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John Boggs Sr.

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John Boggs Sr.

Birth
New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death
5 Apr 1847 (aged 88)
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA
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Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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John Boggs was a Captain of Deleware troops during the Revolutionary War and a veteran of that terrible winter with Washington at Valley Forge. He also served with Evan Shelby in 1776 during the Cherokee Expedition. He assisted in the protection of Fort Boonesborough after one of his brothers, Robert, went with Daniel Boone originaly to build it. His is one of only 3 original Revolutionary War uniforms left in existence and can be seen at the Richmond KY museum.
John Boggs was a Captain of Deleware troops during the Revolutionary War and a veteran of that terrible winter with Washington at Valley Forge. He also served with Evan Shelby in 1776 during the Cherokee Expedition. He assisted in the protection of Fort Boonesborough after one of his brothers, Robert, went with Daniel Boone originaly to build it. His is one of only 3 original Revolutionary War uniforms left in existence and can be seen at the Richmond KY museum.

Bio by: Dennis Parker

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Revolutionary War Soldier -- aged: 89 years

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  • Created by: Richard Parker
  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32233857/john-boggs: accessed ), memorial page for John Boggs Sr. (11 Jan 1759–5 Apr 1847), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32233857, citing John Boggs Cemetery, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Richard Parker (contributor 47021994).