Lt. Israel Parshall - Riverside Cemetery - Lowman, Chemung, NY - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

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"Israel Parshall was one of the original settlers to the Lower Chemung River Valley and Town of Chemung arriving in 1787...Israel Parshall came from Long Island, and settled on the property now owned by his grandson, Asa Parshall. At the treaty held with the Indians at Newtown, in 1790, Asa, one of the sons (and father of the present owner of the homestead), ran a foot-race with one of the fleetest Indian runners, and came off victorious. Israel Parshall was born in 1736. He came to Chemung with his family; his wife, Ruth Howell and twelve children. He died in 1827 at the age of 91 years. He was a Lieutenant in the American Revolution. Israel built a one and one/half story cabin for his family on the corner of County Route 60 and Snell Road."

Location type: Single Grave Date of Death: 2/18/1827 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: Israel Parshall Sr. 2nd Luiet. 3d Co. 2d Batt. commissioned Jan. 24, 1776 died Feb. 18, 1827 ag'd. 90 yrs. 4 mo's. & 4 days. Ranks: lieutenant Date of Birth: Not listed

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