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Moseman, Stephen
John M. McDonald interview — 1847-11-17
From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
Stephen Moseman (c.1774-1854) was a son of Marcus Moseman, who served as a captain in the Westchester County Militia. He briefly describes his father’s activity during the Revolutionary War, and notes that he was twice confined as a prisoner in the Sugar House in Manhattan. He also notes the location of a French army encampment in the Bedford area in 1781.
Stephen Moseman (c.1774-1854) was a son of Marcus Moseman, who served as a captain in the Westchester County Militia. He briefly describes his father’s activity during the Revolutionary War, and notes that he was twice confined as a prisoner in the Sugar House in Manhattan. He also notes the location of a French army encampment in the Bedford area in 1781.
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- Hufeland Index Page 638 -
Novr. 17th Stephen Moseman aged 75: “My father was taken prisoner twice, and confined in the Sugar House. His name was Marcus Moseman, and he was a Militia captain. With his company he often pursued the Refugees who took off cattle. The French army encamped in 1781, on the ridge east of this farm.
Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews.
Courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society. No Copyright – United States.
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