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John Downer
Interred in Center Cemetery - Shaftsbury, Vermont.
Section C / Lot 4 / Grave 12
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John Downer and Cyprian Downer were brothers who came to Vermont from Norwich, CT.
John Downer is on a Pay Roll of Capt. Eli Noble's Company in Col. Herrick's Regiment of Militia in the service of the State of Vermont, commencing the 11th day of Oct. A.D. 1780. He was in service 2 days and traveled 70 miles. State of Vermont Rolls in the Revolutionary War 1775-1883 J. E. Goodrich 1904 pg. 215.
John Downer is on a Pay Roll of Capt. Eli Noble's Company of Militia in Pownal, in Capt. Ebenr Walbridge's Regiment as marched to Saratoga in the alarm in July, 1781 with Capt. Eli Noble. His two days of service began in July and he traveled 30 miles. State of Vermont Rolls in the Revolutionary War 1775-1883 J. E. Goodrich 1904 pg. 400.
This historical information was generously provided to the Shaftsbury Cemetery Department by the Shaftsbury Historical Society. We appreciate their contribution to preserving our community's history.