American & British Prisoners Of Mass. Page 1.

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.

Prisoners Of Connecticut 1776-?

These men and women were prisoners of the British or of the county or of the state. They were captured by the British, or put in prison by the county or state for crimes against of the said same, or some other person. A few prisoners will be British. I picked these names as their information sounded interesting. This information comes from the Committee of safety and other records, and as they were copied right from the records there will be some misspellings.
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State of Connecticut.

William Livingston.

William Livingston, now a prisoner in the prison of New-Gate, who was sentenced to imprisonment there for the crime of horse-stealing, of which crime he has been duly convicted and is now held in safe custody in said prison for a time not yet expired: And whereas the said William since his imprisonment has behaved himself well and has refused to join with the other prisoners confined in said prison when they have behaved themselves ill, and when several prisoners made their escape from said prison and he had an opportunity to do the same wholly refusod and continued a voluntary prisoner, has shewn signs of penitence and remorse, and implores the mercy of this Assembly : Resolved by this Assembly, that the said William Livingston be and he is released from his said imprisonment during the pleasure of this Assembly. Always provided, that the said William for the term of three years from the rising of this Assembly doth pay annually to the Treasurer of this Colony the sum of five pounds, lawful money, for the cost of his prosecution, and also be of peacible and good behaviour towards all his Majesty's subjects, or in default thereof he shall be remanded to said prison and there confined during the residue of the terra for and during which he is sentenced to be held and confined in said prison ; anything in the aforesaid resolve notwithstanding.

Mary Savage.

Mary Savage, wife of Abijah Savage of Middletown, shewing that her said husband was taken prisoner at Quebeck the 31st December last, being a lieutenant in the service of this Colony, and hath ever since been detained a prisoner there ; praying for his wages from the first day of December last to the first day of June next, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table make up an account of the wages due to said Abijah Savage as a lieutenant aforesaid from the first day of December last to the first day of June next, and draw an order on the Treasurer to pay the amount thereof to the said Mary Savage accordingly.

Prosper Wetmore.

Prosper Wetmore, Esq', sheriff of N. London county, forthwith transport to the town of Windham all the prisoners committed to him by order of Capt. Hezh Bissell and Mr. Jonathan Trumbull junV a committee appointed by his Honor the Governor and his Council of Safety to take care of the prisoners lately brought to New London by Admiral Hopkins, and that said sheriff deliver said prisoners in his custody at and within the county goal in Windham in the county of Windham to the sheriff of said Windham county. And said sheriff of Windham County is hereby ordered and directed to receive all said prisoners at the hands of said N. London county sheriff, and them hold and keep in safe custody and confinement in said Windham county goal until further orders from the General Assembly or his Honor the Governor and his Council of Safety.

Moses Gilbert .

Upon a representation made to this Board by Moses Gilbert of Fairfield, of his great loss and sufferings in his estate by the enemy, but more especially that by the hardship he. underwent while he was a prisoner with the enemy the last summer he endured a long sickness, was put to great charge, and at last necessitated to have his leg cut off, whereby he is put to great streights for a lively hood: The Governor and Council do grant and allow, that the said Moses Gil' crt (applying himself to the HonN' Nathan Gold, Esq', and Major Peter Burr, both of the said town of Fairfield, and more immediately knowing to the circumstances of the said Gilbert, (but both now absent from Council) for their consent hereunto, and obtaining the same) may have a collection made for his relief in the several towns of the county of Fairfield, in such manner and form as the said Nathan Gold and Peter Burr, Esq', shall direct. And that a copy of this grant, signed by the Secretary of this Colony, shall be sent to the said persons, which being subscribed by them, together with the needful direction abovementioned, shall be a sufficient lycense for the making of such collections in the several towns of the said county, and for the end therein mentioned.

Lawrence Sullivan.

Lawrence Sullivan of Weathersfield, shewing to this Assembly that on the 17th of June last he was unfortunately made a prisoner of war and detained until the 24th of February last; that he has received his wages to the 10th of December last; praying for an allowance for the time he was prisoner aforesaid, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly,that the memorialist receive wages from said 10th of December unto the fourth of March last, the time of his return, according to the usual rate ; and the Committee of the Pay-Table are hereby directed to draw on the Treasurer of this Colony for the same.

Grace Meigs.

Upon the memorial of Grace Meigs of Middletown, praying for the wages of her husband Return Jonathan Meigs as a major in the service of this Colony from the first day of September last to the first day of June instant, he being detained a prisoner of war at Quebeck &c., as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table make up and adjust an account of the wages of the said Major Return Jona. Meigs until the first day of June instant and draw upon the Treasurer for the balance that shall be found due thereon, to be paid to the memorialist accordingly.

Lieut. Colonel Stephen Moulton.

Lieut. Colonel Stephen Moulton, representing to this Assembly that in September last he was taken a prisoner in the retreat from New York and detained as such untill some time in January last, that in order to support himself while a prisoner in New York he was necessitated to borrow some hard money of Major Wells, who is still a prisoner in New York, and now calls on the memorialist to repay him in hard money the sum so as aforesaid borrowed from him; praying this Assembly that orders may be given upon the Treasurer of this State to pay him said sum in hard money: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Treasurer of this State do procure and he is hereby directed to procure the sum of fifteen pounds in hard money, and that the same be paid to the memorialist by order from the Pay-Table in part of the wages due to the memorialist while in a state of captivity; and that to enable said Treasurer to procure said sum he be authorized to borrow the same on interest, giving his note therefor as Treasurer.

William McDermot.

William McDermot, a lieutenant in the 16'h regiment in King George's army, a prisoner in this State, is permitted to return to N. York on his parole to return back to this State in fourteen days unless he procure the exchange of Lt. Elisha Hopkins of Hartford to be made for himself, which said Hopkins is a prisoner to King George's army in N. York, and out on his parole.

James Parker.

On the representation of James Parker, a prisoner in this State, that he was forced into the service of King George : Voted, that his Excellency the Governor give him a discharge as follows, viz: State or Connecticut. By the Governor.

It being represented to me that James Parker of Barnstable, who lately was taken by Major Meigs on Long Island in the service of the King of Great Britain and brought into this State where he is held as a prisoner of war in the town of Willington, was forced into said service against his will, and that he is friendly to the United States, which appears probably true, and the said Parker, being destitute of clothes and having parents in said Barnstable who are also friendly to said States, requests that he may have liberty to return to his said parents. do, therefore, hereby discharge said James Parker from his present confinement, and permit him to return home to said Barnstable without any molestation, he behaving as becometh. And all persons concerned are to take notice hereof accordingly.
Given under my hand in Lebanon this 5th day of September, A. D. 1777.

John Ireland.

Mr. John Ireland, an inhabitant of Long Island in the State of New York and there taken prisoner in arms against the United States and now kept and residing within this State, be and he is hereby indulg'd and permitted to return to said Long Island and New York, for the purpose of procuring necessary cloathing &c., on giving his parole in common form, and to return a id deliver himself to the Deputy Commissary General of Prisoners in this State within thirty days from the 25, day of March, 1778.

John Fagan.

Liberty is granted to John Fagan, a sergeant in the 55th regiment, now a prisoner of war in Hartford, to go to Newyork in order to procure cloathing &c. for the prisoners of war belonging to sundry regiments, upon his proper parole not to say or do anything in any manner to the prejudice or detriment of this or any of the United States of America, and to return in .sixteen days from the date of his parole; and that he be furnished with a proper passport accordingly.

William Witter.

William Witter, belonging to Hackinsack in the Jersey, shewing to this Board that while he was going after a doctor for his wife, who was dangerously sick, he was taken by the adherents to the King of Great Britain and compell'd to stand upon guard where he was retaken by the troops belonging to the United States, and from thence brought to Weathersfield in this State, where he is now held as a prisoner of war and is in a very ill state of health; praying for liberty to return home &c.: Resolved by this Board, that the said Witter be and he is hereby permitted to return home to his family, and his Excellency the Governor is desired to grant him a passport for that purpose accordingly.

Joseph Porter.

Joseph Porter, of Farmington in the State of Connecticut, shewing to this Assembly that on or about the second day of January last his son, Lott Porter, entered into the public service in Capt. Curtiss' company, Colo. Hooker's regiment, and proceeded to West Chester in the State of New York; that on or about the 13th day of said January in a rencounter with the enemy he was wounded and taken prisoner, of which wounds he soon dyed; that when he was captivated he had by him 13 dollars which fell into the enemies hands; and praying for relief in the case, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table, upon application to them made by the memorialist, be directed to draw on the Treasurer of this State in favour of the memorialist for the said sum of thirteen dollars, who is hereby directed to pay the same accordingly.

James Mansfield.

James Mansfield, an apprentice to said Capt. Thompson, now a prisoner here, be exchanged for some person belonging to this State who is a seaman now a prisoner in the hands of the enemy ; and that the aforesaid prisoners be committed to the care of Capt. David Mumford to be billeted out in Norwich upon the parole of Capt. Thompson for himself and this apprentice aforesaid, not to depart without license, and that they be supplied by said Capt. Mumford till said exchange can be effected : The expences accruing relative thereto to be paid by said Capt. Thompson when said exchange takes place.

Josiah Foster.

Josiah Foster, of Killingley in the county of Windham, shewing to this Assembly that his son George Foster, a soldier in Capt. Strowbridges company in the campaign of 1776, was taken by the enemy and retained a prisoner untill January, 1777, when he was landed at Milford, where he lay sick of the small-pox untill the month of March then next, and that he afterwards languished at said Killingley until the 28th day of April and then dyed; that the memorialist has been at considerable expence on account of his said son in journies and for physicians, nursing.


Amos Merchant.

Amos Merchant, of Sharon in the State of Connecticut, shewing to this Assembly that his son Amos Merchant junr, formerly a soldier in Capt. Mills company, Colo. Bradley's regiment, was captivated by the enemy at Fort Washington on the 16th day of November, 1776, and remained a prisoner until the latter end of January, 1777 ; that he returned home about the 15th of February following, in a languishing condition, and soon dyed ; that the capture, detention and sickness aforesaid occasioned to your memorialist a considerable expence for which he has received nothing; that no wages have been received for his son while a prisoner or after his capture ; and praying for relief, as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby authorized and directed to receive and adjust the accounts of expences occasioned by the sickness and death of said soldier and draw on the Treasurer for payment of so much thereof as they shall find reasonable ; as also for the remainder of wages due said soldier as heretofore allowed to such captives as returned by the first day of said February, his longer detention notwithstanding.

Elijah Bingham.

Elijah Bingham, of Lyme in the county of New London, shewing to this Assembly that the memorialist was an officer in the late Colo. Selden's regiment in General Wadsworth's brigade on York Island on the 15th day of September, 1776, being attacked by the enemy was made prisoner and carried some distance but made his escape, but while in the possession of the enemy the memorialist lost his pack and all his cloaths and pocketbook and money Ac., which said money amounted to £29. 2. 0, which was in said book when taken from your memorialist, which the memorialist had with him by special orders from his colonel in order to inlist men to fill up his company from the militia agreeable to general orders a little time before said loss; praying that said sum of £29. 2, L. money, may be allowed the memorialist by the Committee of the PayTable in settlement of his accounts, as per memorial on file &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of the Pay-Table be and they are hereby ordered and directed to allow to the memorialist such sum as shall be made to appear to them to have been lost by the memorialist and draw on the Treasurer for the same.

Charles Straborn.

Charles Straborn, a native of Berlin, setting forth that he was taken on board an English ship &c., and is now a prisoner at Norwich &c., praying that he may be released and allowed to take the oath of fidelity to the State, designing to spend his days here &o. &c. Said petition referred to M. G. Huntington to inquire into the truth of the facts, and finding them he may administer said oath and discharge him.

John Mix.

John Mix of New Haven, representing that he with a number of other persons was taken prisoner by the British troops when they entered the town of New Haven on the fifth day of July last; that they were carried to New York and confined about two months; that their friends procured a flag of truce and sent thirteen prisoners, by which means they were redeemed ; that the cost of said flag.

Sarah Lebanon.

Sarah, the wife of James Abbott of Lebanon, shewing to this Assembly that in the month of May, 1777, the said James was appointed an ensign in Colo. Ely's regiment raised for the defence of this State, and sometime in the fall of the year 1777, the said James m passing the Sound on an expedition to Long Island where he was ordered, was taken by a British ship of war and carried to New York, where he hath ever since continued a prisoner in the hands of the enemy and hath never received any part of his wages, and that said memorialist has been obliged to expend the whole interest of the said James since his absence for the support of herself and family and is now reduced to great want and distress ; praying this Assembly that she may be enabled to receive the wages due to the said James and be supplied by the committee for supplying the families of soldiers in the continental army belonging to Lebanon in the same manner as they ought to do if the said James was a soldier in the continental army, as per memorial on lile ; the prayer of which said memorial is granted: And thereupon this Assembly do order and direct the Committee of Pay-Table to draw on the Treasurer of this State to pay to the said Sarah the wages that shall appear to be now due to the said James or that may hereafter become due to him while he shall remain in captivity, and that the Treasurer pay the same accordingly; and that the committee of the town of Lebanon appointed to supply the families of soldiers in the continental army belonging to said town furnish and supply the said Sarah from time to time with provisions &c. during the captivity of the said James in the same manner as if he was actually serving in the continental army, and place the same to the account of this State.

Ashbel Kilburn.

Ashbel Kilborn of East Windsor, shewing to this Assembly that he was taken prisoner by the British troops in December, 1777, was by them imprisoned in Philadelphia, where he was frose almost to death, and that he was obliged to advance and pay £37 10 0 to a waggoner for transporting him from said Philadelphia to Hartford, and after his return home was obliged to put himself under the care of Doctr Tudor, untill his bill hath arisen to £o7 10 0; praying for relief.


John Collins & Mary Wooster.

Before Saml Bishop J" Just, of the Peace.

I John Collins, formerly an officer in the continental navy but for about nine months last past, sick and unable to help myself, at the house of Capt. Thomas Wooster in New Haven, testify and say —

That on the 5th day of instant July soon after the British army took possession of sA New Haven a number of the British soldiers entered the house and demanded of Mrs. Mary Wooster relict of the late General David Wooster her silver and plate, she replied she had none in the house. They then demanded her pockets which she refused to deliver them. One of the soldiers seised her by the shoulder, swore she had plate, and that he would kill her unless she delivered it to him. Mrs. Wooster then took a watch out of her pocket and gave them, and some other trifles which she laid on the table, and attempted to make her escape out at the door. They cried Damn her, stop her, laid violent hands upon her, and one o,f them levelled his gun at her breast, dam'ed her, and swore if she moved a step he would shoot her dead. They then demanded her earrings, and her handkerchief from her neck. She asked them if they were not ashamed to treat a women in such a manner, one of them replied Damn you, do you think you must wear a silk handkerchief when I have none. They were about to use violence to obtain them, upon which Mrs. Wooster delivered them up.

They then turned their attention upon me and made me their prisoner, (at which time Mrs. Wooster made her escape) but finding me unable to go with them, they took from me my hat, stock and buckle, shoe and knee buckles. They then seised me by the shoulder, threw me upon the floor, presented a bayonet, then wreaking with the blood, as 1 suppose, of the aged Capt. English, who had just before been murdered, at my breast, and swore they would kill me if I did not immediately tell them where my money was. I told them I had none, and that I was not the owner of the house. They damned me swore I lyed and that they would run me through if I did not tell them where it was. They then searched my pockets, found a letter which they swore was my commission and swore I was a damn'd officer in the rebel service and that they would kill me instantly and further saith not.
John Collins.
New Ha.ven July 26th, 1779 Personally appeared Mr. John Collins the above deponant and made solemn oath unto the truth of the foregoing deposition.
Before Saml Bishop J* Just of the Peace.

Mary Beers.

The testimony of Mary Beers wife to Reuben Beers of Fairfield of lawful age is as follows viz.

That about one of the clock succeeding the 7th inst. a picket of Hessians in Gen1 Gaths division broke into our house and thereupon I came out of the cellar with two small children and a negro child, and on opening the cellar door, they cried out, Kill her, kill her, and came at me with a number of fixed bayonets: 1 begged and intreated, implored and prayed, to spare my life and run back down cellar and opened the out cellar door and went into the door yard, with the aforesaid three children, and I found there a number of enemy with an officer: I expostulated with them, I told the officer that my husband was sick, and had not been out for two days then past that he was a sick man and in bed, when they came to the house, that he was not in arms, and begged his life and property whereupon the capt. said he was not killed but was a prisoner: whereupon I applied to the gen" as I supposed, who was a Hessian called: I asked protection for myself, children, and property, and release of my husband. Said Hessian general and a colonel said my husband should be used well, that my person, children, house and property should be safe, but said he (the gen1 laying his hand on the head of my little babe) Poor child I pity you, I cannot spare your house it must be burnt: thereupon up came the officer of those who first broke into the house, and he said, Go woman in haste you may perhaps put the fire out of your house: and I went protected by a guard who behaved decently, and I found my house effectually plundered of linnen by them, and great destruction of moveables in the house, and I extinguish'd the fire. Whereupon I went to the house of David Beers who to my knowledge was in peace at home with his wife and family, and they enter'd the sd house with violence, and took Mr. Beers prisoner and plunder'd his house, and pretended that he had fired out of his house but it was groundless; and in the morning, without distinction, they burnt his house and shop, and all moveables left in them. Their behaviour was like distracted or mad men, and pretended many of them not to speak English. And further saith not.
Mary Beers.
Fairfield July 24th 1779, Personally appeared Mary Beers above named and made oath to the truth of the above
Before me Andrew Rowland Jus. P.



Elisha Mansfield.

Elisha Mansfield of New Haven Shewing to this Assembly that in August 1780 he was taken up tryed and convicted before the Superior Court of passing Counterfeit Continental Bills principally on the Testimony of Thomas Osborn a Person of an infamously bad Character, and that he was not then able to Shew the true Character of said Osborn, and that said Mansfield was sentenced to three Years confinement in NewGate, where he has lain a Prisoner for a long Time and Praying this Assembly to grant him a Pardon — Resolved by this Assembly that on said Mansfield paying the Cost which has arisen on his prosecution and confinement and procuring a Sufficient Surety to give Bond in the Sum of £ 150 LMoney for his good Behaviour during the present War, and confining himself within the Limits of the Town of Wallingford, during the pleasure of this Assembly said Mansfield be fully pardoned for his said Offence and discharged from said Judgment and all disabilities arising there from.

BUNKER HIL, June 16, 17, 1775.

There has been much written about the battle of Bunker’s Hill, as well as the may battle reports given by the commanders of the regiments in this battle, and this is one of them.
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BUNKER HILL.

The number of Connecticut troops present at this engagement was about four hundred. As far as letters and meagre records show they were detailed as follows : On the evening of June 16, 1775, a body of one thousand men from the Massachusetts and Connecticut regiments around Cambridge, under the immediate command of Col. Prescott, was ordered to Charlestowu Neck to fortify Bunker's (Breed's) Hill. Of this number two hundred were from Conn., under the command of Capt. Knowltou, the detachment being made up of details of one subaltern officer and about thirty men from companies in Putnam s and Spencer s regiments. Lt.-Col. Storrs, of Putnam s, states that he sent from his company, " Lieut. Dana, Sergeant Fuller, Corp. Webb, and 28 Privates." Capt. Chester, of Spencer s, states that thirty-one went from his company, probably under Lieutenant Stephen Goodrich. Putnam’s own company was represented by Lieutenant Grosvenor and thirty men.

Prescott’s command, working all night, completed a redoubt which threatened the British shipping. Lord Howe determined to drive the "rebels" from it, and the battle of Bunker Hill followed, .June 17. During the progress of the action, Captain Knowlton and the Connecticut men, with others, were sent to the left where they posted themselves behind a stone wall and inflicted heavy loss upon the enemy. Reinforcements from the American camp arrived both before and during the battle. Among these were the whole or portions of at least three companies of Connecticut troops. Captain Chester reached the stone wall with the rest of his company, perhaps sixty men, and Captains Clark and Coit, of Parsons regiment, also arrived. These with the two hundred detailed the evening before would make about four hundred as Connecticut’s representation at the battle.

Among the Connecticut officers mentioned as present in the action were Gen. Putnam, in general command. Major Durkce, Captains Chester, Clark, Coit, Lieuts. Dana, Keyes, Hide, Webb, Grosveuor, Bingham (of Norwich), and Ensigns Hill and Bill (of Lebanon). A few of the men s names are also reported, namely : Roger Fox, William Checney, Asahel Lyon, Benjamin Rist, Samuel Ashbo, Gershom Smith, Matthew Cuminings, Daniel Memory killed ; Philip Johnston, Wilson Rowlandson, Lawrence Sullivan, William Robinson, Benjamin Ross prisoners; Gershom Clark, of Lebanon, wounded; James Law, of Lebanon right arm broken; John Arnold, Ebenezer Clark, Elijah Abbe, William Clark, Beriah Geer, Nathan Richardson, William Watrous. Sylvanus Snow, William Moore, John Wampee, and Timothy Bugbee lost their guns in the fight. As to losses, one account gives fourteen killed and thirty wounded among the Connecticut men. Dr. Philip Turner is mentioned as attend wounded after Charlestown Battle. Lawrence Sullivan, prisoner, was released Feb. 24, 17 76. William Crane, of Wethersfield, Chester’s Co., was in the action.

Ships Nautilus, Wasp & Privateer Sarah Ann-1812.

To the House of Representatives of thee United States: December 21, 1812.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, December 19, 1812.

The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 9th instant, requesting information touching the conduct of British officers towards persons taken in American armed ships, has the honor to lay before the President the accompanying papers, marked A, B, C, from which it appears that certain persons, some of whom are said to be native, and others naturalized citizens of the United States, being parts of the crews of the United States armed vessels the Nautilus and the Wasp, and of the private armed vessel the Sarah Ann, have been seized, under the pretext of their being British subjects, by British officers, for the avowed purpose, as is understood, of having them brought to trial for their lives; and that others, being part of the crew of the Nautilus, have been taken into the British service.

The United States brig Nautilus.

A list of men said to have entered on board His Britannic Majesty’s frigate Shannon, Commodore Broke, with their description, as far as known.

1. JESSE BATES, seaman, about five feet nine inches high, dark hair and complexion, dark snapping eyes1 has an impediment in his speech, and at times affects lunacy; has a wife and family in Boston, Massachusetts.

2. SAMUEL LANG, marine, born in Kentucky, five feet eight inches high, or thereabouts, and is supposed to be with Captain Hall, of the United States’ marines, New York.

3. JOHN YOUNG, marine, five feet five inches high, large mouth, enlisted with Captain Hall, navy yard, New York; when addressed, or is addressing an officer, casts down his eyes. For his particular description, as will as that of JOHN ROSE, marine, about five feet eight inches high, brown hair full face, thick set, and a scowl in his countenance, refer to Captain John Hall.

4. John O’NEAL, seaman, about twenty-five years five feet five inches high, dark hair, sharp face, dark eyes, thick set, and was shipped at Norfolk, Virginia, previous to your taking command of the Nautilus.

5. WILLIAM JONES, ordinary seaman, about five feet eight inches high, light hair, twenty-four years of age, full face, thick set, downcast look, and is a vary alert man; entered at New York, April last.
F. H. BABBITT.

Crew of the United States sloop of war Wasp, detained by Captain John Beresford, of the British ship Poictiers, under the pretence of their being British subjects.

1. John McCloud, boatswain, has been in the service since 1804 married in Norfolk, in 1804 or 1905 and has a wife and four children there.

2. JOHN STEPHENS, boatswain’s mate, has been in the service five or six years.

3. GEORGE M. D. READ, quartermaster, has a protection, and has sailed out of New York and Philadelphia for several years.

4. William MITCHELL, James Gothright, John Wright, Thomas Phillips, Peter Barron, seamen; John Connor, John Rose, George Brooks, ordinary seamen; and Dennis Dougherty, marine. The greater number, if not all, had protections at the time of entering and being taken. Two others were detained, John Wade and Thomas Hutchins, but were given up; the former on Captain Jones’s assuring Captain Beresford he knew him to be a native citizen; the latter on a like assurance from D. Rodgers. William Mitchell was in the service during 1805 and 1806, in the Mediterranean.

Captain Moon, of the privateer Sarah Ann.

Six of my crew, claimed as British subjects, were this day taken out of jail and put on board His Majesty’s brig the Sappho, and sailed for Jamaica, where, it is said, they are
to be tried for their lives; consequently, I questioned each, respectively, as to the place of their nativity, and title to protection by the American Government, when they stated as follows, to wit:

1. DAVID DICK, seaman, that he was born in the north of Ireland, but has resided in the United States ever since the year 1793; has served ten years in the United States’ navy, viz: on board the frigates Chesapeake, President, Constitution, John Adams, schooner Enterprise, and gunboat No. 2. David Dick, shoemaker, in Alexandria, is his uncle. Dick is about five feet six and a half inches high, dark hair, has a scar on his left elbow and one on each writs; he entered on board the Sarah Ann in Baltimore.

2. John Gaul, seaman, says he was born in Marblehead, State of Massachusetts, where his parents, brothers, and sisters now reside; is married in New York, and his wife (Mary Gaul) lives in Roosevelt street No. 37; has a regular discharge from the navy of the United States, by Captain Hugh G. Campbell, dated at St. Mary’s, Georgia, 14th August, 1812; says he has served on board the United States’ brig Vixen, and gunboats No. 10 and No. 158. From the last of which he was discharged. Gaul is twenty-seven years of age, about five feet seven inches high, brown hair, light complexion; he entered on board the Sarah Ann in Baltimore.

3. MICHAEL PLUCK, ordinary seaman, says he was born in Baltimore; his parents are dead, but he is known by William Doulan, Thomas Turner, and McDonald, of Baltimore; has a sister in some part of Pennsylvania, whose name is Ann Welsh; was never at sea before; never had a protection. Pluck is twenty-six years old, five feet six and a half inches high, and has a scar on his left cheek bone; entered on board the Sarah Ann at Baltimore.

4. THOMAS ROGERS, seaman, says he was born in Waterford, Ireland, but has resided many years in the United States, and has been duly naturalized; a copy of which naturalization is filed in the custom-house at Baltimore; is known by Joseph Carey, and Tom Rogers, cork-cutter, both of Baltimore; has a wife and three children in Baltimore; has lost his protection, but requests Joseph Carey to do all he can to effect his discharge from the British. Rogers entered on board the Sarah Ann in Baltimore.

5. GEORGE ROBERTS, a colored man and seaman. This man 1 had not an opportunity of questioning, but I know to be a native born citizen of the United States, of which fact he had every sufficient document, together with free papers. Roberts entered on board the Sarah Ann in Baltimore, where he is married.

6. SONTY TAYLOR, boy, says he was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, but has neither friends, relations, nor acquaintance there; says Jane Snowden, of Savannah, Georgia, is his mother; never had a protection. Taylor is fifteen years old, has brown hair and light complexion; he entered on board the Sarah Ann in Savannah.

RICHARD MOON, Late commander of the privateer Sarah Ann.

Oswald Kesselbach, Pennsylvania 1778 & 1793.

As a surname researcher I search for unusual name and the name of Kesselbach which I believe by the spelling is German?, sure fits that category. The person that I’m looking for is Oswald Kesselbach he seems to be a mystery. He fought in the American Revolutionary War and had a honorable war record. But he is not found in the Pennsylvania Archives nor on any military rosters that I could find, nor any family trees or other Surnames sites. So I have turn to you the public to help me solve this mystery.

After reading his disability claim I could tell he was a brave man and would never give up, and I wanted to know more about him. Who was his family and what did he do after the war? He seem to have been forgotten through time and I think it’s time to tell his story, so his name will not be forgotten.

This information is from his disability claim and is all I know about him. If you have any information on him no matter how small I would like to hear about it. His story should be a interesting one and I would like to tell it.

The following was recorded by the Judge of the District Court for the District of Pennsylvania.

Oswald Kesselbach.

Oswald Kesselbach, was from Pennsylvania, county of Philadelphia was a private in the Pelaski’s Legion and was at the battle of Little Egg Harbor in 1778. Where he was wounded in action with part of the British troops in which he received three bayonet wounds to his private parts, and five in his back; that he was then put in the military hospital at Trenton, and afterwards discharged by his commanding officer as unfit for duty; that he then reentered into the Corps of Artillery Artificers of Pennsylvania, in which he served four years two months and seven days, and until the end of the war, and was discharged by Brigadier General R. Hampton, on the day of October 31, 1783. His claim shows his evidence was complete and would receive a pension of half pay.

United States Pension Rolls.

He was found on the Invalid rolls of Pennsylvania as his residence could be ascertained because of the destruction of the papers of’ the War Office in 1801 and 1814.

Oswald Kesselbach also spelled Kesselback, was a private, his allowance was $30., dollars per year, the sums he received was $ 180.08, he was of the Revolutionary army, the date he was placed on the pension roll is unknown, the commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1793. There is no other information him.

Others Who Took The Oath o Fidelity.

Here are a few more names who took the oath of fidelity, these names are from different states. Taking the Oath of Fidelity was originally enacted during the October 1776 session of the Connecticut Assembly. It was repealed during the December 1776 session and subsequently reenacted during the May 1777 session. In the late year of 1777 or early 1778, Congress put a petition before the houses that would required all military men of the army, navy, militia and any state or county official and or any person of questionable character would be required to take the oath of fidelity also know the oath of allegiance.
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Note. The Oath of Fidelity, was not only given to the officers & Electors, but to all Suspected persons as a Test to discriminate between Friends & foes.
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John Houston, New Hampshire.

Informed that Mr. John Houston of said Bedford Intends to make application to our, Ionqurs to have Liberty to Take the oath of Fidelity to the State to a serve ;Secular Interest as we apprehend we Humbly Pray. . that you would Defer His ;Taking it or giving him any Recommendation in his Favour as being Friendly to the Cause of America until] the Town of Bedford shall be Notified to. appear at ;a Convenient Tim it’s you Shall think Proper to shew cause why he ought not to be admitted to said oath which we Conceive They are capable to do and your Petitioners as in Duty bound will Ever Pray.

Oaths of Allegiance, 1782 , New Hampshire.

I Thomas Blake, I Samuel Blake, I Moses Clough, I Jona Silla, I Joseph Fellows, I Joseph Chandler, I Joseph Philbrick & Benjamin Silla-Do Solemnly Swear that I Do Renounce Refuse and abjure any allegiance or obedience to George the third King of Great Briton and that I will Do to the utmost of my Power Support maintain and Defend the Independence of all the united States of America as the same was set forth by the Continental Congress in their Declaration of the fourth of July 1776 and I Do promise that I will bear faith and true allegiance
to the State of New Hampshire During my Residence therein and will Disclose and make known to some majestrate acting under said State all Treason and Consperaices which I shall know to be against the united States or any one of them as Independent of the Crown of Great Britain and these things I Do Sweare according to the plain and Common Sense of the words without any Equivocation or Secret Reservation whatsoever upon the true faith of a Christian . So help me God .

Thomas Blake, Samuel Blake, Moses Clough, Jonathan Celey. Ioseph fellows, Joseph Chandler, Joseph Philbrick, Benjamin Seley.

Hillsborough Andover June 11th. 1782 . This is to Certify that the above named have taken the above Oath of Fidelity and Subscribed thereto In presents of Jonathan Weare
Just . Peace

State of Pennsylvania.

This link will give all the names of Pennsylvania who took the oath of fidelity, also known as the oath of allegiance, between 1777 through 1789.
http://www.archive.org/details/namesofpersonswh00west

State of Vermont.

1. State Of Vermont. In Council Of Safety, 9th Oct. 1777. William Hurlbut is permitted to pass from this to Skeensborough and secure his family, as he has Voluntarily taken the oath of fidelity to the United States of America.

2. Daniel Squire & Ebenezer Squire are permitted to Return to their homes & remain unmolested until further orders from this Council, having Taken the Oath of fidelity to the United States.
3. Abraham Davoo, of Pownal, is permitted to pass to his home in said Pownal unmolested until further orders from this Council. P. S. "Was in Bennington Battle; has Taken the oath of Fidelity to the United States.

4. Resolved that Nathan Canfield be permitted the privilege of Letting his Farm & effects in Arlington remain in the hand of Diliverance Squire unmolested, as he has Satisfied this Council for his past Conduct, & Taken the oath [of] Fidelity to the United States of America.

5. State Of Vermont. In Council Of Safety, 9th Oct. 1777. William Hurlbut is permitted to pass from this to Skeensborough and secure his family, as he has Voluntarily taken the oath of fidelity to the United States of America.

6. Amos Marsh is permitted to pass to his home, there to lemain until further orders from this Council, having Taken the Oath of fidelity to the United States.

7. Joseph Bratten is permitted to pass from this to his home in Clarin. don, there to remain until further orders from this Council, also is permitted to Take his Cow wherever he may find her, proving his property, having taken the oath of fidelity to the United States.

8. State Of Vermont. In Council Of Safety, 31t Oct. 1777. The bearer John McNeil' is perhiitted to remain at Lieut . Breakenridges until further orders from this Council, and no other power in this case, in connection with that of James Breakenridge, was often before the Council of Safety, and Governor and Council, and reprieves were granted from time to time, the result being that Mr. McNeil took the oath of fidelity and was permitted to remain in the state. He was for many years and until his death an honorable and useful citizen, widely known as Gen. John McNEiL of Charlotte. He was one of the first settlers of Tinmouth, where his residence was in 1777, when his property was confiscated on account of his being a loyalist. He seems then to have taken up his residence in Bennington with James Breakenridge, another very worthy man but unfortunately a loyalist . From Bennington Gen. McNeil removed to Charlotte with State than that of this Council will in future presume to violate a permission of this Tennor.

9. Elijah Benedict is permitted to pass & Repass unmolested as he has taken the oath of Fidelity to the States of America,

10. The bearer Samuel Trobridge is permitted to pass to Arlington and Remove his family down the Country as he has Taken the oath of Fidelity.

11. The bearer John Gail is permitted to pass to his home in Addisson having Voluntarily Taken the Oath of Fidelity to the United States of America.

12. In Council Of Safety, 15th Jan. 1778. This may Certify whom it may Concern that Deacon Azariah Rude, I Judging from charges against Mr. Rood, and judgments of the Council, he could not have been very highly esteemed as a deacon by his accusers. It should be remembered, however, that his patriotism was doubted and his accusers were zealous whigs who would naturally judge him harshly. The record shows that he respected the judgments against him and took the oath of fidelity. It may be added that he kept it faith. having passed Examination before this Council and Voluntarily Taken the Oath of Fidelity to the United States of America, has liberty to pass from this to Rutland & repass on his Lawful business any where to the Southward of this State, his behaving as becometh a friend to this & the other States of America.

Note. It is not known by this author if the last name was Rude or Rood.

13. Capt. Ebenezer Wallis, Lt. Thomas Butterfield & Ensign James Hawley have Taken their Commissions & the oath of Fidelity and office.

They Took The Oath Of Fidelity, Connecticut, 1777.

Here is a list of men that took the ( Oath of fidelity), but what is the oath and what did it mean? Taking the Oath of fidelity, is a promise that one will obey the laws of their state and those of the United States and promising not to give aid to the enemy of any kind. Who took the oath?, all state and county official and those in prison of the state or county who whish to be set free were required to take the oath. By taking the oath did that make them a “Patriot,” yes, but one didn’t have to take the oath to be a “Patriot”. Most all the common people were a “Patriot.” I have been ask and I have seen the question, that some one had a g-g-grandfather who singed a piece paper that said they had taken the oath of fidelity, and was he a “patriot,”? Yes of course, as I have stated all state and county official and those in prison of the state or county who whish to be set free were required to take the oath. Men of the United States Army, Navy and Militia also had to take the oath.

Patriots came from all walks of live. If you would like to learn more on just who were the “Patriots,” take this link. http://www.clontzancestry.net/faqs/52-patriot-definition.html
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Joshua Stone, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Joshua Stone, a person now confined in Hartford county goal, shewing to this Assembly that in the beginning of the war between Great Britain and the United States of America he was a hearty friend to his bleeding country, but by the crafty insinuation and perswasive arguments of his near relations to the contrary, and the perswasion of his unfortunate father, he was influenced to go to New York, where he was confined as a spy but soon after made his escape and got to Stamford, where he was taken up by the authority and bound over to the honbu superior court at Fail-field, for having joined the enemy at New York, and upon tryal was found guilty and sentenced to suffer three months imprisonment and pay a fine of twenty pounds and pay costs, which confinement he has peaceably indured, and when the time of his confinement was expired the sheriff suffered him to go to work for one Elisha Wads worth, who being an enemy to the United States and perswaded him to run away, but was apprehended and brought back to Hartford county goal, and by the powerful arguments of a worthy member of the General Assembly on the justice of the American cause he is fully sensible of his error and convinced of the justice of the American cause, and that he will to the uttermost of his power and ability defend the United States and go forth into the service when called upon ; praying that he may be released from his confinement, as per memorial on file &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that upon the said Joshua Stones taking the oath of fidelity to this State and paying to the Treasurer of this State thirty pounds, L. money, he be released from his confinement and discharged from said fine and all costs, and may enlist into the continental army in any regiment raised by this State to serve during the present war or for three years that he, the said Joshua Stone, shall choose to enlist into.

Ralph Isaacs, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Ralph Isaacs, preferred to this Assembly, shewing that he is executor of his father and brother's wills, that those estates as well as his own affairs suffer greatly by reason of his confinement, that he has taken the oath of fidelity to this State, has done much to promote the good of the United States and is desirous to continue his friendly endeavours for the safety of the country in a more extensive manner than he is able to in his present circumstances; praying to be set at liberty, as per memorial on file: Resolved, that said Ralph Isaacs be and he is hereby enlarged and set at liberty to pursue his business and concerns ; any former resolve of Assembly notwithstanding.

George Folliot, Connecticut.

Upon application of George Folliot of Ridgfield, representing that he had been committed to Fairfield goal as a person inimical to the rights of America &c. in order for his tryal before the superior court; that before the sitting of said court he procured bail for his appearance and return'd home, soon after; and that before the session of said court he was bro't before the Assembly's committee as a dangerous person and by them recommitted to Fairfield goal, where he was confined till after the session of said superior court, when nothing appearing against him he was informed by his council that he was dismiss'd from said prosecution before said court but must be held in custody by virtue of the mittimus of said committee until regularly dismissed, and declaring his friendliness to the American cause and his willingness to take the oath of fidelity, to take up arms &c.; praying for a liberation from his imprisonment in Hartford goal where he is now confined, having been removed from Fairfield : Resolved by this Board, that the said George Foliot (upon his paying all the cost of his prosecution and confinement and taking the oath of fidelity prescribed by law) be liberated and discharged from his present imprisonment by virtue of the mittimus granted by said Assembly's committee.

Nathan Baton or Daton, Connecticut.

Upon the petition of Nathan Baton, of New Milford in Litchfield county in the State of Connecticut, representing to this Assembly that although at the commencement of the present war waged by the King of Great Britain to establish tyranny over the American States he, the said Daton, took an active part on the side of his country, yet in the month of November, 1776, having his mind from some disastrous incidents of the war filled with gloomy apprehensions for the fate of his country, sundry of his acquaintance by the stratagem of magnifying the dangers of his country and by the strongest assurances of the safety and peace he might enjoy under the protection of the regulars on Long Island in the State of New York, deluded and seduced him, the said Daton, then to retire to said island then in possession of said enemies, in order so far to join them as to put himself under their protection, and that upon his arrival at the enemies head quarters on said island for that purpose only Colo. Delancy, their commander, tyrannically forced him to bear arms with said enemy under pain of military execution; that however the latter part of November last lie happily effected his escape from said military bondage, and on arriving at said New Milford was upon the ninth day of December last legally arraigned before Samuel Canfield, Esqr, a lawful justice of peace in this State, on a complaint exhibited against him by Thomas Hays, a grand jury man, for his criminal conduct in the premises, and by said justice on mittimus dated the same ninth day of December aforesaid committed to Litchfield county goal, there to be kept till delivered by due course of law, in which goal he still remains accordingly. And the said Daton expressing a great sensibility of his folly in seeking for protection under tyranny, and deep contrition for his criminal conduct in the premises, humbly imploring the pardon of this Assembly therefor, also expressing his desire of taking the oath of fidelity to this State : Resolved by this Assembly, that the said Nathan Daton shall be no further prosecuted or proceeded against on said complaint exhibited against him by said grandjury-man Hays, nor be any otherwise indicted, prosecuted or proceeded against, before any court-martial or executive courts of civil law, and no otherwise molested or troubled for or on account of the facts mentioned in said complaint of said Hays relative to his, the said Daton's, joining the enemies of this State on said Long Island. And that upon the said Daton's taking the oath of fidelity to this State he shall be intituled to the enjoyment of the common rights of the subjects of this State; and also on paying and depositing in the hands of the keeper of Litchfield county goal the whole costs occasioned by and arisen consequent upon the complaint of said grand juryman Hays he, the said Daton, shall by said keeper be released and freed from his present confinement aforesaid in said prison.

Michael Ames & James Benham , Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Michael Ames of New Haven and James Benham of Wallingford, shewing that they by the influence of designing men were induced to go over to Long Island, and after their arrival there were induced, partly by threats and partly by necessity, to enter into the service of the enemy, in which they continued until hearing of a proclamation extending pardon to such persons as should leave that service and return to their allegiance to this State, upon which they determined and endeavoured to find means to return, but were detained by sickness till after the first day of August instant, the time limited in said proclamation, but about the seventh instant they effected their escape and come home with a determination to become good subjects of this State; praying this Assembly to grant them a pardon &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that a pardon be granted to the said Michael Ames and James Benham upon their taking the oath of fidelity to this State, and that thereupon they be discharged from imprisonment on their paying the cost of apprehending and confining them to the time of their discharge.

Abiather Camp, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Abiather Camp, of New Haven in the county of New Haven, shewing to this Assembly that he has long been confined by act of Assembly as a dangerous person, and that he has taken the oath of fidelity, and that the inhabitants of New Haven are willing he should return to his family: Resolved, that said Gamp be permitted to return to New Haven, and that he be released from his confinement and all restraint by said act.

Samuel Hawley, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Samuel Hawley, of Redding in the county of Fairfield, shewing to this Assembly that he is now a prisoner in said county, held to answer for crimes against the State, and that under the influence of a belief that the country would be subdued he, in April last, left the country and went to the enemy, but being afterwards perswaded that his conduct was unjustifyable and on or about the 19th of November last he was induced by the proclamation of the Honable Gen1 Putnam, issued the 17th of November, offering a pardon to such as should return to their habitation to return home, and thereupon he did return home and resign himself up to authority and took the oath of fidelity, and praying for a pardon of his offence, as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that said Samuel Hawley be released from his present confinement on his paying the costs of his prosecution, and that he be discharged, and he is hereby pardoned and discharged from any further prosecution for said offence.

Hanford Fairweather, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Hanford Fairweather of Norwalk, shewing to this Assembly that by a judgment of the superior court held at Fairfield in February, 1777, he was sentenced to be confined in Windham county goal for two years, for being inimical to the United States of America, and was committed accordingly and there held untill some little time passed he was permitted to go at large in said town of Windham to labour, on condition of returning to said goal at night, which condition greatly hinders his labour, and that he has a family at Norwalk which depends on his labour to prevent their being a public expence, and that he has so conducted as to give satisfaction of his repentance and friendship to said States; praying for liberty to go at large to labour in said town of Windham without the inconvenience of returning to said goal at night, and that he may have liberty to remove his family to said town of Windham and to go to said Norwalk and settle his affairs and help them remove, on his giving security to the sheriff of Windham county for his good behaviour in his absence and safe return, as per said memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the memorialist have liberty, and liberty is hereby granted to him, to go at large in said town of Windham to labour for his support during the time he was sentenced to be confined in said goal, without the inconvenience of returning to said goal on condition of his good behaviour said term, he taking the oath of fidelity by law provided; and the memorialist has liberty hereby granted to him to go to Xorwalk and to have a reasonable time to remove his family to said town of Windham if he see cause: on condition that he give security to the sheriff of said Windham county for his good behaviour in his absence and for his safe return. Provided that the memorialist shall first obtain liberty of the selectmen of said town of Windham to remove his family into said town of Windham and there abide during the time of his confinement as aforesaid.

John Morehouse, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of John Morehouse, of Danbury in the county of Fairfield, shewing to this Assembly that when the British troops marched to Danbury he, through inconsideration and surprise, joined to and went off with them, but being afterwards sensible of his crime took the first opportunity of leaving them and returned home, and voluntarily resigned himself up to justice and was committed to goal for tryal, where he now remains; praying for pardon of his offence &c., as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the memorialist, upon his taking the oath of fidelity to this State and paying the costs of his prosecution and confinement, be and he is hereby pardoned of his crime, acquitted from any further prosecution on account thereof, and liberated from his confinement.

Gurdon Wetmore, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Gurdon Wetmore, now a prisoner in the common goal in the county of Hartford by sentence of the superior court; praying for enlargement from his imprisonment, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that upon the said Gurdon Wetmore taking the oath of fidelity to this State and also becoming bound with sufficient surety to the Governor and Company of this State in the sum of £500 0 0, L. money, that he will be of peaceable and good behaviour and will not do or say any thing against this State or the United States of America during the term that he was sentenced to imprisonment by said superior court, and that he will not depart without the limits of said town of Middletown but remain and continue therein during the term aforesaid ; that he thereupon be and he is hereby released and discharged from said goal, upon his paying or securing to be paid all the costs of his prosecution and imprisonment.

Christopher Reed, Prosper Wetmore, and Azariah Lathrop, Connecticut.

Upon the petition of Christopher Reed, Prosper Wetmore, and Azariah Lathrop, all of Norwich in the county of New London, and the rest of the subscribers inhabitants of said Norwich, shewing to this Assembly that Pardon Tillinghast Taber, of New London, was in March last by his own confession convicted of going on board a ship belonging to the enemies of these United States, and was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in said Norwich which he has suffered hitherto, and that he hath behaved as well as a man under his circumstances could do, and that he is sensible of his misconduct, and that he was perswaded by a person who had the care of his education to think favorable of the measures of the King of Great Britain, and that the said Taber is very infirm and troubled with a pain in his breast and is in a very declining state, and that the goal is small and full of prisoners and very unwholesome, and that Capt. Jeremiah Harriss, a fast friend to these United States, is willing to take the whole charge of said Taber, and is willing to give bond for said Taber's good behaviour untill the time of his confinement shall expire; praying that said Taber may be released from his confinement, and be putunderthe care and government of Capt. Harrissforthe remainder of the time for which he is sentenced to be imprisoned, upon giving bond for his good behaviour during the time aforesaid, as per memorial on file &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that upon the said Pardon Tillinghast Taber's taking the oath of fidelity to this State, and the said Capt. Jeremiah Harriss giving a bond of five hun-. dred pounds, lawfull money, to the Treasurer of this State, for the use of this State, conditioned that the said Taber shall be of good behaviour during the term that he is sentenced to confinement and do nothing injurious to this or any of the United States of America or the liberties of the same, that on the sheriffs receiving said bond for the use aforesaid and the fine and cost being paid and satisfied, he is hereby ordered and directed to discharge the said Taber from prison and put him under the care and government of the said Capt. Jeremiah Harriss for the term of his confinement.

John Marsh, Connecticut.

Upon the information of the State Attorney for the county of Litchfield against John Marsh the 3d of Litchfield, who is cornet of a troop of horse under the command of Capt. Moses Seymour of said Litchfield, for disobedience of orders, on which information a committee have been appointed who have made their report in which they find the truth of said complaint, and also find that lately the said Marsh has taken the oath of fidelity to this State and declares his willingness to risque his life and fortune in defense of the rights of America and upon the whole circumstances said committee give it as their opinion that, upon the said Marsh's paying all cost arisen in the premises, it would be advisable to dismiss said complaint, which report being accepted &c., as per complaint and report on file: Whereupon it is resolved by this Assembly, that the said Marsh pay the cost arisen in the premises, allowed by this Assembly to be .£8 14 5, and that the Secretary be directed to issue execution for the same accordingly, and that thereupon said complaint be dismissed.

Elisha Wadsworth, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Elisha Wadsworth of Hartford, shewing to this Assembly that he hath been for some time past and now is confined in goal, pursuant to a sentence or judgment of the superior court, who also rendered judgment against him that he should pay a fine of forty pounds and costs.

Richard Miles, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Richard Miles, of Waterbury in the county of New Haven, to the Hon1,1' General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, representing that through ill advice and mistaken apprehensions he had been induced to repair to New York and Long Island and join the enemies of the United States of America, and that being afterwards sensible of his great error and crime he did on or about the 10th day of November last past escape from the army of the enemies of said States, return into this State and take an oath of fidelity to said States; praying for a pardon of his said treasonable practises, as per memorial on file: It is thereupon resolved by said Assembly, that Richard Miles do receive a free and full pardon of his said treasonable conduct in joining, aiding and assisting the enemies of this State and of said United States, be free from all prosecutions on that account and be restored to all the rights, privileges, possessions and immunities of which by his said treasonable conduct he had incurred a forfeiture, he paying the cost of prosecution already arisen.

Benjamin Betts, Connecticut.

Upon the memorial of Benjamin Betts of Stanford, shewing to this Assembly that he was taken from his house by the enemy on the 14th of February, 1777, and carried to Long Island, where he was kept confined and in danger of starving and his life threat'ned untill he was thereby induced to inlist, which he did and continued under the power of the enemy until he found means to escape, when he returned to Stamford and took the oath of fidelity to this State, since which he has been apprehended without any warrant or order of the civil authority, and is now confined in Hartford goal ; praying for relief