American Revolution

Stephen Lockwood 1754–1830

Second Cousin Nine Times Removed

Stephen Lockwood was born on Aug. 16, 1754 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Stephen married Sarah Betts on Apr. 14, 1782 in Norwalk. He passed away on Feb. 13, 1830 in Norwalk at age 75. He was buried in Norwalk.

DAR #A071095 Service: Connecticut Rank: Private

Josiah Beach

Eighth Great Uncle

Josiah Beach was born in Newark, New Jersey.

DAR #A007770 Service: New Jersey Description: Home Burned by British, 1777

Zephaniah Platt 1735–1807

Cousin (4)

Zephaniah Platt was born on May 27, 1735 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. Zephaniah passed away on Sep. 12, 1807 in Plattsburgh, New York at age 72. He was buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

DAR #A089657 Service: New York Rank: Colonel

The Columbian Cyclopedia. Vol. 24. Buffalo, 1897. Web.
PLATT, Zephaniah: 1735, May 27—1807, Sep. 12; b. Huntington (L.I.), N. Y. He purchased a farm at Poughkeepsie about 1770, soon became prominent in Dutchess co., was a member of the continental congress, and a sterling patriot. He was chosen to the N. Y. convention of 1776 for framing a constitution for the state; 1777 he was one of the committee of safety for Dutchess co.; 1778 he was elected a state senator. His vote helped to make the small majority by which N. Y. ratified the constitution of the United States. He was made first judge of Dutchess co., serving till 1795. The founding of Plattsburg was his closing work; and there he died.

Weeden Fowler 1760–1791

First Cousin Eight Times Removed

Weeden Fowler was born on Dec. 8, 1760 in Cortlandt Manor, New York. Weeden married Elizabeth Sherwood. He died on May 23, 1791 in New Brunswick at age 30. He was buried in New Brunswick.

UEL Resettlement: New Brunswick Rank: Lieutenant

John Comfort

Seventh Great Uncle

UEL

Josiah Whitney

First Cousin Eight Times Removed

Josiah Whitney was born in New York. Josiah married Esther Weeks. He passed away on Dec. 10, 1824 in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada.

DAR #A125189 Service: New York Rank: Minute Man

James Lockwood 1746–1833

Second Cousin Nine Times Removed

James Lockwood was born on Oct. 25, 1746 in Connecticut. James passed away on Oct. 30, 1833 in New Canaan, Connecticut at age 87. He was buried in the Canoe Hill Cemetery in New Canaan.

DAR #A071064 Service: Connecticut Rank: Sergeant

Isaac Guion 1755–1823

Second Cousin Nine Times Removed

Isaac Guion married Sarah Lewis in 1797.

DAR #A048279 Service: New York Rank: Captain Lieutenant

David Guion 1729–1812

First Cousin Ten Times Removed

David Guion married Esther Parcot in 1753. David was buried in New Rochelle, New York.

DAR #A048277 Service: New York Rank: Second Lieutenant

Stufflebean, Debra Guiou, comp. "Descendants of Louis Guion, Ecuyer." May 2017: 31. Kansas Writer. Web.
1790 Census has 2 sons, 2 dau, 4 slaves

Joseph Fowler 1753–1797

Sixth Great Grandfather

Joseph Fowler was born on Nov. 27, 1753 in New York. Joseph married Sarah Whitney on Oct. 3, 1776. He passed away on May 22, 1797 in New York at age 43.

DAR #A041134 Service: New York Rank: Private

Fowler, Christine Cecilia. The History of the Fowlers. Batavia, 1950. 245. Print.
Joseph Fowler, Jr., served in the Revolution, evidently enlisting for local duty out of Samuel Haight's Co. of the Third or Cortlandt Manor Regt. of West. Co. Militia.

The Journal of the Reverend Silas Constant, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Yorktown, New York. Philadelphia, 1903. 298. Web.
1797 May 22 at Joseph Fowler's who died this day
1797 May 23 preached Joseph Fowler's funeral sermon

United States. Census. 1790. Web.
State: New York
County: Westchester
Town: Yorktown
Head of Family: Joseph Fowler, Jr.
Males: 3
Over 16: Joseph Fowler, 1753
Under 16: John Fowler, 1786
Under 16: Unidentified
Females: 6

Joseph Fowler 1729–1793

Seventh Great Grandfather

Joseph Fowler was born on Jun. 14, 1729 in New York. Joseph married Hannah Owens. He passed away on Apr. 27, 1793 in New York at age 63. He was buried on Apr. 28, 1793 in Yorktown, New York.

Fowler, Christine Cecilia. The History of the Fowlers. Batavia, 1950. 243. Print.
Joseph Fowler and his sons Joseph, Jr., and Jesse were enrolled in the Cortlandt Manor or Third Regt. of Westchester Co., Militia 1776-1778, in Capt. Samuel Haight's Co. and were granted land and bounty rights.

The Journal of the Reverend Silas Constant, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Yorktown, New York. Philadelphia, 1903. 220. Web.
1793 April 28 Joseph Fowler buried

Find A Grave. Web.

Seth Whitney 1726–1807

Seventh Great Grandfather

Seth Whitney was born on Feb. 8, 1726 in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Seth passed away in 1807 in Yorktown, New York. He was buried in Yorktown.

DAR #A125388 Service: New York Description: Suffered Maltreatment by Tories

"List of Marriages." The Journal of the Reverend Silas Constant, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Yorktown, New York. Philadelphia, 1903. 372. Web.
Seth Whitney and Elizabeth Wright 21 March 1787

Phœnix, S. Whitney. The Whitney Family of Connecticut. Vol. I. New York, 1878. 39-40. Whitney Research Group. Web.
His house was attacked during the Revolutionary war, by a party of tories who took all of his arms; soon after which they paid him another visit, headed by the notorious freebooter, Joseph Hueson, who tried to enter a back window, while his comrades kept watch outside. Whitney warned him to keep out or be killed, but Hueson, feeling sure that he had no arms, persisted in the attempt, and was stabbed in the breast with an old bayonet which Whitney had mounted on a stout staff. Hueson fell inside of the house, and his comrades forced the door and carried him away. They took Whitney into the yard, and not daring to use their guns for fear of alarming a body of American soldiers who were quartered at Crompond Church, a short distance from there, they struck him over the head with a horse-pistol, giving him a mark which he carried through life, and leaving him for dead. He had the satisfaction of hearing Hueson, as they carried him off, say, "the old rebel has killed me"; and so it was, for he only lived to ride a half-mile.

United States. Census. 1790. Web.
State: New York
County: Westchester
Town: Yorktown
Head of Family: Seth Whitney
Males: 4
Over 16: Seth Whitney, 1726
Over 16: Amos Whitney, 1767
Over 16: Unidentified
Over 16: Unidentified
Females: 4

United States. Census. 1800. Web.
State: New York
County: Westchester
Town: Yorktown
Head of Family: Seth Whitney
Males: 3
16 to 26: Unidentified
26 to 45: Unidentified
Over 45: Seth Whitney, 1726
Females: 2
26 to 45: Unidentified
Over 45: Unidentified

Stephen St. John 1735–1785

Third Cousin Nine Times Removed

Stephen St. John was born in 1735. Stephen passed away on May 9, 1785 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was buried in Norwalk.

DAR #A099202 Service: Connecticut Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Legislature Office
Connecticut Representative from Norwalk

Daniel St. John

Fourth Cousin Eight Times Removed

Daniel St. John married Abigail Holmes on Feb. 26, 1767.

DAR #A099145 Service: Connecticut Rank: Private

Daniel St. John

Fourth Cousin Eight Times Removed

Daniel St. John died on Jul. 5, 1778 in Pennsylvania.

DAR #A099146 Service: Connecticut Description: Killed by Indians

Harvey, Oscar Jewell. A History of Wilkes-Barré. Vol. II. 1909. 1037. Web.
On Sunday, July 5th, the Indians dispersed themselves throughout the Valley in bands of from five to ten, and began to plunder the inhabitants. Many of the latter—particularly the men who had taken part in the battle—had fled from the Valley before Forty Fort was capitulated. The deserted homes of these people were set on fire by the savage marauders in sheer wantonness. On this day news came to Forty Fort that a Mr. Hickman and his wife and child, living in the house of Isaac Tripp at Capouse (Providence Township), had been murdered by Indians, after which the house had been set on fire and, with the bodies of the dead, almost entirely consumed. Also, that Daniel St. John and James A. Leach had been killed by Indians near Timothy Keyes' sawmill, about six miles up the Lackawanna River. These two men were removing their families and household goods from the Valley, having set out in the morning from "the block-house at the Parker place in Pittston." Their belongings were loaded upon a cart drawn by two yoke of oxen. When the party was waylaid by the Indians St. John was on foot, driving the oxen, while Leach and the women and children were on the cart. Leach had his young child in his arms. Without warning the two men were shot and then scalped by a party of Indians; one of whom took the young child which Leach had been carrying and gave it, all covered with its father's blood, to its mother, saying: "Me no hurt!" The Indians then killed one of the oxen, and departed. The women and children later made their way to the Pittston fort.

Ebenezer Lockwood

Second Cousin Nine Times Removed

Ebenezer Lockwood married Mary Godfrey.

DAR #A071046 Service: Connecticut Rank: Private

Eliasaph Whitney

Eighth Great Uncle

Eliasaph Whitney was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Eliasaph married Mary Bishop on May 10, 1744 in Stamford, Connecticut. He passed away in 1817 in Darien, Connecticut.

DAR #A125074 Service: Connecticut Description: Suffered Depredation

David Whitney 1721–1816

First Cousin Nine Times Removed

David Whitney was born on Jun. 24, 1721 in Norwalk, Connecticut. David married Elizabeth Hyatt on May 11, 1741 in Norwalk. He passed away on Apr. 16, 1816 in New Canaan, Connecticut at age 94.

DAR #A125065 Service: Connecticut Description: Suffered Depredation

Henry Whitney

First Cousin Nine Times Removed

Henry Whitney was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. Henry married Eunice Clark in 1761 in Derby, Connecticut. He passed away on May 1, 1811 in Derby. He was buried in Connecticut.

DAR #A125091 Service: Connecticut Description: Committeeman

Ebenezer Whitney 1742–1808

Second Cousin Eight Times Removed

Ebenezer Whitney was born on Aug. 8, 1742 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Ebenezer married Ruth Raymond on Dec. 19, 1771 in Norwalk. He passed away in 1808 in Connecticut. He was buried in the Silvermine Cemetery in New Canaan, Connecticut.

DAR #A125070 Service: Connecticut Rank: Lieutenant

John Whitney 1754–1835

Second Cousin Eight Times Removed

John Whitney was born on Apr. 13, 1754 in Branford, Connecticut. John married Amy Howd on Dec. 18, 1776 in Branford. He married Hannah Lamphier Chidsey on Jun. 26, 1810 in Branford. He passed away on Sep. 8, 1835 in Branford at age 81. He was buried in Branford.

DAR #A125125 Service: Connecticut

Enos Whitney 1761–1846

Second Cousin Eight Times Removed

Enos Whitney was born on Aug. 10, 1761 in Branford, Connecticut. Enos married Eunice Avery in 1787 in Wallingford, Connecticut. He married Mary Hiscox on Jun. 9, 1841 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He passed away on Oct. 8, 1846 in Gibson, Pennsylvania at age 85. He was buried in the Union Hill Cemetery in Gibson.

DAR #A125081 Service: Connecticut Rank: Private

David Hyatt Whitney 1761–1834

Second Cousin Eight Times Removed

David Hyatt Whitney was born on Aug. 25, 1761 in Norwalk, Connecticut. David married Nancy Raymond on May 12, 1796 in Norwalk. He passed away in 1834 in Walton, New York. He was buried in Walton.

DAR #A125069 Service: Connecticut Rank: Private

Joseph McKune 1762–1850

Sixth Great Grandfather

Joseph McKune was born in 1762 in Goshen, New York. Joseph passed away on May 25, 1850 in Pennsylvania. He was buried in the McKune Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The cemetery is next to the Priesthood Restoration Site.

DAR #A200743 Service: New York Rank: Private
United States. Census. 1820. Web.
State: Pennsylvania
County: Susquehanna
Township: Harmony
Head of Family: Joseph McKune
Males: 4
10 to 16: Silas Fowler McKune, 1808
16 to 18: John McKune, 1803
16 to 26: John McKune, 1803
16 to 26: Hezekiah McKune, 1801
Over 45: Joseph McKune, 1762
Females: 3
10 to 16: Unidentified
10 to 16: Nancy McKune, 1805
Over 45: Anna McKune, 1766

McKune, McKune Cemetery. 2012.

Barnabas Wines Many 1735–1815

Seventh Great Grandfather

Barnabas Wines Many was born in 1735 in New York City, New York. Barnabas married Anne Everitt in 1760 in New York. He passed away on Apr. 28, 1815 in Blooming Grove, New York. He was buried in Blooming Grove.

DAR #A073542 Service: New York Rank: Private
41 First Cousins. Comp. Dorothy Jones Many. West Hartford, 1961. 5. Web.
In the Revolutionary War, Barnabas (at 40 years, plus) served as a private in the first Orange County Regiment under Colonel Jesse Woodhulland of General George Clinton's Brigade. He signed the Articles of Association for the Cornwall district, served on the Committee of Safety and Observation, etc.

United States. Census. 1810. Web.
State: New York
County: Orange
Town: Blooming Grove
Head of Family: Barnabas Many
Males: 1
Over 45: Barnabas Wines Many, 1735
Females: 3
10 to 15: Unidentified
16 to 25: Unidentified
Over 45: Anne Many, 1746

Sieber, Frederick. Find A Grave. Web.

Robert Everitt

Eighth Great Grandfather

Robert Everitt married Esther Butterfield in 1743 in New York. Robert passed away in 1785 in New York.

I am not sure if Robert Everitt was born in England or New York.

DAR #A037896 Service: New York Description: Patriotic Service

"Abstracts of Wills." Collections of the New-York Historical Society. Vol. XXXVII. 1905. 179-80. Web.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Everitt, of Precinct of New Marlborough, Ulster County, N. Y., farmer, seriously considering the uncertainty of human life in the best and more particularly of my own in my declining state of health. I leave to my wife Esther, for life or while my widow one good beadstead, etc., two good cows and six sheep to be kept by my son Daniel for her use; Also flax ground which said son is to sow and dress for her not exceeding one bushell of seed to be sown yearly, full priviledge of my house to live in with my son Daniel, six apple trees, and a decent maintenance out of my estate; Also my negro wench Bell. To my son John, £2, "if paradventure it should so happen that he live in this place again." To son Daniel, the farm I live on, two yoke of good working oxen, "one note of hand of £100 from Barnabas Maney dated Dec. 17th, 1776, and one of £20 from William Brown dated the sixth of March, 1777," also my silver watch and my gun. To my daughters, Nancy, Francis, Patty, Esther and Jane, my moveable estate, equally divided "except as is hereafter excepted": To my daughter Sarah, £5; to my daughter Francis, £5, above that already given her "in consideration of her being an infirm and weakly woman"; to my daughter Jane, £50 and a cow, above her equal share of estate, in consideration of her having lived with and served me longer than any of my daughters. I order my son Daniel to teach my grandson, John Manna, the trade of shoemaking or weaving, and if he remain with him till of age £30, two suits of good clothes, and a horse.
Executors, wife, sons, John and Daniel, and son-in-law Elezer Freer.
Dated Sept. 28, 1781. Witnesses, William Car, Jehiel Semour, Benjamin Ely. Proved, Ulster County, June 28, 1785. Confirmed, New York, July 26, 1785.

Deyo, R. E. Historical Papers. Newburgh: Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, 1906. 193. Web.
One of the most important events of the year 1775 was the signing of the Articles of Association. Those who signed thereby committed themselves to the cause of the colonies, and the absence of a signature was strong presumptive evidence that its owner sympathized with the mother country.

Barnabas Wines

Ninth Great Uncle

Barnabas Wines was born in Southold, New York. He passed away in New York.

DAR #A128452 Service: New York Rank: Captain

Thomas Wines

First Cousin Nine Times Removed

Thomas Wines married Eunice Case. Thomas passed away on Nov. 4, 1794.

DAR #A128454 Service: New York Rank: Private

Barnabas Wines 1739–1813

First Cousin Nine Times Removed

Barnabas Wines was born in 1739 in Southold, New York. Barnabas married Eunice Hallock. He passed away on Dec. 21, 1813 in Mattituck, New York. He was buried in the Old Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck.

DAR #A128453 Service: New York Rank: Private

James Many 1761–1812

Seventh Great Uncle

James Many was born in 1761 in New York. James married Eunice Wines in 1790 in New York. James passed away in 1812 in New York.

DAR #A073546 Service: New York Rank: Private

Wines Manny 1730–1811

Eighth Great Uncle

Wines Manny was born on Mar. 22, 1730 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Wines married on Sep. 16, 1758 in Poughkeepsie. He passed away on Nov. 26, 1811 in Poughkeepsie at age 81. He was buried in Poughkeepsie.

DAR #A073548 Service: New York Rank: Private

Robert McKune

Seventh Great Grandfather

I am not sure if my ancestor is the same Robert who was on the Hibernia.

McCormack, Sheila. RootsWeb. Ancestry, 1 Dec. 2001. Web.
I have hit a brick wall, and am now searching every possibility. My ancestor Robert McKune seems to have disappeared. This is what I have: Robert McKune emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland in 1754 and finally settled in Goshen, NY. He was a cooper by trade, and spent his winters working in the West Indies. During the American Revolutionary war he disappears. Then I found a side note that said he possibly was taken prisoner by the British and died onboard a prison ship in NY Harbor.

McCormack, Sheila. Genealogy. 28 Feb. 2002. Web.
Hello! I am the McKune Family Historian and my brick wall is Robert McKune. We have that he emigrated from Scotland in 1754 and moved to Goshen Orange Cty, NY. Many of the records of that time, have spelled the name McKown. Recently I found records in Scotland that have a Robert McKune who married a Helen McKown in Kirkcudbright, Scotland in 1753. It is a possibility. This Robert was a cooper and made the run to the West Indies after the harvest each year. I have been in touch with a McKune researcher in Scotland who said that many of the records even in Scotland were spelled McKown, in fact it was fairly common. Robert was in the American Revolution and I have not been able to find his records, probably due to the spelling, but we have that he died on a British Prison Ship in NY Harbor. He had 2 sons that we know of, Robert b. c 1761 and Joseph b. 1762. I descend from Joseph. Has anyone come across anything that remotely sounds familier. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

Hibernia

"Officers." American War of Independence at Sea. 23 Aug. 2014. Web.
McKOWEN [McKOWN], ROBERT
Master, Connecticut Privateers
Robert McKowen [McKown] was [sailing] Master on the Connecticut Privateer Sloop Hibernia (Commander SAMUEL SMEDLEY) on 10 October 1780. The Hibernia was captured by HM Frigate Hussar on 25 October and taken into New York. McKowen was sent to England and committed to Old Mill Prison in March 1781. [NOAR, 203]

Silas Gildersleeve 1748–1826

Sixth Great Grandfather

Silas Gildersleeve was baptized on Jun. 12, 1748 in Morristown, New Jersey. Silas married Sarah Woodruff on Jul. 24, 1775. He passed away in 1826 in Morristown.

DAR #A044566 Service: New Jersey Rank: Private

History of the First Presbyterian Church. Morristown, 1885. 86. Web.
Gildersleeve, Silas; Baptized 12 June 1748.

Benjamin Woodruff 1744–1837

Seventh Great Uncle

Benjamin Woodruff was born on Nov. 26, 1744 in New Jersey. Benjamin passed away in 1837 in Michigan. He was buried in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

DAR #A128627 Service: New Jersey Rank: Sergeant

Seth Woodruff 1742–1814

Third Cousin Seven Times Removed

Seth Woodruff was born in 1742 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Seth married Phebe Haines. He passed away in 1814 in Elizabeth. He was buried in Elizabeth.

DAR #A128728 Service: New Jersey Rank: Sergeant

Hunloke Woodruff 1754–1811

Third Cousin Seven Times Removed

Hunloke Woodruff was born in 1754 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hunloke married Maria Lansing on May 16, 1779. He passed away on Jul. 4, 1811 in Albany, New York. He was buried in Menands, New York.

DAR #A128649 Service: New York Rank: Surgeon

Asa Gildersleeve 1755–1830

Seventh Great Uncle

Asa Gildersleeve was baptized on Jan. 28, 1755 in Morristown, New Jersey. Asa married Mary Coffram. He passed away in 1830.

DAR #A044550 Rank: Private

History of the First Presbyterian Church. Morristown, 1885. 86. Web.
Gildersleeve, Asa; Baptized 28 Jan 1755.

Obadiah Gildersleeve

First Cousin Eight Times Removed

Obadiah Gildersleeve married Mary Dinge.

DAR #A044561 Service: New York Description: Patriotic Service

Finch Gildersleeve 1751–1812

Second Cousin Seven Times Removed

Finch Gildersleeve passed away on Mar. 24, 1812 in New York.

DAR #A044555 Service: New York Rank: Lieutenant

John Gildersleeve

Second Cousin Seven Times Removed

John Gildersleeve was born on Dec. 21, 1755 in East Northport, New York.

DAR #A044559 Service: New York Description: Patriotic Service

Philip Gildersleeve 1757–1822

Second Cousin Seven Times Removed

Philip Gildersleeve was born on Jul. 2, 1757 in Huntington, New York. Philip married Temperance Gibbs on May 4, 1780 in Huntington. He passed away on Oct. 26, 1822 in Connecticut at age 65.

DAR #A044562 Service: New York Rank: Corporal

Daniel Gildersleeve

Third Cousin Seven Times Removed

Daniel Gildersleeve was born in New Jersey. Daniel married Esther Wood. He died in 1778 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

DAR #A044552 Service: New York Rank: Sergeant

Richard Comfort 1745–1824

Sixth Great Grandfather

Richard Comfort was born on Aug. 15, 1745 in Fishkill, New York. Richard married Charity Perkins. He passed away on Mar. 6, 1824 in Southport, New York at age 78. He was buried in Wellsburg, New York.

DAR #A024718 Service: New York Rank: Private
The Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Year Book. Comp. William H. Grant. St. Paul, 1895. 239. Web.
He was a private in Capt. Abraham Storm's Company, in Col. Brinkerhoff's Regiment, New York State Troops. He was present at the battles of White Plains, Princeton and Brandywine.

United States. Census. 1790. Web.
State: New York
County: Ulster (Sullivan)
Town: Mamakating
Head of Family: Richard Comfort
Males: 5
Over 16: Richard Comfort, 1745
Over 16: Unidentified
Under 16: John Collins Comfort, 1776
Under 16: Benjamin Comfort, 1784
Under 16: Richard Comfort, 1787
Females: 5

Comfort, First Baptist Church. 2012.

John Comfort 1725–1795

First Cousin Eight Times Removed

John Comfort was born in 1725 in New York. John passed away on Oct. 1, 1795 in Montgomery, New York. He was buried in Montgomery.

DAR #A024717 Service: New York Description: Patriotic Service

William Comfort

First Cousin Eight Times Removed

William Comfort married Elizabeth Maul.

DAR #A024720 Service: New York Rank: Private

Samuel Comfort 1760–1802

Second Cousin Seven Times Removed

Samuel Comfort was born in 1760 in New York. Samuel married Anna Maria Youngblood. He passed away on Sep. 25, 1802 in New York. He was buried in Montgomery, New York.

DAR #A024719 Service: New York Rank: Private