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Oak-Oaks-Oakes Family Register (1906), p. 12: Jonathan, called Captain from about 1766, and the family tradition of Wolfe at Quebec. From about 1766 he was known as 'Captain'; the family tradition, several times in print, is that he fought with Wolf at Quebec and made the fallen hero's coffin.

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Oak-Oaks-Oakes Family Register (1906), p. 12: Jonathan, called Captain from about 1766, and the family tradition of Wolfe at Quebec. From about 1766 he was known as 'Captain'; the family tradition, several times in print, is that he fought with Wolf at Quebec and made the fallen hero's coffin.

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From about 1766 he was

known colloquially and in official records as “Captain,” having

doubtless been chosen captain of the training band. This would

indicate service in the French-Indian wars; indeed the family tra-

dition, several times appearing in print—is that he fought with

Wolf at Quebec, and was employed to make the fallen hero’s

coffin.

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Keep in mind: Family tradition, as the family compilation prints it; the book itself adds that no official record of his military service has been found. Not independent proof. Label: Unconfirmed.

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