Category Archives: Continental Navy Enlisted Men

Elisha Fuller, Seaman

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Joe

Elisha Fuller. Elisha Fuller was born on 8 October 1761 in Lynn, MA to Elisha Fuller and Sarah Dispaw (aka Dispay). His parents intention to marry was published in Elisha’s hometown of Lynn on 25 December 1748 and their marriage … Continue reading →

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Henry Norris, Private of Marines

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Joe

Henry Norris. According to the pension application #W-17407 of Norris’ widow Desire, Henry Norris, Jr. served on the Trumbull under Elisha Hinman beginning in August 1779 and subsequently under James Nicholson in an engagement between the Trumbull and Watt. According … Continue reading →

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Turtle Hunter, Seaman

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Joe

Turtle Hunter. Turtle or Turkell Hunter served under Captain Seth Harding on the Oliver Cromwell from 8 May to 14 October 1777 as a seaman. He also served as coxwain (sailmaker) on the Oliver Cromwell under Captain Timothy Parker from … Continue reading →

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Jacob Johns, Seaman

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Joe

Jacob Johns. According to his pension application #W-1192, Jacob Johns was born in New Castle, DE on 5 October 1762 (7 October 1762 according to his gravestone). A Treasury Department authorization for payment dated 26 February 1793 to Seaman John … Continue reading →

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Frederick Elderkin, Crewman

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Joe

Frederick Elderkin. Frederick Elderkin is listed in the Frigate Confederacy Riggers’ Returns 1778-1779. Minor Elderkin is also listed in the Riggers’ Returns for the same period. A letter from Seth Harding to Major Joshua Huntington dated 26 August 1779 in … Continue reading →

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