Location type: Single Grave
Date of Death: 01/18/1836
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Aaron Van Benschotten
N.Y, Troops
Rev. War
From web site: http://web.cecs.pdx.edu/~trent/fam/I90.html
"Born in Dutchess County, New York, he served the first year of the Revolutionary War under Captain Van Benschoten, his counsin; later under the command of General George Washing. Because of his passionate liking for horses, he was detailed to care for Washington's saddle horses. For awhile he was in the Honor Corps and served as George Washington's body guard. He never received any compensation for any of his services in the was. He was, however, a land owner. Aaron, with his wife, daughter and two of his sons moved to Huron County, Ohio, in 1816. He was pensioned at the age of 86 and died at the age of 90, on 18 January 1836. The name Van Bunschoten was changed to Van Benschoten in this generation."
Date of Birth: Not listed
Ranks: Not listed
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