Foss, Zachariah – Zachariah Foss came from the Town of Scarborough, Cumberland County, in the State of Maine. Maine was not a state, in its own right, during the American Revolutionary War. Maine because a separate colony in the 1620’s. From the 1650’s until 1820, the State of Maine was part of the State of Massachusetts. The people of Maine finally gained the right to have their own state in 1820. On the Fifth day of June, in 1835, Zachariah Foss received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Maine.
Fosset, John – John Fosset came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. John Fosset held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.
Fossett, Edward – Edward Fossett came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Edward Fossett held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the First day of August, in 1821, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Fossett, Robert – Robert Fossett came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Robert Fossett held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of January, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Fossett, Robert – Robert Fossett came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. Robert Fossett held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of November, in 1787, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Fossil, Christopher – Christopher Fossil came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Christopher Fossil held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Burwell – Burwell Foster came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Burwell Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of September, in 1785, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Foster, Cosby – Cosby Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Cosby Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Edward – Edward Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Edward Foster held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of February, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Francis – Francis Foster was a Refugee from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. A Refugee was a person , who lost his home, usually because the British burned it down. The British burned down many homes, of American soldiers and sympathizers, during the American Revolutionary War. On the Fourth day of August, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, from the State of Georgia.
Foster, George – George Foster came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. George Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of March, in 1795, his widow received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Foster, George – George Foster came from the State of of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. George Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteen day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, James – James Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. James Foster held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of four thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, John – John Foster was born in the State of Maryland. He held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. John Foster was married to Elizabeth Lewis.
Foster, John – John Foster came from the State of Georgia. He was mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land or British money, from the State of Georgia.
Foster, John – John Foster came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. John Foster held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate of a helper to a Cannonier or the soldier, who fired the cannon. His duties were to care for the cannon, load the cannon and clean the cannon. When the army, traveled, the Matross would walk with the supply wagons and guard wagons and supplies, along the way. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.
Foster, John – John Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the Army, in the State of Virginia. John Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of November, in 1783 and the Fifteenth day of April, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Foster, was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence.
Foster, John – John Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Foster held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of July, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Jonah – Jonah Foster came from the Sufferer’s Town of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Connecticut. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, Jonah Foster received a bounty of ten pounds, three pence and ten pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.
Foster, Joshua – Joshua Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Joshua Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of February, in 1809, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Nathan – Nathan Foster came from the Sufferer’s section of the Town of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. On an unknown date, Nathan Foster received a bounty of ten pence and eight pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut.
Foster, Obadiah – Obadiah Foster came from the Town of Andover, Essex County, in the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Obadiah Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was a member of Captain Joshua Holt’s Company, who marched at the Lexington Alarm to Cambridge.
Foster, Peter – Peter Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Peter Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-ninth day of July, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Peter – Peter Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the navy, in the State of Virginia. Peter Foster held the rank of Sailor, in the Continental Navy. On the Fifteenth day of December, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Peter – Peter Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Peter Foster held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of May, in 1832 and the Seventh day of April, in 1838, he received a bounty of thirty thousand and thirty-nine acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Peter Foster was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Lieutenant Peter Foster, during or after the American Revolution.
Foster, Peter – Peter Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. peter Foster held the rank of Carpenter, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-forth day of May, in 1835 and the Twenty-second day of March, in 1837, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Peter – Peter Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Peter Foster held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of May, in 1783 and the Eighth day of January, in 1810, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Pinckney – Pinckney Foster came from the State of Georgia. He was also, a Citizen who gave aid to the Continental Army, in the State of Georgia. On the Nineteenth day of December, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia.
Foster, Rigby – Rigby Foster came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Rigby Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.
Foster, Simpson – Simpson Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Simpson Foster held the rank of Ensign, in the Continental Army. From the beginning of the army, in the American Colonies, the rank of Ensign held a place in the army. The rank of Ensign was replaced by the rank of Second Lieutenant, in 1815, at the end of the War of 1812. On the Fifteenth day of November, in 1806, he received a bounty of twenty-six, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, Thomas – Thomas Foster came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Thomas Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Third day of February, in 1795, his heirs received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Foster, Thomas – Thomas Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of January, in 1786, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foster, William – William Foster came from the State of Georgia. He was a Refugee, in the State of Georgia. A Refugee was a Refugee was a person, who had lost his home. The British burned many homes of American soldiers and sympathizers, during the Revolutionary War. On the Fifteenth day of March, in 1784, William Foster received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia.
Foster, William – William Foster came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. William Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Ninth day of February, in 1796 and the Twenty-fourth day of October, in 1820, his heirs received a bounty of twelve hundred and eighty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Foster, William – William Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of one hundred and eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia. William Foster was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. He died in the State of Indiana.
Foster, William – William Foster came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Foster held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourteenth day of October, in 1783, the Twenty-ninth day of 1783 and the Thirteenth day of October, in 1796, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fothergill, Hugh – Hugh Fothergill came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Hugh Fothergill held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York.
Fountain, Peter – Peter Fountain came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Peter Fountain held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.
Fountain, William – William Fountain came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland.
Foushee, William – William Foushee came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Foushee held the rank of Surgeon, in the Continental Army. Until the Industrial Revolution, Surgeons were incapable of overcoming the three basic obstacles that confronted the medical community from its beginning, pain, bleeding and infection. Advances in these areas have transformed surgery from dangerous to a scientific discipline capable of treating many different conditions. On the Twenty-eighth day of March, in 1834, he received a bounty of six thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Foust, Michael – Michael Foust came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army. in the State of Pennsylvania. Michael Foust held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred aces of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Foutz, John – John Foutz came from Greenwood Township, Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the Greenwood Township, Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania.
Fowke, John – John Fowke came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Fowke held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of March, in 1804, he received a bounty, twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fowler, Adijah – Adijah Fowler was born in 1717, in the Town of Lebanon, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Connecticut. Adijah Fowler is on the list of men from Lebanon, who marched for the relief of Boston, in the Lexington Alarm, and served for four days. Next, he was promoted to Sergeant, as a member of Captain Andrew Waterman’s Company and Lieutenant Colonel Hosford’s Regiment of militia, in September of 1776.
Fowler, Abraham – Abraham Fowler came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Abraham Fowler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of February, in 1797, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Fowler, Anderson – Anderson Fowler came from the /state of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Anderson Fowler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Third day of February, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fowler, John – John Fowler came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Fowler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1785 and the Twenty-second day of January, in 1834, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fowler, Joseph – Joseph Fowler came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Joseph Fowler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of June, in 1783 and the Second day of March, in 1786, he received a bounty of three hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fowler, Mark – Mark Fowler came from the Town of Lebanon, New London County, in the State of Connecticut. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Connecticut. Mark Fowler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was a member of Captain Andrew Waterman’s Company and Lieutenant Colonel Hosford’s Regiment of militia, in 1776.
Fox, Jacob – Jacob Fox was born in 1724. He died on the Twelfth day of November, in 1787, in the State of Pennsylvania, at the age of about sixty-three years old. Jacob Fox was married to Barbara.
Fox, Nathaniel – Nathaniel Fox came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Nathaniel Fox held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of May, in 1783, Twenty-ninth day of October, in 1783 and the Twenty-seventh day of January, in 1808, he received a bounty of fifty-one hundred, sixty-six and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Fox, Thomas – Thomas Fox came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Fox held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of May, in 1783, the First day of August, in 1799 and the Eleventh day of September, in 1807, he received a bounty of forty-eight hundred, eighty-eight and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
