Morning journal and courier., 1890-04-16
ApNER THoRP.


could be spared were informally hurried for
ward for "the relief of Boston," The first
man in the parish to respond to the call was
Abner Thorp, then living in the extreme
southeast corner of the parish, and 80 near
the Branford line that he marched with the
Branford men. His period of service was
but six days and the company returned home.
He enlisted second In Captain William
Douglass company Of Northford, Conn,
of General Wooster's regiment raised at
the frst call for troops. Aprll-May, i77o.
and recruited in New Haven county. This
command went to Harlem, N. Y, thence to
Long Island, and in September, same year,
by order from congress marched to "The
Northern Dept" and took part in the opera
tions along Lakes George and Champlain. 1t
assisted In the reduction of st. Johns In Oc-
tober and afterwards went to Montreal. He
was discharged with his command while at
the latter place November 20. 1775. He en-
listed third in Captain Johnson's company,
Colonel Noadiah Hooker's regiment, General
Wolcott's brigade, raised in TIT for the re-
lief of Peekskill, N. Y. His company served
forty-six days in this campaign and was dis
charged.
ABRAHAM BAssETT.
Abraham Bassett enlisted May Is, 1775, in
Captain Thompson's company, General Woos.
ter's regiment. He served at "The siege of
Boston" and was discharged with his COM
pany October 81, same year. He enlisted
second In Captain Johnson's company,
Colonel Douglass regiment, Fifth battalion
General Wadsworth's brigade In June, 1776.
Was present at the battle of Long Island,
Hips Bay and White Plains. He died in the
service In New York city September ., 1776,
aged forty.two years. Sergeant Bassett was
o prominent man in the First Ecclesiastical
society before his enlistment, having hold
various Offices for fourteen years, and was q
member of the society's committee at the
time of his joining the army. stone was
his death. He married Lydia -, who died
August 9, 1899, at the age Of ninety-two.
SAMUEL BARNES.
Samuel Barnes enlisted in Captain Bsne-
dict Arnold's company, General Wooster's
regiment, June 8, 1775, and was mustered
ont September l, SAME year. He was pres
emit with his company (detaohed) at the siege
of Boston and afterwards joined his regiment
in the northern department. He enlisted
second In Captain Jacob Brockett's company,
Colonel Douglass regiment, General Wad-
worth's brigade, In June, 1776. Was at the
battle of Long Island and White Plains. His
enlistment expired December 26, 1776. Was
q penblOuer III 1909.
JOEL THoRP.
Joel Thorp was son of Moses and Lydia,
and born in the parish of North haven, Sep
tember II, 1741. He married Mary Stanley,
December 30, 1863. Date of enlistment in
army unknown, but he was discharged there
from In "The Northern Dept" October II,
1776. He served in Captain Samuel Will
mot's company, In General Wooster's regi-
ment during the above period. He enlisted
second in Colonel William Douglass regi-
ment Sixth regiment, Connecticut line)
raised in 1777 "for the war;" His service
AZ "levy" from September to December
10, 1850. He was previous to this member
of Captain Benjamin Trumbull's company OF
volunteers, 1777.
SOLOMON FUTILE.
Solomon futile was native of the parish,
and born 1746 Enlisted FIRST in Captain
Benjamin Trumbull's company of volun-
tesrs, 1777, and was discharged March 10,
1777, being paid co %. led for his services.
He enlisted second in Captain Mattocks' com.
pany, eighth regiment, Connecticut Line"
raised in 1777, commanded by Colonel John
Chandler: He was mustered out from this
command March 20, 1850. Mr.. futile was
chosen deacon of DR.. Trumbull's church In
1850. a position which he held for forty
eight years, or until his death. He was the
father of Elizur G. Tuttle, who died some
years sincs. The Hon. Ezra Stiles relates q
narrow escape from death which Deacon
futile had In his old age. Standing one
morning before an open fireplace while con-
Quoting family devotion, the old gentleman
the bed of Goals. Mr.. Stiles, then school
teacher, and boarding In the family, drew
him out so quickly as to save him from seri-
Gus harm.
CONTAMINATION.
Jonathan Dayton, q native Of North Haven, was
Bsda -. Enlisted in Captain Benjamin. Trum-
bulls company, i77! and was paid Off February IL,
s o n
Dayton for many years prominent official OF the
capitals a the %iis IN 6 and was chosen
one of the committee for the incorporation of the
s.s In I'D ssS
torney Q; II; D. Fowler formerly Of North Haven,
now Of Wallingford, Conn.,, is great grandson.
THOMAS BARNES.
Thomas Barnes enlisted first in Captain Jacob
Brockett's company June, 1776, and was discharged
By expiration Of term Of service. December IS same
Nay go. i777, and died in the service in July same
year. vs. yosuuA pApNrs.
Son of Captain Joshua Barnes whS died In 1900
and was buried At MUDDY River Enlisted t,rst i1
ssrp.d his SscG term Was member Of the
Tist'' In i7s9 In 1900 Mr.. Barnes was made deacon
ps Is On
pension rolls OF 1882. Among his descendants are
Robert, Thomas and Goveneur Barnes or NORTH
Haven, and Robert and e. Henry Barnes Of New
Haven.
ISAAC BISHOP.
Native Of the parish Enlisted IL Captain NJ Jacot
vice October 8, same year. (s)
zoPHAR JACOBS.
Born In the parish and enlisted first in Captain
Jacob Brockett's company June, 1776:. He enlisted
l777 and died of smallpox in the army February rs
ITS. ~ ,.s,,u
John Smith was born near the upper end Of thu
famous "Half Mile" He enlisted hrst in Captain
benjamin Trumbulls company, TIT. On his dis
charge therefrom he enlisted second 10 Captain
ed ReGt Conn Line" April TO- i777, for three years
he served under General Putnam q portion Of II.
Plains ReddIng, Conn, and other battles. His ser
vice was Of the severest kind. He was pensioner .
sos per year and died without issue.
zEALous BLAKEsLxn.
Samuel Elmere's regiment, May g, i75e. Serves
In General schuyler's department doing garrison
"sixth Regt Conn Line" IN Captain nansfsld'
ase9 tSsid IL Captain Bari.r co%psny.
Zebuisn Butler regiment" Fourth Conn Line
IL
year. Al his name appears on the grand list OF tn
town only In 1887 hs probably died shortly there
after.
YALE TODD.
Yale Todd WAS the SON Of James and Marth
(Yaie) Todd and Of % good blood a. the parish q
fordsd. He enlisted nrst In Captain David Smith
April 177o, for one year. In July he was left sic
In New Haven and was probably discharged, for
enlisted second, before his nrst term would hav
l expired, IN Captain Benjamin Trumbull's compan
| In 1T77. He was pensioner And lived where Cal
| tain David Blakesleos heuae now stands. 6oren
/ Todd OF North Haven and James Todd OF New Hs
| ven are among his grandsens
nBuNEZlR MANeTInLD.
Ebenezsr Mansheld was . son Of Titus Mansdel
| and born In North Haven July 10, 1857. Enliste
/ hrst In Captain Jacob Brockott's Company, Jun,
| 1776, and was discharged In December, same yea
i Enlisted second In the Artihcer's Regiment, Ut
| and served his term. Tradition asserted he va
present ct the execution Of Major Andre and at on
time made 'milking .tool" for Lady Washingto
for which she rewarded him with . silver dollar
| terry. In the male line. among others, Isaac
| Mansdeld ID direct descendant.
ELIADA SANFORD.
Jacob Brecketts Company, 1T6, General Wooster
| Regiment In 1779, at the invasion Of New Haver
| With the Rev. DR.. Trumbull and others assisted
| destroying Neck Bridge to prevent the further az
vance OF the British forces. He was grandfather
whiting 3. Sanford Of New Haven.
/ THOMAS HUMAsroN,
Thomas Humaston was born here i7s5 He q,
listed hrst In Captain Caleb Mix's company Colon,
MOGeI0ysg regiment In 1716 a Arrived In an,