John Inman (abt. 1758 - 1804)

Born about 1758 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut

Ancestors

Died 15 Apr 1804 at about age 46 in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

John was born about 1758. He was the son of Elijah Inman and Susanna Inman. He passed away in 1804.

Research Note: searched the Luzerne Orphans' Court Records for 1804 and 1805, but no mention of him.

John is said to have two sons: Hiram and Richard. Here is a possible Hiram Inman

Sources

1792 Land Warrant

Name: John Inman

Acreage: 400

Warrant Date: 23 Jul 1792

Warrant Location: Luzerne

Pennsylvania, Land Warrants, 1733-1987

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BOOK - The Michael Shoemaker Book by Williams T Blair

Page 582 and 583

The INMAN Family

Elijah Inman, born in 1718, died Feb. 7 1804, was married, July 27, 1740, at Glocester, R.I by John Smith, Justice to Susannah Inman, born in 1719, died July 21, 1809. they came to the Wyoming Valley, Pa., as early as 1775 and settled in Hanover District and are buried in the Hanover Green Cemetery. Some of their children were:

1. Mary born at Glocester, RI April 3, 1742

2. Amey, born May 13, 1744 at Glocester

3. Elijah Jr born at Glocester May 30, 1746 married to Sarah ____, was a private in the Hanover company of the 24th Regiment, Conn. Militia, and was killed in the battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778;

4. Israel, also killed in the battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778

5. Richard, born 1751, died July 25 1831 (has more on him)

6. John, born about 1758, died April 15, 1804, leaving two sons Hiram and Richard

7. David, participated in the battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, died 1778-1779.

8. Isaac born about 1760, private in the Hanover Company, 24th Regiment, Conn. Militia, took part in the battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, and was murdered by Indians in November 1778;

9. Edward, born Nov 23 1763, died Oct 20 1846. (has more on him)

Book in Ancestry

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Find a Grave Memorial #49454858

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From The History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Inman Family - Wyoming Valley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania

The "History of Hanover" by Plurub, page 434, says Elijah Inman was born in Connecticut in 1718, came to Hanover previous to the Wyoming Massacre with a large family, there being seven sons, the youngest 15 at the time of the massacre".

"A History of Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley". II, 1110 by Oscar J. Harvey, 1909, says Elijah Inman, Sr. was born in either Connecticut or Rhode Island in 1718, and in 1775 he came with his wife, Susanna and children to the Wyoming Valley and settled in Hanover Township.

His name appears on the tax lists for 1776, 77, 78, 80, and 81.

After the battle of Wyoming he fled from the valley with his wife and younger children, but returned a few months later to find his house and barn burnt, his cattle missing and most of his crops destroyed. --died in Hanover township February 7, 1804, aged 86.

"They were the parents of the following named: Elijah--, Richard b. about 1759, Israel, David--, John b. about 1758, Isaac b. 1760 and Edward b. 1763."

The History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 350 says: "The Inmans, a family conspicuous in the days that were so dark and troubled here for the number of it's name that gave their lives as a sacrifice. Five brothers went to the battle of Wyoming. --two lay dead on the ground, three escaped, but Richard from overheat and swimming the rive, returned home only to die in a few weeks from disease contracted thereby. There were seven brothers, two remained at home that day because they could not secure arms; one Isaac, was 19 and the other a mere lad, both of whom would have been at the bloody sacrifice except for the fact stated. The parents were aged at the time, and it was doubly necessary for the two youths to be with them, as the fates turned the battle and caused the following exodus. Elijah and Israel were killed in battle. Richard Inman saved the life of Rufus Bennett in the retreat by shooting the Indian who was in hot chase after him.

Isaac--was ambushed and killed by the Indians the following winter."

"History of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, 1845, App.26, by Charles Miner, gives a similar account and "the Poetry and History of Wyoming", 1869, 252 by William L. Stone gives a 2 1/2 page account of the four killed.

Wisconsin Abstracts

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