General John Fellows settled in Sheffield, Mass around 1750. He fought in the French and Indian Wars, the siege at Boston under George Washington, the Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Long Island covering Washington's retreat after the loss. On Sep 15, the British General Howe landed a large force of troops at Kips Bay on the East River near what is now 34th street in NYC. Feeble defense by the American militia of General Parsons and General Fellows soon ended in a rout of American forces. The failure to stop and oppose the enemy was a great disappointment to Washington. General Washington was said to be so distraught at seeing the rout, that he drew his sword and charged down the hill towards the advancing British forces, only to be restrained by an aide at the last moment. His army narrowly escaped annihilation. John Fellows lead his troops at the battles of White Plains and Saratoga.
General Fellows was a member of the Provincial Congress of Mass. He was also the High Sheriff of Berkshire. There is an elaborate gravestone for John in Sheffield, MA Cemetery.
General Fellows was a member of the Provincial Congress of Mass. He was also the High Sheriff of Berkshire. There is an elaborate gravestone for John in Sheffield, MA Cemetery.
General John Fellows settled in Sheffield, Mass around 1750. He fought in the French and Indian Wars, the siege at Boston under George Washington, the Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Long Island covering Washington's retreat after the loss. On Sep 15, the British General Howe landed a large force of troops at Kips Bay on the East River near what is now 34th street in NYC. Feeble defense by the American militia of General Parsons and General Fellows soon ended in a rout of American forces. The failure to stop and oppose the enemy was a great disappointment to Washington. General Washington was said to be so distraught at seeing the rout, that he drew his sword and charged down the hill towards the advancing British forces, only to be restrained by an aide at the last moment. His army narrowly escaped annihilation. John Fellows lead his troops at the battles of White Plains and Saratoga.
General Fellows was a member of the Provincial Congress of Mass. He was also the High Sheriff of Berkshire. There is an elaborate gravestone for John in Sheffield, MA Cemetery.
General Fellows was a member of the Provincial Congress of Mass. He was also the High Sheriff of Berkshire. There is an elaborate gravestone for John in Sheffield, MA Cemetery.
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To the memory of Gen. John Fellows who died August 1ft AD 1808 in the 74th year of his age.
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