Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Captain in the 7th Company of the 1st Regiment New Jersey Line 16 Dec 1775. Served at Valley Forge. Major 4 Jan 1778. Died in camp at Jockey Hollow, Morristown, NJ 16 Apr 1780. Born in Six Mile Run, Middlesex County, NJ in Dec 1745. Married Catherine Sherred (Sherrad) in 1765. [Sources: M; H; www.angelfire.com Daniel and Catherine Sherrad Piatt.]