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New York State (New York, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appointed colonel of Vermont militia.
He joined the Northern army and was at the siege of St. John.
He defeated an attempt of General Carleton to relieve the garrison.
The next year he performed signal service during the retreat of the Americans from Canada.
On the retreat of the Americans from Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he a
Roxbury (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appoi Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he and his command were essential aids in obtaining a victory over the invaders, and shared in the glory of the exploit.
Warner remained in the service until 1782, when his constitution gave way under the strain of fatigue and hardship, and he returned home.
He died in Roxbury, Conn., Dec. 26, 1784.
Canada (Canada) (search for this): entry warner-seth
New Hampshire (New Hampshire, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appointed colonel of Vermont militia.
He joined the Northern army and was at the siege of St. John.
He defeated an attempt of General Carleton to relieve the garrison.
The next year he performed signal service during the retreat of the Americans from Canada.
On the retreat of the Americans from Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he a
Bennington, Vt. (Vermont, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appoi ricans from Canada.
On the retreat of the Americans from Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he and his command were essential aids in obtaining a victory over the invaders, and shared in the glory of the exploit.
Warner remained in the service until 1782, when his constitution gave way under the strain of fatigue and hardship, and he
Vermont (Vermont, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Ticonderoga (New York, United States) (search for this): entry warner-seth
Benjamin Warner (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appo Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he and his command were essential aids in obtaining a victory over the invaders, and shared in the glory of the exploit.
Warner remained in the service until 1782, when his constitution gave way under the strain of fatigue and hardship, and he returned home.
He died in Roxbury, Conn., Dec. 26, 1784.
Guy Carleton (search for this): entry warner-seth
Ira Allen (search for this): entry warner-seth
Warner, Seth 1743-1784
Military officer; born in Roxbury, Conn., May 17, 1743; was a man of noble bearing, sound judgment, energy, and pure patriotism.
With his father, Dr. Benjamin Warner, he went to Bennington in 1765, and became, with Ethan Allen, a principal leader in the disputes between New York and the New Hampshire Grants.
He and Allen were outlawed by the State of New York, and a reward was offered for their arrest.
He captured Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775, and on July 27 was appointed colonel of Vermont militia.
He joined the Northern army and was at the siege of St. John.
He defeated an attempt of General Carleton to relieve the garrison.
The next year he performed signal service during the retreat of the Americans from Canada.
On the retreat of the Americans from Ticonderoga (July 4) in 1777 he again performed good service.
In the command of the rear-guard he fought a severe battle at Hubbardton, and was compelled to retreat.
At the battle near Bennington he a