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 Doctor John Aldrich, West Kingston, Rhode Island
N 41° 28.943 W 071° 32.749
19T E 287452 N 4595437
Doctor John Aldrich was taken prisoner during the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMFHDV
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2012
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John Aldrich (1760-1843) was a soldier in the American Revolution, taken prisoner on Long Island, and confined in a British prison ship. He was transferred to the flag ship of the British fleet and taken to Jamaica where he was in charge of an English hospital until the close of the war. He was born in Preston, Conn; died in Kingston, Rhode Island. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. Here are two links I found on the internet that supports John Aldrich's service in the American Revolution: ( visit link) ( visit link)
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 4/1/1760
Date of Death: 2/22/1848
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Born in Preston CT April 1, 1760
Died at Kingston Feb 22, 1848
He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War under Gen Washington, was engaged in the battles of White Plains and Long Island NY, was taken prisoner when serving on board a Yankee Privateer and put in confinement on board the noted British Prison Ship Jersey for 12 days. He was from there transferred to the Flag ship of the British Fleet and taken to Kingston, Jamaica, WI and there remained until the close of the War in charge of an Inglish Hospital.
Ranks:
Soldier, medic.
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