Lineage Book, Volume 56The Society, 1921 - United States Includes inclusive "Errata for the Linage book." |
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Page 62 - Continental Congress and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was prepared for college at Siglar's Institute, Newburgh, NY, and entered in the Science Course.
Page 415 - Butler, the fifth son of the emigrant, was too young to enter the army at the beginning of the Revolution, but, while still a mere boy, was made an ensign in the Ninth Pennsylvania, commanded by his brother Richard.
Page 415 - She was at Valley Forge in that dreadful winter of 1777-8; her presence and submission to privation strengthening the fortitude of those who might have complained, and giving hope and confidence to the desponding. She soothed the distresses of many sufferers, seeking out the poor and afflicted with benevolent kindness, extending relief wherever it was in her power, and with graceful deportment presiding in the Chief's humble dwelling.* In a letter to Mrs.
Page 200 - Tell them they will live to see the hour when they shall acknowledge my signing of the Declaration of Independence to have been the most glorious service that I ever rendered my country.
Page 347 - He was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was promoted to the Bench of the Supreme Court, serving there fourteen years, the latter portion of the term as Chief Justice. He was termed the "Cayuga Chief," from his tall form and courtly bearing.
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Page 392 - NH, for nine months' service, and described as 21 years, 5 ft. 6 in. high. His name is on the pay roll of a company commanded by Capt. John Mellen, which marched from Fitzwilliam and towns adjacent to reinforce the garrison at Ticonderoga on the Alarm in June and July 1777. "Date of entry, June 28, time of service 5 days, date of discharge July 2nd. Also on pay roll of Capt. Salmon Stone's Company in Col. Nichols
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