Re: HOLBROOK, J. 1777 MA
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In reply to:
HOLBROOK, J. 1777 MA
10/08/98
Richard:
There USUALLY were.
There USUALLY were.Whoever formed a regiment (colonel) would provide enlistment contracts (printed pamphlets) to prospective captains, and the captains would recruit and have men sign (or make their mark) on the pamphlet and return them to the colonel.
Whoever formed a regiment (colonel) would provide enlistment contracts (printed pamphlets) to prospective captains, and the captains would recruit and have men sign (or make their mark) on the pamphlet and return them to the colonel.Most of these are in museums or private hands.
Most of these are in museums or private hands.A better bet would be to check the DAR. They list 8 John Holbrooks (6 from MA) and 2 Jonathans (both from MA)
A better bet would be to check the DAR. They list 8 John Holbrooks (6 from MA) and 2 Jonathans (both from MA)Best,ed