Issac Bunnel Pvt in Capt Jesse Curtis Co./Col. Hooker Reg.
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Re: Col. Hooker Reg.
Andre,
According to the web site you provided a link to, Isaac died in 1808, and widow Anne died 1822.
Col. Hooker's Regiment was Connecticut Militia. Since both Milford and Oxford are in New Haven County, likely that is the County in which that Militia Regiment was based. Militia units (with some notable exceptions) generally served within the County, while State Troops could be sent anywhere in the particular Colony, and the Continental Regiments could serve anywhere. Some State Troops were seconded to the Continentals, especially in and after 1777, but this does not seem to be an issue with respect to your Isaac.
All able-bodied white men roughly between ages 16-60 (varies by place and time) were required to be available for Militia duty, such as regular drills. While parts or all of a Company might have been assigned duty patrolling, escorting a convoy, or guarding prisoners, many militiamen never saw active duty to speak of.
A man's appearance on one of the regular muster rolls does not indicate active duty, but is acceptable for attribution as a patriot as far as the lineage societies are concerned.
You can write for a copy of the application of the DAR member you list. The NSDAR's web site tells you how, under 'membership'. The application should tell you what the evidence of service was that was found by the member.
It is possible that a published County History might say something about Revolutionary War events in New Haven County, and may say something about militia activity. You can find the relevant title(s) with an internet search, and you library can borrow volumes of interest by inter-library loan for a few dollars per volume.
If you want information on your man aside from milita duty, you can go to New Haven County to search local land, tax and estate records. The Connecticut State Library is also a valuable resource.
Good hunting,
Jade
According to the web site you provided a link to, Isaac died in 1808, and widow Anne died 1822.
Col. Hooker's Regiment was Connecticut Militia. Since both Milford and Oxford are in New Haven County, likely that is the County in which that Militia Regiment was based. Militia units (with some notable exceptions) generally served within the County, while State Troops could be sent anywhere in the particular Colony, and the Continental Regiments could serve anywhere. Some State Troops were seconded to the Continentals, especially in and after 1777, but this does not seem to be an issue with respect to your Isaac.
All able-bodied white men roughly between ages 16-60 (varies by place and time) were required to be available for Militia duty, such as regular drills. While parts or all of a Company might have been assigned duty patrolling, escorting a convoy, or guarding prisoners, many militiamen never saw active duty to speak of.
A man's appearance on one of the regular muster rolls does not indicate active duty, but is acceptable for attribution as a patriot as far as the lineage societies are concerned.
You can write for a copy of the application of the DAR member you list. The NSDAR's web site tells you how, under 'membership'. The application should tell you what the evidence of service was that was found by the member.
It is possible that a published County History might say something about Revolutionary War events in New Haven County, and may say something about militia activity. You can find the relevant title(s) with an internet search, and you library can borrow volumes of interest by inter-library loan for a few dollars per volume.
If you want information on your man aside from milita duty, you can go to New Haven County to search local land, tax and estate records. The Connecticut State Library is also a valuable resource.
Good hunting,
Jade