In May 1775 the Green Mountain Boys and other state militia under the command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in a surprise attack. Cannons captured were transported to Boston where their deployment forced the British to abandon the city in March 1776.
Father: Gershom Beach 1729-1812
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Salter 1733-1771
(The above information provided by Find A Grave contibutor, Sandy I. Vandertol.)
In May 1775 the Green Mountain Boys and other state militia under the command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in a surprise attack. Cannons captured were transported to Boston where their deployment forced the British to abandon the city in March 1776.
Father: Gershom Beach 1729-1812
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Salter 1733-1771
(The above information provided by Find A Grave contibutor, Sandy I. Vandertol.)
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