I found out a Hosea fought in the Revolutionary War. Above is a letter John Hosea wrote. I have no idea if old John was related to us, but I sleep better knowing a Hosea served under General Washington.
As best I can tell, this is what John Hosea wrote.
Schedule of property belonging to the (unreadable)
A Private in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Real Estate none
Personal Estate none
Occupation a house wright, but unable to work at my trade in consequence of old age, & infirmities.
Family, a wife, who is aged & an invalid.
Signed John Hosea
He served in the 12th Regiment (1777-1779) Massachusetts.
I looked up “house wright” it’s someone who makes house repairs.
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