Captain Samuel Hendry
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Ensign in the 2nd Regiment New Jersey Line 28 Oct 1775. 2nd Lieutenant on 30 Nov 1776. Captain-Lieutenant 1 Jan 1779. 1st Lieutenant 1 Jan 1779. Captain 5 Jul 1779. Retained in and last served in Cumming’s Continental Battalion from Apr 1783. Served as Captain to 3 Nov 1783. Born in Burlington, NJ in 1754 and died in Burlington, NJ on 15 Oct 1823. Married 1st Phebe Chandler. Married 2nd Elizabeth Anderson on 2 Mar 1785. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C); Rootsweb’s World Connect Project.]
Samuel Hendry is currently unrepresented in the Society of the Cincinnati. Eligible descendants are encouraged to make inquiry regarding membership.