This is the last page in the series of the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts of the revolutionary war, This series contained 16, pages and 2,132 names. this page will start with ( Tracey and ends with Zolinger , ) 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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2015. Tracey, James. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Tracey, Commander, reported as having been taken in the " Yankee Hero " (i)rivateer) by the British ship " Milford ; " also, return of British prisoners received on board the cartel " Pacific," at Marblehead, by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; three ofiicers of the armed schooner " Diligent " appear in endorsement upon said return, as having been accepted in lieu of said Tracey, Captain, and two other officers of the " Yankee Hero" (privateer) ; Lieut. John Knight accepted in lieu of said Tracey.
2016. Tracey, Robert. List of prisoners brought to IVIarblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for Britisli prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Tracey, Lieutenant of Marines, rejiorted as having been taken in the " Yankee Hero " (privateer) by the British ship " :Milf()rd ; " also, return of British prisoners received on board the cartel " Pacific," at Marblehead, by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; Thomas Murray, Lieutenant, Royal Fencibles, belonging to the armed schooner " Dispatch," accepted in lieu of said Tracey, Lieutenant, late of the " Yankee Hero."
2017. Tracey, Roswell. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
2018. Trask, George. Receipt dated Fort "Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Trask and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Continental service in Nov. and Dec, 1775; also, Private, Capt. Richardson's CO. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutch- inson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Wash- ington Nov. 16, 1776.
2019. Trebblk, John. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship "Rainbow," and certiiied Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as liaving been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
2020. Trefry, Thojias. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the pri.son-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2021. Tripe, Sylvanus. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2022. Trojan, Jeremiah. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston, Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Master.
2023. Trueby, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2024. Tucker, George, Philadelphia. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Tucker, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a brig.
2025. Tucker, George. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fetty- place, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777 ; said Tucker to be exchanged for James Bennet.
2026. Tucker, John, "Knowlidge." List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Seaman.
2027. Tucker, Richard. Boatswain's Mate, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 4, 1777 ; service, 6mos. ; also, Seaman, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 10,1777; discharged ^Nlarch 1, 1778; service, 5 mos. 19 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
2028. Tucker, Richard. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2029. Tucker, Richard. List of prisoners to be retunied in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont. Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Tucker, Seaman, to be exchanged for Samuel Kilkaid, Seaman.
2030. Tupper, Ichabod, Middleborough. Return of men raised to serve in the Conti- nental Army from Capt. "William Tupper's co.. Col. Sprout's (4th Plymouth Co.) regt. ; residence, Middleborough : engaged for town of Middleborough ; joined Capt. Thomas's co.. Col. Marshall's regt. ; term, 3 years; also. Sergeant, Colonel's co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for ser- vice from Jan. 1, 1777, to March 18, 1777; reported taken prisoner Marcli 18, 1777; also, 4th Corporal, Capt. Philip Thomas's (5th) co., Col. Marshall's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of entering service, Dec. 31, 1776, to Feb. 6, 1777 ; credited with 38 days allowance ; subsistence also allowed for 11 days (220 miles) travel on march from Boston to Bennington. [See Ichabod Tappen.]
2031. TuTTEL, Edward. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- l^ont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Tuttel, Seaman, to be exchanged for Timothy Dnimmond, Seaman.
2032. Twining, Eli.jah. Private, Lieut. Samuel Knowles's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's regt. ; service from Seiit. 6 to Sept. Ki, 1778, (5 days, on alarms at Bedford and Falmouth ; also, Private ; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guard- ing prisoners from British ship "Somerset," cast ashore on Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman ; roll dated Nov. G, 1778.
2033. Upton, Thomas Rich, Wilmington. Sergeant, Capt. Timothy Walker's co. of militia, Col. Green's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; ser- vice, 6.^ days; also, list of men drafted Sept. 17, 1770, to do turns of service; said Upton credited with 1 turn ; also, list of men raised to guard prisoners at Prospect Hill for 3 months, dated March 26, 1778.
2034. Van Swearingham, . List of officers taken prisoners by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British pri.soners taken by ISlaj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Van Swearingham, Captain, to be exchanged for Capt. Eraser, of the 34th regt.
2035. Velloit, John. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged; reported a Seaman; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commis.sary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Rain- bow," at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
2036. Venton, David. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary ; said Venton, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the snow " Lord Stanley," a prize of the " True Blue " (privateer) .
2037. Vergne, Simon. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; reported a Seaman ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Rainbow," at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
2038. Verry, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2039. Verry, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British pri.soners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2040. Whildin, Jonathan. Private, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to British ship " Somerset." Roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
2041. Whitaker, William. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Whitaker reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner " General Putnam " (privateer) by the British ship " Milford."
2042. White, Is.a.ac George. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported Surgeon of an armed vessel.
2043. White, John. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His ^Majesty's ship "Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
2044. "White, Levi, Taunton. Private, Capt. John King's co., Col. Timothy "Walker's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 3, 1775; service, 3 mos. 5 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775; also, Sergt. Enos Dean's de- tachment of guards; service, 1 day, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., m order to prevent escape of Highlandeis and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec 8, 1771) ; roll signed by Col. Joseph ^Yilliams and certified by Brig. Gen. George Godfrey; also, Capt. Jacob Haskms's co., Col. John Jacobs's regt. ; enlisted June 13, 1778 ; service, (3 mos. 20 days, at Rhode Island; enlistment to expire Jan. 1, 1779; roll dated Tiverton: also, Capt. Haskins's co., in a regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. Samuel Pierce ; entered service May 18, 1779; discharged July 1, 1779; service, 1 mo. 16 days, at Tiverton ; regiment raised to serve at Rhode Island until July 1, 1779 ; also, list of men mustered by James Leonard, Muster Master for Bristol Co., to serve in Col. Jacobs's regt. at Rhode Island until April 1, 1780, dated Taunton, Oct. 28, 1779; engaged for town of Taunton; also. Private, Capt. Haskins's (Light Infantry) co. ; entered service July 1, 1779; discharged Jan. 31, 1780; service, 7 mos. 1 day, travel included; company raised to join Col. John Jacobs's regt. and serve until April 1, 1780, unless sooner discharged, but formed into a separate corps for above service.
2045. White, Samuel, Salem. Private, Capt. Nathan Brown's co.. Col. John Mansfield's (I'.Hli) regt.; muster roll dated Cambridge, Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted July 13, 1775; service, 2 weeks 5 days; also, Capt. Brown's co.. Col. Mansfield's regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson ; company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for money in lieu of bounty coat dated Camp Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775; also, Capt. Brown's co. ; 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, 1770.
2046. White, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commis.sary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2047. White, Smith. List of piisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2048. White, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exclianged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2049. "Whitehouse, James. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Whitehouse and other prisoners contined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
2050. Whitfield, Gideon. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacilic," to be exchanged for Britisli prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Whitfield, iMidshipman, reported taken in a prize of the " Columbus " retaken by the British ship " Liverpool."
2051. Whitford, John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Whitford, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Croford, Seaman.
2052. Whitney, Nephthalim. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Whitney, Seaman, reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
2053. "Whittemore, Jonathan. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].
2054. "Whitten, James. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; said Whitten reported taken in the sloop "Ketrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford."
2055. Whitten, Zenas. List of prisoners sent from poi"t of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to bo exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Whitten, Seaman, reported as having been taken in tlie privateer " Hope."
2056. Whittles, Isaac, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Joslah Godfrey.
2057. Whyburt, John. List of i)risoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British i)risoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2058. WiCKERY, William. List of prisoners to be received in exchajige for British pris- oners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," a. attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Wickery, Seaman, to be exchanged for Cotton Black, Seaman.
2059. Wickett, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport. R. T., in the prison- ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Sea- man ; al.so reported died at Newport.
2060. "WiDDEN, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
2061. WiGNORAN, William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777 ; reported a Master.
2062. WiKES, Timothy. List of prisoners brought in tlie first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
2063. Wiley, Robert, St. Georges. Private, Capt. John Wiley's co.. Col. Michael Jack- son's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 5, 1777, to April 15, 1777 ; residence, St. Georges ; reported taken prisoner April 15, 1777.
2064. WiLLBROH, John, Scituate. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and de- livered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
2065. WiLiiE, Frederick, West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Conti- nental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely, sworn to in Hampshire Co., April 14, 1779 ; residence. West Springfield ; engaged for town of West Spring- field ; joined Col. D' Armont's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war ; said Wille and others reported as prisoners of war or convention troops.
2066. William, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from New Yotk to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Seaman.
2067. "WiLLLAJis, Abraham. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Cai)t. P-ter's (Porter's) co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
2068. Williams, Asa, Reading. List of prisoners belonging to the town of Reading who were on board the sloop " Woolf " (privateer), and were carried to New York [year not given].
2069. Williams, Ezekiel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel ' ' Silver Eel ' ' from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to he exchanged for British prisoners, as returned hy Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2070. Williams, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British pri.soiiers, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported Lieutenant of an armed vessel.
2071. Williams, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said "Williams, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Bams, Seaman.
2072. Williams, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given].
2073. Williams, Robert, Lyini. List of prisoners brougbt tlie second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 2.3, 1777 ; said "Williams, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
2074. "Williams, Robert, Reading. List of prisoners belonging to the town of Reading who were on board the sloop " "Woolf " (privateer), and were carried to New York [year not given].
2075. Williams, Samuel. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures be taken to effect their release, endorsed " Aug't 11. 1780;" signature of said Williams appears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.
2076. "Williams, "William. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; said "Williams, Captain, reported as having been taken in the " Glory of America " by the " Tryon."
2077. "Williams, Zadok. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildou, Commissary of Pris- oners ; reported a Seaman.
2078. "Williston, Ebenezer. List of prisoners .sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Sea- man ; also reported as having died at Newport.
2079. WiLLOTTGHBY, Elisha. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Hali- fax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, CommLssary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2080. Wills, John. List of prisoners discharged from the British slooj) " Hunter " and sent on board the cartel "Silver Eel" by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778 ; said Wills reported as one of the crew belonging to the " Spring Bird " (privateer) .
2081. Wills, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from Newport, It. I., iii the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2082. "WiLLSON, Ebenkzeb. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
2083. WiLLSON, George. List of prisoners discharged from the British sloop " Hunter " and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778; said Willson reported as one of the crew belonging to the " Raven " (privateer) .
2084. "WiLLSON, John, Philadelphia. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Lieutenant.
2085. WiLLSOX, AYiLLiAM, Harpswcll. Private, Capt. George "White's co. , Col. Benja- min Tupper's (10th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accoimts for service from Jan. 13, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, Capt. "White's CO., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 13, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 68^ days allowance ; 370 miles travel allowed said Will.son ; also, Capt. "White's co., Col. Tupper's regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778; residence, Harpswell ; engaged for town of Harpswell ; mustered by County ^Muster Master Ilsley and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.
2086. Wilson, John, Boston. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, April 27, 1777; Col. Crane's regt.; reported received State bounty; also, Matross, Capt. Burbeck's co.. Col. John Crane's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 5, 1777, to Dec. 30, 1777 ; residence, Boston ; reported died Dec. 30, 1777 ; also, Capt. David Briant's co.. Col. Crane's regt.; pay roll for Jan. -July, 1777; wages allowed said Wilson from April 15, 1777, 3 mos. 16 days ; also, same co. and regt. ; mus- ter roll for Aug., 1777; also, same co. and regt.; muster roll for Sept., 1777, dated Oct. 12, 1777; reported "Absent Since 4th October;" also, certificate dated Boston, March 24, 1780, signed by John Crane, Colonel of Artillery, cer- tifying that said Wilson, of Boston, enlisted into Capt. Henry Burbeck's co., in his regiment, in April, 1777, that he was taken prisoner at the battle of Germantown and died at Philadelphia Dec. 30, 1777, and that his wages had been dra^\'n to Aug. 1, 1777, but not subsequently.
2087. Wilson, William. Private, Capt. Moses Ashley's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported takeu prisoner Feb. -, 1778, and not exclianged until the cessation of hostilities, as per certificate of Moses Ashley, Major, 6th Mass. regt., dated May 2<3, 1784 ; also, same co. and regt. ; muster roll for Dec, 1777, sworn to at Camp near Valley Forge ; enlisted Feb. 1, 1777 ; enlistment, during war.
2088. Wilton, Jon'n. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2089. WiNDELL, Thomas. List of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent from New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Windell, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Wilson, Seaman.
2090. Winders, John. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Seaman ; also reported as belonging to Maryland.
2091. "Wing, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to bo exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2092. Wing, Judah. Surgeon's Mate, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard "Whellen; engaged July 9, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 1 mo. 26 days ; roll sworn to in Bristol Co. ; also, certificate dated Halifax Har- bor, Oct. 7, 1778, signed by said Wing, Surgeon, and others, certifying that none of the American prisoners, of whom they formed a part and who were to be sent to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " to be exchanged for British sub- jects, had been compelled to proceed on board, but that all of the convalescents went of their own free will and at their earnest desire; also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as retunied by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Pri.s- oners; said Wing reported Surgeon on an armed vessel.
2093. Winslow, Joshua, Barnstable. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Lieutenant.
2094. WiPPOLD, JoHAN, Boston. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
2095. WiPPY, John. Capt. Carr's co., 9tli Mass. regt.; entered service July 20, 1779; terra, 9 months; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
2096. WiTEMORE, James, Salem. Private, Capt. Addison Richardson's co.. Col. John Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson; com- pany return dated Oct. 6, 1775: also, Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; copy of a 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. 15, 1776.
2097. Witham, Sanders. List of prisoners sent from Newport. R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2098. WiTHAM, Thomas, Harpswell. Private, Capt. George "White's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; reported killed July 7, 1777 ; also, same co. and regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778; residence, Harpswell; engaged for town of Harps- well ; mustered by County Muster Master Sewall and by Col. Varrick, Conti- nental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.
2099. WiTHEREDGE, JosiAH. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1779, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2100. WiTHEREL, Joseph. List of men endorsed "prisoners at New York" [year not given].
2101. WiTHEREL, Samuel. Private, Capt. Seth Banister's co.. Col. William Shepard's (4th) regt. ; muster rolls for May and July, 1781, dated Phillipsburgli ; enlisted April 3, 1781; enlistment, 3 years; also, muster roll for Aug., 1781, dated Camp at Peekskill ; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781.
2102. "Wood, Benjamin, Pepperell. Private. Capt. Asa Lawrence's co.. Col. "William Prescott's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted April 25, 1775 ; ser- vice, 54 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775; reported as having been either killed in battle or taken prisoner June 17, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat dated Cambridge, Oct. 30, 1775.
2103. Wood, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; re- ported a Seaman.
2104. Wood, Samuel, Lancaster. Private, Capt. Zebedee Bedding's (1st) co.. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's (14th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from May 26, 1777, to May 26, 1780; enlisted May 12, 1777; joined July 13, 1777; certificate appended certifies that said Wood was taken prisoner and discharged Jan. 14, 1781, as per Col. Brooks's discharge, dated West Point, Jan. 14, 1781; also, same co. and regt.; return [year not given]; residence, Lancaster ; enlisted for town of Lancaster ; mustered by County and Continen- tal Muster Masters.
2105. Wood, Samuel. List of pri.soners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2106. Wood, Thomas. Capt. Kimble's co. ; copy of a 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.
2107. "WooDBERRY, BENJAMIN, Jr. Deposition sworn to at Beverly, Jan. 12, 1782, signed by said "Woodberry and others, officers and privates on board the sloop " Tryal," a flag of truce commanded by Edward Allen, lately arrived from St. Lucia, stating that they sailed from Boston on or about Oct. 6, 1781, with 31 British prisoners, who behaved with great insolence towards them and wasted and destroyed their provisions ; that on their return voyage they ran ashore on Chatham bar and were obliged to employ a number of people to assist them who consumed a great quantity of their provisions, in consequence of which their supply was short of the amount they should have had on hand Nov. 30, 1781.
2108. Woodbury, Joshua. Copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. P-ter's (Porter's) CO. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
2109. Woodcock, Nathanikl. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to he exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned hy Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2110. Woodman. Daniel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778. to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2111. "WooDSOM, Caleb. List of prisoners on board the cartel ' ' Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Tliomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 177()] ; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
2112. Woodsum, Samuel. Descriptive list of men raised by the town of Rowley for Con- tinental service, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778 ; age, 20 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; hair, brown; eyes, dark; also, certificate dated Camp Snake Hill, Nov. 22, 1782, signed by Joseph Tucker, Paymaster, 7th Mass. regt., certifying that said Woodsum, formerly a 9 months soldier in said regiment, was taken prisoner Nov. 11, 1778, and was not discharged until Nov. 21, 1782, and that he had not received any pay or clothing subsequent to Sept. 1, 1778.
2113. Woodward, John. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners ; reported a Seaman.
2114. Woodward, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by John Emenson, Commissary; said Woodward, Seaman, reported as having been taken iu a trading ves.sel.
2115. "Woody, David. List of prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; reported as belonging to Carolina and as employed on the brig " Friendsliip," of Carolina.
2116. Wooldridge, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commi.ssaries ; reported a Seaman.
2117. Wooldredge, Thomas. 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].
2118. Worth, Christopher. Master, brigantine "General Gasden" (privateer); peti- tion dated Boston, Aug. 18, 1778, signed by Jobn Horn, of Providence, in behalf of Messrs. Bourdeaux & Co., owners, asking that he be commissioned as commander of said vessel ; ordered in Comicil Aug. 18, 1778, that a com- mission be issued ; also, list of i)risoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; rejjorted a Master.
2119. Wright, Ephraim. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co.. Col. Dickinson's (Hamp- shire Co.) regt.; marched Aug. 17, 1777; service, 4 days, at the Northward; company marched to East Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, thence to Pittsfield, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
2120. Wright, Joseph. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, jNIarch 30, 1777; Capt. Tuckerman's co.. Gen. Pat- terson's regt.; reported receivcid State* bounty ; also, Private, Capt. Abraham Tuckerman's co., Col. Joseph Vose's regt. ; muster roll for Dec, 1777, sworn to at Camp near Valley Forge; enlisted Jan. 1, 1777; enlistment, 3 years; re- ported a prisoner at Albany.
2121. Yalb, Moses. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co.. Col. Benjamin Simonds's (Berk- shire Co.) regt. ; entered service April 26, 1777 ; discharged May 20, 1777 ; ser- vice, 25 days ; company called out April 26, 1777, at request of Maj. Cien. Gates and marched to Saratoga; also, list of men who marched from Pittsfield to Ticonderoga April 2.5, 1777, under command of Lieut. Stephen Crofoot, and were dismissed May 22, 1777; service, 4 weeks; also, Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co.. Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt. ; entered service Sept. 22, 1777; left service Oct. 8, 1777; service, 16 days; company called out Sept. 22, 1777, at request of Maj. Gen. Gates, marclied to Bennington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.
2122. Yeaton, James. List of prisoners sent in tlie cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2123. Yeaton, Richard. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British pris- oners sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Yeaton, Seaman, to be exchanged for "William Caulley, Seaman.
2124. York, Abraham, Pearsontown. Private, Capt. Wentworth Stewart's co., CoL Edmund Phinney's (;51st) regt.; billeting allowed from time of enlistment to date of marching to headquarters, July 12, 1775 ; credited with allowance for 8 weeks 1 day ; also, company return dated Sept. 29, 1775, including abstract of pay from last of July, 1775; enlisted May 16, 1775; also, order for money in lieu of bomity coat dated Cambridge, Fort No. 2, Oct. 26, 1775 ; also, return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Cairt. Josiali Shaw's co., Col. Timothy Pike's (3d Cumberland Co.) regt. ; residence, Pearsontown ; en- gaged for town of Pearsontown ; joined Capt. Silas Burbank'sco., Col. Brewer's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Silas Burbank's co., Col. Ebenezer Sprout's (12tli) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777; also, Capt. Bur- bank's CO., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt. ; return dated Camp near Valley Forge, Jan. 23, 1778; mustered by State Muster Master; reported missing from July 7 [1777].
2125. York, Amos. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; re- ported a Seaman.
2126. York, Barnaby. List of prisoners sent from Newport, II. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
2127. York, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; reported a liieutenant ; also, list of prisoners whose exchange was agreed upon between Col. Gabriel Johonnot and Mr. Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778, and who were .sent to Bristol in the cartel " Lord Sandwich," and to Col. Johonnot by cartels ; said York, 1st Lieutenant of the " Sechem " (privateer), to be exchanged for William Otway, Lieutenant of the " Lark."
2128. Young, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exclianged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2129. Young, Samuel. Account dated Eastham, Nov. 8, 1778, rendered by said Young and others, for 1 day's service guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship "Somerset" at Eastham and thence to Harwich by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman.
2130. Young, Solomon. List of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commis- sary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Young, Seaman, to be exchanged for Thomas Bird, Seaman.
2131. Young, Thomas. Capt. Nathaniel Lotlirop's co., Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.
2132. ZoLiNGER, Adam. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
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This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page15., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Stilman and ends with Townsend , ) 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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1917. Stilman, David, Egg Harbor. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Stilman reported as belonging to Egg Harbor, as having lived in Philadelphia, and as employed by Mr. Osborn.
1918. Stilman, James, Egg Harbor. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Stilman reported as belonging to Egg Harbor, as having lived in Philadelphia, and as employed by Mr. Osborn.
1919. Stoakham, Justus, West Stockbridge. Private, Capt. John Williams's co.. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to ; residence. West Stockbridge; reported deserted March 1, 1778, retaken Sept. 1, 1779; also, Capt. Enos Stone's co., Col. Brewer's regt. ; return dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778 ; enlisted for town of "West Stockbridge; mustered by Truman Wheler, State Muster Master; reported taken prisoner; also, Private, Capt. Luke Hitchcock's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt.; muster roll for Jan., 1782, dated Huts; enlistment, during war.
1920. Stocker, John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Stocker, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Porter, Seaman.
1921. Stone, Amos. List of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Stone to be exchanged for Capt. Green of the 31st regt.
1922. Stone, Enos, Lenox. Sergeant, Capt. Charles Dibbell's co. of Minute-men, Col. John Paterson's regt., which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 13 days; also, Capt. Dibbell's co., Col. Patterson's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; engaged May 5, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 4 days; also, order for money in lieu of bounty coat dated Dec. 26, 1775; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt.; pay abstract for mileage, dated Dec. 1, 1776; mileage for 74 miles allowed said Stone; also, Captain, Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Aug. 1, 1779; reported taken prisoner and did not return imtil Aug., 1779, as certified by Gen. Patterson ; also, list of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Stone, Captain, to be exchanged for Capt. Craig, of the 47th regt. ; also. Captain, Col. Brewer's regt. ; return dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778 ; reported taken pris- oner July 7 [year not given] ; also, Captain, (late) Col. Brewer's (12th) regt. commanded by Maj . Tobias Femald ; return for the moiety of money due offi- cers July 15, 1779 ; reported a prisoner of war on parole ; also reported left out of the arrangement Sept. 8, 1778 [name crossed out on return].
1923. Stone, James. List dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776, of men who served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners.
1924. Stone, Joseph. Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.
1925. Stone, Joshua. Petition dated Watertown, Aug. 29, 1776, signed by John Fox, in behalf of himself and others, of Falmouth, Casco Bay, asking that said Stone be commissioned as commander of the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer) ; ordered in Council Aug. 29, 1776, that a commission be issued; also, list of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Stone, Commander, taken in the sloop "Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford ; " also, petition dated Boston, April 16, 1777, signed by Joseph Noyes, in behalf of the owners of the sloop " Rattlesnake" (privateer) , fitted out for a 3 months cruise, asking that said Stone be com- missioned as commander of said vessel ; ordered in Cormcil April 16, 1777, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Jan. -, 1781, signed • by John Fox and others, in behalf of Ebenezer Preble and others, of Falmouth, asking that said Stone be commissioned as commander of the ship " Fox " (privateer) .
1926. Stone, Robert. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Stone, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a tradmg vessel
1927. Stone, Samuel. Capt. Lowe's co. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Foi-t Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1928. Stone, William, Ipswich. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1929. Stone, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1930. Storey, William, "Wells. Private, Capt. Joseph Bates's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt. ; muster roll for Sept., 1781 ; enlisted Feb. 25, 1781 ; enlist- ment, 3 years; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Huts; re- ported a prisoner of war.
1931. Strap, Johannes, Boston. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; residence, Boston; engaged for town of Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war.
1932. Straton, [Aaron], Littleton. Petition addressed to the Council, dated Boston, Aug. 16, 1777, signed by Col. Israel Hutchinson, representing that certain offi- cers who belonged to his regiment in 1776 and other officers not of his regiment were prisoners at Long Island, and recommending that advance pay for 1 month be sent to each officer ; said Straton, a Lieutenant, reported as not be- longing to Col. Hutchinson's regt.
1933. Stroker, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Stroker, Seaman, to be exchanged for Edward Ayres, Seaman.
1934. Stbong, George. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton; engaged Aug. 20, 1777; service to Sept. 14, 1777, 25 days; also, list of men, endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1935. Sturdyfen, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [ye&,r not given].
1936. Sturgis, Ebenezer. Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; ser- vice, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.
1937. Sturgis, Edward. Private, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co., Cpl. Freeman's regt. ; ser- vice, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778 ; also, same co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset ; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth.
1938. Sturgis, John. Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.
1939. Stutson, Isaac. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman; also reported as having died at Newport.
1940. SuLivAN, Peleg. List of prisoners exchanged at Newport Aug. 6, 1777, for British prisoners ; reported taken in arms at Boston Neck Aug. 5, 1777
1941. Sumner, Ebenezer. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Hali- fax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1942. Swain, Barzillai. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1943. SwAiNE, Owen. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Bos- ton Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1944. SWAINE, Robert. Receipt dated Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, signed by the Selectmen, for said Swaine and other prisoners landed from the British ship " Dimond," commanded by Capt. Charles Fielding, who were captured Sept. 6, 1777, in the "INIoming Star," merchant vessel, commanded by Capt. John Combs, of Newburyport, and for whom an equal number of British prisoners were to be returned to Newport.
1945. Swan, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1946. Swan, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1947. Swan, "William, " Knowlidge." List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1948. SwASEY, Anthony. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1949. Sweet, John. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that meas- ures be taken for the exchange of said Sweet and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1950. Swet, Mos., Ipswich. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1951. Sylvester, Seth. Private, Lieut. Constant Webster's co. ; enlisted Aug. 15 [1777] ; discharged Aug. 23 [1777] ; service, 12 days, including travel (90 miles) home ; company marched from Worthington on expedition to Bennington to reinforce army under Gen. Stark and returned home, via Northampton, conducting prisoners from Bennington; also. Sergeant, Capt. Ebenezer Webber's co., Col. Ezra May's regt. ; engaged Sept. 20, 1777 ; discharged Oct. 4, 1777 ; service, 19 days, including travel (90 miles) home; regiment marched on expedition to Stillwater.
1952. Sylvester, Will. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Sylvester reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1953. Symmonds, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Symmonds, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Smith, Seaman.
1954. Symonds, William. Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.
1955. Syms, Stephen. Return made by Capt. John Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cam- bridge, Nov. 5, 1777, of men belonging to 1st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in Capt. Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne.
1956. Talbot, Jededlaji. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., m the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1957. Talton, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift ' ' from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1958. Tant, William, Boston. Letter addressed to Robert Peirpont, Esq., signed by J. Bradford, approving and recommending the exchange of Capt. Thomas Edwards, a British prisoner confined in Boston jail, for said Tant, late Master of the brig " Robert," taken on her passage from Boston to Georgia and carried to Rhode Island; a Council order of Jiuie 11, 1777, directs that the aforesaid exchange be effected; also, Sailing Master, ship " Franklin," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Boston, June 20, 1781; age, 45 yrs. ; complexion, light; residence, Boston.
1959. Taping, Abraham, Newburyport. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777; reported a Master.
1960. Tarbox, Benjamin, Lynn.^ Capt. Ezra Newhall's co., Col. John Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance pay, signed by said Tarbox and others, dated Cambridge, Jime 8, 1775 ; also, Private, same co. and regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 6, 1775; service, 3 mos. 2 days; also, Capt. Newhall's co.. Col. Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchmson; company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for money m lieu of bounty coat dated Camp at Whiter Hill, Nov. 4, 1775; also, Capt. Newhale's co. ; copy of a 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.
1961. Tarrant, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1962. Taylor, Ansel. Sergeant, Capt. Ebenezer Baker's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; marched Oct. 4, 1777; service, 28 days; company marched to Tiverton, R. I., on a secret expedition; also, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778; also. Private, same CO.; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1963. Taylor, Ephraim, Newcastle (also given Bristol) . List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 3d Lincoln Co. regt., as returned by Capt. Joseph Jones; residence, Newcastle; engaged for town of Newcastle; joined Capt. George "White's co., Col. Francis's regt. ; term, 3 years ; also, Private, Capt. George White's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 2, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. "White's CO., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlist- ment, Jan. 2, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 81 days allowance; 403 miles travel allowed said Taylor; also, Capt. "White's co.. Col. Tupper's regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778 ; residence, Bristol ; enlisted for town of Bristol ; mustered by Col. "Varrick, Continental Muster Master, and by County Muster Master Ilsley ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, same co. and regt.; muster roll for March, 1779, dated West Point; also, Lieut. Colonel's CO., Col. Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 1, 1780.
1964. Taylor, Ephraim. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1965. Taylor, Joshua. Capt. Elisha Hedge's co., Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778; also, Private, same co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset ; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1966. Taylor, Thornton. Conductor of Military Stores, Field Commissary's depart- ment; appointed March 10, 1779; reported as belonging to Virginia; also reported a prisoner at Charlestown.
1967. Taylr, Benjamin. Sergeant, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset." Roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1968. Temple, Ephraim, Winchendon (also given Leominster) . List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. John Boynton; resi- dence, Winchendon ; engaged for town of Winchendon ; joined Capt. William Warner's co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; term, 3 years, to expire Jan. 1, 1780; also. Private, 3d co., Col. Thomas ISIarshall's (10th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. William Warner's (6th) co., Col. Marshall's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported a prisoner ; also, same co. and regt.; muster rolls for Jan. and April, 1779, dated West Point; enlisted March 18, 1777; enlistment, 3 years; also, Capt. Parks's co.. Col. Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to March 7, 1780; residence, Leominster; reported discharged March 18, 1780.
1969. Tenney, Moses. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Tenney, Prize Master, to be exchanged for Michael Doherty, passenger.
1970. Thacher, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1971. Tharser, "William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1972. Thatch, Lewis. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1973. Thatcher, Thomas. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 19, 1777; discharged Dec. 18,1777; service, 4 mos. ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York ; " also. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; roll for additional pay due men previously made up on roll to Dec. 18, 1777, for the time elapsed until their return ; wages allowed to March 10, 1778.
1974. Thaxter, Adam W. 2d Lieutenant, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker; list of officers and men entitled to prize shares in the " Hellish " and " Active '-' [year not given] ; also, letter from Edward Brooks to Hon. James Bowdoin, dated Halifax Barracks, Nov. 8, 1777, asking that arrangements be made for the exchange of said Thaxter, 1st Lieutenant, Con- tinental sloop " Providence," and other prisoners confined in barracks at Halifax.
1975. Thayer, Asa. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co.. Col. Dickmson's (Hampshire Co.) regt. ; marched Aug. 17, 1777 ; service, 8 days, at the Northward ; com- pany marched to East Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, thence to Pitts- field, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
1976. Thayer, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commis- saries ; reported Master of the schooner " Lucy."
1977. Thissel, Jeffrey. Private, Capt. Low's co. ; 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.
1978. Thomas, Aaron. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1979. Thomas, Edward. List of prisoners discharged from the British sloop "Hunter" and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778 ; said Thomas reported as one of the crew belonging to the ' ' Spring- bird" (privateer).
1980. Thomas, Humphrey. Receipt dated Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, signed by the Select- men, for said Thomas and other prisonei's landed from the British ship " Dimond," commanded by Capt. Charles Fielding, who were captured Sept. 6, 1777, in the " Morning Star," merchant vessel, commanded by Capt. John Combs, of Newburyport, and for whom an equal number of British prisoners were to be returned to Newport.
1981. Thomas, Nat., Boston. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as retmned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; said Thomas, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a schooner.
1982. Thomas, Samuel. List dated His Majesty's ship "Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777, of prisoners released in exchange for British prisoners, by order of Lord Howe, and permitted to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nan- tucket ; said Thomas, Mate, exchanged for Dimcan Weyms, Mate.
1983. Thomas, William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1984. Thombs, John, Falmouth. Private, Capt. Richard Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; residence, Falmouth ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777, died Dec. 23, 1777; also, same co. and regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; resi- dence, Falmouth; engaged for town of Falmouth; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; also, Capt. Mayberry's co , Col. Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accoimts made up for the year 1780 ; said Thombs credited with wages for 5 mos. 16 days from July 7, 1777, the date he was taken prisoner, to Dec. 23, 1777, the date of his death. [See John Thomas, John Thomes, and John Thomson, Jr.]
1985. Thompson, Andrew, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1986. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Brown, Seaman.
1987. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for Steward Lackey, Seaman.
1988. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont. Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Farrell, Seaman.
1989. Thompson, James. List of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship " Milford " to New England, and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request; reported Prize Master of the brigantine "Venus," belonging to the " Hawk " (privateer) .
1990. Thompson, Jonathan. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, ISIarch 17, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1991. Thompson, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1992. Thorndick, Osman. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; said Thorndick, Sea- man, reported as having been taken in the " Peggy " by the " Dunmore L M."
1993. Thorner, William, Marblehead. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1994. Thornum, William Furnis. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Thornum and other prisoners confined on board prison-sliips at New York; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1995. Thoronton, Thomas. Capt. Richardson's co. ; copy of a 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.
1996. Thorrington, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1997. Thrash, Philip. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Thrash, Seaman, to be exchanged for Francis Sears, Seaman.
1998. Thrasher, John. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fetty- place, Jr. and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777; said Thrasher to be exchanged for Henry Letherbrougli.
1999. Thresher, Jos'h. Pay roll of Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards; service, 1 day, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail duruig the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776.
2000. Thurston, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in "the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2001. Thurston, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers ; reported Prize Master's Mate.
2002. Tiley, Elijah. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co., Col. Dickinson's (Hampshire Co.) regt. ; marched Aug. 17, 1777 ; service, 6 days, at the Northward ; com- pany marched to Ea.st Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, thence to Pitts- field, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
2003. TiLLETSON, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Tilletsou, Private, reported as having been taken ta Canada.
2004. TiNK, Henry. Receipt dated Fort Washuigton, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Tink and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775 ; also, Capt. Richardson's co. ; 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.
2005. TiSDALE, George. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2006. Toby, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2007. ToLDEROY, Edward. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Tolde- roy and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized ; reported as belonguig to North Carolina.
2008. ToMPSON, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
2009. Tower, Matthew. Carpenter, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 13, 1777; discharged March 1, 1778; service, 6 mos. 16 days ; also, list of men, endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
2010. Tower, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2011. Townsend, Moses, Salem. Capt. Addison Richardson's co.. Col. John Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance -pay, signed by said Townsend and others, dated Cam- bridge, June 8, 1775; also. Corporal, same co. and regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 14, 1775 ; service, 2 mos. 22 days ; also, Capt. Rich- ardson's CO., Col. Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson ; company receipt for wages for Sept., 1775, dated Camp at Winter Hill ; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for money in lieu of bounty coat dated Camp at Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775; also, Sergeant, Capt. Richardson's (5th) co. ; 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.
2012. ToWNSEND, jMoses. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; 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.
2013. TowNSEND, Moses. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Townsend, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Hall, Seaman
2014. Townsend, Penn. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Townsend, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Ewin, Seaman
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1917. Stilman, David, Egg Harbor. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Stilman reported as belonging to Egg Harbor, as having lived in Philadelphia, and as employed by Mr. Osborn.
1918. Stilman, James, Egg Harbor. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Stilman reported as belonging to Egg Harbor, as having lived in Philadelphia, and as employed by Mr. Osborn.
1919. Stoakham, Justus, West Stockbridge. Private, Capt. John Williams's co.. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to ; residence. West Stockbridge; reported deserted March 1, 1778, retaken Sept. 1, 1779; also, Capt. Enos Stone's co., Col. Brewer's regt. ; return dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778 ; enlisted for town of "West Stockbridge; mustered by Truman Wheler, State Muster Master; reported taken prisoner; also, Private, Capt. Luke Hitchcock's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt.; muster roll for Jan., 1782, dated Huts; enlistment, during war.
1920. Stocker, John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Stocker, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Porter, Seaman.
1921. Stone, Amos. List of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Stone to be exchanged for Capt. Green of the 31st regt.
1922. Stone, Enos, Lenox. Sergeant, Capt. Charles Dibbell's co. of Minute-men, Col. John Paterson's regt., which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 13 days; also, Capt. Dibbell's co., Col. Patterson's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; engaged May 5, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 4 days; also, order for money in lieu of bounty coat dated Dec. 26, 1775; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt.; pay abstract for mileage, dated Dec. 1, 1776; mileage for 74 miles allowed said Stone; also, Captain, Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Aug. 1, 1779; reported taken prisoner and did not return imtil Aug., 1779, as certified by Gen. Patterson ; also, list of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Stone, Captain, to be exchanged for Capt. Craig, of the 47th regt. ; also. Captain, Col. Brewer's regt. ; return dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. 25, 1778 ; reported taken pris- oner July 7 [year not given] ; also, Captain, (late) Col. Brewer's (12th) regt. commanded by Maj . Tobias Femald ; return for the moiety of money due offi- cers July 15, 1779 ; reported a prisoner of war on parole ; also reported left out of the arrangement Sept. 8, 1778 [name crossed out on return].
1923. Stone, James. List dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776, of men who served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners.
1924. Stone, Joseph. Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.
1925. Stone, Joshua. Petition dated Watertown, Aug. 29, 1776, signed by John Fox, in behalf of himself and others, of Falmouth, Casco Bay, asking that said Stone be commissioned as commander of the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer) ; ordered in Council Aug. 29, 1776, that a commission be issued; also, list of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Stone, Commander, taken in the sloop "Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford ; " also, petition dated Boston, April 16, 1777, signed by Joseph Noyes, in behalf of the owners of the sloop " Rattlesnake" (privateer) , fitted out for a 3 months cruise, asking that said Stone be com- missioned as commander of said vessel ; ordered in Cormcil April 16, 1777, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Jan. -, 1781, signed • by John Fox and others, in behalf of Ebenezer Preble and others, of Falmouth, asking that said Stone be commissioned as commander of the ship " Fox " (privateer) .
1926. Stone, Robert. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Stone, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a tradmg vessel
1927. Stone, Samuel. Capt. Lowe's co. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Foi-t Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1928. Stone, William, Ipswich. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1929. Stone, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1930. Storey, William, "Wells. Private, Capt. Joseph Bates's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt. ; muster roll for Sept., 1781 ; enlisted Feb. 25, 1781 ; enlist- ment, 3 years; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Huts; re- ported a prisoner of war.
1931. Strap, Johannes, Boston. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; residence, Boston; engaged for town of Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war.
1932. Straton, [Aaron], Littleton. Petition addressed to the Council, dated Boston, Aug. 16, 1777, signed by Col. Israel Hutchinson, representing that certain offi- cers who belonged to his regiment in 1776 and other officers not of his regiment were prisoners at Long Island, and recommending that advance pay for 1 month be sent to each officer ; said Straton, a Lieutenant, reported as not be- longing to Col. Hutchinson's regt.
1933. Stroker, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Stroker, Seaman, to be exchanged for Edward Ayres, Seaman.
1934. Stbong, George. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton; engaged Aug. 20, 1777; service to Sept. 14, 1777, 25 days; also, list of men, endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1935. Sturdyfen, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [ye&,r not given].
1936. Sturgis, Ebenezer. Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; ser- vice, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.
1937. Sturgis, Edward. Private, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co., Cpl. Freeman's regt. ; ser- vice, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778 ; also, same co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset ; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth.
1938. Sturgis, John. Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.
1939. Stutson, Isaac. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman; also reported as having died at Newport.
1940. SuLivAN, Peleg. List of prisoners exchanged at Newport Aug. 6, 1777, for British prisoners ; reported taken in arms at Boston Neck Aug. 5, 1777
1941. Sumner, Ebenezer. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Hali- fax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1942. Swain, Barzillai. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1943. SwAiNE, Owen. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Bos- ton Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1944. SWAINE, Robert. Receipt dated Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, signed by the Selectmen, for said Swaine and other prisoners landed from the British ship " Dimond," commanded by Capt. Charles Fielding, who were captured Sept. 6, 1777, in the "INIoming Star," merchant vessel, commanded by Capt. John Combs, of Newburyport, and for whom an equal number of British prisoners were to be returned to Newport.
1945. Swan, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1946. Swan, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1947. Swan, "William, " Knowlidge." List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1948. SwASEY, Anthony. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1949. Sweet, John. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that meas- ures be taken for the exchange of said Sweet and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1950. Swet, Mos., Ipswich. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1951. Sylvester, Seth. Private, Lieut. Constant Webster's co. ; enlisted Aug. 15 [1777] ; discharged Aug. 23 [1777] ; service, 12 days, including travel (90 miles) home ; company marched from Worthington on expedition to Bennington to reinforce army under Gen. Stark and returned home, via Northampton, conducting prisoners from Bennington; also. Sergeant, Capt. Ebenezer Webber's co., Col. Ezra May's regt. ; engaged Sept. 20, 1777 ; discharged Oct. 4, 1777 ; service, 19 days, including travel (90 miles) home; regiment marched on expedition to Stillwater.
1952. Sylvester, Will. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Sylvester reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1953. Symmonds, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Symmonds, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Smith, Seaman.
1954. Symonds, William. Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.
1955. Syms, Stephen. Return made by Capt. John Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cam- bridge, Nov. 5, 1777, of men belonging to 1st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in Capt. Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne.
1956. Talbot, Jededlaji. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., m the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1957. Talton, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift ' ' from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1958. Tant, William, Boston. Letter addressed to Robert Peirpont, Esq., signed by J. Bradford, approving and recommending the exchange of Capt. Thomas Edwards, a British prisoner confined in Boston jail, for said Tant, late Master of the brig " Robert," taken on her passage from Boston to Georgia and carried to Rhode Island; a Council order of Jiuie 11, 1777, directs that the aforesaid exchange be effected; also, Sailing Master, ship " Franklin," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Boston, June 20, 1781; age, 45 yrs. ; complexion, light; residence, Boston.
1959. Taping, Abraham, Newburyport. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777; reported a Master.
1960. Tarbox, Benjamin, Lynn.^ Capt. Ezra Newhall's co., Col. John Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance pay, signed by said Tarbox and others, dated Cambridge, Jime 8, 1775 ; also, Private, same co. and regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 6, 1775; service, 3 mos. 2 days; also, Capt. Newhall's co.. Col. Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchmson; company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for money m lieu of bounty coat dated Camp at Whiter Hill, Nov. 4, 1775; also, Capt. Newhale's co. ; copy of a 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.
1961. Tarrant, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1962. Taylor, Ansel. Sergeant, Capt. Ebenezer Baker's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; marched Oct. 4, 1777; service, 28 days; company marched to Tiverton, R. I., on a secret expedition; also, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co.. Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778; also. Private, same CO.; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1963. Taylor, Ephraim, Newcastle (also given Bristol) . List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 3d Lincoln Co. regt., as returned by Capt. Joseph Jones; residence, Newcastle; engaged for town of Newcastle; joined Capt. George "White's co., Col. Francis's regt. ; term, 3 years ; also, Private, Capt. George White's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 2, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. "White's CO., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlist- ment, Jan. 2, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 81 days allowance; 403 miles travel allowed said Taylor; also, Capt. "White's co.. Col. Tupper's regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778 ; residence, Bristol ; enlisted for town of Bristol ; mustered by Col. "Varrick, Continental Muster Master, and by County Muster Master Ilsley ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, same co. and regt.; muster roll for March, 1779, dated West Point; also, Lieut. Colonel's CO., Col. Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 1, 1780.
1964. Taylor, Ephraim. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1965. Taylor, Joshua. Capt. Elisha Hedge's co., Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth in Sept., 1778; also, Private, same co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset ; " roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1966. Taylor, Thornton. Conductor of Military Stores, Field Commissary's depart- ment; appointed March 10, 1779; reported as belonging to Virginia; also reported a prisoner at Charlestown.
1967. Taylr, Benjamin. Sergeant, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset." Roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1968. Temple, Ephraim, Winchendon (also given Leominster) . List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. John Boynton; resi- dence, Winchendon ; engaged for town of Winchendon ; joined Capt. William Warner's co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; term, 3 years, to expire Jan. 1, 1780; also. Private, 3d co., Col. Thomas ISIarshall's (10th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. William Warner's (6th) co., Col. Marshall's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported a prisoner ; also, same co. and regt.; muster rolls for Jan. and April, 1779, dated West Point; enlisted March 18, 1777; enlistment, 3 years; also, Capt. Parks's co.. Col. Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to March 7, 1780; residence, Leominster; reported discharged March 18, 1780.
1969. Tenney, Moses. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Tenney, Prize Master, to be exchanged for Michael Doherty, passenger.
1970. Thacher, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1971. Tharser, "William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1972. Thatch, Lewis. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1973. Thatcher, Thomas. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 19, 1777; discharged Dec. 18,1777; service, 4 mos. ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York ; " also. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; roll for additional pay due men previously made up on roll to Dec. 18, 1777, for the time elapsed until their return ; wages allowed to March 10, 1778.
1974. Thaxter, Adam W. 2d Lieutenant, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker; list of officers and men entitled to prize shares in the " Hellish " and " Active '-' [year not given] ; also, letter from Edward Brooks to Hon. James Bowdoin, dated Halifax Barracks, Nov. 8, 1777, asking that arrangements be made for the exchange of said Thaxter, 1st Lieutenant, Con- tinental sloop " Providence," and other prisoners confined in barracks at Halifax.
1975. Thayer, Asa. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co.. Col. Dickmson's (Hampshire Co.) regt. ; marched Aug. 17, 1777 ; service, 8 days, at the Northward ; com- pany marched to East Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, thence to Pitts- field, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
1976. Thayer, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commis- saries ; reported Master of the schooner " Lucy."
1977. Thissel, Jeffrey. Private, Capt. Low's co. ; 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.
1978. Thomas, Aaron. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1979. Thomas, Edward. List of prisoners discharged from the British sloop "Hunter" and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778 ; said Thomas reported as one of the crew belonging to the ' ' Spring- bird" (privateer).
1980. Thomas, Humphrey. Receipt dated Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, signed by the Select- men, for said Thomas and other prisonei's landed from the British ship " Dimond," commanded by Capt. Charles Fielding, who were captured Sept. 6, 1777, in the " Morning Star," merchant vessel, commanded by Capt. John Combs, of Newburyport, and for whom an equal number of British prisoners were to be returned to Newport.
1981. Thomas, Nat., Boston. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as retmned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; said Thomas, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a schooner.
1982. Thomas, Samuel. List dated His Majesty's ship "Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777, of prisoners released in exchange for British prisoners, by order of Lord Howe, and permitted to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nan- tucket ; said Thomas, Mate, exchanged for Dimcan Weyms, Mate.
1983. Thomas, William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1984. Thombs, John, Falmouth. Private, Capt. Richard Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; residence, Falmouth ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777, died Dec. 23, 1777; also, same co. and regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; resi- dence, Falmouth; engaged for town of Falmouth; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; also, Capt. Mayberry's co , Col. Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accoimts made up for the year 1780 ; said Thombs credited with wages for 5 mos. 16 days from July 7, 1777, the date he was taken prisoner, to Dec. 23, 1777, the date of his death. [See John Thomas, John Thomes, and John Thomson, Jr.]
1985. Thompson, Andrew, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1986. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Brown, Seaman.
1987. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for Steward Lackey, Seaman.
1988. Thompson, Jacob. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont. Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Thompson, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Farrell, Seaman.
1989. Thompson, James. List of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship " Milford " to New England, and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request; reported Prize Master of the brigantine "Venus," belonging to the " Hawk " (privateer) .
1990. Thompson, Jonathan. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, ISIarch 17, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1991. Thompson, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1992. Thorndick, Osman. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; said Thorndick, Sea- man, reported as having been taken in the " Peggy " by the " Dunmore L M."
1993. Thorner, William, Marblehead. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1994. Thornum, William Furnis. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Thornum and other prisoners confined on board prison-sliips at New York; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1995. Thoronton, Thomas. Capt. Richardson's co. ; copy of a 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.
1996. Thorrington, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1997. Thrash, Philip. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Thrash, Seaman, to be exchanged for Francis Sears, Seaman.
1998. Thrasher, John. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fetty- place, Jr. and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777; said Thrasher to be exchanged for Henry Letherbrougli.
1999. Thresher, Jos'h. Pay roll of Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards; service, 1 day, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail duruig the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776.
2000. Thurston, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in "the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2001. Thurston, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers ; reported Prize Master's Mate.
2002. Tiley, Elijah. Private, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co., Col. Dickinson's (Hampshire Co.) regt. ; marched Aug. 17, 1777 ; service, 6 days, at the Northward ; com- pany marched to Ea.st Hoosuck on the alarm of Aug. 17, 1777, thence to Pitts- field, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
2003. TiLLETSON, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Tilletsou, Private, reported as having been taken ta Canada.
2004. TiNK, Henry. Receipt dated Fort Washuigton, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Tink and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775 ; also, Capt. Richardson's co. ; 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.
2005. TiSDALE, George. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
2006. Toby, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
2007. ToLDEROY, Edward. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Tolde- roy and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized ; reported as belonguig to North Carolina.
2008. ToMPSON, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
2009. Tower, Matthew. Carpenter, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 13, 1777; discharged March 1, 1778; service, 6 mos. 16 days ; also, list of men, endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
2010. Tower, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
2011. Townsend, Moses, Salem. Capt. Addison Richardson's co.. Col. John Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance -pay, signed by said Townsend and others, dated Cam- bridge, June 8, 1775; also. Corporal, same co. and regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 14, 1775 ; service, 2 mos. 22 days ; also, Capt. Rich- ardson's CO., Col. Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson ; company receipt for wages for Sept., 1775, dated Camp at Winter Hill ; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for money in lieu of bounty coat dated Camp at Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775; also, Sergeant, Capt. Richardson's (5th) co. ; 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.
2012. ToWNSEND, jMoses. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; 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.
2013. TowNSEND, Moses. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Townsend, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Hall, Seaman
2014. Townsend, Penn. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Townsend, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Ewin, Seaman
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1799. Shaddock, Thomas. Private, Capt. Nathan Rowlee's co., Lieut. Col. Timothy Robinson's detachment of Hampshire Co. militia; muster roll dated Garrison at Ticonderoga, Feb. 25, 1777; enlisted Dec. 25, 1776; enlistment to expire March 25, 1777; also, (late) Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. John Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster roll for Jan.-June, 1780, sworn to at Orangetown; enlisted July 23, 1779; enlistment, 9 months; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.
1800. Shadock, Thomas. Private, Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. John Greaton's regt.; muster roll for Sept., 1779, sworn to in camp at Bedford; enlisted July 23, 1779; also, (late) Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster roll for Jan.-June, 1780, sworn to at Orangetown; enlistment, 9 months; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.
1801. Shammett, Gabriel. Matross, Capt. Donnell's co., Col. Crane's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 5, 1777, to July 6, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777.
1802. Shannon, Edward. 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].
1803. Sharp, Jonathan. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard; said Sharp confined 3 nights by Dr. Patte for robbing his mate of cartridges.
1804. Shattuck, Jonas. 4th Corporal, Capt. Aaron Jewett's co., Col. Samuel Bullard's regt.; engaged Aug. 15,1777; service, 1 mo. 11 days, at North river at the time of taking Gen. Burgoyne; reported taken prisoner Sept. 24, 1777; company marched to Saratoga. Roll dated Littleton.
1805. Shatwick, Somers. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1806. Shaw, Robert. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
Shaw, S. Private, Capt.
1807. Shead, Samuel. Return made by Capt. John Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cambridge, Nov. 5,1777, of the men belonging to 1st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in said Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne; also, Private, Capt. Caleb Brooks's co., Col. Brooks's regt. of guards; joined Nov. 5, 1777; service to April 3, 1778, 4 mos. 28 days, at Cambridge.
1808. Shrarly, John, Cape Cod. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6,1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1809. Sheldino, Caesar. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster roll dated July 6, 1778; a/90, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; enlisted March 12,1778; enlistment, during war; also, same co. and battalion ; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported a prisoner of war in July, 1779, prisoner at Newport in Aug., 1779; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1779, dated Newport.
1810. Sheldon, Ephraim. List dated Sept. 12,1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow " and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1811. Sheldon, Jonathan, Boston. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1812. Shelly, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1813. Shelton, Richard. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to bc exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1814. Shepabd, Georgb. List of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given]; also, list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1815. Sherbourn, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Surgeon.
1816. Sherman, Rufus. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Sherman, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Neigess, Seaman.
1817. Shield, David, Monson. Private, Capt. Caleb Keep's co., Col. William Sheppard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Monson; also, same co. and regt.; return dated Jan. 31, 1778; residence, Monson; enlisted for town of Monson; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; also, (late) Capt. Keep's co. commanded by Lieut. John Wright, Col. Shepard's (3d) regt.; muster roll for July and Aug., Shield, David, 1778; term, 3 years (also given during war); reported taken prisoner Dec. 28 [1777], and joined Aug. 5,1778, being omitted in muster roll from Feb. to Aug., 1778; also, same co. and regt.; muster rolls for Oct. and Nov., 1778, dated Providence; also, Lieut. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's co., Col. Shepard's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence; enlisted April 1, 1777; reported transferred to light infantry co.; also, Capt. John Wright's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Shepard's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence.
1818. Shiverick, Nathaniel. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777, and delivered to said Shiverick, Chairman of the committee of the town of Falmouth, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1819. Shockley, Samuel. List dated Sept. 12,1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1820. Shor, Godfrey. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1821. Shor, Jacob. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1822. Shor, S. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1823. Shores, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1824. Shortly, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8,1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1825. Shute, Adam. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Sept. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 23, 1778; service, 5 mos. 19 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1826. Sill, Thomas. List of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Sill, 1st Lieutenant, to be exchanged for Lieut. Skene.
1827. Silver, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1828. Silver, William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1829. Silvester, Abner, List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Silvester, a Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1830. Silvester, Adam. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30,1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1831. Simmonds, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1832. Simmonds, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1833. Simmonds, Thomas, 2d. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8,1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1834. Simmonds, William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1835. Simmons, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1836. Simmons, James. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1837. Simonds, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1838. Simons, Daniel. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Sept. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 20, 1778; service, 5 mos. 16 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1839. SImons, Sylvanus. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 25, 1777; discharged Jan. 29, 1778; service, 5 mos. 4 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1840. Simpson, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Simpson, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1841. Simpson, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1842. Simpson, Richard, Boston. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, March 30, 1777; Col. Crane's regt.; enlistment, during war; also, Matross, Capt. Benjamin Frothingham's co., Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 15, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Boston; credited to town of Ipswich; reported taken prisoner and discharged after his return.
1843. Sin-utt, John, Cape Ann. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3,1780, signed by said Sin-utt and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.
1844. Skerry, Ephraim. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30,1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1845. Skinner, Stephen. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1846. Sleepoker, Frederick, West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely, sworn to in Hampshire Co., April 14,1779; residence, West Springfield; engaged for town of West Springfield; joined Col. D'Armant's regt.; term, 3 years or during war; said Sleepoker, with others, reported as prisoners of war or convention troops.
1847. Sleuman, Jonathan. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given]; reported a Boy.
1848. Sloper, James. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman
1849. Small, Daniel, Falmouth. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Peter Noyes's (1st Cumberland Co.) regt.; residence, Falmouth; engaged for town of Falmouth; joined Capt. Skillin's co., Col. Francis's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Richard Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7 [year not given]; retaken and returned home.
1850. Smith, Daniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1851. Smith, David. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment from Col. Jonathan Grout's regt.; entered service Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; service, 14 days; detachment escorted prisoners of war from Rutland to New London, Conn., to be exchanged Dec. 26, 1780.
1852. Smith, Eleazer. Capt. Daniels's co., Col. Wheelock's regt.; report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Wheelock's Orderly Book; said Smith confined by Francis Johnson, President of the court-martial, for passing counterfeit money; also, return of sentences by a general court-martial, Lieut. Col. Johnson, President, appearing in a general order dated Headquarters, Ticonderoga, Oct 3, 1776, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book; said Smith tried on charge of counterfeiting Massachusetts currency, found guilty, and sentenced to receive 39 lashes on his bare back.
1853. Smith, George. Master's Mate, U. S. brig " General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given]; also, list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in tho cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Smith, Gunner, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer), by the British brig " Hope."
1854. Smith, John. Seaman, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 29, 1776; service to Sept. 22,1776, 2 mos. 23 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 23, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1,1777; service to July 5, 1777,6 mos. 5 days; also, list of prisoners sent from Port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Smith, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Independence."
1855. Smith, John. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17,1778; reported a Seaman.
1856. Smith, John. Account dated Eastham, Nov. 8, 1778, rendered by said Smith and others, for 1 day's service guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship " Somerset" at Eastham and thence to Harwich by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman.
1857. Smith, John, Jr. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman,
1858. Smith, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1859. Smith, Levi. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey; reported as belonging to Connecticut.
1860. Smith, Philander, Falmouth. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Peter Noyes's (1st Cumberland Co.) regt.; residence, Falmouth ; engaged for town of Falmouth ; joined Capt. Skillen's co., Col. Francis's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Clark's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 20,1777, to Oct. 20, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777, died Oct. 20, 1777; also, Capt. John Skillin's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 20, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 60 days subsistence, including allowance for 336 miles travel; also, Capt. Samuel Thomes's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt.; return dated Jan. 26,1778; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.
1861. Smith, Richard, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1862. Smith, Richard. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; reported as belonging to Newbury.
1863. Smith, Richard, 2d, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1864. Smith, Robert, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1865. Smith, Roger. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1866. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship " Milford " to New England, and discharged Dec. 2,1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request; reported Mate of the sloop " William."
1867. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1868. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Smith, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Bird, Seaman.
1869. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Smith, Seaman, to be exchanged for Joseph Lewis, Seaman.
1870. Smith, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.
1871. Smith, William. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; said Smith reported as Captain of Marines on board the " Tartar."
1872. Smith, William. Private, Capt. Nicols's co. of Artillery artificers stationed at Springfield ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 22, 1777, to Dec. 31,1780; term, during war; reported a prisoner from July 4,1777, to July 24, 1783, as per Col. Stevens's certificate, dated West Point, Sept. 17, 1783; also, Capt. Noah Nichols's co. of Artillery artificers, Gen. Knox's (Artillery) brigade; return of men who were in camp before Aug. -, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., and who were thereby entitled to gratuities; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777; also, Private; account rendered against the United States by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for amounts paid officers and men of Col. Jeduthan Baldwin's regt. on account of depreciation of their wages for the first three years service in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1780.
1873. Smothers, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1874, Smothers, Tobias. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reportod a Seaman.
1875. Smythers, Michael. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1876. Snow, David. Private; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore at Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman. Roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1877. Snow, Edmund. Private; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from British ship " Somerset," cast ashore on Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman. Roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1878. Abijah Bangs's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's (2d Barnstable Co.) regt.; service, 7 days, on alarms at Bedford and Falmouth in Sept., 1778; also, account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset" at Harwich, and thence to Yarmouth; service, 2 days; also, Corporal, Capt. Nathaniel Freeman's eo., Lieut. Col. Enoch Hallet's regt.; entered service Aug. 16, 1780; discharged Oct. 31, 1780; service, 2 mos. 20 days, including 4 days (75 miles) travel home; regiment raised in Barnstable Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months.
1879. Snow, Josiah, Cape Cod. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Snow, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1880. Snow, Royal, Cape Cod. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1881. Snow, Stephen. Sergeant Lieut. Samuel Knowles's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's regt.; service from Sept. 6 to Sept. 13, 1778, 6 days, on alarms at Bedford and Falmouth; also, Sergeant; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore at Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman; roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1882. Snow, Thomas. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9,1777; said Snow, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Duncan, Seaman.
1883. Sole, Jonathan, Providence. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1884. Soper, Theophilus. List of prisoners brought from Halifax in the cartel " Favorite" Jan. 29, 1778; said Soper, Drummer, reported as having been taken in the " Hancock."
1885. Souter, John, Hingham. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Souter, Captain, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1886. Southward, Jon'n. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1887. Spaldino, Josh. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1888. Spbnce, John. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named
1889. Spers, William, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" by Capt. Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777
1890. Spink, Nicholas. Corporal, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster rolls for Jan.-April, 1778; reported on General's guard in Jan. and Feb., 1778, on command at Ratney in April, 1778; also, Sergeant, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; engaged May 1,1778; term, 3 years (also given during war); also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported a prisoner at Newport in July and Aug., 1779, a prisoner in Oct., 1779.
1891. Spofford, Jonathan. Private, Capt. Richardson's co.; copy of a 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.
1892. Spooner, Caleb. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and Bat. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1893. Spooner, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Spooner, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1894. Sprat, Silas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1895. Sprigs, Jasher. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1896. Squires, " Demps," Sandwich. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Nathaniel Freeman's (1st Barnstable Co.) regt.; residence, Sandwich; enlisted for town of Sandwich; joined Capt. Chadwick's co., Col. Brewer's regt.; enlistment, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Means's co., Col. Ebenezer Sprout's (12th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 16, 1777, to Dec. 7, 1778; reported taken prisoner Dec. 7 (also given Dec. 27), 1778; also, Capt. John Chadwick's co., Col. Brewer's regt.; return dated Jan. 22, 1778; mustered by Joseph Otis.
1897. Stacey, Nathaniel. Private, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777; service to Aug. 4, 1777,6 mos.; also, account rendered against the state of Massachusetts for wages due said Stacey and Jacob Learns from Aug. 4, 1777, to April -, 1779, 20 mos.; reported as belonging to the brig " Freedom," commanded by Capt. Clouston, and as having been taken prisoner.
1898. Stacey, William, New Salem. Major, Col. Ruggles Woodbridge's regt. of Minutemen; entered service April 19, 1775; service, 8 days; also, Major, Col. Woodbridge's regt. to be raised in Hampshire Co.; list of field officers of regiments to be raised for Quebec and New York; commissioned June 26, 1776; also, Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Shopard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; reported a prisoner.
1899. Standard, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1900. Stanley, George. 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].
1901. Stanton, Nat. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; said Stanton reported as belonging to Connecticut and as having been employed in the "Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1902. Stanwood, Ebenezer. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1903. Stanwood, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1904. Staples, Abraham (also given Abb Am). Seaman, sloop " Machias Liberty," commanded by Capt. Jeremiah Obrien; engaged July 8, 1776; discharged Aug. 1, 1776; service, 24 days; also, list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Staples, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the snow " Lord Stanley," a prize of the " True Blue " (privateer) ; also, list of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Staples, Seaman, to be exchanged for Nicholas Bavey, Seaman.
1905. Starkweath, Sim. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; said Starkweath reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1906. Starret, David. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Starret, Master, taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1907. Staton, Elias. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1908. Staycy, Stephen. List of men endorsed "prisoners at New York" [year not given]; reported " on Board ye Appolo."
Staycy, William, Townsend
1909. Stearns, Daniel, Concord. Private, Capt. Thomas Barnes's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Thomas Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from June 12, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Concord; credited to town of Concord; term, 3 years; also, Capt. William Toogood's co., Col. Nixon's (5th) regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Camp near Peekskill, Feb. 16, 1779; also, Capt. Thomas Barns's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Nixon's (6th) regt.; pay rolls for June-Oct., 1779; also, Light Infantry co., Col. Nixon's regt.; pay rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1779; also, Capt. Abel Holden's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 21, 1780; reported a prisoner of Stearns, Daniel, war Feb. 3,1780; also, Capt. Holden's co., 6th Mass. regt.; pay roll made up for service of said Stearns and others who were omitted from rolls made up previous to Aug. 1, 1780; service from Feb. 3, 1780, 5 mos. 27 days.
1910. Steele, John. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given]; said Steele, Captain, reported as having been taken in the " Fancy " by the " Ariel."
1911. Stelton, Josiah, [Martha's] Vineyard. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Stelton, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1912. Stephens, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9,1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1913. Sterns, Ezra. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; entered service Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 8, 1777; service, 16 days; company called out Sept. 22,1777, at request of Maj. Gen. Gates, marched to Bennington, and thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln
1914. Stevens, Richard. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Stevens, Seaman, to be exchanged for Matthew Taylor, Seaman; also, list of prisoners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scarborough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed " Josiah Godfrey's Papers; " also, list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman ; also, list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Stevens, Seaman, to be exchanged for Richard Brown, Seaman.
1915. Stevens, Thomas. Petition dated Boston, April 29, 1777, signed by James Mugford, of Marblehead, asking that said Stevens be commissioned as commander of the brigantine "Velona" (privateer), designed to join the fieet at Boston under Commodore John Manly; ordered in Council April 29,1777, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Nov. 2, 1777, signed by Margaret Ladd, stating that the sloop on which she and her husband had taken passage from Cork to Jamaica had been captured by a privateer from Marblehead, of which said Stevens was Captain, and the passengers made prisoners; that her husband had been separated from her and sent to some port in France, and begging leave to be sent in the cartel bound to New York whence she could return to her friends; ordered in Council Nov. 3,1777, that the petition be granted.
1916. Stewart, David. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
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1799. Shaddock, Thomas. Private, Capt. Nathan Rowlee's co., Lieut. Col. Timothy Robinson's detachment of Hampshire Co. militia; muster roll dated Garrison at Ticonderoga, Feb. 25, 1777; enlisted Dec. 25, 1776; enlistment to expire March 25, 1777; also, (late) Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. John Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster roll for Jan.-June, 1780, sworn to at Orangetown; enlisted July 23, 1779; enlistment, 9 months; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.
1800. Shadock, Thomas. Private, Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. John Greaton's regt.; muster roll for Sept., 1779, sworn to in camp at Bedford; enlisted July 23, 1779; also, (late) Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster roll for Jan.-June, 1780, sworn to at Orangetown; enlistment, 9 months; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.
1801. Shammett, Gabriel. Matross, Capt. Donnell's co., Col. Crane's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 5, 1777, to July 6, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777.
1802. Shannon, Edward. 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].
1803. Sharp, Jonathan. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard; said Sharp confined 3 nights by Dr. Patte for robbing his mate of cartridges.
1804. Shattuck, Jonas. 4th Corporal, Capt. Aaron Jewett's co., Col. Samuel Bullard's regt.; engaged Aug. 15,1777; service, 1 mo. 11 days, at North river at the time of taking Gen. Burgoyne; reported taken prisoner Sept. 24, 1777; company marched to Saratoga. Roll dated Littleton.
1805. Shatwick, Somers. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1806. Shaw, Robert. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
Shaw, S. Private, Capt.
1807. Shead, Samuel. Return made by Capt. John Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cambridge, Nov. 5,1777, of the men belonging to 1st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in said Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne; also, Private, Capt. Caleb Brooks's co., Col. Brooks's regt. of guards; joined Nov. 5, 1777; service to April 3, 1778, 4 mos. 28 days, at Cambridge.
1808. Shrarly, John, Cape Cod. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6,1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1809. Sheldino, Caesar. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster roll dated July 6, 1778; a/90, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; enlisted March 12,1778; enlistment, during war; also, same co. and battalion ; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported a prisoner of war in July, 1779, prisoner at Newport in Aug., 1779; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1779, dated Newport.
1810. Sheldon, Ephraim. List dated Sept. 12,1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow " and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1811. Sheldon, Jonathan, Boston. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1812. Shelly, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1813. Shelton, Richard. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to bc exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1814. Shepabd, Georgb. List of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given]; also, list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1815. Sherbourn, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Surgeon.
1816. Sherman, Rufus. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Sherman, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Neigess, Seaman.
1817. Shield, David, Monson. Private, Capt. Caleb Keep's co., Col. William Sheppard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Monson; also, same co. and regt.; return dated Jan. 31, 1778; residence, Monson; enlisted for town of Monson; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; also, (late) Capt. Keep's co. commanded by Lieut. John Wright, Col. Shepard's (3d) regt.; muster roll for July and Aug., Shield, David, 1778; term, 3 years (also given during war); reported taken prisoner Dec. 28 [1777], and joined Aug. 5,1778, being omitted in muster roll from Feb. to Aug., 1778; also, same co. and regt.; muster rolls for Oct. and Nov., 1778, dated Providence; also, Lieut. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's co., Col. Shepard's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence; enlisted April 1, 1777; reported transferred to light infantry co.; also, Capt. John Wright's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Shepard's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence.
1818. Shiverick, Nathaniel. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777, and delivered to said Shiverick, Chairman of the committee of the town of Falmouth, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1819. Shockley, Samuel. List dated Sept. 12,1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1820. Shor, Godfrey. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1821. Shor, Jacob. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1822. Shor, S. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1823. Shores, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1824. Shortly, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8,1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1825. Shute, Adam. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Sept. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 23, 1778; service, 5 mos. 19 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1826. Sill, Thomas. List of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Sill, 1st Lieutenant, to be exchanged for Lieut. Skene.
1827. Silver, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1828. Silver, William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1829. Silvester, Abner, List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Silvester, a Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1830. Silvester, Adam. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30,1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1831. Simmonds, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1832. Simmonds, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1833. Simmonds, Thomas, 2d. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8,1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1834. Simmonds, William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1835. Simmons, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1836. Simmons, James. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1837. Simonds, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1838. Simons, Daniel. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Sept. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 20, 1778; service, 5 mos. 16 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1839. SImons, Sylvanus. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 25, 1777; discharged Jan. 29, 1778; service, 5 mos. 4 days; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1840. Simpson, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Simpson, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1841. Simpson, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1842. Simpson, Richard, Boston. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, March 30, 1777; Col. Crane's regt.; enlistment, during war; also, Matross, Capt. Benjamin Frothingham's co., Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 15, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Boston; credited to town of Ipswich; reported taken prisoner and discharged after his return.
1843. Sin-utt, John, Cape Ann. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3,1780, signed by said Sin-utt and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.
1844. Skerry, Ephraim. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30,1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1845. Skinner, Stephen. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1846. Sleepoker, Frederick, West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely, sworn to in Hampshire Co., April 14,1779; residence, West Springfield; engaged for town of West Springfield; joined Col. D'Armant's regt.; term, 3 years or during war; said Sleepoker, with others, reported as prisoners of war or convention troops.
1847. Sleuman, Jonathan. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given]; reported a Boy.
1848. Sloper, James. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman
1849. Small, Daniel, Falmouth. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Peter Noyes's (1st Cumberland Co.) regt.; residence, Falmouth; engaged for town of Falmouth; joined Capt. Skillin's co., Col. Francis's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Richard Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7 [year not given]; retaken and returned home.
1850. Smith, Daniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1851. Smith, David. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment from Col. Jonathan Grout's regt.; entered service Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; service, 14 days; detachment escorted prisoners of war from Rutland to New London, Conn., to be exchanged Dec. 26, 1780.
1852. Smith, Eleazer. Capt. Daniels's co., Col. Wheelock's regt.; report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Wheelock's Orderly Book; said Smith confined by Francis Johnson, President of the court-martial, for passing counterfeit money; also, return of sentences by a general court-martial, Lieut. Col. Johnson, President, appearing in a general order dated Headquarters, Ticonderoga, Oct 3, 1776, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book; said Smith tried on charge of counterfeiting Massachusetts currency, found guilty, and sentenced to receive 39 lashes on his bare back.
1853. Smith, George. Master's Mate, U. S. brig " General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given]; also, list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in tho cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Smith, Gunner, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer), by the British brig " Hope."
1854. Smith, John. Seaman, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 29, 1776; service to Sept. 22,1776, 2 mos. 23 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 23, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1,1777; service to July 5, 1777,6 mos. 5 days; also, list of prisoners sent from Port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Smith, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Independence."
1855. Smith, John. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17,1778; reported a Seaman.
1856. Smith, John. Account dated Eastham, Nov. 8, 1778, rendered by said Smith and others, for 1 day's service guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship " Somerset" at Eastham and thence to Harwich by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman.
1857. Smith, John, Jr. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman,
1858. Smith, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1859. Smith, Levi. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey; reported as belonging to Connecticut.
1860. Smith, Philander, Falmouth. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Peter Noyes's (1st Cumberland Co.) regt.; residence, Falmouth ; engaged for town of Falmouth ; joined Capt. Skillen's co., Col. Francis's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Clark's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 20,1777, to Oct. 20, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777, died Oct. 20, 1777; also, Capt. John Skillin's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 20, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 60 days subsistence, including allowance for 336 miles travel; also, Capt. Samuel Thomes's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt.; return dated Jan. 26,1778; mustered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.
1861. Smith, Richard, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1862. Smith, Richard. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; reported as belonging to Newbury.
1863. Smith, Richard, 2d, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1864. Smith, Robert, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1865. Smith, Roger. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1866. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship " Milford " to New England, and discharged Dec. 2,1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request; reported Mate of the sloop " William."
1867. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1868. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Smith, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Bird, Seaman.
1869. Smith, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Smith, Seaman, to be exchanged for Joseph Lewis, Seaman.
1870. Smith, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.
1871. Smith, William. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; said Smith reported as Captain of Marines on board the " Tartar."
1872. Smith, William. Private, Capt. Nicols's co. of Artillery artificers stationed at Springfield ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 22, 1777, to Dec. 31,1780; term, during war; reported a prisoner from July 4,1777, to July 24, 1783, as per Col. Stevens's certificate, dated West Point, Sept. 17, 1783; also, Capt. Noah Nichols's co. of Artillery artificers, Gen. Knox's (Artillery) brigade; return of men who were in camp before Aug. -, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., and who were thereby entitled to gratuities; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777; also, Private; account rendered against the United States by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for amounts paid officers and men of Col. Jeduthan Baldwin's regt. on account of depreciation of their wages for the first three years service in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1780.
1873. Smothers, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1874, Smothers, Tobias. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reportod a Seaman.
1875. Smythers, Michael. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1876. Snow, David. Private; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore at Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman. Roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1877. Snow, Edmund. Private; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from British ship " Somerset," cast ashore on Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman. Roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1878. Abijah Bangs's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's (2d Barnstable Co.) regt.; service, 7 days, on alarms at Bedford and Falmouth in Sept., 1778; also, account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset" at Harwich, and thence to Yarmouth; service, 2 days; also, Corporal, Capt. Nathaniel Freeman's eo., Lieut. Col. Enoch Hallet's regt.; entered service Aug. 16, 1780; discharged Oct. 31, 1780; service, 2 mos. 20 days, including 4 days (75 miles) travel home; regiment raised in Barnstable Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months.
1879. Snow, Josiah, Cape Cod. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Snow, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1880. Snow, Royal, Cape Cod. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1881. Snow, Stephen. Sergeant Lieut. Samuel Knowles's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's regt.; service from Sept. 6 to Sept. 13, 1778, 6 days, on alarms at Bedford and Falmouth; also, Sergeant; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore at Cape Cod, also guarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman; roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1882. Snow, Thomas. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9,1777; said Snow, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Duncan, Seaman.
1883. Sole, Jonathan, Providence. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1884. Soper, Theophilus. List of prisoners brought from Halifax in the cartel " Favorite" Jan. 29, 1778; said Soper, Drummer, reported as having been taken in the " Hancock."
1885. Souter, John, Hingham. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Souter, Captain, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1886. Southward, Jon'n. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1887. Spaldino, Josh. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1888. Spbnce, John. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named
1889. Spers, William, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" by Capt. Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777
1890. Spink, Nicholas. Corporal, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster rolls for Jan.-April, 1778; reported on General's guard in Jan. and Feb., 1778, on command at Ratney in April, 1778; also, Sergeant, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; engaged May 1,1778; term, 3 years (also given during war); also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported a prisoner at Newport in July and Aug., 1779, a prisoner in Oct., 1779.
1891. Spofford, Jonathan. Private, Capt. Richardson's co.; copy of a 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.
1892. Spooner, Caleb. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and Bat. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman.
1893. Spooner, Nathaniel. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28,1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Spooner, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1894. Sprat, Silas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1895. Sprigs, Jasher. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1896. Squires, " Demps," Sandwich. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. Nathaniel Freeman's (1st Barnstable Co.) regt.; residence, Sandwich; enlisted for town of Sandwich; joined Capt. Chadwick's co., Col. Brewer's regt.; enlistment, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Means's co., Col. Ebenezer Sprout's (12th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 16, 1777, to Dec. 7, 1778; reported taken prisoner Dec. 7 (also given Dec. 27), 1778; also, Capt. John Chadwick's co., Col. Brewer's regt.; return dated Jan. 22, 1778; mustered by Joseph Otis.
1897. Stacey, Nathaniel. Private, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777; service to Aug. 4, 1777,6 mos.; also, account rendered against the state of Massachusetts for wages due said Stacey and Jacob Learns from Aug. 4, 1777, to April -, 1779, 20 mos.; reported as belonging to the brig " Freedom," commanded by Capt. Clouston, and as having been taken prisoner.
1898. Stacey, William, New Salem. Major, Col. Ruggles Woodbridge's regt. of Minutemen; entered service April 19, 1775; service, 8 days; also, Major, Col. Woodbridge's regt. to be raised in Hampshire Co.; list of field officers of regiments to be raised for Quebec and New York; commissioned June 26, 1776; also, Lieutenant Colonel, Col. Shopard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; reported a prisoner.
1899. Standard, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1900. Stanley, George. 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].
1901. Stanton, Nat. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; said Stanton reported as belonging to Connecticut and as having been employed in the "Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1902. Stanwood, Ebenezer. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1903. Stanwood, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prisonship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1904. Staples, Abraham (also given Abb Am). Seaman, sloop " Machias Liberty," commanded by Capt. Jeremiah Obrien; engaged July 8, 1776; discharged Aug. 1, 1776; service, 24 days; also, list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Staples, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the snow " Lord Stanley," a prize of the " True Blue " (privateer) ; also, list of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Staples, Seaman, to be exchanged for Nicholas Bavey, Seaman.
1905. Starkweath, Sim. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; said Starkweath reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1906. Starret, David. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Starret, Master, taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1907. Staton, Elias. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1908. Staycy, Stephen. List of men endorsed "prisoners at New York" [year not given]; reported " on Board ye Appolo."
Staycy, William, Townsend
1909. Stearns, Daniel, Concord. Private, Capt. Thomas Barnes's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Thomas Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from June 12, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Concord; credited to town of Concord; term, 3 years; also, Capt. William Toogood's co., Col. Nixon's (5th) regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Camp near Peekskill, Feb. 16, 1779; also, Capt. Thomas Barns's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Nixon's (6th) regt.; pay rolls for June-Oct., 1779; also, Light Infantry co., Col. Nixon's regt.; pay rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1779; also, Capt. Abel Holden's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 21, 1780; reported a prisoner of Stearns, Daniel, war Feb. 3,1780; also, Capt. Holden's co., 6th Mass. regt.; pay roll made up for service of said Stearns and others who were omitted from rolls made up previous to Aug. 1, 1780; service from Feb. 3, 1780, 5 mos. 27 days.
1910. Steele, John. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given]; said Steele, Captain, reported as having been taken in the " Fancy " by the " Ariel."
1911. Stelton, Josiah, [Martha's] Vineyard. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Stelton, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1912. Stephens, Joseph. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9,1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1913. Sterns, Ezra. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; entered service Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 8, 1777; service, 16 days; company called out Sept. 22,1777, at request of Maj. Gen. Gates, marched to Bennington, and thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln
1914. Stevens, Richard. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Stevens, Seaman, to be exchanged for Matthew Taylor, Seaman; also, list of prisoners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scarborough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed " Josiah Godfrey's Papers; " also, list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; reported a Seaman ; also, list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given]; said Stevens, Seaman, to be exchanged for Richard Brown, Seaman.
1915. Stevens, Thomas. Petition dated Boston, April 29, 1777, signed by James Mugford, of Marblehead, asking that said Stevens be commissioned as commander of the brigantine "Velona" (privateer), designed to join the fieet at Boston under Commodore John Manly; ordered in Council April 29,1777, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Nov. 2, 1777, signed by Margaret Ladd, stating that the sloop on which she and her husband had taken passage from Cork to Jamaica had been captured by a privateer from Marblehead, of which said Stevens was Captain, and the passengers made prisoners; that her husband had been separated from her and sent to some port in France, and begging leave to be sent in the cartel bound to New York whence she could return to her friends; ordered in Council Nov. 3,1777, that the petition be granted.
1916. Stewart, David. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
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