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Thomas Stickney (1729-1809) was born in Bradford, New Hampshire June 15, 1729. Thomas Stickney would move to Concord, New Hampshire as a young man with his father Jeremiah and brother William. Their house was made into a "garrison house" where others could come for protection from Indian raids. During King George's War Thomas Stickney served under John Goffe in a company of scouts (rangers). Thomas Stickney married Anna Osgood also of Concord they had eight children. On January 20, 1774 Thomas Sticky was promotted to Lt. Col. in the New Hampshire Militia and offen was moderator of the Concord town meetings. With the start of the American Revolutionary War Col. Stickney was appointed to the New Hampshire Committee of Safety. In the spring of 1777 Col. Stickney was with his regiment the 11th New Hampshire Militia Regiment at Fort Ticonderoga to reinforce the Continental Army garrison there. No sooner did they arrive back in New Hampshire when the regiment was called up to serve in Gen. John Stark's brigade during the Saratoga Campaign. Col. Stickney lead his men at the Battle of Bennington where 2 detachments of British Gen. John Burgoyne's army were defeated. In 1778 Col. Stickney raised men for Gen. John Sullivan for the unsuccessful Battle of Rhode Island. Thomas Stick was the moderator at the New Hampshire constutional convention on October 31, 1783 that ratified the New Hampshire Constitution. Thomas Stickney would pass away on January 26, 1809 at his home in Concord. Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ...
1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
Bradford is a town located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. ...
June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ...
Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ...
Location in New Hampshire Founded Incorporated 1725 1856 County Merrimack County Mayor Michael L. Donovan Area - Total - Water 174. ...
King Georges War is the name given to the military operations in North America that formed part of the 1740-1748 War of the Austrian Succession. ...
In general, a ranger is a keeper, guardian, or soldier that ranges over a region to protect the area or enforce law. ...
January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1774 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
The New Hampshire Militia was first organized in March 1680, by New Hampshire Colonial President John Cutt. ...
Town meeting is a form of local government commonly practiced in the U.S. region of New England, but uncommon elsewhere in the United States. ...
Combatants American Revolutionaries, France,Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} {{{notes}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775â1783), also known as the American War for Independence, was the military side of...
Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 46th 24,239 km² 110 km 305 km 3. ...
Committee of Safety may refer to: The Committee of Safety, the parliamentary body in England that oversaw the English Civil War The Committee of Public Safety which controlled created the French Republic and initiated the Reign of Terror One of the many Colonial American Committees of Safety established at the...
1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Stickneys Regiment of Militia also known as the 11th New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up on July 21, 1777 at Pembroke, New Hampshire for Gen. ...
Fort Ticonderoga is a large 18th century fort built at a strategically important narrows in Lake Champlain where a short traverse gives access to the north end of Lake George in the state of New York, USA. The fort controlled both commonly used trade routes between the English-controlled Hudson...
The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ...
General John Stark John Stark (August 28, 1728 - May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ...
Brigade is a term from military science which refers to a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support). ...
The Saratoga Campaign was a 1777 initiative by the British Army in the American Revolutionary War. ...
Combatants Hessian mercenaries British Army troops Native Americans Vermont militiamen/Green Mountain Boys Massachusetts Commanders Friedrich Baum John Stark Strength 1400 1500 Casualties 207 killed 700 captured 40 killed 30 wounded The Battle of Bennington was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, taking place on August 16, 1777 not...
John Burgoyne John Burgoyne (February 24, 1723 â August 4, 1792) was a British general during the American Revolutionary War, infamous for his arrogance, pompous attitude, and vanity. ...
1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
General John Sullivan John Sullivan (February 17, 1740 â January 23, 1795) was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress. ...
Combatants British United States Commanders Robert Pigot John Sullivan Strength 7,139 10,100 Casualties at least 260 at least 211 The Battle of Rhode Island was a battle fought on August 29, 1778 when units of the Continental Army under the command of John Sullivan attempted to recapture Aquidneck...
October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ...
1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Wikisource has original text related to this article: New Hampshire Constitution The New Hampshire State Constitution is the primary governing document of the State of New Hampshire ratified on June 2, 1784. ...
January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
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