Jared Chittenden Esq. (1756 - 1828)

Born 3 May 1756 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Lusk) Chittenden — married [date unknown] (to 23 Nov 1803) in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut

Descendants

Died 2 Apr 1828 at age 71 in Whitestown, Oneida, New York, United States

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Biography

Jared Chittenden was the son of William Chittenden and Elizabeth (Fosdick) Chittenden. He was born in Guilford, Connecticut on May 3, 1756.^[1]

Sergeant Jared Chittenden Esq. served with 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment (1779), Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Jared Chittenden Esq. is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A021662.

In 1775, at the age of 20, Jared enlisted in the Revolutionary Army as a Private in Captain Samuel Mansfield's Company, Battalion of Artillery, that later was renamed the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. The Company was commanded by Colonel John Lamb. Jared first served as Gunner, then Bombadier, until he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.^[2] Jared mustered out in November of 1783. It is said that he went deaf firing artillery during the Battle of Yorktown.

The 2nd Regiment of Artillery's major campaigns and battles are listed here:

• New York and New Jersey Campaign 1776-77
  • July 1776 – March 1777 at New York and New Jersey
  • 'December 6, 1776 = Battle of Trenton (New Jersey)
  • January 1777, Battle of Princeton (New Jersey)
• Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78
  • New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
  • April 27, 1777, The Danbury Raid (Battle of Ridgefield) (Connecticut)
• Northern Theater 1778–1782
  • 1778–1782 at New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England
  • June 28, 1778, Battle of Monmouth Courthouse (New Jersey)
  • June 23, 1780, Battle of Springfield (New Jersey)
• The Yorktown Campaign
  • June – October, 1781 at primarily Virginia
  • September 28 - October 19, 1781, Siege of Yorktown (Virginia)

Jared first married Elizabeth Lusk (b. 5 Oct. 1766). Together they had nine children, seven of whom survived early childhood. Elizabeth died in 1803 at the age of 37.^[3]

The children of Jared and Elizabeth (Lusk) Chittenden were: 1) Lucy, b. 9/22/1786, m. Dr. Eli Eastman. 2) Thomas C., b. 8/30/1788, m. Cornelia Redney. 3) Elizabeth, b. 12/18/1790, m. Thomas Angell. 4) Sally, b. 10/13/1792. 5) Rev. William, b. 05/25/1794. 6) Homer, b. 12/16/1795, m. Margaret Trowbridge. 7) Virgil, b. 08/30/1797, m. Julia Curtiss. 8.) Harriet, b. 06/20/1799, d. 02/25/1800. 9) Clarissa, b. 02/27/1801, d. 06/05/1803.^[4]

Jared married second, Anna Douglass (b. Sept. 19, 1783). Jared and Anna moved from Connecticut to Whitestown, New York. They had ten children together, making Jared father to a total of nineteen children, most of whom survived.^[5]

The children of Jared and Anna (Douglass) Chittenden were: 10) Horace, b. 11/08/1805. 11) Truxton, b. 04/14/1807. 12) Nelson, b. 12/10/1808. 13) Emily M., b. 10/26/1810, m. Robert G. Carter. 14) Harriet, b. 10/12/1812, d. 04/11/1825. 15) Mary C., b. 01/02/1815, d. 09/14/1834. 16) Jared, b. 12/07/1817. 17) George W., b. 02/03/1820. 18) Eunice Jane, b. 05/08/1822. 19) James D., b. 10/06/1824.^[6]

Jared died on April 2, 1828 in Whitestown, New York. He was 72 years old. Jared is buried at Hillside Memorial Cemetery and Park in Central Square, New York. His wife, Anna, lived another 23 years. She died on December 30, 1851, aged 68.

Jared and Elizabeth’s eldest son, Thomas Cotton Chittenden, became a U.S. Congressman in the 26th and 27th Congress, serving for New York from 1839-1843

Sources

1. ↑ Talcott, Alvan, A.M., M.D. William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants. New Haven, CT: Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1882. Page 37.
2. ↑ See extensive Military Records below.
3. ↑ Talcott, Alvan, A.M., M.D. William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants. New Haven, CT: Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1882. Page 63.
4. ↑ Talcott, Alvan, A.M., M.D. William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants.New Haven, CT : Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1882. Page 64.
5. ↑ Talcott, Alvan, A.M., M.D. William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants.New Haven, CT : Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1882. Page 63.
6. ↑ Talcott, Alvan, A.M., M.D. William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants.New Haven, CT : Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1882. Page 64.

• Talcott, Alvan. “Chittenden Family: William Chittenden of Guilford, Conn. and His Descendants,” New Haven, Connecticut: Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1822. pp. 37, 63, 64.
• Chittenden, Kathryn, "Notes from original research."

Tom Bredehoft, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Tom and others.

• A collection of family records, with biographical sketches, and other memoranda of various families and individuals bearing the name Douglas, or allied to families of that name, by Douglas, Charles Henry James, 1856-1931 *https://archive.org/stream/collectionoffami00doug#page/200/mode/2up
• Jones, Pomroy, Annals and Recollections of Oneida County, Published 1851, *https://archive.org/stream/annalsrecollecti00jone#page/768/mode/2up

September 1776 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Pay Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in a Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Col. John Lamb and in the Service of the United American States for September 1776. (month long enlistment terms):

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-Y628 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Sep 1776; citing Sep 1776, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

September, 1777 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company of the Battalion of Artillery in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. John Lamb:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-1GN2 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, 09 Sep 1777; citing 09 Sep 1777, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

November 1777 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Pay Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in a Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Col. John Lamb and in the Service of the United American States for November 1777.

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-S2HN : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Nov 1777; citing Nov 1777, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

December 1777 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Col. John Lamb in the Service of the United American States for the Month of December 1777:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-1Z67 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Dec 1777; citing Dec 1777, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

January 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Col. John Lamb in the Service of the United American States for January 1778 (enlisted for the duration of the War):

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-BVQ8 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Jan 1778; citing Jan 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

February 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in February Pay Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in a Battalion of Artillery.

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-7VR5 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Feb 1778; citing Feb 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

March 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Colonel John Lamb in the Service of the United States of America. Taken for the Month of March 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-6GX5 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Mar 1778; citing Mar 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

April 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Colonel John Lamb in the Service of the United American States. Taken for the Month of April 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-573V : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, 01 Apr 1778; citing 01 Apr 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

May 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Battalion of Artillery Commanded by Colonel John Lamb in the Service of the United States of America. Taken for the Month of May 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-Y65N : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, May 1778; citing May 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

June 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Battalion commanded by Colonel John Lamb in the Service of the United States of America. Taken for the month of June 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-3PD6 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Jun 1778; citing Jun 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

July 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in July Pay Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in a Battalion of Artillery:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-BYBC : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Jul 1778; citing Jul 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

August 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Regiment of Artillery Commanded by Col. John Lamb in the Service of the United States for the Month of August 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-GHMP : 15 March 2018), Jared Chetenden, Aug 1778; citing Aug 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

September 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in September Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of September 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-NZZZ : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Sep 1778; citing Sep 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

October 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in October Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of October 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-WZRN : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Oct 1778; citing Oct 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

November 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of November 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-3PNV : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Nov 1778; citing Nov 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

December 1778 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of December 1778:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-F1LP : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Dec 1778; citing Dec 1778, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

January 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of January 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-KCHB : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Jan 1779; citing Jan 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

February 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Pay Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Battalion of Artillery in the Service of the United American States for the Month of February 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-YFG1 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Feb 1779; citing Feb 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

March and April 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Gunner, in Muster Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Months of March and April 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-1GWG : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Mar 1779; citing Mar 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

June 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Bombardier, in Muster Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for June 1779. (Appointed to Bombardier on June 28th):

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-2PTM : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Jun 1779; citing Jun 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

August 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Bombardier, in Pay Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United American States and Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of August 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-S2Z1 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, 01 Aug 1779; citing 01 Aug 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

October 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Bombardier, in Pay Roll of the Late Capt. Samuel Mansfield's Company in the Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of Oct. 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-VB37 : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, Oct 1779; citing Oct 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

November and December 1779 - Jared Chittenden, Bombardier, in Pay Roll of Capt. Jo. Lavages (or Savages?) Company in the 2nd Regiment of Artillery in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. John Lamb for the Month of November and December 1779:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXT-CCXR : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, 01 Nov 1779; citing 01 Nov 1779, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

May 1782 - Jared Chittenden, Sergeant, in May Roll and Muster of the 7th Company in the 2nd Regiment of Artillery for May 1782:

• "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXR-B1LP : 15 March 2018), Jared Chittenden, May 1782; citing May 1782, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C. : National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,398.

1828 - Death

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116104247/jared-chittenden : accessed 12 November 2021), memorial page for Jared Chittenden (May 1756-2Apr 1828), Find a Grave Memorial ID 116104247, citing Hillside Memorial Cemetery and Park, Central Square, Oswego County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Diane LM (contributor 47306054.