Samuel Newcome - Punxsutawney, PA
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N 40° 56.800 W 078° 58.351
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Revolutionary veteran in Punxsutawney
Waymark Code: WM16DWG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2022
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Samuel Newcome was born in 1759 in Northern Ireland and served as a Private in the 10th Pennsylvania Line under Colonel Hubley in Sample's Company. He served from April 9, 1777 to January 27, 1781.
During this time the 10th Pennsylvania fought at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Paoli, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, Battle of Springfield, and Battle of Bull's Ferry.
He is buried here at North Findley Street Cemetery in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 1759
Date of Death: 1826
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Private
American Revolutionary War
Enlisted 4-9-1777 with the 10th Pennsylvania Line. Served in Col. Hubley's Command, Sample's Company. Discharged from the Contintental Army Jaunary 27, 1781.
Ranks:
Private
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