt. Richard- son's CO., Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) regt. ; order for bounty coat or its equiva- lent in money dated Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775 ; also, Capt. Richardson's co. ; receipt for wages due Aug. 1, 1775, dated Cambridge, March 14, 1776; also, 2d Lieuten- ant, Capt. A^'illiam Porter's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; list of officers of Continental Army; commissioned Feb. 3 (also given Feb. 20), 1777; also, Lieu- tenant, Col. Benjamin Tupper's (loth) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Billy Porter's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; pay abstract for subsistence money from date of enlistment, Jan. 1, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington; credited with 83 days allowance; reported ordered to march to Bennington March 12, 1777; also, 2d Lieutenant; petition dated Van Schaick's Island, Aug. 31, 1777, signed by said Burley and other officers of (late) Col. Francis's regt., asking that Lieut. Col. Littlefield lie appointed colonel of said regt. ; also. Lieutenant; order dated Dan- bury, Oct. 12, 1778, for clothing to be delivered to Capt. Samuel Page of Col. Tupper's regt. ; also, Capt. Porter's (4th) co., Col. Tupper's regt. ; muster rolls for Jan. and March, 1779, dated West Point ; commissioned Nov. 6, 1776 ; reported on command at Fishkill in March, 1779; also, same regt.; return for clothing dated West Point, Aug. 10, 1779; also, Captain Lieutenant, Col. Tupper's (11th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; reported as serving 9 mos. 15 days as Lieutenant, 2 mos. 15 days as Captain ; also. Captain Lieutenant, Col. Tupper's regt.; commissioned July 4, 1780; also, list of officers of Col. Tupper's regt. dated Sept. 15, 1780; reported prisoner of war; also. Colonel's (6th) co.. Col. Tupper's regt.; muster roll for Oct., Nov. and Dec, 1780, dated llutts near West Point; commissioned March 18, 1780; reported prisoner of war; also, letter from Col. Tupper to Gov. Hancock, dated Boston, Dec. 11, 1780, recommending promotion of officers; said Burley to be promoted to Captain, Oct. 16, 1780; ordered in Council, Dec. 15, 1780, that a commission be issued ; also, Captain, Col. Tupper's regt ; return for clothing dated Boston, Dec. 15, 1780.
269. Burlingham, Chandler. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30, 1778.
270. BuRMORK, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
271. Birn, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, K. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
272. BuRNAM, Willia:m. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778, by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners.
273. BuRNE, Jack. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners.
274. BuRRAGE, TiioMAs. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island as returned by John Ayers, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
275. Burrows, William. List dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777, of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners; exchanged for John Williamson.
276. Bush, Ebenezer. Sergeant, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co ) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 8, 1777; service, 16 days, In- order of Maj. Gen. Gates; marched to Bennimton, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.
277. Busmore, Francs. Seaman ; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners.
278. BuTLAR, Jacob, North Carolina. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777.
279. Butler, Ed. List of prisoners [date and particulars not given].
280. Butman, Israel. Capt. Kimball's co. ; list of men taken from the orderly book of Col. Israel Hutcliinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington, Nov. 10, 1776.
281. Butman, John. Capt. Addison Richardson's co. ; receipt for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776; also. Private, Capt. Richardson's CO. ; list of men taken from the orderh- book of Col. Israel Hutcliinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington, Nov. 16, 1776.
282. BuTTELAR, Jacob, Baltimore. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
283. Butterfield, Benjamin. List of men returned as having served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners dated Cambridge, Maj' 11, 1776.
284. BuTTERFiEiiD, BENJAMIN. Eusign ; list of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. J. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; exchanged for Ensign Baron de Salans of the 9th regt.
285. BuTTERFiELD, Reuben, DuDStable. Private, Capt. Samuel Tay s co., Lieut. Col. Webb's regt. ; enlisted Aug. 18, 1781 ; discharged Nov. 29, 1781 ; service, 3 mos. 22 days; enlistment, 3 months; regiment raised in Suffolk and Middlesex coun- ties to reinforce Continental Army.
286. BiTTERFiELD, Sumiel, Cambridge. Sergeant, Capt. Samuel Thatcher's co., Col. Gard- ner's re-t which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service, 4 days ; also, list of men returned as having served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners dated Cambridge, Mav 11, 1776; also, 2d Lieutenant, Capt. John Walton's (1st) CO Col Eleazer Brooks's regt. ; list of officers of a regiment drafted from Middle- sex Co militia and ordered to march to Horse Neck by Brig. Oliver Prcscott, Sept ''G 1776; also, same co. and regt.; roll made up for rations dated North Castle; engaged Sept. 27, 1776; discharged Nov. 16, 1776; service, 62 days; also, Ser-eant, Capt. John Walton's co.. Col. Samuel Thatcher's regt.; joined Sept. 2,1778; discharged Sept. 4, 1778; service, 3 days, with guards at Fort No. 2, Cambridge.
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