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Hyde, Joseph
John M. McDonald interview — 1846-09-07
From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
Deacon Joseph Hyde (1761-1850) served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revolutionary War. He briefly describes his service.
Deacon Joseph Hyde (1761-1850) served in the Connecticut Militia during the Revolutionary War. He briefly describes his service.
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- Hufeland Index Page 463 -
Septr. 7th Deacon Joseph Hyde, of Greenfield: I was in the service in some way throughout the war. I was with a militia regiment at Long Island, but not at White Plains. At the Danbury expedition I was sick. General S[illman] was not considered by us to be a brave man.
Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews.
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