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PRIVATE DAVID COMSTOCK

February 29, 1720 (Norwalk, CT) – November 19, 1783 (Norwalk, CT); 63 years oldMarried Rebekah Grumman in 1745 in Norwalk, CTChildren: Hannah, William, Rebekah, Andrew, Mary, Sarah, Lydia, David (died in 1760), David Captain Seth Seymour’s Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment; March 1776 – January 1777 Buried in East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Norwalk, CT.Continue reading “PRIVATE DAVID COMSTOCK”

SERGEANT RICHARD CAMP

1741 (unknown place of birth) – September 23, 1813 (Norwalk, CT); 71 or 72 years oldMarried to Anna Coe on November 15, 1771 in Norwalk, CTChildren: Susannah (only lived 2 years), Richard, Thomas, Jeremiah, Susannah, Lemuel Captain Jabez Gregory’s Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment; October 1776 – December 1776 Buried in East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, CemeteryContinue reading “SERGEANT RICHARD CAMP”

PRIVATE SILAS BETTS

October 27, 1753 (Norwalk, CT) – February 25, 1842 (Norwalk, CT); 88 years oldMarried Hannah Smith on June 22, 1780 in NorwalkChildren: Hannah, Polly, Sukey, Catherine, Martha, David, Jonathon, Abigail & Esther Captain Jabez Gregory’s Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment; October 1776 – December 1776 Buried in Norwalk Union Cemetery, Union Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut; Avenue A.Continue reading “PRIVATE SILAS BETTS”

PRIVATE JOHN BETTS

August 11, 1735 (Norwalk, CT) – June 8, 1809 (Norwalk, CT); 73 years oldMarried to Lydia Ketchum on February 17, 1765. She died 6 weeks after childbirth, on June 12, 1766.Married to Leah Taylor Hickox on January 10, 1773Son: Samuel by LydiaChildren by Leah: Lydia, John, Sarah, Esther (died at 4 years old), Charles, Esther,Continue reading “PRIVATE JOHN BETTS”

PRIVATE ISAAC BETTS JR.

April 12, 1760 (Norwalk, CT) – October 21, 1827 (Norwalk, CT); 67 years oldMarried to Polly Hanford on November 23, 1783 in NorwalkSon: Isaac Captain Jabez Gregory’s Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment; October 1776 – January 1777 Buried in Town House Hill Cemetery, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT. Photo from findagrave.com. END

SERGEANT HEZEKIAH BETTS

DOB/DOD: July 31, 1760 (Norwalk, CT) – May 31, 1837 (Norwalk, CT); 76 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married o Grace Hanford on October 1, 1785, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Alfred, Amaryllis, Robert, Mehitable, Henry, Eliza, Xenophon, Eulalia, Susette, Harriet, Solomon, and JulietteUNIT: 3rd Connecticut Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Samuel B. Webb; March 1780 – March 1783Continue reading “SERGEANT HEZEKIAH BETTS”

PRIVATE JESSE BEDIENT

DOB/DOD: January 13, 1745 (Wilton, CT) – March 1, 1821 (Norwalk, CT); 76 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Sarah Whitney on November 25, 1772 in Wilton, CTCHILDREN: No children UNIT: 7th Military Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Lt Col John Mead; August – September 1776 Buried in Town House Hill Cemetery, 2 East WallContinue reading “PRIVATE JESSE BEDIENT”

SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE

DOB/DOD: October 5, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – August 28, 2012 (Norwalk, CT); 91 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Marian Tomasian on May 27, 1942, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Two daughters, Kathleen S. (1944-) and Regina C. (1953-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 12 Cleveland Terrace and 10 Larsen Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 18, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: O-816742DISCHARGE: UnknownUNIT: 339th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 96thContinue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE”

Master Interment List

The list that follows is the final resting place of Norwalk’s wartime casualties around the world. Those listed as Revolutionary War, survived the war. For further details, contact the webmaster through the “Contact” page from the home page. Edits and corrections are always welcome. Current as of July 24, 2022. Nor shall your Glory beContinue reading “Master Interment List”

The 300 post milestone, libraries, Purple Heart Medals, Luntta and Horan

I passed the 300 posts milestone recently which really made me pause and consider all the research and hours that went into making this website available to the public. It really is an honor to bring the stories of these people to light. My hope is that people learn from the work and pass itContinue reading “The 300 post milestone, libraries, Purple Heart Medals, Luntta and Horan”