The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies in North America which declared independence in July 1776 as the United States of America.
Odel Close (1738) was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Joseph Close (1702) and Eunice Hall. In 1775 he was appointed to the Committee of Inspection and Safety. This was an extension of the Vigilance Committee in preparation for…
Samuel Close (1750) was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Samuel Close (1724) and Deborah Mead. In 1777, he was appointed Sergeant in Captain Brown's Company of the 8th Regiment, Continental Line.
Elnathan Close (1753) was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Samuel Close (1724) and Deborah Mead. He fought the British in The Sound off the coast of Greenwich. He appears to have attained the rank of Captain.
Benjamin Close (1760) was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Samuel Close (1724) and Deborah Mead. He served as a private in the Connecticut Line and was severely wounded through the body and left arm in a skirmish at…
