Category Archives: Marine Corps Commissioned Officers

Captain of Marines and Lieutenant of Marines

Samuel Holt, Lieutenant of Marines

Samuel Holt. According to his widow Margaret’s pension application #W-3141, Samuel Holt was born in New London on 27 February 1754. Samuel was the son of William Holt (1709-1769) and Sarah Way (1716-1775). Holt’s obituary in the 12 May 1818 … Continue reading

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Nathaniel Richards, Lieutenant of Marines, Purser

Nathaniel Richards. According to his pension application #S-35624, Nathaniel Richards was born in New London in 1756. His parents were Elizabeth Harris (1727-1793) and Guy Richards (1722-1782), a merchant of New London, although one source indicates Nathaniel was a native … Continue reading

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