Surgeon’s Mate Moses Elmer
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Surgeon’s Mate in the 3rd Regiment NJ Line 21 Aug 1778. Transferred to the 2nd Regiment NJ Line 1 Jan 1781. Retained in Cumming’s NJ Continental Battalion in Apr 1783. Served till 3 Nov 1783. Born on 26 Sep 1757. Place of birth unknown. Died 31 May 1835 in New Providence, NJ. Practiced medicine in New Providence, NJ. Married Chloe Meeker in 1792. [Sources: M; H; (66); Find A Grave Memorial.]