American Revolution Patriots (Gates-Geeson)


  • Gates, Christian – Christian Gates came from the State of South Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of South Carolina. When the rank of a soldiers is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of December, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of South Carolina. Christian Gates 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 Christian Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, Horatio – Horatio Gates came from the States of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Horatio Gates held the rank of Major General, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of May, in 1783, he received a bounty of Thirty-one thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Horatio Gates 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 Major General Horatio Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, John – John Gates came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Gates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of May, in 1783, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Gates 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 Private John Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, Jonas – Jonas Gates came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Jonas Gates held the rank of Sergeant in the Continental Army. On the First day of February, in 1834, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts. Jonas Gates 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 Sergeant Jonas Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, Samuel – Samuel Gates came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, Samuel Gates received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. He 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 Samuel Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, Silas – Silas Gates was born in 1718, in the Town of Stow, Middlesex County, in the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Silas Gates held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was a member of Captain Benjamin Monroe’s Sixth Company, and the Fourth Middlesex County Regiment. Silas Gates was a member of the Alarm list of men between Sixty and sixty-five years of age, in December of 1776. Silas Gates died in 1779. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Silas Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gates, William – William Gates came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. William Gates held the rank of Drummer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to beat least sixteen years old. The age of a Musician was at least twelve years of age. Those regulations were sometimes ignored. The musical instruments were: the drum, fife, bugle and cornet as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of fifty acres of land, from the State of Maryland. William Gates 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 Drummer William Gates, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gather, John – John Gather came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. John Gather 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. John Gather 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 Private John Gather, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gatting, Sylvester – Sylvester Gatting came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Sylvester Gatting 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. Sylvester Gatting 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 Private Sylvester Gatting, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gauld, John – John Gauld came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into th army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, the the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. John Gauld heirs were 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 John Gauld, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gauley, John – John Gauley came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. John Gauley 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 John Gauley, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaulor, Daniel – Daniel Gaulor came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Daniel Gaulor 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. Daniel Gaulor’s heirs were 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 Private Daniel Gaulor, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaultney, John – John Gaultney came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of May, in 1784, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. John Gaultney 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 John Gaultney, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaultney, John – John Gaultney came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. John Gaultney held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. John Gaultney 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 Private John Gaultney, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gavet, Charles – Charles Gavet came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. Charles Gavet was a member of General George Washington’s Commander-in-chief’s Guard. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Charles Gavet, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Allen – Allen Gay came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. Allen Gay held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. In September of 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Allen Gay 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 Private Allen Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Calvin – Calvin Gay was born in 1746, in the Town of Woodstock, Windham County, in the State of Connecticut. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Connecticut. Calvin Gay held the rank of Corporal, in the Continental Army. He was a member of Captain Paine’s Company and the Eleventh Regiment, of the State Militia, who marched on the Lexington Alarm, in service of twelve days. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Corporal Calvin Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Dennis – Dennis Gay came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the state of Georgia. Dennis Gay 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 Dennis Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Isham – Isham Gay came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Isham Gay held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Isham Gay 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 Private Isham Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, James – James Gay came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. James Gay held the rank of Fifer, in the Continental Army. The age of a soldier was supposed to be at least sixteen years of age. The age of a Musician was supposed to be at least twelve years of age. Those regulations were sometimes ignored. The musical instruments included: the drum, bugle fife and cornet, as well as others. The instruments were used to relay messages to the troops.   On the Twenty-second day of December, in 1796, his heirs received a bounty of one thousand acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. James Gay’s heirs were 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 Fifer James Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, John – John Gay came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. John Gay held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of July, in 1829, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts. John Gay 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 Private John Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Jonathan – Jonathan Gay came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Jonathan Gay held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eight day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and seventy-four acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Jonathan Gay 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 Private Jonathan Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Joshua – Joshua Gay came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. Joshua held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of December, in 1784, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. Joshua Gay 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 Private Joshua Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Samuel – Samuel Gay came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Samuel Gay held the rank of Regimental Surgeon, in the Continental Army. Until the Industrial Revolution, surgeons were incapable of overcoming the three basic obstacles, that confronted the medical profession from it’s beginning. bleeding, pain and infection. Advances in those areas have transformed surgery from dangerous to a scientific discipline capable of treating different conditions. On the Seventeenth day of March, in 1832 and the Eighth day of January, in 1834, he received a bounty of twelve thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Samuel Gay 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 Regimental Surgeon Samuel Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, Solomon – Solomon Gay came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Solomon Gay held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Third day of December, in 1813 and the Twentieth day of September, in 1821, his heirs received a bounty of twelve hundred and eighty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Solomon Gay’s heirs were 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 Private Solomon Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, William – William Gay came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. William Gay was listed as a Citizen, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of March, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and fifty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. William Gay 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 Citizen William Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gay, William – William Gay came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina.  When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of March, in 1785 and the Fifth day of December, in 1797, he received a bounty of nine hundred and fourteen acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. William Gay 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 William Gay, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaylor, Gasper – Gasper Gaylor came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Gasper Gaylor 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. Gasper Gaylor 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 Private Gasper Gaylor, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaylord, Aaron – Aaron Gaylord came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Aaron Gaylord held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Aaron Gaylord 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 Private Aaron Gaylord, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gaylord, Elizabeth – Elizabeth Gaylord came from the Sufferer’s Section of the Town of Norwalk, Fairfield County, in the State of Connecticut. The Sufferer’s Sections of the British Colonies in North America, were established by the order of King George, III, of England. The King had the Sufferer’s areas created to separate the sick and the diseased, from the general population. Elizabeth Gaylord received a bounty of five pounds, eight pence and zero pennies, in British money, from the State of Connecticut. She was given the bounty of British money, because of her courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Sufferer Elizabeth Gaylord, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gayne, John – John Gayne came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, John Gayne received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. He 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 John Gayne, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gazbly, George – George Gazbly came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. George Gazbly held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-third day of November, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania. George Gazbly 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 Private George Gazbly, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gearreell, John – John Gearreell came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Gearreell held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of December, in 1786, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. John Gearreell 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 Private John Gearreell, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geary, Jonathan – Jonathan Geary came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. When the rank of soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eleventh day of July, in 1837, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Massachusetts. Jonathan Geary 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 Jonathan Geary, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geary, Peter – Peter Geary came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. Peter Geary held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventeenth day of October, in 1786, he received a bounty of two hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania. Peter Geary 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 Private Peter Geary, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geau, James – James Geau came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twentieth day of December, in 1785, James Geau received a bounty of two hundred and thirty acres of land, from the State of Georgia. He 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 James Geau, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geddy, Thomas – Thomas Geddy came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Thomas Geddy held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of March, in 1785, he received a bounty of six hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Thomas Geddy 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 Private Thomas Geddy, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, David – David Gee came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. David Gee 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. David Gee 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 Private David Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Ezekiel – Ezekiel Gee came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Ezekiel Gee held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Sixth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Ezekiel Gee 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 Private Ezekiel Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Howell – Howell Gee came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Howell Gee held the rank of Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of September, in 1821, he received a bounty of twenty-five hundred and sixty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Howell Gee 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 Howell Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, James – James Gee came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. James Gee held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of October, in 1783, his heir, John Gee received a bounty of Thirty-eight hundred and forty acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. James Gee’s heir 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 Captain James Gee, Before or during the American Revolution.
  • Gee, John – John Gee came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifth day of September, in 1785, John Gee received a bounty of two hundred, eighty-seven and one / half acres of land, from the State of Georgia. John Gee 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 John Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, John – John Gee came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. John Gee 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. John Gee 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 Private John Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, John – John Gee came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. John Gee held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. John Gee 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 Private John Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Joseph – Joseph Gee came from the State of Georgia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Georgia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank was usually that of Private in the Continental Army. On the Seventeen day of May, in 1784, John Gee received a bounty of an unknown amount of land, from the State of Georgia. He 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 Joseph gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Moses – Moses Gee came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Moses Gee held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Moses Gee 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 Private Moses Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Richard – Richard Gee came from the State of Maryland. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Maryland. Richard Gee 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. Richard Gee was given the bounty of ;and, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Richard Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Richard – Richard Gee came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Richard Gee held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Fourteenth day of December, in 1796, he received a bounty of four hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. Riv=chard Gee 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 Sergeant Richard Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, Thomas – Thomas Gee came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Thomas Gee held the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Thomas Gee 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 Quartermaster Sergeant Thomas Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Gee, William – William Gee came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. William Gee held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina. William Gee 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 Private William Gee, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geen, James – James Geen came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the navy, in the State of Virginia. James Geen held the rank of Midshipman, in the Continental Navy. On the Twenty-fifth day of April, in 1837, he received a bounty of six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia. James Geen 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 Midshipman James Geen, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geers, Benjamin – Benjamin Geers came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Benjamin Geers held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Eighth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Benjamin Geers 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 Private Benjamin Geers, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Geeson, Matthew – Matthew Geeson came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Matthew Geeson held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate of 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, to guard the wagons and the supplies, along the way. On the Ninth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Matthew Geeson was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the lire, death, burial or military service, of Matross Matthew Geeson, during or after the American Revolution.