Lieutenant Joseph Periam

Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Regimental Quartermaster and Lieutenant in the 1st Regiment New Jersey Line 28 Nov 1776. Retired 26 Sep 1780. (A Joseph Periam died 8 Oct 1781, age 39 years (c.1742) and is buried in the First Presbyterian Churchyard, Elizabeth, NJ.) Place of birth unknown. [Sources: H; Find A Grave Memorial.]