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Subject: [GM-L] Jonas Hobart b. Nov 15, 1744 & brother Isaac killed at Bunker Hill
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:16:58 EDT

McDONOUGH COUNTY, Illinois - Rev Soldiers Buried in Illinois

JONAS HOBART was born in New Hampshire November 15, 1744. His brother, Isaac,
was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill; hearing of his death, Jonas
determined to enter the service and enlisted March 17, 1777, serving as
corporal in the Fourth Company, First Regiment, New Hampshire troops. He was
in the battle of Ticonderoga, where he was wounded, a bullet striking his
cheek, knocking out two teeth and finally lodging against his left collar
bone. This was removed by the use of a pocket knife. The bullet and one tooth
are preserved by a descendant. He was discharged January 1, 1781. Coming to
Illinois, he lived for a time in Schuyler County, but removed to McDonough
County, where he died November, 1833, and is buried in the Foster Cemetery,
Eldorado Township. He was pensioned.

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