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Goodrich, Vermont Rolls of the Soldiers in the Revolutionary War (1904), p. 611: Seth Oak on the pay roll of Capt. Josiah Fish's company (September 1782, five days). The Seth Oak row (5 days) on roll 535, Capt. Josiah Fish's company, September 1782, assisting the Sheriff.

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Goodrich, Vermont Rolls of the Soldiers in the Revolutionary War (1904), p. 611: Seth Oak on the pay roll of Capt. Josiah Fish's company (September 1782, five days). The Seth Oak row (5 days) on roll 535, Capt. Josiah Fish's company, September 1782, assisting the Sheriff.

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[535] [Capt. Josiah Fish’s Company] “A Pay Roll of Capt. Josiah Fish’s Company of Foot in the 1st Regt. of Militia in Gen. Fletcher’s Brigade, commanded by Stephen R. Bradley, Colo., performed in the month of Sept. 1782, assisting the Sheriff in carrying into execution the law, &c:” on wh. are the following names,—the columns of miles & amount of pay are not given:— Seth Oak | “ | “ | 5

Transcription covers the roll's heading (p. 609) and the Seth Oak row (p. 611) in one excerpt.

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Keep in mind: Five days are printed, not inferred from a campaign. Printed name confirmed; identification with Seth Oak born 1733 is Likely. Heading is on p. 609 (n636).

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