Jabish Truesdell - Vestal Center, NY - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

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"Served 7 years in Revolutionary War. Escorted General Washington into NY...He enlisted at North Salem, NY in January 1776 at the age of 17...In June 1776 he enlisted in Colonel Drake's regiment, fought in the battle of Long Island. With the rear guard he was detailed to replenish the bonfires during the night of the retreat, being among the last to cross to New York. Later he was in the battle of White Plains, having the little finger of his left hand shot off...Family accounts state that he was with Washington at the crossing of the Delaware River and participated in the battle of Trenton. This would agree with his affidavit claiming service in Capt. Delevan's troop of horse from 1779 to the end of the war. This troop was employed as Washington's headquarters guard. Jabish stated that he was orderly (first) sergeant. His name, however, is not found in the history of that unit but the list of members is stated to be incomplete."

Location type: Single Grave Date of Death: 2/11/1838 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: "Jabish Truesdell died Feb. 11 1838. AE 79 Y" There is text at the bottom in small script. "Jabish Truesdell, served seven years in the revolutionary war and escorted Gen. Washington into New York Then he disbanded? the army. He was a member of the Presbyterian church upwards of fifty years and died rejoicing in the hope of a blest immortality." Date of Birth: Not listed Ranks: Not listed

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