Descendants of William Hascall of Fontmell Magna (1490-1542)

Notes


1380. James Haskell

James, ensign, was in Captain Jonathon Davis's company, of Minutemen Colonel John Whitcomb's regiment, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; left place of rendezvous April 27, 1775; service 9 day

Reference
The Haskell Family in the Armed Forces, Volume 2
Editor: Peter P. Haskell, 2004
Pages 67 and 68


1384. Solomon Haskell

Research by the Haskell Family Association genealogist, September 2013 resulted in changing the spouse of Elizabeth Davis, born 19 July 1755, from Solomon, born February 19, 1740 to Solomon, born November 26, 1750.

The elder Solomon was assumed to be the spouse of Elizabeth Davis, since he was the only Solomon born in Harvard, Massachusetts where Solomon and Elizabeth were married in 1774.

New information found in the younger Solomon, clearly indicates that he was also in Harvard in 1774.

The pension file of Solomon Haskell lists his birthdate of November 26, 1750, in Cape Ann, now Gloucester.

It further states that at the time of his application that he was living in Fitchburg.  [Jonathan Haskell, son of Elizabeth and Solomon was living in Fitchburg per 1830 census with elderly adult male.]

It states that he was living in Harvard during the war, then moved to Littleton, then to Walpole, N.H., and finally settled in Fitchburg, where he was living in August 1832.

In addition to the pension information, the DAR application of Mable L. Deane, # 32901, indicates that Capt. Jonathan Davis was the father of Elizabeth Davis. She confirms that they resided in Wilton, N. H. and Fitchburg.

The pension of Solomon states that he served under Captain Jonathan Davis.

The evidence above supports the conclusion that Elizabeth Davis married the Solomon Haskell born in 1750, not the Solomon born in 1740.
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Solomon, of Harvard, private in Captain Jonathan Davis's company, Colonel John Whitcomb's regiment, of Minutemen that marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; left place of rendezvous April 25, 1775; service 6 days. Also Captain Jonathan Davis's company, Colonel Asa Whitcomb's regiment; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 26, 1775, service 3 months and 13 days. Also Company receipt for wages for August, and September 1775 dated Camp at Prospect Hill. Also company return dated Oct. 6, 1775. Also, receipt given to the Selectmen, dated Harvard, December 17, 1776, signed by said Haskell and others, for mileage (180 miles) allowed on a march from Harvard to Danbury.

Reference
The Haskell Family in the Armed Forces, Volume 2
Editor: Peter P. Haskell, 2004
Page 77
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Revolutionary War Pension File #S31112
He applied for pension August 1832 age 82.
Born Cape Ann, now called Gloucester, 26 Nov. 1850
Minuteman of the town of Harvard, 1774, Company of Capt. Jonathan Davis; 1776 engaged to go to New Jersey for 3 months,  returned home 1 Dec. 1776, went back 1 Mar. 1777
Last payment 4th quarter of 1834


1389. Wheeler Riggs

Wheeler was a carpenter and lived in Plum Street, Portland, ME. He was killed in the attack on Castine, Hancock Co., ME in 1779. "A ball from the enemy's battery struck a tree, and glancing, fell on his back; he was engaged in building a battery".

Family records and notes courtesy of Frank Neher