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Encyclopedia > Elisha Collier

Elisha Collier of Boston invented a flintlock revolver around 1814, probably the earliest such weapon. It was produced from 1819 by John Evans & Son of London, and used in quantity by the British forces in India.


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Cole Family Genealogy (3473 words)
Elisha and Hannah moved from Harwich MA to what is now known as Putnam Co. NY during the fall of 1746 or spring of 1747.
Elisha was a private in the 7th Rgmt, Dutchess Co. Militia during the Revolution.
Elisha J. born 30 Mar 1793; died 4 June 1879 Kent NY; married (1) Rachel Tillott born 1793; died 1 Jan 1815; daughter of Josephus Tillott and Ruth Owen; married (2) 1815 Lydia Frost born 1799; died 14 Oct 1873 Kent NY.
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