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East Haddam Revolutionary Heroes
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John
Birth Date
1760
Olmsted
Death Date
1819/04/30
Burial Place
Bashan Cemetery
First Service
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Company
Regiment Officer
Company Officer
Other Officer
Second Service
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Rank
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Company
Regiment Officer
Company Officer
Other Officer
Third Service
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Regiment Officer
Company Officer
Other Officer
Notes
He served in the Revolutionary War as a teamster for about 2 years under his brother, Capt. Oliver Olmstead, who is also buried in Bashan Cemetery. Possibly taken prisoner in 1777. DAR Patriot A202197.
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