My great grandfather was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fort Washington. While he was imprisoned on a British man-o-war ship in NY harbor, a friend of his who was serving with the British Navy, looked out for his well-being, ultimately saving my grandfathers life. He originally was from Ireland and came across serving as a cabin boy on a British War ship, then defected and volunteered for the Pennsylvania Militia.
@@MrsQHistory It is my pleasure to share and I thank you for your great presentation of our history! The information I have (from find a grave), is that he resided in York County PA and volunteered 5/1/1776. He served as private in Captain Gilliland's Company under Colonel Reed and he soon was promoted to Sergeant and marched to New Jersey, joining the Flying Camp at Elizabeth, N.J. He was in one or two skirmishes with the British and then was Stationed at Fort Washington under Colonel Magaw. He then of course became a prisoner after 11/16/1776.
Walking, on site tours, like the one for The Broadway, can't be matched by standing discussion. I would donate for more, cell phone made, on site tours. The only thing better would be a small class live walking tour. For instance, Fraunces Tavern, The Wall St. original capital location where Was Drhingtons statue is. Or Fort Tryon park on the opposite end on the northern tip of the island, as you know. Do you give such classes?
Excellent video! Thanks again! I hope to make that event in the future. I do a schoolmaster's impression.
Thank You for your detailed presentations. The American Revolution is a unique event that all Americans must know about. Keep up your good work.
Stumbled across your videos very cool
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My great grandfather was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fort Washington. While he was imprisoned on a British man-o-war ship in NY harbor, a friend of his who was serving with the British Navy, looked out for his well-being, ultimately saving my grandfathers life. He originally was from Ireland and came across serving as a cabin boy on a British War ship, then defected and volunteered for the Pennsylvania Militia.
Thank you for sharing your family history with me! Do you know which PA militia he served with?
@@MrsQHistory It is my pleasure to share and I thank you for your great presentation of our history! The information I have (from find a grave), is that he resided in York County PA and volunteered 5/1/1776. He served as private in Captain Gilliland's Company under Colonel Reed and he soon was promoted to Sergeant and marched to New Jersey, joining the Flying Camp at Elizabeth, N.J. He was in one or two skirmishes with the British and then was Stationed at Fort Washington under Colonel Magaw. He then of course became a prisoner after 11/16/1776.
Walking, on site tours, like the one for The Broadway, can't be matched by standing discussion. I would donate for more, cell phone made, on site tours. The only thing better would be a small class live walking tour. For instance, Fraunces Tavern, The Wall St. original capital location where Was Drhingtons statue is. Or Fort Tryon park on the opposite end on the northern tip of the island, as you know. Do you give such classes?
I did those tours for 20 years, but I am no longer in NYC. Over the years I put some of them here on UA-cam. Thank you for watching and commenting.