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Dr. Samuel Curtis, Surgeon

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joe

Born on 1 September 1747 in what became known as Sharon, Samuel Curtis was the eldest surviving child of Rev. Philip Curtis (1717-1797) and his wife Elizabeth (1721- ). An older son also named Samuel had been born to the … Continue reading →

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Blaney Allison; Master’s Mate, Lieutenant

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Joe

Blaney Allison, Lieutenant. The best information we have concerning Blaney Allison’s family history comes from Philadelphia wills and the matriculation and tuition records archived by the University of Pennsylvania and available for online viewing. The will of his older brother … Continue reading →

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Phineas Parkhurst, Surgeon

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Joe

Continental Navy Surgeon Dr. Phineas Parkhurst appears to have been born on 21 November 1743 in Plainfield, CT to Mary Johnson (1714-1809) and Joseph Parkhurst (1721-1815). George Parkhurst in “Increasings for Nine Generations” wrongly cites his grandparents Abigail Howe (1692-1774) … Continue reading →

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George Long, Impressed Midshipman

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Joe

Following is the interesting pension testimony of George Long (#S-18087) transcribed by Joseph Ross in May of 2013 which details his experience of being unjustly impressed on the Continental Navy frigate Warren. By virtue of his proven service in the … Continue reading →

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James Geagan, Chaplain, Surgeon

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Joe

James Geagan. Relatively little is known about Chaplain James Geagan who first entered on board the frigate Alliance under the command of Captain John Barry on 1 December 1781. He followed Chaplain Benjamin Balch who served Barry and the Alliance … Continue reading →

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