James Seeley (SGS #503) was a patriot serving for two and one-half years in the Revolutionary War from Aug 1777 to Sep 1780.  He served in and around New York City under various commanders including Capt. Thomas Moffet and Col. Isaac Nicollat the Battles of White Plains.  He was in the fort at the Battle of Fort Washington (depicted in the picture) with Col. Magaw when the post was surrendered.  He was in the Battle of Kingsbridge; Served in Orange Co., NY; and on the Delaware River against the Indians and the Loyalists.  He also served in the “Minisink” region under Col. Jacob Stroud.

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(James’ Lineage –  Nathaniel; Ebenezer; Jonas; Obadiah)