Jonathan Devol Jr (abt. 1755 - abt. 1824)

Born about 22 Oct 1755 in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy Ann (Barker) Devol — married 13 Jul 1777 in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island

Descendants

Died about 19 Aug 1824 at about age 68 in Rainbow, Washington County, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Adjutant Jonathan Devol Jr served with Rhode Island Militia during the American Revolution.

Jonathan Devol Jr is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A204658.

Jonathan Devol Jr was born 1755 in Rhode Island. His parents were Priscilla Allan and Jonathan Devol Sr both of Massachusetts. Jonathan Jr was a shipbuilder and his profession is depicted in his portrait. It is believed this portrait was painted shortly after he arrived in Ohio in 1787. Jonathan Jr was considered a master engineer, inventor and builder in his time

Jonathan Jr married Nancy Ann Barker also of Rhode Island. They were the parents of 7 documented children. Jonathan was 69 years old when he passed in 1824. He is buried in the Putnam Cemetery in Devola, Washington County, Ohio.

Sources

• Acknowledgement:

A special Thank you to Gib Sawtell for his historical research.

Originally this photo was attached to Jonathan Devol Sr.

After consulting with fashion historians and based on his own historical research on clothing of the late 18th century Mr Sawtelle determined that the age of the man in the portrait was most likely that of Jonathan Devol Jr (1755 - 1824) and not Jonathan Devol Sr (1711 - 1782).

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53851880/jonathan-devol : accessed 16 February 2022), memorial page for Capt Jonathan Devol Jr. (22 Oct 1755–19 Aug 1824), Find A Grave: Memorial #53851880, citing Putnam Cemetery, Devola, Washington County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Sarah Bitter (contributor 46778326) .

• https://www.geni.com/people/Jonathan-Devol-II/6000000003940096213?through=6000000003940093990