Birth : 25 Feb 1757 Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 12 Jan 1822 Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Church On the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate : 42.3637199, -73.2826614
Plot : A
Inscription : "He was an officer in the revolutionary army and faithfully served his country."
Description : Revolutionary War Hero. Major Azariah Egleston was born in Sheffield, MA, son of Seth Egleston & Sarah Church. On April 22, 1775 he enlisted as a private in the regiment of Col. John Paterson and was active in recruiting other enlistments. With Colonel Paterson's regiment he crossed the Delaware with Washington Dec. 25, 1776 and fought in many principle battles including Princeton, Trenton, both battles of Bemis Heights, and Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga. On May 18, 1776, John Hancock promoted him to the rank of Ensign. He was with Washington at Valley Forge, where he was promoted to the rank... Read More

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  • Where is Maj Azariah Egleston's memorial?

    Maj Azariah Egleston's memorial is located at: Church On the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, USA.

  • When did Maj Azariah Egleston death?

    Maj Azariah Egleston death on 12 Jan 1822 in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Maj Azariah Egleston's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.3637199
    Longitude: -73.2826614

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Hannah Paterson Egleston

(1769 - 1803)

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Maria Egleston Robbins

(1790 - 1853)

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