Samuel Webb
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Samuel Blachley Webb (1753 - 1807)

Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb
Born in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticutmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married Dec 1780 in New Jerseymap
Husband of — married 3 Sep 1790 in New York, New York, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 53 in Claverack, Columbia county, New York, United Statesmap
Profile last modified | Created 2 Feb 2017
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Contents

Biography

1776 Project
Colonel Samuel Webb served with 9th Connecticut Regiment (1780), Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Samuel Webb is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A123904.

Samuel Blachley Webb was born the 15th of December, 1753 in Wethersfield Township, Hartford county, Connecticut. Samuel is the son of Joseph Webb and Mehitable Nott.[1]

Samuel's father, Joseph Webb, died in 1761 when Samuel was about 8 years of age.[2]

Samuel's mother, Mehitable, married Silas Deane about 1763. Silas Deane was the attorney handling the estate of Samuel's father, Joseph Webb. Samuel's mother died in October, 1767, and the notice of her death appeared as follows: "Hartford, October 19 - Last Tuesday departed this life, at Weathersfield, of a lingering consumption, Mrs. Mahitabel Deane, wife of Mr. Silas Deane, of that place.[3] Silas Deane remarried about 1770 to Elizabeth Saltonstall.[4] Samuel's step-parents, particularly his step-father Silas Deane, were influential in his early life and education.

Samuel traveled to Jamaica in 1772. Samuel wrote the following to his sister about his upcoming trip: "New London, Sunday evening, 13 Dec 1772 - My Ever Dear Sisters, It is possible, can it be, that I am agoing to leave my native shore, . . . no do'bt we shall put to sea in the morning, . . . I have alter'd my voyage, & shall sail direct for Kingstown in Jamaica . . ."[5]

Samuel is said to have served as the private secretary of his step-father, Silas Deane. Deane, was active in local politics serving as secretary on the local Committee of Correspondence, and the colonial resistance to British rule. Deane served in the first Continental Congress in 1744; and it is likely Samuel accompanied his step-father to Philadelphia. The following announcement appeared naming Silas Deane as a member to the American Congress: "Hartford, October 3 - The following are the names of the Gentlemen that compose the American Congress, now conven'd at Philadelphia, viz . . .From Connecticut, Hon. Eliphalet Dyer, Esq., Silas Deane, and Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq.'s. . . ."[6]

Military & Government Service

June, 1775 Samuel joined a local light infantry company as 1st Lieutenant. The company was to march on to Boston, and on the 17th of June, 1775 they were at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The following appeared in the Hartford Courant: ". . . Major John Chester of Weathersfield, now Captain of a company in General Spencer's regiment, and Lieut. Samuel Webb, who marched up to the lines with their men, and reinforced the troops, by their undaunted behavior, timely and vigourous assistances, it is universally agreed, are justly entitled to the grateful acknowledgment of their country . . ."[7] July, 1775 Samuel was appointed as an Aide-de-Camp to Major General Israel Putnam following the battle of Bunker Hill, on the 22nd of July, 1775. The following notice of Samuel's promotion appeared as follows: "General Orders - Head Quarters, Cambridge, July 22nd 1775 . . . Capt. Israel Putnam and Lieut. Samuel Webb, being appointed Aids-de-Camp to Major General Putnam; they are to be obey’d as such. . . ."[8]

June, 1776 Samuel was appointed as an Aide-du-Camp to General George Washington on the 21th of June, 1776, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The order reads in part as follows: "Head Quarters, New York, June 21st 1776 - General Orders . . . The General has been pleased to appoint Richard Cary and Samuel Webb Esquires, his Aid-du-Camp - and Alexander Counter Harrison Esqr: Assistant Secretary, who are to be obeyed and regarded as such. The Honorable Continental Congress have been pleased to give the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, to the Aids-du-Camp of the Commander in Chief, and to his principal Secretary . . ."[9]

January, 1777 Samuel was one of 16 officers selected by General George Washington to command one of the additional regiments recently authorized by Congress. This command promoted Samuel to the rank of Colonel. General Washington's order to the men reads in part as follows: "To Colonels Henry Sherburne, Samuel Blachley Webb, David Henley, Ezekiel Cornell, and Alexander Scammell - Morris Town January 12th 1777 - Sir - Instructions—Recruiting Orders—and a Warrant for 6,000 Dollars to Recruit with, are now Inclosed to you—Copies of the Recruiting Orders are to be given to the Officers so soon as they are Nominated,1 & I should think if only part of the bounty was given to the men at the time of enlisting them & the residue when they Joined the Regt it might be a means of preventing Desertion. . . . The short time allowed us for the most Vigorous Exertions which I am perswaded render Arguments unnecessary to Stimulate you to the Speedy Completion of your Regiment and preparing it for the Field. In this Business I heartily wish you Success—& am Sir Yr most Obt Servt - Go: Washington"[10]

December, 1777 Samuel was captured by the British in December 1777. Major General Israel Putnam informed General George Washington of Samuel's capture in a letter dated 16th December, 1777, which reads in part as follows: " Sawpitts [N.Y.] 16th Decemr 1777 Dear sir . . . I am sorry to Inform Your Excellency that I have Reason to fear Cols. Saml B. Webb, & Eli, are prisoners with the Enemy, and some men, the Number as yet Uncertain as the Expedition was on Long Island, and Numbers of the Men have gone to the East End—Major Yates can give your Excellency the particulars, of this affair—and what Object we had in View. I Beg Leave to Refer you to him for every particular Respecting this department. I am Dr Sir Your Most Obedt Servt - Israel Putnam"[11]

Samuel was given a parole by the British, and signed the following parole on the 14th of December, 1777: "New Port Rhode Island Dec 14th 1777 I Samuel B. Webb Esq. Colonel in the Continental Forces, Prisoner of War being permitted by Major Gen. Pigot to depart this place, do promise upon my Parole of Honor to go from hence to Providence in this province and endeavor to procure the effecting an exchange between Lt. Col. Campbell of his Majestys 71st Regiment of Foot and me in failure of which I do affirm that I will in the space of two months repair to New York (unless otherwise Exchanged) and submit myself to any General of his Majesty's Forces who may command there. Samuel B. Webb Col. in the Continental Army"[12]

Samuel wrote the following account of the incident in a letter to General George Washington, and requested Washington get him from his present unhappy situation as early as possible. The letter reads as follows: " Wethersfield in Connecticut Decr 29th 1777. Before this, I suppose your Excellency must have heard of a late decent on Long-Island and the objects General Putnam had in view by ordering on the Troops The detachment under my command left Norwalk in four Transports the Evening after the 9th Instant, the weather proved very blustering by which means we parted Compy—on the morning of the 10th at dawn of day we found ourselves within two Miles of a British Ship, every effort was made to clear her, but was forced on shore near Satalkut, the surf runing high fill’d and sunk our Boat directly after we hoisted it out, the Ship came too very near Us and began a heavy fire, in this unhappy situation, no mode of escape left, nor any chance to defend ourselves we were obliged to submit Prisoners to Capt. Harmood of the Falcon Sloop of War, from this we were carried to Newport, where thro: the influence of some old acquaintance I obtained a Parole of which the enclosed is a Copy. I had with me One Captain, Adjutant, two Sub’s and about 20 Privates of my Regiment together with about 40 of the Militia. I should without loss of time waited in Person on your Excellency but am unable to ride.

The particulars relative to the Expedition General Parsons told me he would inform you, I have dispatched Mr Gibbs (a volunteer in my Regt) with this letter, by his return I hope to know whether Lt Colonel Campbell can be given in exchange for me. I confess from the Letters which passed between your Excellency and General Howe I have little reason to flatter myself of its takeing place, but knowing at the time they were wrote Colo. Campbell was one of the Officers highest in Rank of any in our possession, and since Major Genll Presscott being Captivated, I could not but flatter myself the objections were at an end. Should it be otherways I must beg your Excellency to get me from my present unhappy situation as early as possible, the State of my Regiment, my accounts with the Public (which thro: necessity have been neglected) demand my earliest attention, besides which my ardent wish, is, again to be in the Field in my Country’s cause. anxiously waiting your answer I am with the warmest Esteem Your Excellency’s Most Obedt & Very Humbl. servt Saml B. Webb"[13]

General Washington refused to act on Samuel's behalf citing that there were other officer's who had been held prisoner much longer than Samuel. Samuel was to report to New York since he was not to be exchanged. Samuel received a letter from his older brother, Joseph Webb, dated the 12th of February, 1778 where Joseph told Samuel that he had arranged lodging in New York for him and stated in the letter: ". . . I saw Mr. Boutinott . . . who hinted to me that General Washington was much displeased at your asking the Exchange, when so many had been so long confined & you so lately taken . . . Let me caution you to refuse, forever chatting on politicks it can be of no service to yourself or country . . . I think however your greatest happiness will be (provided you are obliged to stay) will be in your chamber with your books."[14]

Samuel was a prisoner of war on Parole. Samuel was allowed to stay in private lodgings and move about with certain limitations. Samuel received the following from Jos. Loring Commissioner of Prisoners: "New York 7th March 1778 - Col. Webb Prisoner on Parole - Sir: In answer to your letter to Mrs. Winslow 6th Inst. I am to acquaint you that General Robertson has no objections to your going to Newtown, or any other place on Long Island not further distant from New York than Flusing, and when you have fixed your quarters you will be kind eno' to let me know. I am Sir your most Obdt. Humble Servant Jos. Loring Commiss. of Prisoners."[15]

1783 Samuel had apparently requested from George Washington proof of his service as an Aide-du-Camp. Samuel received the following letter from George Washington: "Head Quarters 4th July 1783; Dear Sir, Agreeable to your request, I inclose to you a Certificate of your having acted in my family as one of my Aides D. Camp. I thank you for the friendly Expressions of Regard & Benevolence which you are pleased to use towards me & Mrs Washington—May you be attended, in your future Walks of Life, with Health & every Happiness, is the sincere Wish of Dear Sir Your Most Obedt &c.

I do hereby certify, that, in the Year 1776, Colo. S.B. Webb, was in my family, & acted in the Character of one of my Aides D. Camp, the Duties of which Office he performed with fidelity, Integrity & Capacity. untill he was promoted to the Comd of a Regt in the Service of the United States which called him to the pursuit of other Cares. Given at Head Qtrs 4th July 1783."[16]

1787 Samuel was elected as a representative to the state government of Connecticut in May, 1787. The newspaper announcement of the election results reads in part as follows: "Hartford, May 14, Last Thursday the Anniversary Election of Supreme Magistrates, and other officers, for the Government of this state, was held in this city, when the following Gentlemen were elected, viz. . . . Roll of Representatives, May 1787 . . . County of Windham, Windham, Mr. Samuel Webb, . . ."[17]

1788 Samuel was a member of the Society of Cincinnati and attended their annual meeting. The notice of the events of the meeting listed the following appointments of the Society: ". . . Delegates to the General Society Brigadier General Samuel B. Webb . . ."[18]

Marriages

Samuel married Eliza Bancker sometime before the 27th of December, 1780, when Samuel wrote to Joseph Barrell ". . . Yes, Barrell, I am among the list of old folks, a married man, & be assured I only regret, that so many days and years have been spent without knowing the happiest state this world afford, . . ."[19] Samuel's wife Eliza, nickname Betsey, became sick early in their marriage as correspondence dated as early as March 1781 mentions Eliza being ill the result of an unfortunate fall. Eliza died before the 25th of November, 1781. Samuel wrote of his wife's death on the 25th of November, 1781 to Mrs. and Mrs. Barrell in part as follows: ". . . Those only who have felt, know how to pity & condole with the afflicted, to God that I was now with you. I am sure it would afford me much consolation. I was as completely happy as this world could make me, I am as miserable as man can be. My dear partner, all that was dear to me in life is no more to be seen among the walks of men. She has left us in the early bloom of life, & I verly believe is now singing Hallalujahs with the just in Heaven, this my dear friends is my only consolation in this hour of afflection. I wish'd her life for my own sake, I wish't it for the sake of my friends - they must have lov'd her, but Heav'n has forbit it, the subject is too painful for me to dwell on . . ."[20]

Samuel and Eliza had no children.

Samuel married his second wife Catharine Louisa Hogeboom on the 3rd of September, 1790, in New York.

Will

Samuel made his last Will & Testament on the 9th of November, 1707. Samuel's will reads as follows: "In the name of God Amen, I Samuel B. Webb of the Town of Claverak in the county of Columbia and state of New York, Gentleman, do make this my last Will & Testament in manner following, that is to say, I give devise and bequeath all my estate both real and personal of what kind or nature soever, and whensoever situated, unto Jacob Rusten Van Rensahar of the Town of Claverack aforesaid, in the county aforesaid Gentleman, Hezekiah L. Hosmer of the city of Hudson in the county aforesaid Attorney at Law, and David Thomas of the Town of Salem in the county of Washington & state of New York, Gentleman and the survivors & survivor of them their or his heirs executors, administrators and assigns, upon trust, that they my said Trustees or the survivors or survivor of the, shall and do as conveniently may be after my decease sell and convert into ready money in such a manner as they or he may deem most conducive to the interest of my heirs, all such part or parts of my personal estate as Maria Thomas the wife of David Thomas aforesaid shall not think proper to retain for the benefit and use of my children, and shall and do all & receive and get in all such part and parts thereof as consist of monies, debts or securities for money and shall and do also sell and convey to any person or persons whomsoever, with whom they or he may contact for the same, and upon such terms and conditions, as they or he may think proper and advantageous, all or any part of parts of my said real estate, and the monies arising or to arise from the sale of my said estate both real and personal to manage and rise in such manner as they or he may as they or he may deem most advantageous, and to advance from time to time for the support maintenance and education of my children such sum and sums of money as may be requisite for the same and generally to do all and every thing at their and his discretion, which my said trustees the survivors or survivor of them his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns shall and may think most conducive to the interest of my children and upon the arrival of my children to the age of twenty one years, or soon if circumstances should require it, to pay to them their several parts and portions of my said estate and the trust hereby created thereupon to cease. And I do hereby appoint the said Jacob Rutsen Van Rensaliar, Hezekiah L. Hosmer and David Thomas Executors of this my will and lastly unking all former wills by me made, I declare this to be my last will & testament. In Witness whereof I the said Samuel B Webb have hereunto set my hand & seal this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seven [signed] Sam.l B Webb Signed sealed published declared by the said Samuel B Webb the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request, and in his presence & in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses William Bay, Nancy Mills J.C. Brock Columbia County: Be it remembered that on the Fourteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eight William Bay of the Town of Claverak in the County of Columbia personally appeared before me Martin Van Buren surrogate of the said county of Columbia and being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he saw Samuel B. Webb sign and seal the above instrument purporting to be his last will and testament that at the time of executing the same he was of sound deposing mind and memory according to the best of the knowledge and belief of this deponent, and that Maria Mills and Jeremiah C. Ten Brock and this deponent subscribed their names as witnesses thereto in the presence of each other and in the presence of the testator. . . ."[21]

Known Children of Samuel B. Webb and Catharine L. Hogeboom

Catharine Louisa Webb - born 1 January 1792, Claverack, Columbia county, New York[22]
Maria Webb - born 2 August 1794, Claverack, Columbia county, New York[23]
Henry Livingston Webb - born 6 February 1795, Claverack, Columbia county, New York
Stephen Hogeboom Webb - born 23 September 1796, Claverack, Columbia county, New York[24]
James Watson Webb - born 8 February 1802, Claverack, Columbia county, New York[25]
Jane H. Webb - born about 1804, Claverack, Columbia county, New York[26]


Sources

  1. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74Z-LLZ : 7 January 2020), Joseph Webb in entry for Samuel Blatchly Webb, 1753.
  2. "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7NS-DJ7 : 16 January 2020), Joseph Webb, 1761.
  3. Newspapers.com: Citing: Hartford Courant (Hartford Connecticut) 19 Oct. 1767, Mon Page 3; https://www.newspapers.com/image/233740330/?terms=Deane&match=1
  4. Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Silas Deane Papers; http://www.chs.org/finding_aides/finding_aids/deans1789.html
  5. Pages 5 & 6; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume I 1772-1777, Wickersham Press 1893; Google Books on-line at: https://books.google.mw/books?id=JnlCyAEACAAJ&pg=PA1&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
  6. Newspapers.com: Citing: Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) 3 Oct. 1774, Mon Page 3; https://www.newspapers.com/image/233739776/?terms=Committee%20of%20Safety&match=1
  7. Newspapers.com: Citing: Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) 31 July 1775, Mon Page 3; https://www.newspapers.com/image/233771566/?terms=Bunker%20Hill%20Webb&match=1
  8. “General Orders, 22 July 1775,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-01-02-0091. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 1, 16 June 1775 – 15 September 1775, ed. Philander D. Chase. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1985, pp. 153–156.]
  9. “General Orders, 21 June 1776,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-05-02-0033. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 5, 16 June 1776 – 12 August 1776, ed. Philander D. Chase. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1993, pp. 61–62.]
  10. “From George Washington to Colonels Henry Sherburne, Samuel Blachley Webb, David Henley, Ezekiel Cornell, and Alexander Scammell, 12 January 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-08-02-0045. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8, 6 January 1777 – 27 March 1777, ed. Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998, pp. 42–43.]
  11. “To George Washington from Major General Israel Putnam, 16 December 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-12-02-0564. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 12, 26 October 1777 – 25 December 1777, ed. Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. and David R. Hoth. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 2002, pp. 616–618.]
  12. Pages 398 & 399; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume I 1772-1777, Wickersham Press 1893; https://books.google.mw/books?id=NjNltQEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_atb#v=onepage&q&f=false
  13. “To George Washington from Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb, 29 December 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-13-02-0051. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 13, 26 December 1777 – 28 February 1778, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2003, pp. 53–54.]
  14. Pages 9, 10 & 11; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume II 1778-1782, Wickersham Press 1893; https://books.google.mw/books?id=Yx0_AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_book_other_versions_r&cad=4#v=onepage&q&f=false
  15. Page 13; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume II 1778-1782, Wickersham Press 1893;https://books.google.mw/books?id=Yx0_AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_book_other_versions_r&cad=4#v=onepage&q&f=false
  16. “From George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, 4 July 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-11558.
  17. Newspapers.com: Citing: Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) 14 May 1787, Mon Page 3; https://www.newspapers.com/image/233790257/?terms=%22Samuel%20Webb%22&match=1
  18. Newspapers.com: Citing: Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) 8 July 1788, Tue Page 3; https://www.newspapers.com/image/115171972/?terms=Webb&match=1
  19. Pages 317 & 318; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume II 1778-1782, Wickersham Press 1893; Google Books on-line at: https://books.google.mw/books?id=Yx0_AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
  20. Pages 374 & 375; Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb, Collected and Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford, Volume II 1778-1782, Wickersham Press 1893; Google Books on-line at: https://books.google.mw/books?id=Yx0_AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
  21. Columbia County, New York, Will Book C, pages 216, 217, & 218; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8992-MVH3
  22. "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGRS-LD2D : 10 October 2019), Samuel B Webb in entry for Catharine Louisa Webb, 1 Jan 1792; citing Birth, Columbia, New York, United States, multiple churches, New York.
  23. "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2H2-F27 : 20 January 2020), Samuel B. Webb in entry for Maria Webb, 1794.
  24. "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CN-VRNJ : 22 July 2021), Samuel B in entry for Stephen H Webb and Eveline Biggaro, 05 Dec 1872; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,671,678.
  25. "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WJG-7L8 : 3 June 2020), Sam'l B. Webb in entry for James Watson Webb, 1884.
  26. "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHTY-4GH : 10 November 2020), Samuel B. in entry for Jane H. Webb Averell, 5 Sep 1875; citing Death, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007011225.

Further Research

Samuel Blachley Webb papers - Yale University Collection Call Number: MS 539 Scope and Contents - 1756 - 1819 The Samuel Blachley Webb Papers consist of letterbooks, correspondence, journals, notebooks, orderly books, papers, and military records documenting the personal life and military career of Samuel Blachley Webb, who served in the American Revolutionary forces under Israel Putnam and George Washington. Notable correspondents include Joseph Barrell, Silas Deane Nathanael Otis, Timothy Pickering, Jonathan Trumbull, George Washington, and Catharine Hogeboom Webb.

Lefkowitz, Arthur S. George Washington’s Indispensable Men: The 32 Aides-de-Camp Who Helped Win American Independence. Mechanicsburg, Pa.: Stackpole Books, 2003.

Webb, Samuel Blachley. Correspondence and Journals of Samuel Blachley Webb. Collected & Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford. 3 volumes. New York: [Lancaster, Pa.: Wickersham Press], 1893.

Webb, J. Watson. Webb, J. Watson. Reminiscences of Gen’l Samuel B. Webb of the Revolutionary Army… New York: Globe Stationary & Printing Co., 1882.

"United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-498T : 21 December 2016), S B Webb, 1778.

"United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-VSV1 : 21 December 2016),

"United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-87Z5 : 21 December 2016),

"United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-Z1XV : 21 December 2016), Samuel B Webb, 1783.

According to "The World of George Washington," by Richard M. Ketchum, pg. 148, Webb was the stepson of America's first foreign diplomat, Silas Deane, was wounded at Bunker Hill, appt'd aide-de-camp and private sec. to Washington in 1776, wounded again at White Plains and Trenton, captured by the British in 1777, and was later exchanged. "The World of George Washington" ed. Richard M. Ketchum, American Heritage Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 1974, pg. 148 (brief bio./mini portrait).

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The merge of the two Samuel Webb's needs to take place; however, the merge needs to be reversed with Samuel Webb-10541 being the survivor of the merge instead of Webb-16576 as currently listed. The information on Samuel Webb-10541 with all of his data, which includes names both of his wives, biography, sources, and additional research information kept.
posted by Carol Wilder
Kim, in reference to your query, "Webb-16576 and Webb-10541 appear to represent the same person because: Duplicate profile".

Please see the below Comments by Angie (Southworth) Kimberley and Betty (Skelton) Norman. They, along with Carol Wilder, did an amazing corrective information rewrite on my flub up of Samuel Webb"s family members. Due to my job/work, I'm not going to have time to evaluate the duplicity of the merge you are suggesting. Kathleen Wierenga Donovan

posted by Kathy Wierenga
Thank you, Kathy, I completely understand. I adopted the profile for James Watson Webb [Webb-5993], a son of Samuel Blachley Webb. That profile was connected to Webb-16576, a very incomplete profile for Samuel Blachley Webb created in 2019. Without realizing a more complete profile existed, I started adding information to Webb-16576. Once I found this profile, Webb-10541, I realized I was wasting my time. This profile is wonderful! The merge is necessary to remove Webb-16576. Until that happens I have added James Watson Webb [Webb-5993] as a son of Samuel Blachley Webb [Webb-10541].
posted by Kim (Strauser) Tutaj
Kathy, I have removed the biography I created for Webb-16576 so all you will need to do is merge.

Thank you, Kim

posted by Kim (Strauser) Tutaj
Webb-16576 and Webb-10541 appear to represent the same person because: Duplicate profile.
posted by Kim (Strauser) Tutaj
Information on this profile appears to be conflated. The military service description is consistent with that of Colonel (later Brigadier General) Samuel Blachley Webb, but the vital information (parents, spouse, birth and death dates/locatons, and possibly the photo) conflict with the following sources:
posted by Betty (Skelton) Norman
Many thanks to Carol Wilder for researching and rewriting large portions of this profile. Thanks also to profile manager Kathy Wierenga Donovan for collaboration in accomplishing the makeover.
posted by Betty (Skelton) Norman
Thank you, Angie Southworth Kimberley. I have that info on my personal tree file, but overlooked recording it onto WikiTree. Kathy Wierenga, November 19, 2020
posted by Kathy Wierenga
Gideon's Webb -father.

Edith Bates -mother

See Find a Grave Memorial #7055040 for dates of birth, death, and an extensive description of his life, and exploits in the revolutionary war. Also has information on family members.
posted on Webb-16576 (merged) by Doris (Webb) Kinzle

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