Captain Obadiah Meeker
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Cornet, then Lieutenant in the New Jersey Light Horse. Last rank Captain. Served from 1777 to 1782. Born in Elizabeth, NJ on 5 May 1738 and died 5 Apr 1790. Married Comfort Johnson in 1760. [Sources: H.]
Obadiah Meeker is currently unrepresented in the Society of the Cincinnati. Eligible descendants are encouraged to make inquiry regarding membership.