Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Ensign in Bradley’s Connecticut State Regiment in Continental Service on 10 Jun 1776. Taken prisoner at the Battle of Fort Washington 16 Nov 1776 and after much suffering was exchanged 18 Sep 1778. Born in Derby, CT in 1750 and died in Derby, CT in 1825. Married 1st Sarah Bennett in 1769. Married 2nd Lucy Smith. Married 3rd Freelove Chitsey. [Sources: M; H; (98); Rootsweb’s World Connect Project.]