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Sylvanus Oak
born 1748/49
- 3 records
- George Oak of Westborough and Rutland, and his son Sylvanus
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- Documented military service (Likely)
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Overview
Sylvanus Oakborn 1748/49Abigail Ball1752–1808Wife
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Service
Revolutionary War · Militia · 1775 Likely
Sergeant, Capt. Joseph Sargent's company, Col. Sparhawk's regiment, Lexington alarm, April 20 to May 1, 1775; 12 days (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, vol. 11, p. 598). Likely this Sylvanus: the roll's 'Princeton (probably)' matches the 1906 register's account of his Princeton mill and this service.
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Family
Parents
- Father: George Oak born c. 1720
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- Mother: Lydia Eager died 1758
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Wife: Abigail Ball 1752–1808 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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Life events
| Born | 30 MAR 1748/49, Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show whyWhy: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: Review: not yet reviewed. |
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| Died | No death date is recorded here. The site classifies this person as deceased from the dated records; no death record is cited. |
| Also recorded as | Salvenas Oak |
| Alternate birth | Alternate birth, 30 MAR 1748/9, Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA |
| Marriage | 25 NOV 1771, Rutland, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, with Abigail Ball 1752–1808 |
| Military service | Sergeant, Capt. Joseph Sargent's company, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regiment (12 days), BET 20 APR AND 1 MAY 1775, Princeton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA |
Sources
- Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Worcester: Franklin P. Rice, 1903), Births, p. 80 (printed page): "Aseph, s. George and Lydia, June 15, 1751." Internet Archive item vitalrecordsofwe00west, leaf n89 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth
- Henry L. Oak (comp.), Oak-Oaks-Oakes: Family Register, Nathaniel Oak of Marlborough, Mass., and Three Generations of His Descendants in Both Male and Female Lines Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth, Death, Event, Marriage
p. 25 View page 25 - Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War, vol. 11 (Boston, 1903), p. 598: "Oak, Sylvanus, Princeton (probably). Sergeant, Capt. Joseph Sargent's co. of militia, Col. Sparhawk's regt., which marched April 20, 1775 ... returned May 1, 1775; service, 12 days." Internet Archive item massachusettssol11mass, leaf 605 Military Citation only Military service
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