“The music of the Army…” by John U. Rees ©1993, 2002
“The music of the Army…” by John U. Rees ©1993, 2002 – An Abbreviated Study of the Ages of Musicians in the Continental Army
Part E.
Another old soldier, John McElroy, 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, had a unique story to tell of his service. He stated in his pension deposition, “As to my ocupation I have none being nearly blind … Continue reading →
“The music of the Army…” by John U. Rees ©1993, 2002
An Abbreviated Study of the Ages of Musicians in the Continental Army
Part D.
Samuel Dewees, a fifer in the Pennsylvania Line, recounted that, “…I divided my peacock feathers with Pat Coner [a drummer], and we decorated our caps in fine style with peacock plumes.” (Samuel Dewees, A History of the Life and Services of Captain Samuel Dewees… The … Continue reading →
“The music of the Army…” by John U. Rees ©1993, 2002
An Abbreviated Study of the Ages of Musicians in the Continental Army
Part C.
The age of a musician occasionally had other benefits (or possibly embarrassments) and sometimes affected the duties he performed. James Holmes, a drummer in the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, was 13 years old when he joined in 1778. He stated in his deposition “that he was … Continue reading →