SOME VETERANS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS.
Items from Newspaper Files, 1790 - 1855
Alphabetically Assembled.

John Elliot Bowman, Compiler
64 Pemberton Square, Boston, 1929.

Andrews, Joseph At west Stockbridge Mr. Joseph Andrews, a soldier of the revolution, ae 78 yrs. (Hingham Gazette 31 August 1832) Babbitt, Snell At Savoy, 7th inst. Snell Babbitt Esq., ae 93 yrs.; a revolutionary pensioner. (Boston Advertiser 24 April 1854) Bailey, Joseph At Pittsfield, Mr. Joseph Bailey, A Rev. Pensioner, ae 73 yrs. (Boston Advertiser 10 August 1827, Boston Patriot same date) Baldwin, James At Egremont, 4th inst. James Baldwin Esq., ae 85 yrs. Mr. Baldwin shared in all the trials and the honors of the Revolutionary struggle. (B.A. & P. 23 Sept. 1843) Bassett, Nathaniel At Lee, Mr. Nathaniel Bassett, ae 88 yrs., a native of Sandwich; patriot of the revolution. (Boston Post, 19 May 1846; Boston Advertiser, 18 May 1846 Belding, Oliver At Lenox, Capt. Oliver Belding, ae 78 yrs. an officer of the revolution. (Independent Chronical 26 Sept. 1811) Bingham, Septimus At Pittsfield, Mr. Septimus Bingham, ae 69 yrs. , a soldier of the revolution. (Ind. Chronical & Boston Patriot 29 April 1829) Bradley, David At West Stockbridge, 8th inst., Mr. David Bradley, soldier of the revolution, ae 85 yrs. (Boston Post 25 July 1844; Boston Post, same date.) Chittenden, William At Richmond, Mr. William Chittenden, ae 77 yrs.; served through the revolution. (Boston Patriot, 6 March 1826) Collins, Daniel At Richmond, Capt. Daniel Collins, ae 81 yrs.; a revolutionary patriot. (Boston Patriot, 6 March 1826) Comstock, Thomas At Williamstown, Mr. Thomas Comstock ae 83 yrs., "a Revolutionary worthy". (Boston Recorder, 25 Sept. 1824) Cone, Daniel At Peru, Mr. Daniel Cone, ae 83 yrs., a revolutionary soldier. (B. A. & P. 19 July 1842) Crane, David At Sandisfield, Mr. David Crane, rev. pensioner, ae 86 yrs. (Boston Patriot, 11 February 1828) Cummings, William At Williamstown, Mr. William Cummings, a revolutionary pensioner ae. 74 yrs. (American Traveler, 28 October 1828) Daniels, John At Pittsfield, Mr. John Daniels, a soldier of the revolution, ae 90 yrs. (Puritan Recorder, 30 December 1852) Davidson, James At Stockbridge, 25th July. Mr. James Davidson as 85 yrs.; Major in the Revolutionary Army; Member of the Cincinnati. (B.A. & P., 3 December 1840) Dawes, John At Savoy, 20th ult., Mr. John dawes, ae 86 yrs.; a soldier of the revolution. (Boston Recorder, 1 December 1848) Douglas, Asa At Richmond, Major Asa Douglas, of New Canaan, Conn. on officer of our revolutionary war. (Columbian Centinel, 25 April 1812) Dancan, Frank At Stockbridge, Frank Dancan, colored; rev. pensioner; age between 80 and 90 years. (Boston Patriot, 5 February 1848) Dunset, Cato At Williamstown, Cato Dunset, Colored: ae 79 yrs. "Servant to Washington during the revolution". (Boston Patriot, 15 June 1827) Eggleston, Azariah At Lenox, Azariah Eggleston Esq., revolutionary officer; ae 68 yrs. (Boston Patriot, 2 Feb. 1822; Boston Recorder same date) Foote, Fenner At Lee, 27th April, Mr. Fenner Foote, ae 92 years.; soldier of the revolution. (Boston Post, 11 June 1847, B.A. & P. same day) Ford, John At West Stockbridge, 5th inst. Mr. John Ford, as 93 yrs. a soldier of the revolution. Emigrated from Connecticut about 70 years age, and was one of the early settlers of Stockbridge. With Gates at Saratoga. (Boston Advertiser, 18 August 1845) Forest, John At Sheffield, John Forrest, ae 72 yrs., a rev. pensioner. (Ind. Chronical & Boston Patriot, 21 January 1829) Fuller, Dayton At Lenox, Mr. Dayton Fuller, ae 75 years. a rev. pensioner, (B.A. & P., 6 July 1833) Goff, Simon At Savoy, Mr. Simon Goff, 92 yrs., a soldier of the revolution. (Boston Advertiser 11 August 1846) "Died July 27" (Weekly Messenger, 12 August 1846) Guilford, Joshua At Pittsfield, 25th ult., Mr. Joshua Guilford, ae 95 yrs., a revolutionary patriot. (B.A. & P., 10 May 1844) Hall, Lyman At North Adams, Lyman Hall a native of Fairfield, Conn. pensioner of the revolution. (Boston Post, 25 May 1844) Hamilton, Benjamin At Stockbridge, Mr. Benjamin Hamilton, a rev. soldier, ae 67 yrs. (American Traveller, 3 October 1828) Hayes, Aaron At Florida, Mass. 30th ult., Mr. Aaron Hayes, ae 89 yrs. a revolutionary pensioner. (Boston Advertiser, 10 Feb. 1851) Hyde, Agur At Otis, Mr. Agur Hyde, a rev. soldier, ae 70 yrs. (American Traveller, 6 Jan. 1832.) Jones, Solomon At Lenox, 23rd ult., Mr. Solomon Jones, ae 82 yrs., a rev. Pensioner. (Boston Advertiser, 5 August 1822.) Kellogg, Ezra At Great Barrington, 29th ult., Mr. Ezra Kellogg Esq., in 80th year. Took early part in revolution; was at Bunker Hill. Through life held various civil offices. (Independent Inquirer, 2 November 1833.) Keyes, Elias At Stockbridge, 9 July Hon. Elias Keyes, ae 87 yrs. Born at Ashford, Conn, 1757. Served in revolutionary army during the war, etc. (Woodstock, Vt. Observer, 19 July 1844.) Luce, David At Pittsfield, Mr. David Luce, a rev. soldier. (Boston Advertiser, 17 Sept. 1822) Lyman, Moses At Cheshire, Lieut, Moses Lyman, ae 69 yrs.; firm supporter of the American Revolution and remained steadfast friend of its principles till death. (Ind. Chronical, 18 September 1811) Lyman, Samuel At Hinsdale, 14th ult. Mr. Samuel Lyman, a soldier of the revolution ae 96 yrs., formerly of Wilbraham. Carried to his grave acars of wounds received from British officer on battle field. (Boston Advertiser, 17 December 1850) Padelford, Zachariah At South Adams, 7th inst. Mr. Zachariah Pedelford. Born 15 June 1754 at Taunton. Soldier of revolution; pensioner. First called into active service at Boston under Captain King. Later served in New York; was at battle of White Plains. Left service in 1777; sailed from Boston on privateer HANCOCK, Captain Manley. The "HANCOCK" having captured a prize, Mr. Padelford was one of the prize crew places aboard to take it into French West Indies. Overhauled by British ship. He and Another man (from Boston) jumped overboard and swam ashore, Taken to the house of Governor who assisted them to get to American Vessel in Harbor of St. Pierrs. Shipped for Boston. Captured by British, and was on prison ship st New York, under great hardships, until exchanged. Soon after this he moved with his family from Taunton to Savoy. (B.A. & P., 30 April 1843.) Palmer, Roswell At Stockbridge, 7th ult. Captain Roswell Palmer ae 79. One of the last survivors of the JERSEY prison ship. (B.A. & P., a April; Boston Recorder, 4 April 1844.) Pattison At Lenox, Mr. Pattison, a revolutionary soldier, ae 70 yrs. (American Traveller, 6 January 1832) Phillips, Seth At Great Barrington, Mr. Seth Phillips, a revolutionary soldier, ae 76 yrs. (B.A. & P., 4 February 1834) Potter, James At North Adams, 22nd July., Capt. James Potter, ae 89 yrs. a revolutionary soldier,. (B.A. & P., 2 February 1849) Powell, John At Lanesborough, Col. John Powel, ae 77 yrs. One of the first families to settle Lanesbourgh, and at death one of the oldest inhabitants. Devoted Whig in the revolution and enlisted all his feelings on his country's side. (American Traveller, 19 January 1827) Putnam, Peter At Williamstown, Peter Schuyler Putnam, ae 63 yrs. He was youngest son of General Putnam the Revolutionary Hero, and was out with him in the last campaign. (Boston Patriot, 29 September 1827, Hingham Gazette, 5 October 1827) Sherman, Daniel At Becket, 18th ult., Mr. Daniel Sherman, a revolutionary pensioner, ae 85 yrs. (B. A. & )., 16 August 1839) Sherman, William At Williamstown, 13th inst. Mr. William Bissell Sherman, ae 87 yrs.; a patriot of the revolution. (Boston Patriot, 31 March 1846) Snow, Sylvanus At Becket, Mr. Sylvanus Snow, Revolutionary pensioner, ae 97 yrs. Served several campaigns in the French War, and nearly through the Revolution, Engaged in 14 battles; wounded but one (at Bunker Hill); carried ball to grave. Wife died; they had lives together 72 years. (Boston Patriot, 14 Feb. 1828, American Traveller, 15 Feb. 1828) Tyler, Samuel At Williamstown, Col. Samuel Taylor, ae 78 yrs., a soldier of the revolution. (B. A. & P., 24 November 1832) Walker At Lenox, the Venerable Judge Walker, ae 80 yrs. Officer of American troops at Cambridge, 1775; and from that period for more than half a century in Public Service. judge of Probate, etc. (Hingham Gazette, 11 November 1831) Washburn, N. At Hinsdale, Capt. N. Washburn, a hero of the revolution. (Boston Advertiser, 3 September 1851) Whippey, John At Williamstown, Mr. John Whippey, a rev. pensioner, ae 83 yrs. (Boston Advertiser 21 March 1828) Whitehead, Isaac At Great Barrington, 5th inst., Mr. Isaac Whitehead, soldier of the revolution, ae. 97 yrs. (Boston Advertiser, 11 June 1855) Whiting, Ebenezer At Root River, Wisconsin Territory, Mr. Ebenezer Whiting, a revolutionary pensioner, brother of General John Whiting of Great Barrington; ae 75 yrs. (B. A. & P., 18 October 1836) Whiton, Joseph At Lee, 16th August, Hon. Joseph Whiton, in 69th year. Joined revolutionary army in 1776. Was at battle of White Plains and at surrender of Burgoyne. For many years represented Lee in Legislature, and for two years represented the County of Berkshire in the State Senate. Major General of Militia; Associate Justice of Court of Sessions for County of Berkshire. (Boston Advertiser, 26 August 1828) Whitty, John At Great Barrington, Mr. John Whitty, native of Germany, Said he had been in the service of seven powers, (first under Frederick the Great). Served in the army of United States. (Columbian Centinel, 8 April 1812) Whilley, John At Sheffield, "March 30th", Mr. John Whilley, ae 104 yrs. a soldier of the French and the revolutionary wars. (American Whig, -Vermont, 12 April 1833) "Ae. 102 yrs." (American Whig, -Vermont, 3 May 1833)

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