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Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason

Birth	:	1 Feb 1730 Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 1813 Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Cleveland Street Cemetery, Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4006004, -82.2197037
Description	:	Revolutionary War 12th Regt. Aged 83 ------------------------- additional information on Col Jeremiah Mason's Rev War Service: The colonel was an officer in the army of the Revolution. HIs epitaph says: ‘He was an ordent friend to his country; this is particularly evidenced by his exertions during her struggles for Independence.’ He owned a large estate, and equipped at his own expense, and commanded a company of Minute Men which did duty at the siege of Boston. His command was with the detachment sent out in the early part of the night to fortify Dorchester Heights. In the autumn of 1776 he... Read More	Revolutionary War 12th Regt. Aged 83 ------------------------- additional information on Col Jeremiah Mason's Rev War Service: The colonel was an officer in the army of the Revolution. HIs epitaph says: ‘He was an ordent friend to his country; this is particularly evidenced by his exertions during her struggles for Independence.’ He owned a large estate, and equipped at his own expense, and commanded a company of Minute Men which did duty at the siege of Boston. His command was with the detachment sent out in the early part of the night to fortify Dorchester Heights. In the autumn of 1776 he was promoted to the rank of colonel and at the head of a regiment joined the army in the vicinity of New York City. He continued in command of his regiment until the close of the war. When General Arnold made the asault upon and burnt New London, he handled his regiment with such skill and address as to receive special mention. After the British withdrew, Colonel Mason was placed in command of Fort Trumbull, at the mouth of the harbor, for some months, until the excitement had passed away from: Family record from Major John Mason of Norwich... pages 21-22, 1909, online at ancestry.com -------------------------

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Where is Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason's memorial?
Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason's memorial is located at: Cleveland Street Cemetery, Amherst, Lorain County, USA.
When did Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason death?
Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason death on 16 Apr 1813 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Col Jeremiah Gifford Mason's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4006004
Longitude: -82.2197037

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elisabeth Fitch Mason

(1731 - 1809)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Abigail Mason Fitch

(1755 - 1842)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cleveland Street Cemetery
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4006004, -82.2197037

2. Crownhill Cemetery
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3941994, -82.2311020

3. Middle Ridge Cemetery
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3972015, -82.1877975

4. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3806000, -82.2388992

5. Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4143982, -82.1830978

6. Kendeigh Corner Cemetery
Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3778000, -82.2514038

7. Elyria Jewish Cemetery
Elyria, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3679428, -82.1899948

8. Calvary Cemetery
Lorain, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4227982, -82.1725006

9. Elmwood Cemetery
Lorain, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4268990, -82.1744003

10. Claus Cemetery
Brownhelm, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4297500, -82.2699000

11. Pioneer Cemetery
South Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3544006, -82.2407990

12. Evergreen Cemetery
South Amherst, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3549995, -82.2455978

13. Salem Jewish Cemetery
Sheffield, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4188770, -82.1479320

14. Browns Lake Road Cemetery
Vermilion-on-the-Lake, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4268800, -82.2871000

15. North Murray Ridge Cemetery
Elyria, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3731003, -82.1500015

16. Saint Mary Cemetery
Elyria, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3918991, -82.1367035

17. Brownhelm Cemetery
Brownhelm, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3863983, -82.3050003

18. Charleston Cemetery
Lorain, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4637300, -82.1833200

19. Sanders Hill Cemetery
Henrietta, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3456001, -82.2853012

20. Mouth-of-Black-River Cemetery
Lorain, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4684880, -82.1800530

21. Lorain County Infirmary Cemetery
Elyria, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3470170, -82.1360670

22. Rugby Cemetery
Brownhelm, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3755989, -82.3277969

23. Saint Vincent Cemetery
Sheffield, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4196663, -82.1091537

24. First Congregational UCC Columbarium
Elyria, Lorain County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3663190, -82.1085340