Boys Of The Massachusetts Navy.

Many a boy was drawn to the sea, some for the adventure others to learn a trade. Some were introduced to the captain by a wealthy family who wanted the boy to learn the sea trade. The age of the boy ranged from nine to eighteen. Many of the boys on this list were on ship only a few months, then reenlisted to the same ship or other ship.
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A.

Abraham, William. Boy, brig " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; enlisted July 20, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; service, 4 mos. 29 days.

Addamson, Thomas. Portledge bill of ship "Duke De Chartres," commanded by Capt. Alexander Wilson, from Feb. 25, 1777, to June 10, 1777, 3 mos. 15 days; reported a black boy.

Adminster, Noah. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged March 6, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 5 mos. 11 days.

Allen, Thomas, Salem. Boy, brig "Union" (privateer), commanded by Capt. Jon- athan Gardner ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Nov. 3, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Alsworth, Christopher, Salem. Boy, brig “ Prospect," commanded by Capt. Joseph Vesey ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated June 20, 1781; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 4 in.; complexion, dark; occupation, cooper; residence, Salem.

Andrew, James, Salem. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffington ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 19 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Andrews, William. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; engaged Oct. 1, 1777 [service not given] .

Akbokk, Francis. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel "Waters; engaged Jul}- 9, 1779; service, 1 mo. 28 days.

Akbuncle, William. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded hy Capt. John Fisk; engaged Sept. 30,1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777; service, 3 mos.; also, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Feb. 26, 1777; discharged Aug. 29, 1777; service, 6 mos. 3 days.

AsHBUKNHAM, John. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. S. Nicholson; engaged April 10, 1782; roll made up to May 31, 1782; service, 1 mo. 21 days; reported Capt. Nicholson's apprentice.

Atteltox, James. Cabin Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; service from Feb. 1, 1777, to Feb. 17, 1777; also, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; service from Feb. 17, 1777, to Oct. 16, 1777.

Atavood, Samuel. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Oct. 23, 1780; service, 6 mos. 12 days; reported captured May 5, 1781.

B.

Baden, Thomas. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; stature, 5 ft. 1 in. ; nationality, American ; engaged May 10, 1779 ; discharged Sept. 6, 1779 ; service, 3 mos. 28 days.

Bailey, Joseph. Boy, "Lincoln Galley," commanded by Capt. John Curtis; engaged June 1, 1781 ; discharged June 25, 1781 ; service, 24 days.

Baker, Thomas. Boy, ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nevins; engaged May 16, 1781 ; discharged June 12, 1781 ; service, 27 days ; roll dated Boston ; also, pay abstract of otficers and crew of the ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson, dated May 31, 1785.

Balcom, William. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; pay roll for service from June 4 to Nov. 11, 1782, 5 mos. 7 days, dated Boston.

Ballard, Joseph Rea. Boy, sloop " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 19, 1776; roll made up to Sept. 30, 1776, dated Salem ; also, brigan- tine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; roll made up for service from Sept. 30, 1776, to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. ; also. Seaman; pay rpU for service from Jan. 1 to Feb. 17, 1777, 1 mo. 17 days.

Ballast, John. Boy, sloop " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged June 25, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 30, 1776.

Barber, John. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 7 mos. 8 days.

Barnard, John. Cabin boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 16, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 5 days; also. Cooper, Ijrigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Dec. 24, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 26 days; roll dated Boston; also, Steward, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Williams; nationality, American; stature, 5 ft. 8 in.; engaged May 4, 1779; roll made up to Sept. 6, 1779; service, 4 mos. 3 days.

Barnes, Corbin, Jr. Boy, brigantine " Nantes," commanded by Capt. Corbin Barnes [year not given] .

Barnett, Clement. Boy, United States brig " General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer ; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given] ; entitled to one-half share.

Bakns, Thomas, Boston. Boy, ship " Essex " (privateer), commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated June 12, 1780; age, IG yrs. ; residence, Boston.

Baktai.l, Daniel. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; service, 17 days.

Bartlett, Ansel, Plymouth. Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. I Simeon Samson ; engaged Oct. 6, 1777 [service not given] ; also, pay roll dated Boston, Nov. 13, 1777.

Bartlett, Nathaniel. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 2, 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 9 mos. 10 days; reported entitled to prize shares in the brig " Tryall " if captured.

Bartol, Johx. Boy, brigantine '• Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Ilara- den ; engaged March 26, 1778 ; discharged May 8, 1778 ; service, 1 mo. 12 days.

Baktox, Georgk. Boy, State sloop "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Sept. 30,1782; discharged Nov. 2."), 1782; service, 1 mo. 2ydays; also, pay roll for service from Dec. 13, 1782, to March 17, 1783, 3 mos. 5 days.

Batcholder, Asa, Danvers. Boy, ship •' Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufflngton; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Aug. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 6 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Danvers.

Battist, John. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged March 6, 1777 ; rolls made up to Oct. 16, 1777 ; service, 7 mos. 12 days; also, muster roll for March- July, 1777, dated Salem; also, muster roll for Aug.-Oct., 1777, dated Boston.

Battvrst, John. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 25, 1776 [service not given] .

Batlet, Thomas. Boy, sloop " Providence ; " list of men entitled to prize shares in the " Loyalty " and " Wreck " [year not given] .

Batley, William. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged July 15, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 1 mo. 2 days.

Bayrn, Stephen. Boy, brigantiiie "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston [year not given] .

Beale, Aaron. Boy ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged.

Berry, Johx. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams ; engaged Dec. 2, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 18 days. Roll dated Boston.

Billings, William. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged July 3, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 13 days; aho, Seaman, brigantine " Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged May 31, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 3 mos. 1 day.

Bishop, Hezekiah. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Nov. 30, 1780 ; discharged Sept. 4, 1781 ; service, 9 mos. 4 days.

Black, Geokge. Boy, ship-" Gen. Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 9 (also given July 12), 1779; service, 1 mo. 28 days.

Blacklet, Samuel, Marblehead. Boy, sloop " Morning Star," commanded by Capt. John llavill ; descriptive list of officers and crew dated Oct. 17, 1780 ; age, 13 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 5 in.; complexion, darlc; residence, Marblehead.

Boss, Ebenezer. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged May 12; discharged June 23 [year not given, probably 1779] ; ser- vice, 1 mo. 11 days.

Boundat, Francis. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777 [service not given] .

Boiun, Nathaniel. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded 1)\- Capt. Richard Avhellen ; engaged May 25, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 4,' 1776 ; service, 3 mos. 10 days.

BowKN, Petkr. Boy, frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; en- gaged Feb. 5, 1782; discharged March 5, 1782; service, 1 mo.

Bristow, Peter. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged May 25, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 3 mos. 10 days.

Brookhouse, John. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; entered service June 1, 1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776; roll dated Salem; also, Seaman, brigantine "Tyrannicide," Capt. John Fisk; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; discharged Feb. 17, 1777 ; also. Seaman, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged March 7, 1777; discharged July 31, 1777; reported entitled to | share of prize money; roll dated Salem; also, Seaman, brigantine "Massachusetts," Capt. John Fisk; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Brown, Francis. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Wil- liams; engaged June 30, 1778; discharged Oct. 16, 1778; service, 3 mos. 16 days; also. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Williams; engaged Nov. 17, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 5 mos. 3 days; roll dated Boston; also. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged Jul}' 15 (also given July 12), 1779; service, 1 mo. 22 da\-s; also, Seaman, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Feb. 7, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 6 mos. 10 days.

Brown, John. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 18, 1779 ; discharged Sept. 6, 1779 ; service, 3 mos. 19 days.

Brown, John. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged May 8, 1781; service to May 31, 1782, 12 mos. 23 days; engagement, 12 months ; reported Mr. McCavers's apprentice.

BuoAVN, William, Salem. Boy, hrig "Lexington," commanded Ijy Capt. David Smith. Jr. ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Oct. 2, 1780 ; age, 13 yrs. ; stature, 3 ft. 8 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

BuFFiNGTON, Thomas. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 12, 1776 ; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 9 days.

Billmore, Samuel. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 23, 1782; discharged Nov. 21, 1782; service, 5 mos. 27 days; re- ported son of John Bulmore. Roll dated Boston.

BvRCH, Thomas . Boy, sloop "Providence;" list of men entitled to prize shares in the ship "Alexander" captured Sept. 20, 1777; also. Boy, ship "Alfred," com- manded by Capt. John Paul Jones ; list of men entitled to prize shares in the ship " Mellish " and brig " Active " [year not given] .

Burden, Stephen. Boy, sloop "Republic," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged July 22, 1776; discharged Nov. 18, 1776, at Boston; service, 4 mos. 27 days.

BuRGEU, Peter. Boy, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker; list of men entitled to prize shares in the " Mellish " and "Active" [year not given] .

BuRGEs, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged May 24, 1776; discharged Sept. 3, 1776; service, 3 mos. 11 days.

Burgis, Edward. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

Burns, James, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffin- ton ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Burton, John, Georgetown. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. Benjamin Ober ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Sept. 11, 1780; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft.; complexion, light; residence, Georgetown.

Bussup, James, Marblehead. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Marl)lehead.

BcTLER, William. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Wil- liams; engaged June 30, 1778; discharged Oct. IG, 1778; service, 3 mos. 16 days.

C.

Caesar, . Boy, State brisr "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged July 3, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 13 days.

Cameron, Alexander. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged June 30, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 8 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Campbell, Moses. Boy, State ship " Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged July 25, 1782; discharged Nov. 21, 1782; service, 3 mos. 27 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Case, John. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; en- gaged Jan. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777. Roll dated Boston.

Casky, Matthew. Boy, sloop "Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Sept. 20, 1776 ; discharged Nov. 15, 1776, at Boston ; service, 1 mo. 26 days.

Chace, George. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Dec. 24, 1779; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 7 mos. 24 days; also, i5oy, ship "General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George Wait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780 ; age, 16 yrs. ; complexion, light; residence, Massachusetts.

Chadwick, John. Boy, sloop " Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker ; list of men entitled to prize shares in the "Mellish " and "Active" [year not given] .

Chapmax, Samuel, Marblehead. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehe- miah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Marblehead.

Chase, Abram (also given Abraham). Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," com- manded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged June 25, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 2 mos. 10 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.
Chatty, John. Boy, frigate " Dcane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Feb. 20, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 11 days.

Chatty, Thomas. Boy, frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Feb. 22, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 9 days.

Chipmax, John. Cabin boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged Feb. 17, 1777; discharged July 31, 1777; service, 5 mos. 14 days; roll dated Salem; also. Cabin boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," Capt. Fisk; en- gaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Church, Johx. Boy, sloop " Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Aug. 28, 1776; discharged Nov. 18, 1776, at Boston; service, 2 mos. 20 days.

Clark, Thomas. Boy, United States brig "General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer ; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given] ; entitled to ^ share.

Clovgh, Samuel. Boy', sloop " Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; en- gaged July 12, 1781; discharged Sept. 26, 1781; service, 2 mos. 14 days; roll dated Boston; also, Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded Ijy Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged May 27, 1782; discharged Nov, 21, 1782; service, 5 mos. 25 days; roll sworn to at Boston.

CoAS, Thomas. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert ; engaged Dec. 22, 1777 [service not given] . Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Coffin, Richard. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Oct. 11, 1780; discharged Aug. 30, 1781; service, 10 mos. 19 days.

CoNXELL, Dexxis. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 26, 1777; discharged Sept. 14, 1777; service, 19 days.

Corey, Matthew. Boy, sloop " Republic," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Sept. 20, 1776; service to Oct. 1, 1776. Roll sworn to in Middlesex Co.

CouLET, Philip. Cabin Boy, briantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Feb. 1, 1777 ; discharged Feb. 17, 1777 ; service, 17 days.

Cottox, William, Boston. Boy, schooner " Resolution," commanded by Capt. Samuel Trusk; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to in Suffolk Co., Oct. 11, 1780; age, 10 yrs.; stature, 3 ft. 8 in.; complexion light; residence, Boston.

Cowel, Samuel. Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Wbellen; engaged July 30, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 1 mo. 5 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co. [See Samuel Crowel.]

Cowett, Erenezer. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days; roll dated Boston; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 18,1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 5 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Cowett, James. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 18, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 5 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Ceewe, "william. Cabin boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster ^"Villiams; engaged March 22,1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 4 mos. 2*5 days.

C»ocsceh, Reuren. Boy, schooner " Neashquowoite," commanded by Capt. Ephraim Cliase ; entered service Dec. 1, 1779; discharged Feb. 29, 1780; service, 2 mos. 29 s, under Col. John Allan, Commander-in-chief of Eastern Indian department at ^lachias; reported on shore duty.

C&ook, James, Cape Cod. Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon
Samson; engaged Sept. 12, 1777 [service not given]. Roll dated Boston.

Cross, Michael. Cabin Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777; service to Aug. 4, 1777; service, 6 mos.; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged March 2, 1778; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 2 mos. 6 days.

Cro Wel, Samuel. Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged July 30, 1776; discharged Sept. 4,1776; service, 1 mo. 5 days. [See Samuel Cowel.]

Cummins, John, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 3 in.; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Currell, Joseph, Boston. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 10, 1777 [service not given]. [Name probably meant for Carrell.]

Curtis, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged June 30, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 8 days; roll sworn to at Boston; also, Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged April 2, 1781; discharged June 12, 1781; service, 2 mos. 10 days; roll dated Boston; also, Boy, sloop "Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged July 9, 1781; discharged Sept. 26, 1781; service, 2 mos. 17 days; roll dated Boston.

Cutter, Isaac, Salem. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged June 29, 1778; discharged Oct. 16, 1778; service, 3 mos. 17 days; also, Seaman, brig "Lively," commanded by Capt. Benjamin Dunham; Cutter, Isaac, continued.

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Dampnt, Erenezeh. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts." commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged Feb. 17, 1777; discharged July 31, 1777; service, 5 mos. 14 days; roll dated Salem; also, same vessel and commander; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Davis, Henry. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 1 (also given June 23), 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 9 mos. 11 days; roll dated Boston; reported entitled to shares in the brig " Tryall" if made a prize; also, Seaman, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged March 18, 1781; discharged June 12, 1781; service, 2 mos. 25 days; roll dated Boston; also, Landsman, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; pay abstract dated Jan. 13, 1783.

Davis, James. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days; reported entered the British service.

Dawson, Ezra. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F.Williams; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

Dawson, Ezra. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F.Williams; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

Day, Ezra. Boy, Capt. Lufkin's schooner; list of prisoners returned from His Majesty's ship '- Milford" to New England, and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liverpool, N.S., at their own request.

Day, John, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Deadman, John. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 1, 1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776; roll dated Salem; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Fisk; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1,1777; discharged Feb. 20,1777; roll sworn to at Boston; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Feb. 20, 1777; discharged Aug. 29, 1777; service, 6 mos. 9 days.

De Coster, Temple. Boy, sloop "Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; discharged Nov. 3, 1776, at Boston; service, 1 mo. 3 days.

Dennis, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haratlen; engaged March 2,1778; discharged May 8,1778; service, 2 inos. 6 days; reported sick at Rainsford's Island.

Dennis, Thomas, Marblehead. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Marblehead.

Dennis, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haratlen; engaged March 2,1778; discharged May 8,1778; service, 2 inos. 6 days; reported sick at Rainsford's Island.

Dennis, Thomas, Marblehead. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Marblehead.

Dickson, James. Boy, schooner "Active," commanded by Capt. Audrew Gardner; pay roll for wages for 1 month dated Boston, Oct. 6, 1778.

Diliway, William. Boy, sloop " Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged July 12, 1781; discharged Sept. 26, 1781; service, 2 mos. 14 days. Roll dated Boston.

Doak, Benjamin. Cabin Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 13, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 8 days; also, Cabin Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777; service to July 9, 1777, 5 mos. 5 days.

Doalrah, Benjamin. Private, Capt. John Boynton's co., Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt.; enlisted July 27, 1777; discharged Aug. 23, 1777; service, 1 mo. 4 days, travel included, under Col. Job Cushing on an expedition to Bennington.

Dock, Michael, Marblehead. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 5 in.; complexion, light; residence, Marblehead.

Doleear, Thomas. Boy, sloop "Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged July 20, 1781; discharged Sept. 26, 1781; service, 2 mos. 6 days. Roll dated Boston.

Doleear, Thomas. Boy, sloop "Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged July 20, 1781; discharged Sept. 26, 1781; service, 2 mos. 6 days. Roll dated Boston.

Dolieer, William. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778 [service not given] ; reported sick, discharged.

Dolieer, Jos., Marblehead. Boy, sloop " Morning Star," commanded by Capt. John Ravill; descriptive list of officers and crew dated Oct. 17, 1780; age, 13 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 7 in.; complexion, dark; residence, Marblehead.

Dolieer, William. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778 [service not given] ; reported sick, discharged.

Dongvan, William. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged Jan. 12, 1778. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month, and sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Donney, Richard, Danvers. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufflnton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14,1780; age, 19 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 5 in.; complexion, dark; residence, Danvers.

Dongvan, William. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged Jan. 12, 1778. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month, and sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Dotey, Samuel. Boy; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28,1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; reported taken in the privateer " Independence."

Droen, Edward. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Jan. 30, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 6 mos. 18 days.

DuNWiLL, John. Boy, frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Feb. 21, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 10 days.

Dwelly, John. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; en- gaged Feb. 2, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 29 days; engagement, 5 months.

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Easton, Robert. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 9 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Ebed, Israel. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 20, 1780; discharged July 20, 1780; service, 1 mo. Roll dated Boston.

Edwards, Jacob. Boy, ship " Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 raos., on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Elliot, Jeremiah. Boy, schooner "Diligent," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged June 8, 1776 ; discharged Aug. 3, 1776 ; service, 1 mo. 26 days.

Eltsox, Thomas. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Feb. 13, 1781 ; service to date of capture of vessel. May 5, 1781, 2 mos. 22 days.

Emmons, Thomas. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged July 2, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 14 days ; also, Seaman, State sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little ; engaged Dec. 14, 1782 ; discharged March 17, 1783 ; service, 3 mos. 4 days ; also, agreement signed by said Emmons and others, engaging themselves to serve on board the sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for 6 months from time of sailing from Boston unless sooner discharged; rank. Landsman; engaged March 18 [year not given] .

Enveus, James. Boy, ship " General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George Wait Babcock; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; complexion, light; residence, Massachusetts.

Erving, William. Boy, ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens ; engaged
April 2, 1781 ; discharged June 12, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 10 days ; roll dated Boston; also, Boy, sloop "Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged July 9, 1781 ; discharged Sept. 26, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 17 days ; roll dated Boston.

Evans, Evan. Boy, ship "General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George Wait Bab- cock ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780; age, 17 yrs. ; complexion, dark ; residence, Massachusetts.
Everton, John. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; service to Aug. 4, 1777, 6 mos.

F.

Fablon, Isaac. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton ; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; service to Aug. 4, 1777, 6 mos.

Fanning, Thomas. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 12, 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 24 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Farings-worth, Robert. Boy, " Lincoln Galley," commanded by Capt. John Curtis; engaged May 5, 1781 ; discharged July 23, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 18 days.

Felt, David. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Hara- den; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 7 mos. 8 days.

Felton, John. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Aug. 6, 1777 ; discharged Sept. 14, 1777 ; service, 1 mo. 8 days ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Sept. 6, 1777 ; discharged Dec. 25, 1777 ; service, 3 mos. 19 days; roll sworn to in Middlesex Co.

Ferry, Hector. Boy, brigantine •'Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; en- gaged May 31, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 3 mos. 1 day. Roll sworn to in. Suffolk Co.

Fisher, John. Boy, sloop "Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Sept. 20, 1776 ; discharged Nov. 15, 1776 ; service, 1 mo. 26 days ; officers and crew discharged at Boston.

Fishleax, Anthony [?]. Cabin Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Sept. 9, 1777 ; discharged Sept. 14, 1777 ; service, 5 days.

Fobes, Jethro. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged May 12, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Fowler, Thomas. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 12, 1779 ; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 25 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in SuflFolk Co.

Frances, Aaron. Boy, ship "General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George AA'ait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to at Boston Sept. 9, 1780 ; age, 17 yrs. ; coniplexion, dark ; residence, Massachusetts.

Francwat, John. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. "Williams; engaged Dec. 2, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 18 days. Roll dated Boston.

Freeborn, John. Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Nov. 14, 1777 ; roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Friend, John. Boy, sloop "Three Friends;" list of prisoners returned from Br. ship "Milford" to New England and discharged Dec. 2, 1776, at Liverpool, N. S., at their own request.

Fruntz, Jeffrt. Boy, ship "General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George AVait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; complexion, dark; residence, Massachusetts.

Fullerton, John, Drummer, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams ; engaged Dec. 2, 1778 ; discharged April 20, 1779 ; service, 4 mos. 18 days ; roll dated Boston; also, Boy, brigantine "Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged June 8, 1779; discharged Aug. 31,1779; service, 2 mos. 24 days; also, Seaman, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Nov. 6, 1780 ; discharged March 12, 1781 ; service, 4 mos. 6 days.

G.

Gage, John, Beverly. Boy,brigantine" Defence," commanded by Capt. John Edmonds ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 26, 1781 ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Beverly.

Gale, Samuel, Salem. Boy, brigantine "Ranger," commanded by Capt. Robert Stone ; descriptive list of officers and crew dated June 12, 1780 ; age, 14 yrs. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Galley, Richard. Boy ; agreement signed by said Gallej' and others, engaging them- selves to serve on board the sloop "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for 6 months from time of sailing from Boston, unless sooner discharged; entered service March 17 [year not given]

Gardner, Abel, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buf- finton; descriptive list of officers and crew sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 17 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 6 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Gardner, John. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged May 3, 1776 ; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 19 days ; roll dated Plymouth ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Sept. 23, 1776 ; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days.

Garnett, Laban. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Feb. 5, 1782; service to May 31, .^1782, 3 mos. 26 days; engagement, 5 months ; also, receipt dated June 26, 1783, for wages for service to July 5, 1782, on board the frigate " Hague," commanded by Capt. John Mauley.

GiKsoN, William. Cabin Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Feb. 9, 1780; discharged Aug, 17, 1780; service, 6 mos. 8 days.

GouEL, Robert. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; engaged Oct. 1, 1777 ; roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Goulding, William. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged June 30, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 8 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Gover, Robert. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 5, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 30, 1776 ; roll dated Salem ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Sept. 30,1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1,1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Haraden; engaged Feb. 26, 1777; discharged Aug. 29, 1777 ; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; also, list of men reported as sick at Mr. Carter's; entered March 4, 1778; discharged March 10, 1778; also, Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 7 mos. 8 days.

Gray, Benjamin. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 10 (also given July 12), 1779 ; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 27 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Greenock, George. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged March 30, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 1 mo.

Greenwood, Peter. Boy ; agreement signed by said Greenwood and others, engaging themselves to serve on board the sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for the term of 6 months from time of sailing from Boston, unless sooner discharged ; engaged March 19 [year not given] .

Grinnell, Cambridge. Boy, sloop " Providence," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones; list of men entitled to prize shares in the ship "Alexander," captured Sept. 20, 1777.

Grinnell, James. Boy, sloop " Providence," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones; list of men entitled to prize shai-es in the ship "Alexander," captured Sept. 20, 1777.

Groce, Thomas. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged July 1, 1778; discharged Oct. 16, 1778; service, 3 mos. 15 days.

Groves, Joseph. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 28, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

H.

Hacker, John. Boy, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker; list of men entitled to prize shares in the "Mellish" and "Active" [year not given] .

Hacker, Sam. Boy, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. Hoysteed Hacker; list of men entitled to prize shares in the "Mellish" and "Active" [year not given] .

Haley, Samuel. Boy, frigate <' Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; engaged Jan. 4, 1779; reported "run" Feb. 3, 1779. Roll made up for advance wages for 1 month.

Hall, Ezra, Beverly. Boy, ship "Resource," commanded by Capt. Israel Thorn- dike; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Beverly, June 21, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; residence, Beverly.

Hall, John. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged April 10, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 1 mo. 21 days; reported as Capt. Nichol- son's apprentice.

Hand, William. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged July 6, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 10 days.

Hanford, Joseph. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged March 17, 1777 ; discharged July 31, 1777. Roll dated Salem.

Harbuncle, William. Boy, sloop " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged June 29, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 30, 1776. Roll dated Salem.

Hari-ow, Ellis. Boy, Ijrigan tine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 14,1777 [service not given] ; a;so,listof officers, seamen, and marines, belonging to the brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson, in the service of the state of Massachusetts, made up for advance pay, dated Boston, Nov. 13, 1777 ; also, memorandum of shoes taken from the prize ship "Live Oak " and delivered officers and men belonging to the brigantine " Hazard " [year not given] .

Harris, Joseph. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged July 4, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 12 days; a/so. Seaman, same vessel and commander; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days; roll dated Boston.

Havings, Williasi. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; engaged Dec. 2, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 18 days. Roll dated Boston.

Heath, Stephen. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged May 12, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 11 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged June 24, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 14 days; roll sworn to at Boston.

High, Nicholas. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; service, 17 days.

Homer, Wendslet (also given Wind). Boy, state brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged July 3, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 13 days.

Hooper, Benjamin. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged July 21, 1782 ; discharged Nov. 21, 1782 ; service, 4 mos. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Hopping, Richard, Charlestown. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufflnton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 19 yrs ; stature, 5 ft. 6 in.; complexion, light; residence, Charlestown.

HosKiNS, Lot. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen ; engaged June 12, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 3, 1776 ; service, 2 mos. 22 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Rowland, Elijah. Boy, " Lincoln Galley," commanded by Capt. John Curtis; en- gaged May 19, 1781 ; discharged June 20, 1781 ; service, 1 mo. 1 day.

HoAvs, William. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

Hubbard, Ebenezer. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams ; engaged Oct. 15, 1780 ; service, 6 mos. 27 days ; reported returned from captivity May 12, 1781.

HuTCHixGS, Benjamin. Boy, frigate " Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker ; engaged Jan. 24, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month

Hutchinson, Ebenezer, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehe- miah Bufflnton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

I.

Ingraham, Joseph. Boy ; agreement signed by said Ingraham and others, engaging themselves to serve on board the sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for 6 months from time of sailing from Boston, unless sooner discharged [name crossed out on agreement] ; also. State sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Dec. 17, 1782; discharged March 17, 1783; ser- vice, 3 mos. 1 day.

Inslet, Richard. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 7, 1776 [service not given] ; reported deserted.

J.

Jack, Peter. Boy, brigantine " Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged June 8, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 2 mos. 24 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Jeffers, Russell. Boy, ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged April 2, 1781 ; discharged June 12, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 10 days. Roll dated Boston.

Jeffords, John, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 2 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Jenks, John. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Jan. 20, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 6 mos. 27 days

JiNKiNGs, Alexander. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams ; engaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

JiNKiNs, John. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged May 12, 1779; service to Sept. 6, 1779, 3 mos. 26 days; nationality, American ; stature, 4 ft. 3 in. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Jinks, John. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams ; engaged Oct. 15, 1780; discharged May 1, 1781 ; service, 6 mos. 16 days.

Johnston, Isaac. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 19, 1782; discharged Nov. 20, 1782; service, 6 mos. 1 day; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, Seaman, State sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Dec. 14, 1782; discharged March 17, 1783; service, 3 moa. 4 days.

Jolley, Tristram. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged July [June] 8, 1776 ; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 3 mos. 14 days ; roll dated Plymouth ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 23, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days ; also. Seaman, same vessel and commander ; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days.
Jones, David. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Hara- den; engaged Oct. 1, 1777. Roll made up for advance wages for 1 month.

JoT, Caesar. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded b}' Capt. John Foster Williams ; en- gaged Dec. 1, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 19 days. Roll dated Boston.

K.

Kellet, William. Boy, frigate "Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; engaged Jan. 4, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Kenniston, Thomas. Boy, State ship " Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged July 12, 1782; discharged Nov. 21, 1782; service, 4 mos. 9 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Kinney, James. Seaman [Boy], brigantine "Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged June 2, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 3 mos. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Knap, Amasa. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged June 17, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 6 mos. 14 days.

Knight, John, Boston. Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 10, 1777; discharged May 20, 1778; service, 7 mos. 10 days ; also, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged June 29, 1778; discharged Oct. 16, 1778; service, 3 mos. 17 days; also, Seaman, same vessel and commander ; engaged Nov. 25, 1778 ; discharged April 20, 1779 ; service, 4 mos. 25 days.

Knox, William, Greenock. Boy, ship "Viper," commanded by Capt. William Wil- liams ; descriptive list of officers and cr$w, sworn to in Suffolk Co., Sept. 30, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs.; stature, 5 ft.; complexion, light; residence, Greenock.

L.

Lake, James. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged March 13, 1781 ; service, 1 mo. 22 days ; reported captured May 5, 1781.

Lander, "Jam." Boy, brig "Union" (privateer), commanded by Capt. Jonathan Gardner ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Nov. 3, 1780 ; age, 16 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Lane, John. Boy (also given Landsman), ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged July 20, 1780 ; discharged March 12, 1781 ; service, 7 mos. 22 days ; roll dated Boston.

Langle, Lemuel. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged Jan. 4, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777. Boll sworn to at Boston.

Langly, William. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged May 10, 1779 ; service to Sept. 6, 1779, 3 mos. 28 days ; stature, 4 ft. 7£ in. ; nationality, American. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.
Lapham, David. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged March 1, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 5 mos. 16 days; also, Seaman, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 21, 1780; discharged Aug. 21, 1781 ; service, 11 mos.; roll sworn to at Boston; also, Seaman, sloop " Win- throp," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged May 6, 1782; discharged Nov. 25, 1782 ; service, 6 mos. 19 days ; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Dec. 4, 17S2; discharged March 17, 1783; service, 3 mos. 14 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Lapthorn, James. Boy, brig "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; shipped Feb. 4, 1777; discharged Aug. 12 (also given Aug. 4), 1777; service, 6 mos. 8 days (also given 6 mos.) ; pay roll of men belonging to said brig made up for wages for service and while in captivity, sworn to in Middlesex Co. ; reported taken in the prize "William and Ann."

Larrence, Samuel. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged July 1, 1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776. Roll dated Salem.

Lasket [William]. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 7 mos. 8 days.

Leach, Benanuel. Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 10, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 2 mos. 20 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service, 1 mo. 10 days.

Leach, Samuel. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; en- gaged June 1, 1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776 ; roll dated Salem; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777; said Leach reported as having broken his leg and as having been sent on shore ; roll sworn to at Boston.

Leach, Samuel. Boy, brigantine " Ann," Amos Mansfield, Master; engaged Dec. 23, 1776 ; discharged March 6, 1777 ; service, 2 mos. 13 days, on voyage from Salem to Baltimore. Roll dated Boston.

Leatherby, John. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged Dec. 15, 1780; discharged Sept. 21, 1781 ; service, 9 mos. 6 days; reported returned from captivity.

Lebar, John. Cabin Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert ; engaged Dec. 11, 1777. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month and sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Lecraw, John, Marblehead. Boy, sloop "Morning Star," commanded by Capt. John Ravill; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Oct. 17, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 6 in. ; complexion, dark ; residence, Marblehead.
Lee, Benjamin. Boy, frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Nov. 8, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 6 mos. 23 days.

Lee, John. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged March 7 (also given March 6), 1777 ; discharged July 31, 1777 ; service, 4 mos. 24 days ; roll dated Boston ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Lillet, Daniel. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fos- ter Williams; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; service, 17 days.

Lillet, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favorite " [year not given] ; reported a Boy.

Lillie, Daniel. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged Feb. 17, 1777; discharged July 31, 1777; service, 5 mos. 14 days; roll dated Boston ; also, pay roll for same service, dated Salem ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Lincoln, Luther. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged Jan. 17, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 7 mos.; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Feb. 17, 1781; service, 2 mos. 18 days; reported captured May 5, 1781.

Liscomb, William. Private, Capt. Benjamin Ward, Jr.'s co. ; enlisted Jan. 22, 1776; discharged Aug. 19, 1776; service, 6 mos. 26 days; reported transferred to the "Massachusetts;" company stationed at Salem for defence of seacoast; also, Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther ; engaged Aug. 13, 1776; discharged Dec'21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 8 days.

Lobdel, James. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged June 27, 1776; discharged Sept. 6, 1776; service 2 mos. 10 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Lofking, Joseph, Ipswich Hamlet. Boy, snow "Diana," William Herrick, Master; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Sept. 23, 1780; age, 15 yrs.; complexion, dark ; residence [Ipswich] Hamlet.

Lorriong, Francis. Boy, State ship " Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged Aug. 9, 1782 ; discharged Nov. 9, 1782 ; service, 3 mos. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Low, James. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged July 9, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 7 days ; also, Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition ; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Low, John. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 9 (also given July 13), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Lotd, Martin. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged Feb. 22, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 2 mos. 9 days; also, pay roll for same service, dated Boston.

Lrcr, Akisrai. Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged May 21, 1776; discharged Sept. 3, 1776; service, 3 mos. 15 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Luslry, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged June 16, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 2 mos. 19 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

M.

Mackay, Georoe. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged March 6,1780; discharged Ang. 17,1780; service, 5 mos. 11 days.

Mahany, John, Boston. Boy, brigantine " General Wayne" (privateer), commanded by Capt. John Leech; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to June 17, 1780; age, 15 yrs.; complexion, light; residence, Boston.

Maetin, Roreet. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 29 (also given Oct. 1), 1777; discharged May 8, 1778; service, 6 mos. 9 days.

Marvel, Erenezer, Beverly. Boy, ship "Resource," commanded by Capt. Israel Thorndike; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Beverly, June 21, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; residence, Beverly.

Mason, James. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Nov. 15, 1780; returned May 9, 1781; service, 5 mos. 24 days.

Maxwell, James. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Nov. 10,1780; discharged Ang. 26,1781; service, 9 mos. 16 days; also, pay roll for same service, certified at Boston.

Mccaethy, Francis. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged April 17, 1781; discharged June 12, 1781; service, 1 mo. 25 (also given 1 mo. 26) days. Roll dated Boston.

McDouole, Stephen. Boy, State sloop "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Aag. 17, 1782; discharged Nov. 25, 1782; service, 3 mos. 8 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

McDouole, Stephen. Boy, State sloop "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Aag. 17, 1782; discharged Nov. 25, 1782; service, 3 mos. 8 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Mceven, Arch. Boy, U. S. brig " General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given]; said McEven rated 4 share.

Mcgrath, Richard. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; abstract for advance pay for 1 month; warrant allowed in Council Dec. 10,1778.

Mcgheoore, Archirald. Boy, ship " General Putuam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 9 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779,1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Mrdcalf, Reuren. Private, Capt. John Boynton's co., Col. Nathan Sparhak's (Sparhawk's) regt.; enlisted July 27,1777; discharged Ang. 23,1777; service, 34 days, under Col. Job Cushing on expedition to Bennington, including 6 days (113 miles) travel home; also, Capt. Jotbam Honghton's co.; service from Nov. 3, 1778, to Nov. 19,1778, 17 days; company detached from Col. Nathan Sparhawk's (7th) regt., Gen. Warner's brigade, to reinforce guards at the barracks in Rutland under Col. Jacob Gairish (Gerrish) and to escort troops of Saratoga convention to Enfield, Conn.; roll dated Petersham; also, Capt. Jotham Honghton's co., Col. Samuel Denny's (2d) regt., Gen. Fellows's brigade; service from Oct. 24,1779, to Dec. 1, 1779, 1 mo. 8 days, at Claverack; roll dated Petersham.

Mrder, James, Marblehead. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufflnton; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Ang. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Marblehead.

Meek, Timothy, Salem. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nebemiah Buffinton; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Ang. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 2 in.; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Meorath, Richard. Boy, brigantine " Nantes," William Williams, Master, bound on voyage from Boston to Bilboa and return; engaged Dec. 19, 1778; service to Jan. 17, 1779, 29 days.

Middleton, Lawrence. Boy, ship "General Putuam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 9 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7,1779, 1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Mileray, William. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Boy.

Mires, William. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged April 10, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 1 mo. 21 days; reported as Capt. Nicholson's apprentice.

Mitchell, Ehenezer. Landsman (also given Boy), ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 2, 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 9 mos. 10 days; reported as having received wages on account in France; also reported as entitled to share in the brig " Tryall" if made a prize. Roll dated Boston.

Mitchell, Harvry. Boy, ship " Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Ang. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on Penobscot expedition; vessel reported lost.

Mitchell, James. Private, schooner "Diligent," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged July 19, 1776; discharged Oct. 6, 1776; service, 2 mos. 18 days; also, Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 10, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 2 mos. 20 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5,1777, 6 mos. 5 days.

Molton, Oliver. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Boy.

Moor, Aeraham. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded hy Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Nov. 29, 1780; service, 5 mos. 6 days; reported captured May 5, 1781; also reported an apprentice to Lot Hall.

Moor, Thomas. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Nov. 20, 1780; service, 5 mos. 15 days; reported captured May 5, 1781.

MoRRiss, Hercules. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged March 1, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 5 mos. 16 days.

Morrisson, Robert. Boy, "Lincoln Galley," commanded by Capt. John Curtis; enlisted April 1, 1781 ; discharged July 12, 1781 ; service, 3 mos. 11 days

Morrong, Thomas, Salem. Boy, brigantine " Salem," Nehemiah Andrews, Mas- ter; descriptive list of of3Scers and crew, sworn to Oct. 29, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. ; complexion, dark ; residence, Salem.

Morton, Oliver. Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged April 27, 1776 ; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 25 days ; roll dated Plymouth ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Sept. 23, 1776 ; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Jan. 1, 1777 ; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days.

Moses, Benjamin, Jr. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; engaged Feb. 20, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 29, 1777. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

MouNTFORT, John. Boy, U. S. brig " General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer ; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given] ; said Mount- fort rated ^ share.

MuNCREAFF, JOSEPH. Boy (also given Volunteer), sloop '•Defence," commanded by Capt. James Nivens ; engaged July 17, 1781 ; discharged Sept. 26, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 9 days. Roll dated Boston.

Murray, William. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 13 (also given July 12) , 1779 : service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 24 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

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Neal, Samuel. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton ; entered service Feb. 4, 1777 ; service to Aug. 4, 1777, 6 mos.

Nesbitt, Thomas. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 13 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 177!', 1 mo. 24 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Newall, Joseph. Seaman [Boy], brigantine " Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged June 14, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 2 mos. 18 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Newall, Timothy. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide, " commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged Feb. 15, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 2 mos. 16 days.

Newell, Ebenezer. Boy. State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Fos- ter Williams; engaged June 29, 1778; service, 3 mos. 17 days.

Newell, Timothy. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart ; engaged May 18, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 6 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; o/.so, same vessel and commander; en- gaged June 24, 1779; discharged Sept. 6,1779; service, 2 mos. 14 days; roll sworn to at Boston.

Newton, John. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; entered service March 15, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 29, 1777. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Nichols, John. Boy, ship " Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on Penob- scot expedition ; vessel reported lost. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

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Oliver, Samuel, Boston. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Boston.

Orsbourn, John. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 12, 1770; discharged June 23, 1770; service, 1 mo. 11 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Osborne, John. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 12 (also given July 15), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Osbourn, John. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged Jan. 15, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 3 mos. 16 days.

OsBOURNE, John. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Feb. 5, 1782 ; service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 26 days ; term, 5 months.

Owen, John. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 31, 1782; discharged Nov. 21, 1782; service, 5 mos. 21 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Owens, William. Boy, brigan tine " Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hal- let; engaged May 20, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779; service, 3 mos. 12 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

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Pace, Henry. Boy, frigate "Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; engaged Feb. 18, 1779; reported "Run" March 29, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Pain, Isaac. Boy, frigate "Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; en- gaged Feb. 14, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Palfrat, Jonathan, Salem. Boy, brig "Union" (privateer), commanded by Capt. Jonathan Gardner; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Nov. 3, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Pai/MES, Francis. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Nov. 7, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 6 mos. 24 days ; term, 12 mouths.

Parrett, William. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 2, 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 9 mos. 10 days; reported as having received wages on account in France. Roll dated Boston. [See William Garrett.]

Patterson, William (also given William, Jr.) . Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged May 8, 1778 ; service, 7 mos. 8 days ; also, account of labor performed on board the brig "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haradan, dated Bos- ton, June 18, 1778 ; said Patterson credited with 20 days labor ; also, account of labor performed on board the brig "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden, dated Boston, June 26, 1778 ; said Patter.son credited with 6 days labor.

Peacock, John. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams ; engaged May 12, 1779 ; service to Sept. 6, 1779, 3 mos. 26 days ; stature, 4 ft. 4^ in. ; birthplace, England. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Pease, Abner. Boy, sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Aug. 8, 1782 ; discharged Sept. 20, 1782 ; service, 1 mo. 12 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Pedrick, Benjamin. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marble- head, Dec. 15, 1777 ; said Pedrick, Boy, to be exchanged for Cuthbert Smally, Boy; also. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide, '"commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet ; engaged July 9, 1778 ; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

Pelley, John. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged Aug. 9, 1782; discharged Nov. 21, 1782; service, 3 mos. 12 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Penn, Samuel. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 9 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779,

Pepper, Isaac. Boy, brigantine "Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged May 25, 1770 ; discharged Aug. 31, 1779 ; service, 3 mos. 7 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Perham, Moses. Boy, sloop " "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little ; engaged May 27, 1782; discharged Oct. 6, 1782; service, 4 mos. 9 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Perry, John. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fi.sk ; abstract for advance pay for 1 month, dated Salem, March 17, 1777 ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged March 7 (also given March 6), 1777; dis- charged July ,31, 1777; service, 4 mos. 24 (also given 4 mos. 25) days; roll dated Boston ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777 ; roll dated Boston.

Pery, John. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 8, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 13 days.

Pholz, Alexander. Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen ; engaged June 11, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776; service, 2 mos. 24 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Pickett, Moses. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet ; engaged July 28, 1778; reported deserted.

PiCKHiM, John. Agreement signed by said Pickhim, Boy, and others, engaging themselves to serve on board the sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for 6 months from time of sailing from Boston, unless sooner discharged ; engaged March 17 [year not given].

Pico, John. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged Sept. 25, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

Pierce, Sylvanus. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Pike, John. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams ; engaged July 7, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 9 days.

Pike, Simon. Boy, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John F. Williams; abstract for advance pay for 1 month, etc. ; warrant for pay allowed in Council July 11, 1778.

Piper, John. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Oct. 12, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 7 mos. 19 days.

Poole, Simeon. Boy, frigate "Boston," commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker; engaged Feb. 22, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month.

Poor, Thomas. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; service, 17 days.

Pribble, Henry. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged July 1, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 11 mos. ; term, 12 months; reported as Lieut. Dillaway's apprentice.

Pritchett, William. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 12, 1779 ; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 25 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Putman, Abraham, Charlestown. Boy, brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 17, 1777; also. Boy, brig "Hazard," com- manded by Capt. John F. Williams ; engaged Nov. 19, 1778 ; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 5 mos. 1 day; roll dated Boston.

Putnam, Abraham. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged Oct. 17, 1777 ; discharged May 20, 1778 ; service, 7 mos. 3 days ; roll dated Boston ; also. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged July 4, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; ser- vice, 3 mos. 12 days; also. Seaman, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged March 17, 1780 ; discharged Aug. 17, 1780 ; service, 5 mos. ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Nov. 27, 1780 ; service, 5 mos. 8 days ; reported captured May 5, 1781.

Putnam, Thomas. Boy, ship "Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 177i); service, 2 mos., on Penobscot expedition ; vessel reported lost. Roll .sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Putnam, William. 'List of j)risoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners ; reported a Boy.

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Randlbs, John. Boy, ship " General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George Wait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780 ; age, 16 yrs. ; complexion, light ; reported as belonging to Massachusetts.

Raymond, John. Boy, ship " Mars," commaucled bj^ Caj)t. Simeon Samson ; en- gaged June 23, 1780 ; discharged March 12, 1781 ; service, 8 mos. 19 days ; reported as having received wages on account in France ; also reported as entitled to share in the brig " Tryall " if made a prize. Roll dated Boston.

Reed, Gideox. Seaman (also given Boy), schooner "Active," commanded by Capt. Andrew Gardner ; pay roll for wages for 1 month due vmder contract with the government, dated Boston, Oct. 6, 1778.

Eeed, James. Boy, sloop " "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Sept. 28, 1782; discharged Nov. 25, 1782; service, 1 mo. 27 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Rex, Chkistopher (also given Cornelius). Boy, brigantine "Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen ; engaged July 3, 1776; discharged Sept. 4, 1776 ; service, 2 nios. 1 day. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Richards, John, Danvers. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton; descrij)tive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 2 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Danvers.

Riddle, Thojias. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 9 (also given July 12) , 1779 ; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Ridley, Isaac. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Nov. 8, 1781; discharged March 1, 1782; service, 3 mos. 20 days.

Ripley, William. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet ; engaged Feb. 9, 1779. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month and dated Boston. [See William Bidley.]

ROBBiNS, Joseph. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged May 1, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 13 mos. ; term, 12 months ; reported as Capt. Nicholson's apprentice.

Roberts, John. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hal- let ; engaged March 30, 1779 ; discharged April 30, 1779 ; service, 1 mo.

Roberts, Thomas. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged March 13, 1780 ; discharged Aug. 17, 1780 ; service, 5 mos. 4 days.

Robins, John. Boy, brigantme " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet ; engaged March 30, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; .service, 1 mo. ; also, Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart ; engaged INIay 12, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 11 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; also, Seaman, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged June 24, 1779; discharged Sept. f>, 1779; service, 2 mos. 14 days ; roll swoni to at Boston.

Robinson, William. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 18, 1779"; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 5 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Robinson, William. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 12, 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 25 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Rogers, Giles. Boy, U.S. brig "General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given]; said Rogers rated share.

Rogers, John. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 4, 1777 ; service, 6 mos.

Rollingson, James. Boy, brigantine " Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet ; engaged May 29, 1779 ; discharged Aug. 31, 1779 ; service, 3 mos. 3 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Rose, John. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged March 27, 1781 ; service, 1 mo. 8 days ; reported captured May 5, 1781.

RouNDAY, Francis. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; engaged Oct. 1, 1777 ; discharged May 8, 1778 ; service, 7 mos. 8 days. [See Francis Bounday.]

RouxDY, Thomas. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged Jan. 10, 1778. Roll made u^) for advance pay for 1 month and sworn to in Suffolk Co.
Rowland, David. Seaman (also given Boy) , State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged July 2, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 14 days.

Russell, Benjamin. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston: engaged Feb. 4, 1777; service to July 9, 1777, 5 mos. 5 days; also. Seaman, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged Dec. 22, 1777 ; roll made up for advance pay for 1 month and sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Russell, Richard. Boy, brigantine " Ma.ssachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 7, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 14 days ; reported entitled to ^ share of prize money.

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Sadler, George. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged July 15, 1780 ; discharged Aug. 17, 1780 ; service, 1 mo. 2 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Oct. 15, 1780; returned Sept. 4, 1781 ; service, 10 mos. 19 days.

Salter, Joseph. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; also, Seaman, .ship " Franklm," commanded by Capt. John Turner; descriptive li.st of officers and crew, dated Salem, Dec. 2, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; complexion, light; birthplace, Marblehead ; cruise reported to have begun Aug. 8, 1780.

Sanders, William, Boston. Boy, ship " Essex " (privateer) , commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to in Suffolk Co., June 2, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; residence, Boston.

Sawl, Thomas. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged April 10, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 1 mo. 21 days; re- ported as apprentice to Capt. Nicholson.

Sawyer, Joseph. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged Jan. 14, 1777 ; discharged Feb. 17, 1777. Roll swom to at Boston.

SciPio, Isaac, Phmiouth. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 2, 1777; discharged [Jlay 20, 1778]; service 7 mos. 12 days. Roll dated Boston.

Scott, Andrew. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 12, 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 25 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Senterkk, John Peter. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Sam- son; engaged Sept. 20, 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 5 mos. 22 days; reported as having received wages on account in France. Roll dated Boston.

Severy, Daniel. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged Sept. 30, 1776 ; discharged Jan. 1, 1777 ; roll sworn to at Boston ; a^.so, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777 ; roll .sworn to at Boston.

Sevory, Daniel. Boy, sloop "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 22, 1776 ; discharged Sept. 30, 1776. Roll dated Salem.

Shelton, Richard. Boy, sloop [brigantine] "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 15,1776; discharged Sept. 30,1776; roll dated Salem; also, Seaman, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 30,1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777; service, 3 mos.; roll sworn to at Boston; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 20, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston.

Sheppard, Levi. Boy, ship "General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779; senice to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Shillaber, Ebenezer, Danvers. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufnnton; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 2 in.; complexion, light; residence, Danvers.

Simmons, Kent. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged May 2, 1776; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 20 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, same vessel; pay roll made up for men under Lieut. Daniel Adams who brought the prize brigantine "Nancy" into Plymouth by order of Capt. Samson; when last paid Sept. 22,1776; discharged Jan. 20,1777.

Sinnet, William. Boy, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. John Peck Rathburn; list of men entitled to prize shares in the schooner " Loyalty " and Wreck [year not given].

Skimmer, John, Jr. Boy, U. S. brig " General Gates," commanded by dpt. John Skimmer; list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given]; said Skimmer rated J share.

Sleuman, Jonathan. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite" [year not given]; reported a Boy.

Smith, Isaac. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged March 9, 1777; discharged Aug. 29,1777. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Smith, John. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll swor n to in Suffolk Co.

Snoden, William. Boy, brigantine " Rising Empire," commanded by Capt. Richard Whellen; engaged April 26, 1776; discharged Sept. 7, 1776; service, 4 mos. 12 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Snow, Samuel, Marblehead. Boy, sloop "Morning Star," commanded by Capt. John Ravill; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Oct. 17, 1780; age, 15 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 8 in.; complexion, dark; residence, Marblehead.

Southwick, Nathaniel, Danvers. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bufflnton; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 5 in.; complexion, light; residence, Danvers.

Spear, Daniel. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged July 4, 1778; discharged Oct. 14, 1778; service, 3 mos. 12 days.

Spraoue, Samuel. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Jan. 1, 1782; service to May 31, 1782, 5 mos.

Stacey, Stephen. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Sept. 7, 1777; discharged Sept. 14, 1777; service, 7 days.

Standly, Robert, Beverly. Boy, brig " Stark," commanded by Capt. Ezra Ober; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to June 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs.; stature, 4 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; residence, Beverly.

Staysey, Samuel. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; service,5 mos. 9 days.

Stephens, Asa. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged April 27,1776; service to Sept. 22,1776,4 mos. 25 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 23, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days.

Stevens, Asa, Plymouth. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Nov. 6, 1777; discharged May 20, 1778; service, 6 mos. 14 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Stevins, Elijah. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Dec. 2, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 18 days. Roll dated Boston.

Strikland, George. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet ; engaged March 30, 1779 ; discharged April 30, 1779 ; service, 1 mo.

Stbong, George. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton; engaged Aug. 20, 1777; service to Sept. 14, 1777, 25 days; also, list of men, endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].

Sullivan, James Oliver. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Sept. 9, 1777 ; service to Sept. 14, 1777, 5 days. [See James Oliver.]

Sullivan, William. Boy, State sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged July 5, 1782; discharged Nov. 25, 1782; service, 4 mos. 20 days; reported deserted. Roll sworn to at Boston.

SuLLiwAY, William. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Dec. 7, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 5 mos. 24 days ; term, 12 months ; reported as apprentice to Capt. Nicholson.

Sumner, John. Boy, State ship "Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 28, 1782 ; discharged Nov. 22, 1782 ; service, 5 mos. 25 days ; roll sworn to at Boston; also, Seaman, State sloop "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged Dec. 16, 1782; discharged March 17, 1783; ser- vice, 3 mos. 2 days ; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; also, agreement signed by said Sunmer and others, engaging themselves to serve on board the sloop " Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little, for 6 months from time of sailing from Boston, unless sooner discharged ; engaged March 18 [year not given].

Sutterel, William. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; abstract for advance pay for 1 month; warrant allowed in Council Dec. 10, 1778.

Sutterel, William. Boy, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; abstract for advance pay for 1 month; warrant allowed in Council Dec. 10, 1778.

Sweet, Henry. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged Feb. 15, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 2 mos. 16 days.

Swett, Henry. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged May 12, 1779; discharged June 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 11 days. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

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Teague, Charles. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Dec. 7, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 5 mos. 24 days; term, 12 months.

Teviger [ ?], "William. Boy, ship " General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George "Wait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780; age, 16 yrs. ; complexion, light; reported as belonging to Massa- chusetts.

Thayer, Ebenezer. Boy, State ship " Tartar," commanded by Capt. John Cath- cart; engaged July 22, 1782; discharged Nov. 22, 1782; service, 4 mos. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Thayer, Samuel. Cabin Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged June 24, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 14 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.
Thomas, David. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; pay roll of men deserted, left sick at Martinico, etc. ; engaged Oct. 1, 1777 ; reported deserted Nov. 21, 1777.

Thompson, John. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Dec. 7, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 5 mos. 24 days ; term, 12 months; reported as apprentice to Capt. Nicholson.

Thompson, William, Beverly. Boy, brig "Stark" (privateer), commanded by Capt. Ezra Ober; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to June 14, 1780; age, 16 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 11 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Beverly.

Thopper, Silas. Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams ; engaged Nov. 10, 1780 ; service, 5 mos. 25 days ; reported captured May 5, 1781.

TiTCOMB, Dan. Boy, ship "Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on Penob- scot expedition ; vessel reported lost. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Tobey, Jethro. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; roll made up for advance pay for 1 month, dated Boston; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Feb. 22, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; ser- vice, 2 mos. 9 days; also, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart ; engaged May 12, 1779 ; discharged June 23, 1779 ; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged June 24, 1779 ; discharged Sept. 6, 1779; service, 2 mos. 14 days; roll sworn to at Boston.

ToBiNE, Martin. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged July 28, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; service, 4 mos. 21 days.

ToLE, Joseph. Boy, brigantine "Pallas," an armed vessel commanded by Capt. James Johnson ; treasury pay roll for service from July 3, 1779, to Aug. 20, 1779, on Penobscot expedition. ToLE, Phineas. Receipt given to Capt. John Elden, dated June -, 1776, signed by Joseph "Woodman, Sr., for 9s 8d due said Tole

Toms, Caesar. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hal- let ; engaged Jan. 15, 1779 ; discharged April 30, 1779 ; service, 3 mos. 16 days.

ToNEY, James. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Oct. 10, 1776; service to Jan. 1, 1777, 2 mos. 20 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days.

TowsEL, Thomas, Salem. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.
Trash, Philip. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; service, 17 days.

Trask, Benjamin, Salem. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, swona to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

Trask, Joshua. Boy, sloop [brigantine] " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 1,1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776 : roll dated Salem ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Sept. 30, 1776 ; discharged Jan. 1, 1777 ; roll sworn to at Boston; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777 ; discharged Feb. 17, 1777 ; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonatlian Haraden; engaged Feb. 25, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 29, 1777 ; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Trask, Richard. Boy, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Lambert; engaged Dec. 22, 1777. Roll made up for advance pay for 1 month and sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Traverse, John. Boy, sloop " Providence," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones ; list of officers and crew entitled to prize shares in the ship " Alexander," cap- tured Sept. 20, 1777[6] ; also, Boy, ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Jmie 1, 1780; discharged Dec. 5, 1780; service, 6 mos. 4 days ; reported as having received wages on account in France ; also reported deceased ; roll dated Boston.

Travertson, John. Boy, State brig "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet ; engaged July 28, 1778 ; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

Tuckerman, Jacob. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged June 2, 1780; discharged March 12, 1781; service, 9 mos. 10 days; reported as having received wages on accoimt in France ; also reported as entitled to share in the brig " Tryall " if made a prize. Roll dated Boston.

Turner, James. Boy, sloop "Providence," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones; list of officers and men entitled to prize shares in the ship "Alexander," captured Sept. 20, 1777 [6] ; also. Boy, ship " Alfred," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones ; list of officers and men entitled to prize shares in the ship " Mellish " and brig " Active " [year not given].

Turner, Shubael. Boy, State brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged July 3, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 13 days; also, Boy, ship " Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged Feb. 30 [ ?], 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780.

Vallice, Thomas, Boston. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded hy Capt. Nehemiah Bufliiitou; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Boston.

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Vallice, Thomas, Boston. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded hy Capt. Nehemiah Bufliiitou; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Boston.

Verenisd, Jeremiah. Boy, ship " General Mifflin," commanded by Capt. George Wait Babcock ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to at Boston, Sept. 9, 1780; age, 17 yrs. ; complexion, light; reported as belonging to Massachu- setts.

Very, Ephraim, Danvers. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Danvers.

ViBRiGE, DoMiNA. Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged May 8, 1776 : service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 14 days. Roll dated Plymouth. [See Domina Ybrige.]

ViBRiGE, DoMiNA. Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged May 8, 1776 : service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 14 days. Roll dated Plymouth. [See Domina Ybrige.]

YiCKREY, "William, Beverly. Boy, ship " Resource," commanded by Capt. Israel Tliomdike ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Beverly, Jmie 21, 1780; age, l(i yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 8 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Beverly.

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Waddan, Benjamin, Marblehead. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Butfinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Marblehead

"Wadden, John. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton ; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; discharged Aug. 4, 1777 ; service, 6 mos.

Wail, John. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged Dec. 7, 1781; service to May 31, 1782, 5 mos. 24 days; term, 12 months; reported as apprentice to Lieut. Page.

AVaine, Benjamin. Boy, State sloop " "Winthrop," commanded by Capt. George Little; engaged May 13, 1782; discharged Sept. 24, 1782; service, 4 mos. 11 days. Roll sworn to at Boston.

"Walker, Isaac, Boston. Boj', brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet ; roll made up for advance pay for 1 month, dated Boston ; also. Cabin Boy, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 7, 1779; discharged April 30, 1779; service, 3 mos. 24 days; also, Seaman, brigantine "Tyran- nicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; engaged May 12, 1779; dis- cliarged Jime 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 11 daj's; also, Captain's Steward, .same vessel and commander ; accoimt of provisions due officers and servants in the cabin mess from Jimo 22, 1779, to Sept. 2, 1779 ; said Walker credited with 72 days allowance ; aZso, Seaman, same vessel and commander; engaged Jime24, 1779; discharged Sept. 6, 1779 ; service, 2 mos. 14 days; a/so, CajJtain's Steward, ship " Es.sex " (privateer) , commanded by Capt. John Cathcart; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to in Suffolk Co., June 12, 1780; age, 17 yrs. ; residence, Boston.

"Walker, Joseph. Boy, brigantine " Rising Emjiire," commanded by Capt. Richard "Whelleu; engaged May 21, 1776; discharged Sept. 5, 1776; service, 3 mos. 14 days. Roll sworn to in Bristol Co.

Ward, Alexander. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 9 (also given July 12) , 1779 ; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 28 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

Warden, Francis, Salem. Boy, ship " Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and csew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 18 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Salem.

Warner, William. Boy, brigantine " Tjrannicide," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; roll made up for advance i)ay for 1 month, dated Boston; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Feb. 15, 1779 ; discharged April 30, 1779 ; ser- vice, 2 mos. 16 days; also. Boy, brigantine "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Cathcart ; engaged May 12, 1779 ; discharged June 23, 1779 ; ser- vice, 1 mo. 11 days; roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.; also, Seaman, brigantine "Active," commanded by Capt. Allen Hallet; engaged June 30, 1779; discharged Aug. 31, 1779 ; service, 2 mos. 2 days ; roll swoni to in Suffolk Co.

Watkins, John. Boy, State brig " Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams ; engaged July 2, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 14, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 14 days.

Webb, Anthony. Boy, ship " Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; engaged May 12, 1781 ; discharged June 12, 1781 ; service, 1 mo. Roll dated Boston.

Weeden, George. Boy, ship "Alfred," commanded by Capt. John Paul Jones; list of officers and men entitled to prize shares in the ship " Mellish " and brig " Active " [year not given].

Whipple, Nathaniel. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779: service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Koll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

White, John. Boy, State brig "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

White, John. Boy, ship " General Putnam," commanded by Capt. Daniel Waters ; engaged July 15 (also given July 12), 1779; service to Sept. 7, 1779, 1 mo. 22 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

White, William. Boy, ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. James Nivens; en- gaged April 2, 1781; discharged June 12, 1781; service, 2 mos. 10 days. Roll dated Boston.

"Whitefoot, Eben. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged Jan. 1, 1777 ; discharged Feb. 17, 1777. Roll sworn to at Boston.

Whitton, Jonathan. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Oct. 16, 1779; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 10 mos. 1 day ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Oct. 2, 1780 ; returned from captivity Dec. 2, 1781 ; service, 14 mos. ; reported deceased.

WiDGER, Jos. Boy, brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; service to Aug. 4, 1777, 6 mos.

Wilder, Robert, Hingham. Boy, brigantine " Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged May 2, 1776; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 20 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged Aug. 22, 1777 ; discharged May 20, 1778 ; service, 8 mos. 28 days; roll dated Boston.

Williams, John. Boy, sloop [brigantine] "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk; engaged June 1.5, 1776; discharged Sept. 30, 1776; roll dated Salem ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; discharged Jan. 1, 1777 ; service, 3 mos. ; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston.

Williams, Samukl, Salem. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Buffinton ; descrij)tive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

"Williams, Thomas, Salem. Boy, brigantine "Ranger," commanded bj' Capt. Robert Stone; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated June 12, 1780; age, 15 yrs. ; complexion, dark ; residence, Salem.

"Williams, "William Dodd. Boy, sloop [brigantine] "Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; engaged June 25, 177G ; discharged Sept. 30, 1776 ; roll dated Salem; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 30, 1776; dis- charged Jan. 1, 1777 ; roll sworn to at Boston ; also, same vessel and com- mander; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777; roll sworn to at Boston.

"Williamson, John, Danvers. Boy, ship "Rhodes," commanded by Capt. Nehe- miah Buffinton ; descriptive list of officers and crew, sworn to Aug. 14, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Danvers.

Willis, John, Salem. Boy, brigautine " Cutter " (privateer) , commanded by Capt. Samuel Croel ; descriptive list of ofBcers and crew, certified at Salem, Aug. -, 1780; age, 14 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 10 in. ; complexion, light; residence, Salem.

"Willson, John. Boy, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Feb. 23, 1782; .service to May 31, 1782, 3 mos. 8 days.

Winslow, Peleg. Boy, sloop " Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Wil- liams; engaged July 22, 1776; discharged Nov. 18, 1776; service, 4[?] mos. 27 days; officers and crew discharged at Boston.

WiNSLOW, William. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged Oct. 18, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 7 mos. 13 days; engagement, 12 months; reported as Lieut. Page's apprentice; also, receipt dated July 21, 1783, signed by Benjamin Page, for wages due said Winslow, his apprentice, for service to May 10, 1783, on board the frigate "Hague," commanded by Capt. John Manley.

WiTHERBOURNE, George. Boy, Continental frigate "Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson; engaged April 10. 1782: service to May 31, 1782, 1 mo. 21 days ; reported as apprentice to Capt. Nicholson.

Withim, Thomas. Boy, U. S. brig "General Gates," commanded by Capt. John Skimmer; copy of a list of men entitled to prize shares [year not given] ; re- ported rated 1 share.

Wood, Joseph. Boy (also given Landsman), ship "Mars," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged June 2, 1780 ; discharged March 12, 1781 ; service, 9 mos. 10 days ; reported as having received wages on account in France ; also reported as entitled to share in the brig " Tryall " if made a prize. Roll dated Boston.

Wood, William, Plymouth. Boy, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged April 20, 177G; service to Sept. 22, 177(), 4 mos. 26 days; also, same vessel and commander; engaged Sept. 23, 177(); service to Jan. 1, 1777, 3 mos. 8 days ; also, same vessel and commander ; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; service to July 5, 1777, 6 mos. 5 days; also, Boy, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Cai)t. Simeon Samson ; engaged Nov. 22, 1777 ; discharged May 20, 1778; service, 5 mos. 28 days; roll dated Boston; also, memorandum of shoes taken from the prize ship " Live Oak " and delivered to officers and men belonging to the brigantine " Hazard " [year not given].

Woodbury, Cornelius, Beverly. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," Benjamin Ober, Master ; descriptive list of oflScers and crew, sworn to Sept. 11, 1780 ; age, 15 yrs. ; stature, 4 ft. 10 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Beverly.

"Woodbury, Nat. Boy, ship " Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas ; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on Penob- scot expedition ; vessel reported lost. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co.

WooDFiN, Thomas. Boy, sloop "Republic," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged June 15, 1776; discharged Nov. 18, 177G ; service, 5 mos. 3 days ; officers and crew discharged at Boston ; also. Boy, brigantine " Ma.ssa- chusetts," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Feb. 1, 1777; discharged Feb. 17, 1777 ; service, 17 days.

Woodfine, Thomas. Boy, brigantine " Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. John Fisk ; abstract for advance pay fori month, dated Salem, March 17, 1777; a^so, same vessel and commander: engaged Feb. 17, 1777; discharged July 31, 1777 ; service, 5 mos. 14 days ; roll dated Boston ; also, same vessel and commander; engaged July 31, 1777; discharged Oct. 16, 1777; roll dated Boston.

Wyer, Benjamin. Boy, ship "Protector," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Jan. 30, 1780; discharged Aug. 17, 1780; service, 6 mos. 18 days.

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Yeaton, Jacob. Boy, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clous- ton ; engaged Feb. 4, 1777 ; service to Aug. 4, 1777, 6 uios.