Surgeon Jacob Harris
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Surgeon’s Mate in the 1st Regiment New Jersey Line 28 Nov 1776 then in the 4th Regiment 24 Feb 1777, then the 1st Regiment 1 July 1778. Surgeon in the 1st Regiment New Jersey Line from 16 Nov 1782 during the Revolutionary War. Retained in and last served in Cumming’s Continental Battalion from Apr 1783. Served to Nov 1783. Medical doctor. Date and place of birth and death unknown. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C).]