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Capt Samuel Chace Jr.

Birth : 18 Jun 1749 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death : 11 Jul 1784 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial : Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate : 41.3713989, -71.9631958
Description : He may have been one of the "Sons of Liberty" involved in the Gaspee Affair but is still on the list of possible participants.

On August 27, 1777, the Rhode Island Privateer Ship "Oliver Cromwell" under the command of Commander Samuel Chace, Jr. was driven ashore and destroyed by "HMS Sloop Kingfisher", in the Sakonnet River, Rhode Island.

During the Battle of Rhode Island 7 August 1778 the "HMS Kingfisher" was burned by its own crew to avoid capture by the Continental Navy.

There were several instances during the Revolutionary War when ships were grounded, scuttled or burned to avoid capture.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Capt Samuel Chace Jr.'s memorial?

    Capt Samuel Chace Jr.'s memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, USA.

  • When did Capt Samuel Chace Jr. death?

    Capt Samuel Chace Jr. death on 11 Jul 1784 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Capt Samuel Chace Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 41.3713989
    Longitude: -71.9631958

Family Members:

Parent

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Samuel Chace

(1722 - 1802)

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Freelove Lippitt Chace

(1720 - 1801)

Spouse

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Rosabellah Angell Chace

(1748 - 1781)

Siblings

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Dr John Chace Sr.

(unknow - 1792)

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Anstis Chace Malcom

(1758 - 1779)

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Mary “Polly” Chace

(1760 - 1785)

Children

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Nathaniel Angell Chace

(1771 - 1776)

...

Henrietta Chace

(1773 - 1773)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3713989, -71.9631958

2. St Patrick Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742515, -71.9667579

3. White Hall Graveyard
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3773804, -71.9600601

4. Fish Cemetery #18
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3675003, -71.9785995

5. Silas Burrows Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3612860, -71.9748840

6. Saint Patrick Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3870468, -71.9633026

7. Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3562290, -71.9711480

8. Crary Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3885002, -71.9749680

9. Wells Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3899155, -71.9721756

10. Denison Burying Ground
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3504100, -71.9603270

11. Industrial Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3503260, -71.9580330

12. Old Mystic Baptist Church Memorial Garden
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3944730, -71.9640510

13. Packer Cemetery
West Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3532982, -71.9832993

14. Wightman Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3870468, -71.9942245

15. Lower Mystic Cemetery
West Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3539009, -71.9927979

16. Williams Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3991203, -71.9556198

17. Packer Cemetery #2
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457909, -71.9856415

18. Niles Family Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3784904, -72.0040817

19. Rogerine Cemetery
Ledyard, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4011154, -71.9774017

20. Wallsworth Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3601050, -72.0056010

21. Hilliard Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3725014, -71.9171982

22. Eldredge Cemetery
Ledyard, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4060097, -71.9641418

23. Miner Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3405991, -71.9396973

24. Joseph Denison Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3927300, -71.9220200