My Maine Heritage - June 2023 - Person Sheet
NameBenjamin Frye
Birth Date12 Jan 1749
Birth PlaceAndover, Essex Co., MA
Death Date1777 Age: 27
Death Placekilled In the Battle Of Brandywine
Occupationseaman in Revolutionary War
Misc. Notes
“Was a seaman in the Revolutionary War and taken prisoner on a privateer sent to the Cartel Silver Eeel, from Halifax to Boston in exchange 8 Oct 1778. Died of smallpox a few days after his return and buried in a field near his home.”
Battle of Brandywine:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Brandywine
Spouses
Birth Date30 Mar 1748
Birth PlaceAndover, Essex Co., MA
Marr Date16 Jan 1767
Marr PlaceAndover, Essex Co., MA