Stark, John, 1728-1822

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Dates

Existence: 1728 - 1822

Biography

John Stark was a New Hampshire native who served as an officer in the British Army during the French and Indian war and a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

James Witherell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 811326

Mss 811326

Date(s): 1811-05-26

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from James Witherell of Detroit, Michigan to John Stark in Derryfield, New Hampshire, reflects on the battle of Bennington (1777) and Stark's part in it.

John Stark letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 810373

Mss 810373

Date(s): 1810-06-23

Abstract

In English.

John Stark letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 786272

Mss 786272

Date(s): 1786-04-22

Abstract

In English.

John Stark letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 778178

Mss 778178

Date(s): 1778-02-28

Scope and Contents

Letter from John Stark of Derryfield to Meshech Weare of [Concord?] informing him that Mr. Dalton has had difficulty getting his cattle through Bedford.

John Stark letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 781511

Mss 781511

Date(s): 1781-09-11

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter in which Stark in Saratoga writes to Schuyler with intelligence regarding something "on the wing" in Canada, received from Gen. Schuyler and same dispatched to Gov. Chittenden.

Jonathan Robinson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 810425.1

Mss 810425.1

Date(s): 1810-07-25

Abstract

In English.

Josiah Parks letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 812404.1

Mss 812404.1

Date(s): 1812-07-04

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Josiah Parks of Boston to John Stark, asking General Stark to furnish for publication his "historical and political manuscript papers."

Robert Troup letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 778359

Mss 778359

Date(s): 1778-06-06

Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert Troup, on behalf of General Gates, to Colonel Bedel, ordering him to Albany with 1/3 of his detachment as well as letter from John Start to Colonel Bedel, ordering him to send 100 men to Albany."Extracts from letters from General Gates and Stark" Attested Thomas Hibbard Adj.