!He marched to Boston with the E. Hartford company in the Lexington Alarm 1775.Served in the Revolutionary War as a musician. Was a fifer in Co. E, 7th Conn. Regt., from May 5, to December 7, 1775, and also in the Ninth Regt. in 1780.Enlisted May 1, 1777, in Col. Webb's regt., Capt. Whiting's company, for threeyears. Was in the battle of White Plains, NY. Served also in the war of 1812, from Aug. 18 to October 28, 1814, in Capt. Erastus Strong's company at New London, CT. He was a celebrated teacher and composer of sacred music. In 1811 published the "Musical Olio" composed of original and selected pieces. Moved toHartland, CT in 1785 and thence to Whitestone, NY.