Private, Fourth Regiment, New York Line, Continental Army, Revolutionary War.
He enlisted May 1778 at Schodack, New York, about 12 miles south of Albany, for one year in Captain John Davis' Company, under the command of Colonel Henry B. Livingston, Sr.
During his service, (Private) William Cole was "badly scolded" at Albany, New York, and also came down with smallpox at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
William Cole was the son of John and Elizabeth Cole of Kensington, Connecticut. William's brother, Gideon Cole (1751-1826), also served in the Revolutionary War.
There is a Revolutionary War pension application file for William Cole with testimony and a sworn affidavit by his brother Gideon. Both William and Gideon were living in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York at the time. Included is an inventory of Patriot Cole's earthly possessions at the time of his application; he had nothing.
The Paul Emery Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) is planning a gravesite re-dedication service on May 17, 2014, which is Armed Forces Day.
He enlisted May 1778 at Schodack, New York, about 12 miles south of Albany, for one year in Captain John Davis' Company, under the command of Colonel Henry B. Livingston, Sr.
During his service, (Private) William Cole was "badly scolded" at Albany, New York, and also came down with smallpox at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
William Cole was the son of John and Elizabeth Cole of Kensington, Connecticut. William's brother, Gideon Cole (1751-1826), also served in the Revolutionary War.
There is a Revolutionary War pension application file for William Cole with testimony and a sworn affidavit by his brother Gideon. Both William and Gideon were living in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York at the time. Included is an inventory of Patriot Cole's earthly possessions at the time of his application; he had nothing.
The Paul Emery Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) is planning a gravesite re-dedication service on May 17, 2014, which is Armed Forces Day.
Private, Fourth Regiment, New York Line, Continental Army, Revolutionary War.
He enlisted May 1778 at Schodack, New York, about 12 miles south of Albany, for one year in Captain John Davis' Company, under the command of Colonel Henry B. Livingston, Sr.
During his service, (Private) William Cole was "badly scolded" at Albany, New York, and also came down with smallpox at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
William Cole was the son of John and Elizabeth Cole of Kensington, Connecticut. William's brother, Gideon Cole (1751-1826), also served in the Revolutionary War.
There is a Revolutionary War pension application file for William Cole with testimony and a sworn affidavit by his brother Gideon. Both William and Gideon were living in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York at the time. Included is an inventory of Patriot Cole's earthly possessions at the time of his application; he had nothing.
The Paul Emery Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) is planning a gravesite re-dedication service on May 17, 2014, which is Armed Forces Day.
He enlisted May 1778 at Schodack, New York, about 12 miles south of Albany, for one year in Captain John Davis' Company, under the command of Colonel Henry B. Livingston, Sr.
During his service, (Private) William Cole was "badly scolded" at Albany, New York, and also came down with smallpox at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
William Cole was the son of John and Elizabeth Cole of Kensington, Connecticut. William's brother, Gideon Cole (1751-1826), also served in the Revolutionary War.
There is a Revolutionary War pension application file for William Cole with testimony and a sworn affidavit by his brother Gideon. Both William and Gideon were living in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York at the time. Included is an inventory of Patriot Cole's earthly possessions at the time of his application; he had nothing.
The Paul Emery Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) is planning a gravesite re-dedication service on May 17, 2014, which is Armed Forces Day.
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