Joshua served in the Revolutionary War. Enlisting Nov 12, 1777 & is still listed in 1783. He served in the 5th Regt of the Dutchess County (New York) Militia. His rank was Matross same as Pvt. Matross was a rank below a gunner. The Mastross duty was to assist the gunners in loading, firing and sponging the guns. They were provided with firelocks (guns) and marched with the store wagons, acting as guards.
On July 9, 1790 Joshua was given a Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grant of 600 acres.
Joshua served in the Revolutionary War. Enlisting Nov 12, 1777 & is still listed in 1783. He served in the 5th Regt of the Dutchess County (New York) Militia. His rank was Matross same as Pvt. Matross was a rank below a gunner. The Mastross duty was to assist the gunners in loading, firing and sponging the guns. They were provided with firelocks (guns) and marched with the store wagons, acting as guards.
On July 9, 1790 Joshua was given a Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grant of 600 acres.
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