Birth29 Sep 1753, Deer Isle, Hancock, ME5
Death19 Aug 1846, Swans Island, Hancock, ME40
BurialRose Hill Cemetary, Atlantic
OccupationShips carpenter
MilitaryAmerican Revolution - Col Wiggleworth's Regiment
Spouses
Birth29 Apr 1756, Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, ME5
Death4 Jan 1843, Swans Island, Hancock, ME5
Marriage15 Oct 1774, Deer Isle, Hancock, ME40
Notes for Moses STAPLES
Came to Deer Isle with parents in 1764. Moved to Swan's Island in 1793 and was the second permanant settler. Lived on York Island near Isle au Haut in 1785. Built Boats at the location that became Henry D. Joyce's shop. Later was the Swan's Island Ferry landing.
Text Resource
Ref: Vol. XIv (pg 834-844) Massachusetts Soldier and Sailor of the Revolutionary War:
"Staples, Moses, Deer Island. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 2nd Essex Co., Regt. as returned by Major Ralph Cross, sworn in Essex Co Feb 16, 1778, residence Deer Isle, engaged for town of Newburyport, joined Capt. Pillsbury's Company, Col. Wiggleworth's Regiment. Service term 3 years."
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