This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page10., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Lrfkin and end with Moorr , ) 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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1296. Lrfkin, 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1297. lufkin, Solomon. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Low's co.; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1298. Lrxe, John. List of prisoners bronght in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777; reported a Mate.
1299. LmBard, Jonathan, Falmouth. Private, Capt. Clark's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (loth) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Joly 7, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777; also, Capt. John Skillin's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 21,1777, to time of arrival at Bennington; credited with 59 days allowance; also, Capt. Samuel Thomes's co., Col. Tupper's regt.; return dated Jan. 26,1778; residence, Falmouth; engaged for town of Falmouth; mustered by Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master, and Maj. Insley, Connty Muster Master.
1300. Lot, Jacor, Newbury. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Moses Noyes, Chairman of Selectmen and Committee of Newbury; residence, Newbury; engaged for town of Newbury; joined Capt. M. Greenleaf's co., Col. Francis's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 21, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777; also, same co. and regt.; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; reported taken prisoner at " Hubelton."
1301. Lusuay, John, Providence. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayers, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777; reported a Prize Master.
1302. Litz, . Lieutenant, 1st Pennsylvania battalion; list of officers returned as prisoners, dated New York, Sept. 5, 1776.
1303. Lye, Joseph. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Newhale's co.; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1304. Lyman, Rufus. Corporal, Capt. Jonathan Wales's co., Col. Dickinson's (Hampshire Co.) regt.; marched Ang. 17, 1777; service, 8 days, at the Northward; company marched to East Hoosuck on the alarm of Ang. 17, 1777, thence to Pittefield, thence guarded Hessian prisoners to Springfield by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows.
1305. Ltncoln, Alltn. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Mr. Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1306. Ltnds, Laran. Petition signed by said Lynds and others, prisoners " lately " arrived from Halifax on parole, stating that there were not enongh British prisoners on board the prison-ship in "this harbor" to be exchanged for them, but that a number had entered on board the privateer "Grand Turk " at Salem, and asking that said prisoners be taken from the vessel in order that they be returned to Halifax for exchange; advised in Council Nov. 2, 1782, that the Governor give orders to the Naval Officer at Salem not to clear the "Grand Turk," commanded by Capt. Pratt, and direct the attendance of the Captain to answer the complaints against him.
1307. Lynn, James. 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 Lynn, Mate, to be exchanged for Geprge Ratford, Mate.
1308. Ltnsdy, Joseph, Jr. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Newhale's co.; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1309. Lton, Pelatiah. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22,1777; discharged Oct. 8,1777; service, 16 days; company called out by order of Maj. Gen. Gates and marched to Bennington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.
1310. Lyon, Sfencer, Taunton. Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards; service, 11 days, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776; also, Titer, Capt. Edward Blake's co.; service, 32 days, at Rhode Island; reported "enlisted out" Oct. 15, 1777; company marched from Taunton Sept. 29, 1777, under command of Col. George Williams on a secret expedition and was discharged Oct. 29, 1777, by Gen. Spencer; also, Capt. Rufus Barney's co., Col. Josiah Whituey's regt.; service from July 29, 1778, to Sept. 10, 1778,1 mo. 13 days, at Rhode Island.
1311. Mace, Jasper. 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 Seaman.
1312. Macktntre, Samuel D., Salem. List of men belonging to Salem reported prisoners with the enemy [year not given].
1313. Majorey, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Majorey, Sergeant of Marines, reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1314. Malcolm, Joseph. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to bo exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Malcolm reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1315. Malcolm, Michael. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1316. Maldwin, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Maldwin reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1317. Maley, Daniel. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777; said Maley to be exchanged for Robert McClean.
1318. Maley, John. List of prisoners at Halifak, comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15,1777; said Maley to be exchanged for James McCowen.
1319. Malton, Moses. 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, Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1320. Mann, James. Surgeon, Col. Shepard's (4th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from July 1, 1779, to Dec. 31,1780; also, same regt.; return of officers for clothing, dated Salem, Ang. 28, 1779; also, Surgeon, 4th Mass. regt., Gen. Glover's brigade; return of officers, dated Boston, Dec. 14, 1780; also, communication addressed to His Excellency John Hancock, endorsed " Westfield Jan'ry 23-1781," signed by William Shepard, Colonel, 4th Mass. regt., recommending the appointment of a Lieutenant in his regiment, and stating that said Mann, Surgeon, who had been appointed July 1, 1779, and Samuel Woodward, Surgeon's Mate, had never received their warrants or commissions, and asking that same be forwarded for all the officers mentioned; ordered in Council Feb. 24,1781, that warrants be issued to above officers in order that they might be commissioned; also, Surgeon, Col. William Shepard's (4th) regt.; list of officers promoted in the Continental Army and for whom warrants were made out; commissioned Feb. 24,1781; also, Surgeon, Col. Shepard's regt.; muster rolls of field, staff, and commissioned officers for June-Ang., 1781; reported a prisoner of war in June, 1781, and as imprisoned at Long Island in July and Ang., 1781; also, returns of effectives, dated Sept. 28, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19,1781; reported a prisoner of war at Long Island; also, muster rolls of field, staff, and commissioned officers for Oct., 1781-Jan., 1782, dated York Hutts; reported on furlongh by leave of Gen. McDongall; also, return of effectives, dated Cantoument 1st Brigade, March 1, 1782; reported on furlongh in Massachusetts from Dec. 9,1781, by leave of Gen. McDongall; also, list of officers accompanying a recommendation addressed to Gov. Hancock, dated Fair Forest, near West Point, April 20, 1782, signed by N. Rice, Major Commandant, 4th Mass. regt., asking that the officers mentioned be commissioned to fill vacancies in said regiment; said Mann, Surgeon, 4th Mass. regt., reported resigned April 14, 1782, and Daniel Shute, Mate in general hospital, proposed in his room; advised in Council May 16, 1782, that said officers be commissioned with the exception of Ensign Edward Phelon.
1321. Mansfield, David. Certificate dated Boston, Ang. 3, 1780, signed by said Mansfield and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchr, Nova Scotia, and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed tbem to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.
1322. Manter, Gard, Nantucket. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Manter and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York; ordered in Council Ang. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted, and that a cartel be sent to New York; also, list of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2,1777, returned as received of Capt. Josiah Godfrey by Nathaniel Shiverfck, Chairman of committee of Falmouth.
1323. Marele, Coker. 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.
1324. Marelr, Eeenezer. List of prisoners bronght to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given].
1325. Marele, 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.
1326. Marelr, 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.
1327. Maruuey, "elieve." List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8,1778, to be exchanged; reported a Seaman; letter from Bat. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Raiubow " at Halifak, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners
1328. Marr, Michael. 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman; also, list of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Marr, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the sloop " Rover " by the British ship " Milford."
1329. Maeriner, John, Norfolk. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Ang. 3, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1330. Marshall, Antipas. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1331. Maetin, 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Captain of militia.
1332. Maetin, 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 Martin, Seaman, to be exchanged for David Edwards, Seaman.
1333. Maetin, Roreet. 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman
1334 Maetin, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1335. Maetin, 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1336. Martler, John. 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 Nantucket; said Martler, a Seaman, exchanged for Alexander Millican, a Seaman.
1337. Marverick, Samuel. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner "Speedwell " Ang. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey; reported as belonging to South Carolina.
1338. Mason, Samuel, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisouers and sent to Boston in the schooner "Speedwell" Ang. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1339. Massey, John. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Raiubow," 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.
1340. Masterman, James. Seaman, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Ang. 26, 1777; discharged Dec. 18, 1777; service, 3 mos. 22 days; also, same vessel and commander; pay 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; also, list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; also, Seaman, state brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged June 30, 1778; discharged Oct. 16, 1778; service, 3 mos. 16 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days; roll dated Boston.
1341. Masury, John. 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 Masury, Seaman, to be exchanged for James Eastham, Mate.
1342. Mathes, John. Private, Capt. Lot Crowell's co.. Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt.; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset" lost on Cape Cod Nov. -, 1778.
1343. Mathews, Barnaras. 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 Mathews, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1344. Matthis, William. 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 Matthis, Seaman, to be exchanged for Michael Rhion, Seaman.
1345. Maxwell, Joseph. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].
1346. Maxwell, Thomas. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].
1347. Maynard, John. Ensign and Lieutenant, Col. John Greaton's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported promoted to Lieutenant Nov. 11, 1777; also reported as serving 10 mos. 11 days as Ensign, 25 mos. 19 days as Lieutenant; also, 2d Lieutenant, Capt. Samuel Flower's co., Col. Greaton's (2d) regt.; muster rolls dated Albany, Jan. 2, Feb. 4, March 9, April 16, and May 13,1778; appointed Nov. 11 (alsogiven Nov. 1), 1777; also, muster roll dated Fort Constitution, June 15,1778; also, muster rolls dated White Plains, July 20, and Ang. 5,1778; also, muster roll for Ang., 1778, dated White Plains; also, muster roll for Sept., 1778, dated Fredericksburg; also, 1st Lieutenant, same co. and regt.; muster roll for Oct., 1778, dated Camp Roxbury; also, order on the Board of War, dated Camp Peekskill, Nov. 29,1778, signed by Col. Greaton, for clothing for officers in his regiment; also, muster rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1778, and Jan., 1779, dated Camp Continental Village; reported furlonghed Jan. 26, 1779, for 2 months; also, muster roll for Feb., 1779, certified at Quarters near Croten River; also, muster roll for March, 1779, dated Quarters near Croten Bridge; reported transferred to Capt. Williams's (Light Infantry) co.; also, Lieutenant, Capt. Joseph Williams's (Light Infantry) co., Col. John Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster rolls for Sept., Oct., and Nov., 1779; reported sick at Bedford; also, same regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dee. 31, 1780; also, same regt.; return of officers, dated Boston, Jan. 26, 1780; also, Capt. Joseph Williams's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Greaton's (3d) regt.; muster rolls of field, staff, and commissioned officers, for Ang., Sept., and Oct., 1780; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.
1348. Mcaeslino, Thomas, 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 Ang 6, 1777.
1349. Mccall, Mark. 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. Fok, Commissary of prisoners; reported a Lieutenant.
1350. Mccowlipt, Philif, Pembroke. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, Feb. 2, 1777; Capt. Stetson's co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; also, Private, 8th co., Col. Bradford's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 20, 1777, to July 20, 1777; reported deserted; also, Capt. Isaiah Stetson's co., Col. Bradford's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 28, 1777, to date of arrival at Bennington, Feb. 4, 1777; credited with 3 days allowance; also, same co. and regt.; return [year not given] ; residence, Pembroke; enlisted for town of Pembroke; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; reported a prisoner; also, same co. Mccowlify, Philif, continued. and regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Ang. 15, 1777; enlisted Jan. 20,1777; joined Jan. i9, 1777.
1351. Mccoy, Thomas. 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 McCoy, a Lieutenant in the army, reported as having been taken at Canada.
1352. Mcdonald, Chaeles. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1353. Mcdonald, Jos. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be enchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford."
1354. Mcfaden, William, Philadelphia. List of prisoners bronght the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said McFaden, a Master, reported as having been taken in the brig " Phill."
1355. Mcfaelino, Roreet. 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.
1356. Mcgrath, Daniel, Amherst. Private, Lieut. Nathaniel Sartell's co., Col. William Prescott's regt.; muster roll dated Ang. 1, 1775; enlisted May 13, 1775; service, 34 days; also, Capt. Ephraim Corey's co., Col. Prescott's regt.; company return dated Cambridge, Oct. 7,1775, and endorsed "The late Cap't Parkers" co.; reported taken prisoner June 17, 1775.
1357. Mckafpeay, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said McKaffray reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1358. Mckay, John. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given]; reported a Prize Master.
1359. Mckinsy, Alenander, Bridgewater. Private, 8th co., Col. Bradford's rert.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 2, 1777, to Dec. 20, 1777; reported taken prisoner; also, Capt. Isaiah Stetson's co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; return [year not given]; residence, Bridgewater; engaged for town of Bridgewater; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; term, 3 years; also, same co. and regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Ang. 15, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently encept on furlongh, etc.; enlisted April 2, 1776 [7]; joined April 22, 1777.
1360. Mclanr, Benjamin. 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 during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776; also, Matross, Capt. Samuel Fales's (Taunton) co. of matrosses, Col. G. Williams's regt., Gen. G. Godfrey's brigade; service, 26 days, on the alarm at Rhode Island of Dec. 8, 1776; mileage to Slade's Ferry in Swanzey and home (32 miles) allowed.
1361. Mclanethan, Thomas. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment from Col. Jonathan Grout's regt.; enlisted Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; service, 14 days; detachment escorted prisoners of war from Rutland to New London to be exchanged Dec. 26, 1780.
1362. Mclran, Lawrence. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Mr. Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1363. Mclellan, Aethur. Master, sloop "Retrieve" (privateer); petition dated Watertown, Ang. 29, 1776, signed by John Fok, in behalf of himself and others, of Falmouth, Casco Bay, asking that Joshua Stone be commissioned as commander of said vessel; ordered in Council Ang. 29, 1776, that a commission be issued; also, list of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage," to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said McLellan, Prize Master, reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford;" also, list dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Raiubow," 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.
1364. McLucrs, Joshua. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Cushing's co., Col. Joseph Voso's reirt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Au;r. 15,1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlongh, etc.; reported a prisoner of war.
1365. Mcmeery, Patrick. Enlistment agreement, signed by said McMerry and others, engaging themselves to serve for 3 years, unless sooner discharged; enlisted Dec. 31 [1776] ; also, Capt. Parks's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's (10th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, descriptive list dated Jan. 26, 1781; Capt. Othniel Taylor's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt.; age, 22 yrs.; stature, 6 ft. 5 in.; complenion, light; hair, dark; reported as belonging to Ireland; engaged Feb. 19, 1779, by Capt. Warner; engagement, during war; also, Private, 10th Mass. regt.; list of officers and men who had not received the gratuities granted by resolve of Jan. 15, 1781; reported deserted; also reported a prisoner in Jan., 1781.
1366. Mcnrill, Roreet. Letter from Edward Brooks to Hon. James Bowdoin, dated Halifax Barracks, Nov. 8, 1777, asking that arrangements be made for the exchange of said McNeill, 1st Lieutenant of Marines on the " Boston," and other prisoners confined in barracks at Halifax; also, petition addressed to the Council, dated Dec. 22,1777, signed by Daniel McNeill, stating that his brother, said Robert McNeill, had been 1st Lieutenant of Marines on the ship " Boston," commanded by Hector McNeill, and had been taken prisoner while in command of the marines on board the frigate " Fok," to which he had been ordered, and was then confined at Halifak, and asking that Donald McBean, a British prisoner on board the guard-ship, be permitted to go to Halifax under parole to secure the exchange of said McNeill; ordered in Council Dec. 22,1777, that the Commissary of Prisoners take the parole of Donald McBean upon his engaging to secure the return of said McNeill by the cartel " Favourite " or to return himself; also, list of prisoners bronght from Halifax in the cartel " Favorite " Jan. 29, 1778; said McNeill, a Lieutenant, reported as having been taken in the "Fox;" also reported exchanged; also, Captain of Marines, ship " General Mifflin " (privateer); petition dated Boston, March 17.
1367. Mcshannoi Oh, Michael. General order dated Headquarters [Oct.] 8 [1776]; Col. Swoope is directed to send to the main guard and take away said McShannongh, a prisoner belonging to his regiment.
1368. Mcwill'm, Ephraim. 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 McWilliam with other riflemen confined 3 nights by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1369. Meriery, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be enchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1370. Mrdcalf, Eli. Private, Lieut. Constant Webster's co.; enlisted Ang. 15 [1777] ; discharged Ang. 23 [1777] ; service, 12 days, inclnding travel (90 miles) home; company marched from Worthington on expedition to Bennington to reinforce army nnder Gen. Stark and returned home, via Northampton, conducting prisoners from Bennington.
1371. Meechum, Icharod, Enfield. 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 Meechum, a Private, reported as having been taken at Canada; also, pay abstract dated Boston, July 7, 1777, for travel allowance from Boston to their respective homes allowed said Meechum and other prisoners "lately arrived in a Cartel," as returned by Lieut. Joseph Welch; Col. Patterson's regt.; residence, Enfield; said Meechum credited with allowance for 5 days (100 miles) travel.
1372. Meek, 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1373. Meetch, Aaeon. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners, at Rhode Island March 17,1778; reported a Seaman.
1374. Meffericks, John, Sandwich. Private, 7th co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 18, 1777, to July 7, 1777; reported taken; also reported deceased; also, Capt. Joshua Eddy's co., Col. Bradford's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, April 21, 1777, to May 25, 1777; credited with 35 days allowance; reported as belonging to 3d detachment; also, same co. and regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Ang. 15, 1777; reported joined May 25, 1777; also reported died Oct. -, 1777; also, same co. and regt.; return endorsed " January 28th 1778;" residence, Sandwich; enlisted for town of Wareham; mustered by Perez Simons, County Muster Master, and by a Continental Muster Master; term, 3 years; reported a prisoner.
1375. Meleohn, Georoe. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of tho 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Brown's co.; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington, Nov. 16, 1776.
1376. Meloon, Timothy, Londonderry, N. H. Private, Capt. Fox's co., Col. Heury Jackson's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from-Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 20, 1780; also, return certified at Camp near Morristown, April 30, 1780, of officers and men belonging to Col. Lee's, Col. Henley's, and Col. Jackson's regts., and men belonging to Massachusetts in Col. Heury Sherburne's regt., who were incorporated into a regiment under the command of Col. Heury Jackson, agreeable to the arrangement of April 9, 1779; Capt. Fox's co.; rank, Private; residence, Londonderry, N. H.; engaged for town of Attleborongh; engaged July 16, 1777; term, 3 years; also, Capt. Joseph Fox's (3d) co., Col. Jackson's (16th) regt.; pay rolls for April-July, 1780; reported a prisoner of war in April and May, 1780.
1377. Melvill, John. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1378. Melzard, Nicholas. Petition dated Boston, Jan. 28, 1783, signed by Thomas Elkins, in behalf of himself and others, of Marblehead, asking that said Melzard be commissioned as commander of the schooner " Rover" (privateer); advised in Council Jan. 29, 1783, that a commission he issued ; also, list of prisoners sent in the schooner " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; reported taken in a prize of the sloop " Rover" (privateer) by the British ship "Milford."
1379. Menjuie, Peter. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged; reported a Seaman ; letter from Bat. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Raiubow " at Halifak, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
1380. Merch, Benjamin. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1381. Mercy, 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1382. Mekoison, John. List of prisoners bronght in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777; reported a Master.
1383. Meriam, William. Capt. Webb's co., Col. Shepard's (4th) regt.; entered service July 25, 1779; term, 9 months; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780; also, reported died while a prisoner.
1384. Mekick, Chkistopher, Nantucket. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell" Ang. 3, 1777.
Mekick, Daniel, West Springfield
1385. Meelin, John. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1386. Meeoley, Jhs. 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 Meroley with other rifiemen confined 3 nights by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1387. Merkiam, Silas. List dated Feb. 24, 1778, of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners under parole to be returned by Col. Johonnott; said Merriam, Doctor, to be enchanged for David Burnes, Surgeon's Mate.
1388. Meerick, Christopher. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Merrick and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York; ordered in Council Ang. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel 1m sent to New York.
1389. Meerick, Erenezer. List of prisoners bronght to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific," to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given].
1390. Meerick, Isaac. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Merrick reported as having been taken in the •'Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1391. Meerick, Tilly. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, to bc exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a passenger.
1392. Merrit, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Silver Eel" Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1393. Meerow, Joshua. List of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. J. Burgoyne to be exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Merrow, an Ensign, to be exchanged for Ensign Johnson, of the 29th regt.
1394. Meservry, Francis. List of prisoners at Halifax comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777; said Meservey to be exchanged for Oliver Morris.
1395. Mileray, William. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Boy.
1396. Miles, John. List of prisoners bronght to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given].
1397. Milford, Georoe. List of prisoners bronght in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1398. Millen, Lodowicx, Boston. List of men raised by the town of Boston to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 9 months, certified by J. Hatch, Colonel of Boston regt., at Boston, May 26, 1778, as delivered to Maj. Thomas Cogswell, of Col. Vose's regt.; Col. Hatch's regt.; age, 19yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; hair, light; eyes, gray; reported pox-pitted; residence, Boston ; endorsement on list, dated Roxbury, May 27, 1778, signed by Col. Joseph Vose, states that the men in question were to be receipted for to Gen. Warner at Fishkill; also, 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 Heury Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Ang. 1,1778; arrived at Fishkill June 9,1778; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
Millen, Lovety, Hopkinton. Private, Capt. James
1399. Millens, Chaeles. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; said Millens, Cooper, to be exchanged for James Watters, Carpenter.
1400. Miller, Frrderick, 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 Heury Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Ang. 1, 1778; residence, Boston; engaged for town of Boston; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
1401. Miller, Henry. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel" Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; said Miller, Seaman, to be exchanged for Johu Barnard, Seaman.
1402. Miller, Peter. Private, Capt. Adam Wheeler's (2d) co., Col. Thomas Ninon's (4th) regt.; regimental return dated North Castle, Nov. 9, 1776; reported taken prisoner Sept. 15, 1776.
1403. Millety, 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 Millett, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1404. Millmen, Chaeles. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel "Rising Empire ", as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given]; reported as belonging to Connecticut, and as employed in the "Oliver Cromwell", of Connecticut.
1405. Mills, Jamrs. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [vcar not given] ; reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1406. Millsasn, Geouoe. 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. Fok, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1407. Miner, Amos. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1408. Minoress, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1409. Mieick, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1410. Miereck [tilly]. Memorandum statement dated Boston, Oct. 6, 1778, informing the Council, on behalf of the Commissary of Prisoners, that the exchange of a Mr. Shirley, a British prisoner at Boston, had been effected by the return of said Mirreck in the suow " Swift," a cartel from Halifak.
1411. Mitchel, 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 Mitchel, Seaman, to be exchanged for Nails Rosberry, Seaman.
1412. Mitchel, Joshua, Kennebec. Private, 8th co., Col. Thomas Nixon's (6th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Jabez Lane's co., Col. Thomas Nixon's (5th) regt.; return of men who were in camp on or before Ang. 15,1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlongh, etc., certified in Camp at Peekskill, Feb. 16,1779; also, Capt. Thomas Barns's (Light Infantry) co., 6th Mass. regt.; pay roll for June and July, 1779; reported transferred to Major's co. July 1, 1779; also, Maj. Joseph Thompson's co., Col. Nixon's regt.; pay rolls for June-Oct., 1779; also, Maj. Peter Harwood's co., Col. Ninon's regt.; pay rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1779; also, Major's co.; return for clothing for the year 1780; receipt for said clothing, dated Peekskill, Dec. 5, 1779; also, Major's co., Col. Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31,1780; residence, Kennebec; also, Maj. Harwood's co., 6th Mass. regt.; pay roll for Jan.-June, 1780; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780; also, Major's co.; pay roll of men who were omitted on rolls made up previous to Ang., 1781 [80] ; service from Feb. 3 to July 31 [1780],
1413. Mitchell, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York tn the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; said Mitchell, Seaman, to be exchanged for Patrick Skannett, Seaman.
1414. Mitchell, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York tn the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given] ; said Mitchell, Seaman, to be exchanged for Patrick Skannett, Seaman.
1415. Mitchell, James. Descriptive list dated Jan. 1, 1781; Capt. John Mills's co., Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt.; age, 22 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 6 in.; complenion, light; hair, light; occupation, cordwainer; birthplace, Morristown.N. J.; enlisted Jan. 1, 1777, by Lieut. Orr, at Trenton; enlistment, during war; also, Private, Capt. John Mills's co., Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt.; muster roll for Jan., 1781, dated Garrison, West Point; reported taken prisoner.
1416. Mitchell, Jos. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot, by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1417. Mizicks, Joshua. 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 Mizicks, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Buller, Seaman.
1418. Molton, James. Corporal, 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.
1419. Molton, Oliver. 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 Boy.
1420. Molton, William. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax to be exchanged for British prisoners by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Molton, Seaman, reported taken in the privateer "Hope."
1421. Momen, Henry. 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 Heury Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Ang. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly. [See Heury Woomer.]
1422. Moody, Enoch. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift" Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fok, Commissaries; said Moody reported as Mate of a merchant vessel.
1423. Moon, John. List of prisoners bronght in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1424. Moor, Jos'h. List of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller. Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a seaman.
1425. Moorr, James. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Moore reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner "General Putuam " (privateer) by the British ship " Milford."
1426. Moorr, John. Private, Capt. Thomas Robbins's co.; enlisted June 3, 1778; service, 1 mo. 6 days, under Col. John Allan at Machias; reported taken prisoner July 9, 1778.
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