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Christopher Hilts,
father of Christopher, Jr., and George.
THIRD COMPANY, FIFTEENTH REGIMENT, NEW YORK STATE MILITIA.
George Richtmyer, Captain,
resided east of the Middle Fort, joined in the attack on McDonald's forces at Chrysler's Mill, served in the defense of the Middle Fort during Johnson's raid and served the Patriot cause on the frontier. He was commissioned captain, October 20, 1775, reappointed Feb- ruary 20, 1778, and held the position throughout the war. Died September 16, 1803, aged 65. Great-grandchildren, George, Philip, Almon.
Johannes I. Lawyer, First Lieutenant,
appointed October 20, 1775; reappointed February 20, 1778. Died July 21, 1818. Grandchildren, J. Addison, Mary Upham. Great-grandchildren, William, Abram, Mrs. George Clark. An- other great-grandson, George S., was mortally wounded in the Civil war.
Martinus W. Zielie, Second Lieutenant,
appointed October 20, 1775 ; reappointed February 20, 1778. 6
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Went out with the skirmishers to oppose the progress of Johnson and did effective service during the siege of the Middle Fort. Died November 3, 1833, aged 88.
Johannis L. Bellinger, Ensign,
appointed October 20, 1775; reappointed February 20, 1778. The roster rates him as ensign under Captain Hager.
Albertus Becker, Sergeant. Cornelius Bauch, Sergeant,
promoted from private to corporal and to sergeant. Died Septem- ber 7, 1824, aged 65. Grandsons, George A., Peter, Henry. Great- grandson, John B.
Christian Richtmyer, Sergeant,
a brother to the captain, served on detached duty under Captain Miller.
Joseph Mattice, Sergeant,
served on detached duty under Captain Hager.
John Rickert, Sergeant,
promoted to sergeant; served under Captains Hager, Brown, Stubrach and Miller. He secured the goose and moccasins which Enders intended to have. Great-grandchildren, George, Mrs. Shafer Swart.
John B. Becker, Corporal.
Bartholemew Vroman, Corporal,
did detached duty under Captain Hager and served as sergeant under Captain Becker.
Marcus Bellinger, Corporal.
Granddaughter, Nancy Manchester. Great-grandsons, Mareus, Henry.
John G. Becker, Fifer. Marcus. Rickert, Fifer.
His music must have been inspiring, as we find him detailed at different times under Captains Stubrach, Brown and Miller.
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Joseph I. Borst, Drummer,
was sent as messenger to Albany at the time of Johnson's raid. His father dying previous to the war, and he being the eldest son, was the only one of the family enrolled for duty. He died June 14, 1834, aged 73. Grandchildren, Augustus, William, John, Lonisa B. Hyde.
Thomas Bouck
served under Miller also.
Albertus Becker, Jr.
David Becker
joined the forces against McDonald. Died March 15, 1796, aged 38. Grandchildren, Richard, John, Thomas, Louisa B. Hyde. Great-grandson, Edward. Last in line; served in the Union Army.
Garret Becker.
We may infer that this man was an enterprising soldier, for Author Simms tells us that he loaned the wagon which carried Murphey's wedding party to Schenectady. I learn nothing more of the soldier or his wagon.
Harmanus Becker.
Henry Becker,
sent to Albany as messenger at the time of McDonald's invasion. Died 1830. Grandson, William G. Great-grandson, George II.
John S. Becker.
John F. Becker.
John H. Becker. John J. Becker.
John Albertus Becker.
John P. Becker.
John William Becker.
There were nine John Beckers, whose names were classed separate by the addition of a different letter of the alphabet. The roster of
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this company and tradition bear evidence to the fact that there were " nine Hans Baeckers."
Storm S. Becker.
Marcus Bellinger, Jr.
Jacob Borst.
Johannes Borst
did other service under Brown and Miller.
Peter Borst.
Grandchildren, Milton, Eve Ann. Great-grandson, George S. Bouck.
Philip Borst.
Great-grandson, James. Great-great-granddaughter, Mary V.
John Borst, Jr.
Anthony Brentner.
Michael Brand.
Henry Coenraed - Conrad.
Henry Conrad, Jr.
Cornelius Cornelison.
Johnathan Cowley
served also under Colonel Duboise. Was a son of St. Leger Cowley, who was adjutant of a battalion of rangers commanded by Captain John Harper, afterward colonel, and ordered to be raised by the Council of Safety, July 17, 1777. He died by drowning in Cayuga lake in 1817.
Teunis Eckerson
did service on detachment under Becker. Died January 10, 1797, aged 67. Eliza Lynes, last descendant.
Jacob Criscal.
Johnathan Cutty.
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Teunis Eckerson, Jr.
Jacob Feek. -
Son Jacob, Jr., in war of 1812.
James Herron.
Grandsons, William H., Charles. Great-grandson, William W., served in the Union Army.
Robert Herron. John Humphrey. Jacob Jacobson
served on detachment under Beeker.
Henry Yansen - Jansen.
Grandchildren, Abram, Garret, Leroy, Nancy. Great-grandsons, Peter, living; Henry and Joseph, dead ; all in the Union Army.
Johannes Yansen
died January 24, 1836, aged 82.
Joost - Joseph Yansen.
Andreas - Andrew Loucks- Lauchs.
A sergeant. Served in Captain Becker's company also. He served at the Middle Fort. During Johnson's invasion, he witnessed the burning of his wheat stacks, while those of his Tory brother escaped destrnetion. He died April 9, 1838, aged 99. Grandson, John P. Great-grandsons, Andrew J., William, John F.
Jeremy - Jury - Jeremiah Loucks,
son of Andrew. Was at the Middle Fort during Johnson's raid. Was wounded by a musket ball in the forehead while standing in the entrance gate of the fort. Died March 19, 1854, aged 87. Son, Henry J. Grandsons, Jeremiah, Thomas. Great-grandson, Henry.
John McCoy.
Hugh Mahallen.
Philip Merkel
served on detachment under Miller.
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James Murray. Frantz - Frank Otto. Gottleib - Godlove Otto served under Brown and Miller also.
John Pain. Martinus Pick.
Jacob Richtmyer.
George Rickert
served on detachment under Miller and under Becker. Grand- children, John, Albert, Nancy Stever, Louisa Sidney, Julia Edwards.
Nicholas Rickert
did service under Captains Hager and Beeker.
William Ritter. John Ritter.
Thomas Roth.
Henry Runrath. John T. Shafer.
Adam Schell died October 30, 1786.
Christian Schell
served under Captain Miller also.
George Shelmendine - Shelmetine. Nicholas Sluyder - Slouter
was engaged at the Middle Fort during Johnson's attack. Left his dying child to accompany Murphey and the skirmishers. Great- grandson, Andrew Lawyer.
John Snyder. Grandsons, William, John E., Jeremiah, John, Sanford.
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Eacus Satterly.
Benjamin Steinbrunner.
Ancus Sutherland.
John Van Antwerp. Cornelius Van Dyke
was in the attack on MeDonald in 1777 and did meritorious service afterward.
Peter Van Slyke
was in the attack on McDonald and took part in the defense of the Middle Fort.
Barent Vroman, Jr.
Great-grandson Abram in the Civil war.
Peter Vroman
served in detachments under Captains Brown, Stubrach and Miller.
Christoffel - Stoffel - Christopher Warner served at " Rhinebeck and at Stillwater."
David Zeh.
Great-grandson Jeremiah in the Union Army.
Joseph Zeh
did service under Becker also. Died July 28, aged 82. Grand- sons, Marcus, Joseph. Great-grandchildren, Charles, Fred, Annie J.
Nicholas Zeh
served under Captain Brown also.
FOURTH COMPANY, FIFTEENTH REGIMENT, NEW YORK MILITIA .
Christian Brown, Captain.
The date of first appointment not given, but find him holding the position, February 20, 1778. He was second in command at the battle of Cobleskill, now Warnerville. After the death of Patrick he ordered the remnant of the Patriot forces to escape as best they could. His mills were spared the general destruction through the
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intervention of a Tory neighbor, who hoped to gain possession through confiscation, if the Patriots were subdued.
Hendrick - Henry Borst, First Lieutenant.
Ilis appointment approved February 20, 1778. Died May 1, 1808. Great-grandsons, Joseph, Harvey, Henry.
Jacob Borst, Lieutenant,
appointed February 20, 1778, took part in the battle of Cobleskill and escaped unhurt. In the latter part of October, 1781, in com- pany with two soldiers from Fort Duboise, he went to " Turlach " to assist a farmer named Myndert in securing his peas and hogs. After finishing their work, and while drying their clothing within the house, the whole party were surprised and captured by a Tory and six Indians .- SIMMS. Lieutenant Borst and Sergeant William Kniskern suffered great hardships while on their way to Canada through cold, hunger and "running the gauntlet" at the Indian villages. Through such severe treatment the lientenant contracted consumption and died soon after reaching Niagara, in winter of 1781 and 1782.
Johannes H. Shafer, Ensign,
appointed February 20, 1778 ; succeeded October 30, 1778; was engaged at the battle of Cobleskill and escaped unhurt. His family fled to the woods. Died May 6, 1833, aged 82. Grandchildren, George, Peter, Catharine M. Lawyer. Great-grandchild, Mary C. Brown.
Nicholas Warner, Ensign,
was the father of nine children, the youngest of whom died at the Lower Fort during the war. Appointed ensign October 30, 1778. He was engaged in the battle of Cobleskill, and after that event served as scout and courier. At the time of Johnson's raid he was of the party stationed in the tower of the Lower Fort as sharpshooter. On the 9th of December, 1782, he was captured with his father while at his home to procure a sleigh which he had sold to Joost Berner. His captors encamped for the night near Richmondville. To allay suspicion he removed the moccasins and leggings which an Indian had given him in exchange for his brogans, and lay down for the night and was secured in the usual fashion. He had de- termined to escape if possible, and knowing that the Indians were familiar with much of the German language, he improvised a song
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- no doubt with variations - and informed his father through that medium of his intentions. After his captors fell asleep he escaped by taking a circuitons route, and during a heavy snow storm he reached Fort Duboise at daybreak and " in his stockined feet." Died July 27, 1838, aged 91. Great-grandsons, Lieutenant George W. Snyder, U. S. A., George H. Warner, served in the Union Army.
William Mann, Sergeant,
served at times under Captains Stubrach, Richtmyer and Miller. Died October 19, 1816, aged 70. No descendants.
Henry Shafer, Sergeant,
was wounded by gunshot in the thigh while on retreat from the battle of Cobleskill and became disabled from further military duty. He avoided capture and was found by friends and taken to the Lower Fort, where he recovered. At a time previous to the battle of Cobleskill and while scouting he was pursued and fired at by an Indian. After escape he found the spent musket ball of the Indian between the back and lining of his vest. In after years he became judge of the county. Died April 15, 1839, aged 82. Grandchil- dren, William, Henry, Diana, Catharine, Peter P., now dead, served in the Union Army. Great-grandchildren, Clarence, Paul, served in the Union Army, and Mrs. Alexander Campbell.
John Valentine, Sergeant.
Garret Nicholas, Sergeant.
Lambert Sternberg, Corporal,
served on detachments under Captains Stubrach, Richtmyer and Miller. Died July 1, 1829, aged 72. Grandson, John.
Leonard King - Koening, Corporal,
did service under Stubrach. Was wounded at the battle of Cobles- kill. Great-grandson Lawrence in the Union Army.
Peter Shafer, Corporal,
did service at one time under Captain Miller. Was wounded at the battle of Cobleskill. Died March 31, 1834, aged 76. Grandchil- dren, James, Caroline Bellinger. Great-grandson, George W. Bel- linger.
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Jacob Bauch.
No descendants within the county.
Peter Bauch.
Great-grandchildren, J. W. Russel, Kate Russel, Martha M. Stern- berg, Fanny E. Lawyer.
Baltus Bauch.
Joost - Joseph Berner
died May 17, 1833, aged 78.
John Bouck
served under Captain Miller. Died December 31, 1830, aged 82.
Migel - Michael Borst.
Joost - Joseph Borst
was one of the Committee of Safety. Died January, 1812. Grand- son, Jeremiah. Great-grandson, Abram.
William Brown,
son of the captain.
Adam Berg.
John Eckerson.
Granddaughter, Lavancha Hallenbeek. Great-grandson, Uriah Hal- lenbeck, died in Union Army.
George Ferster,
father of John and Martinus, was taken prisoner at the time of the second invasion of Cobleskill. After his release he returned to Pennsylvania, from whence he came before settling in the Cobles- kill Valley.
John Ferster
had served as courier and scout, and had returned from Cherry Valley on the day previous to the battle of Cobleskill. He was killed in that engagement, but his body was not found until a field of wheat on which he fell was harvested.
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Martinus Ferster,
brother to John. He was also in the battle of Cobleskill. On the retreat he took refuge in the house of George Warner, Sr., in which he perished, after being set on fire by the enemy. His body was iden- tified by means of his tobacco box.
John Freemyer - Frimier
took part in the battle of Cobleskill. He took refuge in the War- ner house with young Ferster and was burned alive. His knee buckles and gun barrel revealed the identity of his remains.
John Freemyer, Jr.,
was captured September 2, 1780, and remained a prisoner one year. Died April 19, 1835. Grandsons, Abraham, John, George. Great- granddaughter, Mrs. Hiram Bender. Great-great-grandson, Fred- erick H.
George Freemyer
was engaged in the battle of Cobleskill. Was captured with his brother John, September 2, 1780.
Jacob Freemyer
killed in the battle of Cobleskill.
Michael Freemyer.
No account of service.
John Holt.
Henry Kniskern
served under Captains Stubrach, Hager and Richtmyer.
John King - Koenig - Koening
did service at Fort Duboise as guard.
Michael . King.
Christopher King.
Charles Kramer served under Stubrach, Miller and Becker.
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John Granatier - Grenadier.
Lawrence Lawyer
was engaged in the battle of Cobleskill but escaped injury. His wife and family remained in hiding for " three days after the battle." Died August 23, 1840, aged 89. Grandchild, Hannah E. Kromer. Great-grandchildren, George, Kate Myers, Augusta Wildman, Kate Russel, Jacob N. Russel, Martha W. Stanton, Abram S. Livingston.
Nicholas Lawyer
served under Captain Miller also.
Jeremiah Mereness.
John Merkel.
Nicholas Merkel.
Adam Shafer, Jr.
Dieobold - Dewalt Shafer
did other service under Stubrach. Died June 18, 1834, aged 77. Grandchildren, Kasson, Martha Truax.
Jacob Shafer
was wounded at the battle of Cobleskill and conveyed to the rear during the retreat. He was left " behind a log " by a comrade, but was discovered by the enemy and killed.
Joseph Shafer
did service under Richtmyer. Grandchildren, John F., Maria Dart. Great-grandson Edwin served in the Union Army.
Lambert Shafer
did service under Miller.
John Shafer, Jr. Simeon Schuyler
served on detachments under Miller and Stubrach.
John V. Singer.
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William Snyder
did service under Captain Hager also. Died April 19, 1801, aged 51. Grandchildren, Catherine Brown, Lovina Howe. Great-grandson, William.
Teunis Swart.
Jost - Joseph Warner
did service under Miller, and served as substitute for his brother, Christopher, " at Rhinebeck and at Stillwater." Grandson, Daniel. Great-grandchild, Liza.
George Warner, Jr.
Enrolled at the age of 18. Was engaged in the battle of Cobleskill. At the time of McDonald's invasion, he was detailed as a spy to watch the movements of the Tories in the vicinity of the Lower Fort. He was captured July 27, 1782, near Cobleskill, by Chrysler and Seths Henry. On his journey to Canada he was threatened with punishment by hanging for protesting against the tightness of the cords with which his hands were bound. At an Indian village he was flogged by Mollie Brandt, one of Sir William Johnson's former sweetheart squaws. At an Indian castle he was compelled to "run the gauntlet," and when near the goal was knocked down by a blow on the head from a club in the hands of a large Indian boy. At Niagara his imprisonment was very severe. Later, he with a com- panion prisoner from Virginia, named Price, was placed to service near by, and during their term many mysterious deaths and disap- pearances occurred among the Indians of that vicinity. He re- mained a prisoner until after the close of the war, then ran away with several others, and reached home July 15, 1784. He afterward became captain of Militia. Two sons, Marcus and John, served in the war of 1812. Died March 28, 1844, aged 86. Grandchildren, Tobias, Isaac Mann, Mrs. Jas. Harroway.
John Zeh
resided in wnat is now Richmondville, and was one of the fartherest western residents of the valley. He was killed at the battle of Cobleskill, and tradition says by a Tory brother who had joined the enemy just previous, that he might inherit the property of their father.
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FIFTH COMPANY, FIFTEENTH REGIMENT, NEW YORK MILITIA, AT BATAVIA.
Storm Becker, Captain.
In Colonel Willett's regiment of levies for the defense of the fron- tiers, and in the roster of officers we find under date of July 24, 1782, "Storm Becker of Schoharie, Ensign." On or after that date it appears that several ensigns were detailed to recruit, but Becker's name does not appear among the number. In the roster of the Fif- teenth Regiment, and under date of February 20, 1778, we find " Storm Becker captain of a company in and about Batavia." As the foregoing is the only data given, we can only infer that owing to expiration of term, or to the small number of men in the com- pany, it was disbanded, and Captain Becker accepted the position of ensign in Colonel Willett's regiment, where we find him July 24, 1778. Grandsons, Philip B., John, David. Great-grandsons, Stilli- man, George, Charles.
Peter Hager, First Lieutenant,
appointed February 20, 1778.
Peter Richtmyer, Second Lieutenant,
appointed February 20, 1778. Brother to George and Christian of the Eighth Company.
Isaac Becker, Ensign,
appointed February 20, 1778. Previous to his appointment he was a sergeant in the Third Company.
Peter Becker.
One of the Commission of Safety.
Frederick Eigler.
George Law.
John Lawyer
died June 28, 1800, aged 54.
William Schoolcraft.
Frederick Schell.
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John Van Dyke.
Peter Zielie enrolled in the Fifteenth Regiment but not assigned to company.
David Bouck.
David Becker, Jr.
Nicholas Becker. Michael Graus.
Baltus Hagadorn, one of the scouting party of July 25, 1780.
Bartholemew Hagadorn.
John Hagadorn,
wounded in the hip at the rescue of the Bouck family, July, 1780.
James Harrison.
James Harrison, Jr.
Michael Hillsinger. Juas Jessy.
Thomas Murray.
James Morrell.
Thomas Smith.
FOREIGN SERVICE.
Archibald Lemmon
resided in the town of Fulton, and at the age of 17 enlisted with his brother John in Captain Muller's company, Colonel Graham's regiment. Died November 28, 1842, aged 79.
John Lemmon
joined Captain Muller's company of the Third Regiment of Levies
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under Colonel Graham in 1780. According to tradition he was taken prisoner during his service, and to escape torture and death, adopted the Indian mode of life and marrying according to custom. He remained a prisoner for eight years and escaped, returning to his native county. Date of death unknown. No descendants this side the St. Lawrence.
ASSOCIATE EXEMPTS.
According to Author Simins this organization was composed of men who were upwards of fifty years of age. We find some under fifty years who had been enrolled elsewhere. Evidently the members of the organization were only required for duty in garrison or at times of invasion. The roster of this organization is incomplete and it is impossible to give a full list of members.
Teunis Vroman, Captain,
appointed November 4, 1778. Had served previously in the French war. Held command of the Upper Fort on the day of the massacre of August 9, 1780, but had left the fort to attend farm labor. He was surprised and massacred together with his wife and son, Peter - the lad whom the notorious Beacraft so barbarously murdered.
Peter Snyder, First Lieutenant,
appointed November 4, 1778 ; promoted to captain after the death of Captain Vroman. Died May 29, 1803, aged 60.
Martinus Vroman, Second Lieutenant,
appointed November 4, 1778.
Jacob Lawyer, Jr., Ensign.
Henry Hager
had served as captain under the Crown during the French war in America. His sympathies were with the Colonies, and with his sons he esponsed the Patriot canse. He was captured by Brandt in August, 1782, and remained a prisoner eleven months. His sons, Jacob, John, Joseph and Peter, were prominent in service. The relationship of the other Hagers, except Henry, is not determined. His epitaph reads : Anno 1796, July 13th. Died Hendrich Heger Etas 93, 11 mont.
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John Feek
resided within the stockade of the Upper Fort. Father-in-law to Timothy Murphey.
Frederick Mattice.
Abram Vroman. John Becker.
Johannes Bellinger.
Philip Snyder, Sergeant.
Adam Vroman,
"committee man." Others belonging to this organization were en- rolled in the Militia proper and were accounted for in both grades of service.
RANGERS AND MINUTE MEN.
A resolution of the Provincial Congress, passed July 17, 1777, authorized the raising of two companies of Rangers from the counties of Albany, Tryon and Ulster. A resolution of same date made John Harper captain and Alexander Harper first lieutenant. From the archives it appears that these companies ranked as Con- tinental troops and drew pay as such, and that the appointment of John Harper as captain was no reduction of grade or rank from colonel of Militia, an appointment which he apparently held at that time. Many members of one company were residents of the southern part of what is now Schoharie county, then Albany, and we find the names of some enrolled as members of the Fifteenth Regiment and of Captain Hager's company.
John Harper, Colonel.
It is not positively claimed that Colonel Harper was a Schoharie county man, and it is conceded that he may have resided in the present county of Delaware. His services during the Revolution were so connected with the military operations in the valley from the beginning to the close of the war, that I give his appointment.
Captain of Rangers, July 17, 1777.
Lieutenant-colonel of Second Regiment of Levies and Militia, May-11, 1780. Afterward colonel of Fifth Tryon County Regiment 8
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of Levies, taking rank from March 3, 1780. He served as guide of General James Clinton on the Western expedition, 1779.
St. Leger Cowley, Adjutant,
belonged to the First Company of Rangers, entering the service in 1777. Afterward appointed adjutant of the Fifth Tryon County Levies, March 3, 1780. He was the father of Jonathan Cowley, who served in the same war, and the great-grandfather of Hector and Charles Cowley, who were killed during the war of the rebellion, and of William S. Cowley of Stamford, N. Y.
Alexander Harper, Captain,
was appointed first lieutenant of Rangers, July 17, 1777. Ap- pointed captain "in the beat wherein he resides," March 3, 1780, enrolled in the Fifth Regiment of Levies, but serving under Colonel Vroman. Was captured by Indians and Tories under Brandt, near Harpersfield, April 7, 1780, while in command of a detachment sent out to make sugar. According to the narrative of Freegift Patchen, three of the number were killed, while Harper and the ten survivors of his detachment were taken to Canada, where they were held prisoners until the treaty of peace was ratified.
Thomas Henry, Second Major,
was appointed second lieutenant, July 17, 1777, and promoted to second major on the staff of Colonel Harper in the Fifth Regiment of Militia, Mareh 3, 1780.
Ezra Thorp
stands on the roster as belonging to this company under Lieutenant- Colonel Zielie. He is mentioned in the narrative as "Lieutenant Ezra Thorp." No mention of his appointment to office is made in the archives. He may have been chosen to fill vacaney made by the promotion of Major Henry, and may have been acting as second lieutenant at the time of his capture, April 7, 1780, with Captain Harper. He was held prisoner at Canada until the close of the war.
William Lamb,
one of the number captured by Brandt, September 7, 1780. Released November 28, 1782. After his return, settled in the town of Har- persfield, Delaware county, N. Y.
The foregoing comprise all names on the roster for this company.
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As before stated, some of its members became attached to Captain Hager's company, while others became members in the Fifth Regi- ment, and their residence as Schoharie men cannot be certified.
Adam Strobeck,
assigned to no company. Was enrolled at one time in Captain Gross' company of Willett's regiment. "Wounded in the arm and back, July 7, 1781," M. R. Pensioned afterward.
John Philip Kerker
did secret service as scout and messenger, with head-quarters for a time at the Lower Fort. Was captured at Moak's Hollow, with Lieutenant Borst and Sergeant Kniskern. Released after the war. He was a native of Germany and came from "Bingen on the Rhine." Grandson, Solomon. Great-grandsons, Solomon D., Joseph, Harman, Franklin.
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