Nathan Barrett, son of Col. James Barrett and Rebecca Hubbard, was b. 30 Dec
1735 at Concord. There he married, 22 May 1760, Miriam Hunt, with whom he had 14
children. He was severely wounded in the Concord fight while serving with the
militia troops under his father. He recovered and served as a major under his
kinsman Gen. Eleazer Brooks, guarding Washington's fortifications on Dorchester
Heights. Promoted Lt. Co., 1779.
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1735 at Concord. There he married, 22 May 1760, Miriam Hunt, with whom he had 14
children. He was severely wounded in the Concord fight while serving with the
militia troops under his father. He recovered and served as a major under his
kinsman Gen. Eleazer Brooks, guarding Washington's fortifications on Dorchester
Heights. Promoted Lt. Co., 1779.
[bio courtesy [email protected]]
Nathan Barrett, son of Col. James Barrett and Rebecca Hubbard, was b. 30 Dec
1735 at Concord. There he married, 22 May 1760, Miriam Hunt, with whom he had 14
children. He was severely wounded in the Concord fight while serving with the
militia troops under his father. He recovered and served as a major under his
kinsman Gen. Eleazer Brooks, guarding Washington's fortifications on Dorchester
Heights. Promoted Lt. Co., 1779.
[bio courtesy [email protected]]
1735 at Concord. There he married, 22 May 1760, Miriam Hunt, with whom he had 14
children. He was severely wounded in the Concord fight while serving with the
militia troops under his father. He recovered and served as a major under his
kinsman Gen. Eleazer Brooks, guarding Washington's fortifications on Dorchester
Heights. Promoted Lt. Co., 1779.
[bio courtesy [email protected]]
Inscription
In memory of
Col. Nathan Barrett
Who died Febry. ye 22nd AD 1791
In the 56th year of his age
His amiable disposition
endeared him to his family & acquaintance
His usefulness in society
gained him esteem
and his attention to Religion inspired
the Hope of the Gospel
"Relentless death not tears nor pray'rs regards
Nor worth nor usefulness his hand retards!"
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