John Meserve (1727)

Born 14 Aug 1727 in Standish, Cumberland Co., Maine

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Strout) Meserve — married 28 Jan 1762 in Gorham, Cumberland Co., ME

Descendants

Died [date unknown] in Standish or Bridgeton, Maine

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Biography

Private John Meserve served with 2nd Regiment, Cumberland County Militia, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.

John Meserve is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A078299.

John Meserve is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: P-248475
Rank: Soldier

"MESARVE, John, Scarborough. Private, Capt. Benjamin Larrabe’s co., regt.; marched July 9, 1779; discharged Sept. 12, 1779; service, 2 —— on Penobscot expedition."

"MESERVE, JOHN. Private, Capt. Alexander McLellan’s co., Col. Jonathan Mitchel’s regt.; entered service July 7, 1779; discharged Sept. 25, 1779; service, 2 mos. 18 days, on Penobscot expedition. Roll dated Gorham."

"MESERVE, JOHN. Private, Capt. John Reed’s co., Col. Samuel McCobb’s regt.; enlisted Aug. 18, 1781; discharged Dec. 1, 1781; service, 3 mos. 14 days, In defence of seacoast; enlistment to expire Dec. 1, 1781; regiment raised for defence of eastern Massachusetts."

Sources

• Source: Massachusetts Soldiers & Sailors of the Revolutionary War obtained from Volume X, Lua - Mop, pp. 694-695
• FamilySearch Person: 2HK1-SMK
• Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031691; FHL microfilm: 000009831; Image number: 685, FamilySearch Record: QV3S-LZ88 (accessed 23 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-NGPZ, John Meserve marriage to Mary Getty on 4 Mar 1757 in Falmouth, Maine, United States.
• * Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031691; FHL microfilm: 000009831; Image number: 691, FamilySearch Record: QV3S-LZ8J (accessed 23 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-NGCZ, John Meserve marriage to Sarah Strout on 25 Dec 1761 in Falmouth, Maine, United States.