Revolutionary War Listing

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last updated 12/13/2003

CALDWELL, James, Apr 1734-24 Nov 1781
known as "the fighting parson" ... During the Revolution he and his wife were shot down by British sentinels, he at Elizabeth Point, New Jersey, Nov. 24, 1781. The story is told that his wife was sitting on her porch with her baby in her arms when she was brutally killed. After this he became obsessed with zeal to carry retribution for this dastardly act. In the battle of Springfield, New Jersey he shouted to his troops, "Give 'em Watts, boys!" as they used Watts hymn books for packing to load their guns, and the incident has been made famous in picture, song and story. A monument stands on this spot to commemorate his bravery and distinguished leadership..."
"Bret Harte wrote an immortal poem on Caldwell of Springfield which is reproduced in Caldwells in America by Augustine Caldwell.^{2, page 122}.

EASTER, Michael, , bet 1760/1762-

JONES, James, 1730-bef Sep 1777
Captain James Jones was a revolutionary soldier. He served as a Member of the Provincial Congress.¹.

Purdy, Henry, 1751-16 Aug 1816
While a resident of Abbeville Dist., S.C. Henry Purdy took the oath of allegiance May 14, 1778. He served as a private in the South Carolina militia in Col. Anderson's Regiment. Also served as a wagoner and continued in the service till 1783. Length of entire service 2 years. Nancy (Richey) Purdy was granted a pension in Nov 20, 1845, aged 82.^{2, page 114}

RITCHEY, James, 1752-5 Jun 1833
James Ritchie, Jr. was a Revolutiuonary Soldier in VA and SC Militia (SC Archives DAR # 231,324).

RITCHIE, Alexander, bef 1700-1749
named in Colonial Soldiers of the French and Indian War

RUCKER, William, 28 Sep 1744-1835
Revolutionary War claims file number 16,520 shows William was born September 28, 1744 in Culpeper Co,

TURK, William, 1744-10 Apr 1795
William Turk was a revolutionary soldier -- serving on General Picken's staff as his express bearer or courier.^{2, page 46}

What the heck, let's put some plugs for the various societies that perform these histories. If you're a girl, you might be interested in www.dar.org (Daughters of the American Revolution) . Boys, your is www.sar.org (Sons of the American Revolution). For Children who have everything, check out www.car.org (California Association of Realtors --just kidding - this is a bogus link).