AllenParkinson - Person Sheet
AllenParkinson - Person Sheet
NameReverend Samuel Reed 
Birth18 Oct 1761, Tolland, CT253
Death25 Jul 1851, Tolland, CT256
BurialTolland, CT31
MemoSouth Yard Cemetery
FatherShubael Reed (1738-1790)
MotherMary Taylor (-1767)
Notes for Reverend Samuel Reed
Samuel Reed had a light complexion, blue eyes, broad shoulders and a heavy voice.260
At the time of his death was the last Revolutionary' soldier in Tolland.260
At the time of his death was the last Revolutionary' soldier in Tolland.260
Military notes for Reverend Samuel Reed
Served in the Revolutionary War. Enlisted as a private May 9, 1775. Served at the Siege of Boston. Discharged December 17, 1775.261
Enlisted, September, 1777, as a private under Captain Johnson, in the Conn. Militia; service two |months. Enlisted May, 1778, for six months as a minute man under Captain Elijah I Robinson, Colonel Enos (Conn.). Enlisted September, 1779, for two months, as a private, Captain AVood. Was six weeks on board a privateer, name not stated, and was in a battle. Enlisted June 1, 1780, for six months, as a private. Cap- j
tain Shipman, Colonel Hoyt (Conn.).262
In his application for a pension, Samuel mentions that he enlisted as a substitute for his father 7 Sept 1777, but there is no record that Shubael, himself ever served.263,264
Enlisted, September, 1777, as a private under Captain Johnson, in the Conn. Militia; service two |months. Enlisted May, 1778, for six months as a minute man under Captain Elijah I Robinson, Colonel Enos (Conn.). Enlisted September, 1779, for two months, as a private, Captain AVood. Was six weeks on board a privateer, name not stated, and was in a battle. Enlisted June 1, 1780, for six months, as a private. Cap- j
tain Shipman, Colonel Hoyt (Conn.).262
In his application for a pension, Samuel mentions that he enlisted as a substitute for his father 7 Sept 1777, but there is no record that Shubael, himself ever served.263,264