This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page 1., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Acorn and end with Berrett, ) 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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State of Massachusetts.
1. Acorn, Michael. Seaman, list of prisoners sent to Boston in the cartel snow " Swift " from Halifax, Sept. 30, 1778.
2. Adams, David. 1st Lieutenant, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Jan. 20, 1777; discharged Aug. 4, 1777; service, 6 mos. 14 days; also, Mate, brigantine "Freedom;" list of prisoners returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in cartel brig "Favorite;" exchanged for Richard Emmes.
3. Adams, John. Seaman, list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to Halifax in cartel brig "Swift; " exchanged for Alexander Dunbar, Seaman; list dated Oct. 9, 1777.
4. Adajis, John. Seaman, list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to Halifax in cartel brig "Swift;" exchanged for John Murray; list dated Oct. 9, 1777.
5. Adams, Samuel, Boston. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Belcher's co., Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt. ; enlisted July 24, 1778 ; taken prisoner Oct. 5, 1778 ; service on an alarm at Rhode Island.
6. Adams, Thoder. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
7. Adams, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
8. Adamson, Robert. Master; list of prisoners sent to Boston in the cartel "Swift," from Halifax, Sept. 30, 1778; also, petition dated Boston, Dec. 1, 1781, asking that said Adamson be appointed commander of the sloop "Revenge; " commissioned Dec. 24, 1781.
9. Addington, Ebenezer. Seaman ; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Galjriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
10. Adison, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
11. Adkins, Jos. Seaman ; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
12. Alderson, John. Lieutenant; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed in Bristol, March 7, 1778.
13. Aldridge, John. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
14. Aldridge, Jonathan, Cape Cod. Seaman ; list of prisoners lirought from Rhode Island, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; taken in the " Viper."
15. Aldridge, William. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent, Oct. 8, 1778, in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, to be exchanged.
16. Alexander, Philip. Prize Master; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners; return made hy Bartholomew Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.
17. Allen, Benjamin. Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr.'s co. ; list of prisoners at Halifax to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marl)lehead, Dec. 15, 1777.
18. Allen, Benjamin. Seaman; list of prisoners bronitht to Marl)lehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British i)risoners as retnrned by Thomas Stone, Commissary; taken out of privateer schooner "General Gates" by the British brig " Hope."
19. Allen, Caleb. List of prisoners exchanged at Newport, Aug. 6, 1777, for British prisoners; reported taken in arms at Boston Neck, Aug. 5, 1777.
20. Allen, Daniel. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged at port of Halifax bj' order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777 ; reported taken in a trading vessel.
21. Allen, E. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
22. Allen, Ebexezer. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 18, 1778, to be exchanged.
23. Allen, Ezra. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
24. Allen, High. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
25. Allex, Jacoh, Norton (also given Taunton and Raynham). Private, Capt. Silas Cobb's CO., Col. Timothy Walker's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 2, 1775; service, 3 mos. 7 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775; also, -ith CO., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's (14th) regt. ; Continental Army pay ac- counts for service from March 8, 1777, to April 8, 1779; reported deserted April 8, 1779; returned June 15, 1780; also, Capt. James Cooper's co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; pay abstract for subsistence from date of enlistment, March 8, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington; also, muster return dated Feb. 1, 1778; reported on command in Northern department; also, Capt. Cooper's co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, muster roll for Oct.-Dec, 1780, dated Hutts near AVest Point; reported on command with Gen. Patterson; also, descriptive list of enlisted men dated Feb. 20, 1782; birthplace, Norton; age, 26 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 11 in.; complexion, dark; hair, dark; occupation, farmer ; residence, Raynham; mustered bj- Capt. Redding; enlisted 1779; joined Capt. Zebulon King's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt.; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. King's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; muster roll for Sept., 1781; reported on duty as wagoner; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781, at Croton River; exclianged June 20, 1782; also, Corporal, Capt. King's CO. ; f urloughed by Gen. Paterson to go from New "Windsor to Norton, Dec. 16, 1782, for 52 days ; overstayed 19 days on account of lameness ; also, list of men discharged from Col. Brooks's regt. ; discharged June 8, 1783, by Gen. Washington, term of enlistment having expired.
26. Allen, Jacques. List of prisoners discharged from British sloop " Hunter " into cartel " Silver Eel," by order of Sir George Collier; reported confined in Halifax prison.
27. Allen, Joseph. Lieutenant; list of prisoners exchanged at port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777; taken in snow "Kitty" (privateer), belong- ing to Providence.
28. Allex, Samczl. Seaman ; list of prisoners retnmed in exchange for British prisoners sent to Newr York In the cartel brig '-Favorite; " exchanged for Patrick Lairev, seaman ; return made bv Robert Pierpont, Commissary.
29. Allen, Thomas. List of prisoners certified by the selectmen of Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, as having been returned from the British ship " Diamond," commanded by Capt. Charles Fielding, to be exchanged for British subjects ; captured Sept. 6, 1777, from the " Morning Star" (merchant vessel), commanded by Capt. John Combe of Newburyport; also, Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
30. Allen, Tobias. Seaman; list of prisoners returned in the cartel "Swift" from Hali- fax to Boston, Nov. 9, 1777.
31. Allen, Walley. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) regt.; muster rolls for Sept. and Oct., 1778; enlisted April 24, 1778; enlistment, during war; also, muster roll for Feb., 1779; also, muster rolls for March, April, July, Aug. and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported: sick in hospital in March ; prisoner of war in July; prisoner at Newport in Aug.
32. Allen-wood, Samuel, Cape Ann. Descriptive list of enlisted men ; Capt. Childs's co. ; age, 29 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 6 in. ; complexion, light ; hair, dark ; occupation, mar- iner; residence. Cape Ann; rank, Private; enlisted Jan. 1, 1777; joined Capt. Edes's CO., Col. Henry Jackson's regt.; enlistment, during war; also. Private, Lieut. Colonel's co.. Col. James Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780 ; also, Capt. Watson's (Light Infan- try) CO., Col. Wesson's (9th) regt.; return of clothing for 1780; reported taken prisoner Dec. 28, [year not given.]
33. Alstren, Jonathan. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington; list dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776.
34. Ambrose, David. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged from Port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777 ; reported taken in a trading vessel.
35. Ammidowk, Jacob. Captain's Clerk ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
36. Andrew, Helston. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; service in Capt. Brown's co.
37. Andrews, Daniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
38. Andrews, Isaac. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent to Boston from Halifax in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778; return made by Thomas Baildon, Commissar}'.
39. Andrews, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners returned by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite " [year not given] ; exchanged for Thomas Gillard, seaman.
40. Andrews, William. 2d Lieutenant, Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported prisoner in New York; also, Capt. William Treadwell's co., Col. Crane's regt.; muster rolls for Aug.-Dec, 1777; reported on command after deserters in Sept. ; also, return dated Boston, Sept. 25, 1778 ; also, petition for clothing dated Boston, Dec. 22, 1778 ; also. Continental Army paj' accounts from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Samuel Shaw's co.. Col. Crane's regt.; muster rolls for Feb., March and April, 1781, dated West Point; promoted and trans- ferred from Capt. Treadwell's co. in Feb. or March ; reported on furlough at Boston in April, 1781.
41. Angel, Jaspku. Captain's Clerk ; list of prisoners sent to Boston in the cartel '♦ Swift " from Halifax, Sept. 30, 1778.
42. Annis, John, Newburyport. Capt. Moses Greenleafs co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 10, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777, at Hubelton.
43. Appleby, Robert. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
42. Archer, Jacoh. Private; list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777 ; reported taken at Canada.
43. Armor, Jos., Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison ships at Rhode Island and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " by Josiah Godfrey, Aug, 6, 1777.
44. Arnold, Fonegist. Master; list of prisoners sent to Boston in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax, Sept. 30, 1778.
45. Arrill, David. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 18, 1778, to be exchanged.
46. Arscall, Daniel. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift," Nov. 9, 1777.
47. Arthur, Henry. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
48. Ash, James. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
49. AsHBY, 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.]
50. Ashley, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
51. Ashton, John. Prize Master ; list of prisoners exchanged at port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, taken in the snow " Friendship; " properly belonged to " The Washington " (privateer).
52. Askill, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
53. Atherton (alias Additon), Abijah, Harpswell. Private, Capt. John Reed's co.. Col. Brooks's (late Alden's) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 29, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported taken prisoner Nov. 9, 1778.
54. Atkin, John, Newburyport. Private, Capt. Greenleaf's co.. Col. Tupper's regt. ; Con- tinental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 14, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported taken prisoner Jan. 7, 1777, at Hubelton.
55. Atkins, David. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777; returned by John Ayres.
56. Atkins, Edward. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
57. Atkins, Uriah. Captain ; petition asking for the exchange of said Atkins, a prisoner at New York; granted in Council, Aug. 12, 1777; also, list of prisoners returned in exchange for prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite " as reported T)y Robert Pierpont, Commissary; exchanged for Capt. John Johnston.
58. Atkinson, Obadiah. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777; reported taken in a trading vessel.
59. Atkinson, William. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
60. Attersox, James, Boston. Seaman; list of prisoners brought from Rhode Island on the second trip, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; reported taken in the " Viper."
61. Attwood, Richard, Cape Cod. List of prisoners discharged from the prison ships at Rhode Island and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell," by Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777.
62. Atwood, Jos'h. Mate, brig "Joseph;" list of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot River and Townsend from British ship "Rainbow," dated Sept. 12, 1777.
63. Aubix, Solomon, Newburyport. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from 2d Essex Co. regt., dated Essex, Feb. 16, 1778 ; joined Capt. Moses Greenleaf's CO., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; enlistment, 3 jears; also, Private, Capt. Greenleaf's co.. Col. Tupper's (10th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 21, 1777, to Oct. 4, 1778 ; reported died Oct. 4, 1778 ; also, muster return dated Jan. 25, 1778; reported taken prisoner at Hubelton.
64. Austin, Robert. List of prisoners certified by the selectmen of Truro, Sept. 19, 1777, as having been returned from the British ship " Diamond," Capt. Charles Field- ing, to be exchanged for British prisoners; captured Sept. 6, 1777, from the "Morning Star" (merchant vessel), Capt. John Combe of Newburyport; also. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; exchanged for Andrew Martin.
65. Austin-, Thomas. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners ; returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given.]
66. Ayers, Frederick, Chesterfield. Private, Capt. Ebenezer Webber's co., Lieut. Col. Samuel Williams's regt.; enlisted Dec. 17, 1776; discharged March 20, 1777; service, 3 mos. 14 days, at the Northward ; also, return of men enlisted into Con- tinental Army from Capt. William White's (I'st) co., Hampshire Co. regt., dated April 2, 1779; enlistment, 3 years from March, 1777; also, Capt. Day's co., Col. Brooks's (late Alden's) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from May 22, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, muster rolls dated Cherry Valley, Feb. 24 and May 4, 1779; also, Capt. Eliphalet Thorp's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt.; muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported prisoner with the enemy.
67. Athes, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage," to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford."
68. Ayres, Mariner. List of men on board the sloop "Defence," commanded b.y Capt. James Nevins, dated Julj', 1781 ; reported a prisoner.
69. Ayres, Stephen. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
70. Ayrs, Frederick, Boston. Descriptive list of enlisted men ; age, 19yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 11 in.; complexion, light; hair, light; occupation, farmer; residence, Boston; enlisted May, 1777; joined Capt. Thorp's co., Lieut. Col. J. Brooks's (7th) regt.; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. Thorp's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; list of prisoners ; taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781, at Croton River ; exchanged June 20, 1782.
71. Babb, William. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
72. Babson, Zebulox. Captain; list of prisoners returned in exchange for prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favorite," as reported by Robert Pierpont, Commissary ; exchanged for Capt. John Gardner.
73. Baccox, Taylor. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Hali- fax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
74. Bachilo, Peter. Seaman ; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
75. Bacon, Edward. Petition signed by prisoners, asking to be exchanged for British prisoners ; granted in Council, Nov. 2, 1782.
76. Bacon, Jacob. Surgeon ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
77. Bacox, Oliver. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Hali- fax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
78. Bacon, Simon. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
79. Bacor, Benni. Private, Capt. Micah Hamlen's (Artillery) co., Col. Freeman's regt.; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the ship "Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth, Nov. 9, 1778.
80. Badcock, John, Manchester. Capt. Benjamin Kimball's co.. Col. Mansfield's regt.; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, July 1, 1775; also, Private; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 18, 1775; service, 2 mos. 19 days; also, com- pany return dated Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, Capt. Kimball's co.. Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) regt. ; order for Ijounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Winter HilL, Dec. 30, 1775 ; also, list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; served in Capt. Kimball's co.
81. Badcock, Nicholas. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutch- inson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; served in Capt. Kimball's co.
82. Badger, Samuel, Boston. Seaman; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; reported taken in the " Viper."
83. Badger, William, Boston. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; reported taken in the " Yiper."
84. Bailey, Charles, Hanover. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Pl3'mouth Co. regt., dated May 26, 1777; enlistment to expu-e Jan. 10, 1778; reported di-afted; also, list of prisoners on board the guard ship "Adams;" received July 31, 1777.
85. Bailey, John. Private, Capt. John Pierce's co.. Col. Timothy Bigelow's (15th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 9, 1780, to March 8, 1780; reported deserted March 8, 1780; also, muster roll for Jan.-June, 1780, dated Robinson's Farms; reported prisoner of war, Feb. 3, 1780.
86. Bailey, John, Holden. Descriptive list of enlisted men dated West Point, Jan. 10, 1781; age, 17 yrs. 8 mos.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; hair, dark; eyes, light; residence, Holden; enlisted June 17, 1777, by Col. Bigelow; rank, Private; joined Capt. Smith's co.. Col. Putnam's (5th) regt.; enlistment, during war; reported joined from the 15th regt.; also, Private, Capt. Sylvanus Smith's CO., Col. Rufus Putnam's regt.; muster rolls for Jan.-May, 1781, dated West Point; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780; joined Jan. 1, 1781; on furlough Jan.-April, 1781 ; sick at Holden in May ; also, muster rolls for June and July, 1781, dated Camp near Dobbs's Ferry ; reported sick at Holden ; also, muster roll for Aug., 1781, dated Camp at Peekskill; reported deserted Aug. 1, 1781.
87. Bailey, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
88. Baiki, James. Seaman ; list of prisoners to l)e received in exclianpe for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; reported exchanged for James Rii)onham.
89. Baker, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. Micah Hamlen's co.. Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt.; pay abstract for 2 days service in Nov., 1778; detached to guard prisoners from the "Somerset" from Barnstable to Sandwich and Plj-mouth; also, Capt. Hamlen's co., Lieut. Col. Hallet's regt.; marched on an alarm at Rhode Island Aug. 6, 1780; discharged Oct. 30, 1780; service, 2 mos. 28 days; enlistment, 3 months ; company detached to reinforce Continental Army.
90. Baker, Peter, Cape Cod. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged at Newport, R. I., Feb. 11, 1777.
91. Baker, Thomas, Salem. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
92. Bale, Johx. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be recei\'ed in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in cartel "Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777; exchanged for William Croghe, Seaman.
93. Ball, Samuel. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as i-eturned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken in a prize brig of the " General Putnam" (privateer) by the British ship "Milford."
94. Ballard, Dean. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Hali- fax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
95. Ballard, SaiMuel. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
96. Bambo, Thomas, Philadelphia. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned Ity .John Ayrcs, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; taken in a brig.
97. Barber, David F. Petition signed by prisoners, asking to be exchanged for British prisoners; request granted in Council, Nov. 2, 1782.
98. Barber, Elias. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British pris- oners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; exchanged for Peter Lightness, Seaman.
99. Barber, Elias. Seaman ; list of prisoners returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in cartel "Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary [year not given] ; exchanged for William Petty, Seaman.
100. Barley, Edward. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel "from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
101. Abrahams, Woodward. Seaman, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; pay roll for service from Feb. 22, 1777, to July 31, 1777, dated Salem ; also, pay roll for service from July 31, 1777, to Oct. 16, 1777, dated Boston ; also, list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot ])y Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.
102. Barnes, James, Euroi)C. List of men mustered in Suffolk Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, Feb. 16, 1777; Capt. Tuckerman's co., Brig. Gen. Paterson's regt. ; also, Private, Capt. Mills's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's regt. ; Con- tinental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Abraham Tuckerman's co.. Col. Vose's regt.; muster roll dated Camp at Valley Forge, Jan. G, 1778; enlistment, during war; reported prisoner in the provost guard; also, muster rolls for Nov., 1778, and Feb., March and April, 1779, dated Providence ; also, Capt. Mills's CO., Col. Vose's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, Capt. Nathaniel Cushing's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Vose's (1st) regt. ; muster roll for Jan., 1782, dated Hutts ; also, muster I'oU for Feb., 1782.
103. Barnes, William. Seaman; list of prisoners returned in exchange for British pris- oners by order of Lord Howe, dated his majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777 ; exchanged for Samuel Fotheringham.
104. Barr, James. Mate; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; taken from schooner " General Gates " (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
105. Barrell, Colburn (also given Coleman), Scituate. Sergeant, Capt. Nathaniel Win- slow's CO., Brig. Gen. John Thomas's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; en- listed May 3, 1775; service, 3 mos. 6 days; also, list of men who signed a petition for increase and payment of wages dated Camp at Hull, Sept. 17, 1776; also, Private, Capt. Francis Cushing's co.. Col. John Cushing's (2d Plymouth Co.) regt. ; marched to Bristol, E,. I., on an alarm in Dec, 1776 ; service, 11 days ; also, list of men mustered in Plymouth Co., dated March 5, 1777; Capt. Winslow's CO.; enlistment, 3 years; also, Sergeant, 5th co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 1, 1777, to Nov. 30, 1777; reported died Nov. 30, 1777 ; served at Bennington ; also, Capt. Jacob Wales's (1st) CO., Col. Marshall's regt.; return of men in service on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported a prisoner in 1777.
106. Barron, Jacob. Surgeon, brig " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; list of officers; commissioned Sept. 4, 1777; also, order dated Oct. 31, 1777, securing the^ exchange of said Barron as a prisoner of war for an officer of equal rank ; also, list of prisoners returned by Col. Johonnott, dated Feb. 24, 1778 ; exchanged for Dr. Joseph Mills of ship " Maesgwin."
107. Bartlett, Elias. Prize Master ; list of prisoners sent to Boston in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax, Sept. 30, 1778.
108. Bartlett, Robert. Seaman ; list of prisoners to he received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in cartel "Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777; exchanged for James Brown, Seaman.
109. Bartlett, William. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
110. Bartwer, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners seiit from Halifax to Boston in the cartel '< Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
111. Barzen, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
112. Bass, Philip. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to Halifax in cartel " Swift" [year not given] ; exchanged for James Stodard.
113. Bassett, Michael. Seaman ; list of prisoners exchanged from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, taken in the snow "Lord Stanley," properlj' belonging to the " True Blue " (privateer).
114. Batchelder, Benjamin. List of men taken from Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son of the 27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported a Sergeant belonging to Capt. Putnam's (3d) co. ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington.
115. Batcheller, Joseph. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutch- inson of the 27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; served in Capt. Putnam's CO. ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington. [Name crossed out on list.]
116. Bates, Alex., Scituate. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; reported taken in the "Wolf."
117. Bates, Ephraim, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison ships at Rhode Island and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" by Josiah Godfrey Aug. 6, 1777.
118. Batson, Saml'el. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent fi-om Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
119. Battels, John. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; taken prisoner at Fort Washing- ton ; served in Capt. Peter's (?) co.
120. Bawee, Wilhelm, Boston. Descriptive list of men enlisted from Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, June 18 (also given June 14), 1778 ; Col. Hatch's regt. ; age, 29 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in. ; complexion, sandy; residence, Boston; reported a prisoner.
121. Baxter, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
122. Baxter, Newton. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
123. Baxter, Reuben. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
124. Baxter, Richard. Prizemaster ; list of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged [year not given.]
125. Baxter, Seth. Captain ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British pris- oners sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift" dated Oct. 9, 1777; exchanged for British prisoner Capt. John Aire; reported confined in barracks at Halifax; also, Captain of Marines, frigate "Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; engaged Feb. 17, 1779 [service not given.]
126. Baxter, Simon. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
127. Bayrton, David. List of prisoners discharged from prison ships at llliode Island and sent to Boston in schooner " Speedwell " by Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777.
128. Bazzei., Joseph. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Hali- fax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
129. Beal, Ebenezer. Gunner's Mate ; list of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] , as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary; reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve " (privateer) of Casco Bay by the British ship " Milford."
130. Beal, Ebenezer. Pilot ; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be returned for British prisoners [year not given] , as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary ; reported taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) by the British ship " Hope."
131. Beal, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
132. Beal, Joshua. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R, I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
133. Beale, Aaron. Boy ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
134. Beamax, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, K. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
135. Beary, Benjamix, Danvers. Private, Major's co.. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.; Con- tinental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 6, 1777 ; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777.
136. Beaverly, Sami-el. Private, Capt. Whipple's co., Col. Putnam's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 27, 1779, to July 15, 1779; reported taken prisoner July 14, 1779.
137. Beck, Dickenson. List of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot River and Townsend from His Majesty's ship •' Rainbow " dated Sept. 12, 1777 ; certified Nov. 10, 1777,. by Sir George Collier as released l)y him without receipt.
138. Beckford, Benjamin. Steward; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given], as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary; taken out of the schooner "General Gates" (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
139. Beckford, Thomas. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.
140. Beebe, Stephen, Norwich (also given Stonington and Preston). Private, Capt. Nathan Peters's co.. Col. Timothy Danielson's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 20, 1775 ; service, 2 mos. 23 days ; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Camp at RoxI)ury, Nov. 20, 1775; also, Capt. William Moore's Co., Col. William Sheppard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Thomas Fish's co.. Col. Shepard's 3d (also given 4th) regt. ; muster return dated Feb. 3, 1778 ; also, muster roll for July and Aug., 1778; reported wagoner for Gen. Glover; also, muster roll for Oct., 1778, dated Providence ; also, muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence ; reported on command in Quartermaster-General's department; enlisted Dec. 3, 1776; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. Moor's co., Col. Shepard's regt.; Con- tinental Army paj' accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, return made up to Dec. 31, 1780, dated Mountain Hutts, West Point; also, muster roll for Ma}^, 1781, dated West Point; reported wagoner for Gen. Howe; also, muster rolls for June-Aug., 1781 ; reported with Gen. Howe; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781, dated Camp at Continental Village; reported on command with Gen. Howe; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781.
141. Beedle, Josiah. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; exchanged for William Locqua, Seaman.
142. Belcher, William. Lieutenant; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778.
143. Bell, Benjamin. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778.
144. Bell, John. Boatswain's Mate ; list of prisoners received from Halifax in the cartel " Favorite," dated Jan. 29, 1778 ; reported taken in the " Hancock."
145. Bell, John. List of prisoners received at Marblehead from the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given.]
146. Bell, Jonathan, Taunton. Private, 4th co.. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's (12th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Fel). 10, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; joined April 1, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777; also, Capt. James Cooper's co., Col. Bradford's regt.; pay abstract for 49 days subsistence from date of enlistment Feb. 10, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington; also, muster return dated Feb. 1, 1778; residence, Taunton; enlisted for town of Taunton; reported missing July 6, 1777.
147. Belnap, Abel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt. dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; served in Capt. Newhall's co.
148. Belt, James, Maryland. Lieutenant; list of prisoners who were exchanged at New- port, Feb. 11, 1777.
149. Bennet, John, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison ships at Rhode Island and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell," by Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777.
150. Benson, Aquilla, Rochester (also given Middleborough) . Private, Capt. Thomas Turner's co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; pay abstract for mileage, etc., dated Boston, June 22, 1776; also, order for advance pay dated Camp at Hull, June 29, 1776; also, pay rolls for service from date of enlistment, June 10, 1776, to Dec. 1, 1776, 5 mos. 28 days ; also, Capt. Samuel Briggs's (3d Rochester) co.. Col. Sprout's regt.; mai'ched to Bristol, R. I., on the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776; service, 15 days; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Samuel Briggs's (also given Capt. Nehemiah Allen's) co.. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's (4th Plj'mouth Co.) regt., dated Jan. 15, 1778; residence, Rochester (also given Middleborough) ; enlisted for town of Rochester (also given Middleborough) ; joined Capt. Wads- worth's CO., Col. Bradford's regt.; enlistment, 3 years; also, Capt. Joseph Wadsworth's (2(1) co.. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt. ; Continental Armj^ pay accounts for service from March 12, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; reported killed ; also reported prisoner of war; also, pay roll for 58 days subsistence from date of enlistment, March 12, 1777, dated Boston.
151. Benson, Thomas. Lieutenant ; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific," to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given], as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary; taken from the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
152. Bent, Peixce. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) regt. ; muster roll for June, 1778 ; also, muster rolls for Sept., 1778- Feb., 1779; enlisted March 12, 1778; reported on furlough in Dec, 1778; enlist- ment, during war ; also, muster rolls for March and April, 1779, dated East Green- wich; reported sick in quarters in March, 1779; also, muster rolls for July and Aug., 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported prisoner of war at Newport ;" a/so, muster roll for Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich; also, muster rolls for Nov. and Dec, 1779, dated Newport.
153. Berber, John. Capt. Hayward's co., 2d regt.; enlisted Aug. 9, 1779; enlistment, 9 months ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
154. Bernard, Reuben. Seaman; list of prisoners exchanged for British prisoners by order of Lord Howe, dated His Majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777; exchanged for Charles Malm, seaman.
155. Berrett, Nathan. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutch- inson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776; reported Private in Capt. Richardson's co. ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington.
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