Daniel
"Shea"
Shay
Born about in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 78
in Sparta, Livingston, New York, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 1 Jul 2022
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Biography
Captain Daniel Shay served with 5th Massachusetts Regiment (1777), Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Daniel Shay is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A102240.
Marriages: 1)Eunice Hayden, 2)Abigail Gilbert 3) Rhoda X Havens and Children: Ruth who m. Elisha Lyon Smith; Richard who m. Elizabeth Roberts; Hannah who m. Seth Foster as per his DAR A102240.
Daniel served at Bunker Hill under command of Col. Rufus Putnam, earlier served with Reuben Dickinson.. Daniel was pensioned S*W1945
Daniel Shay is best known as leader of Shay's Rebellion in 1786, his condemnation for the part he played in the uprising, rather that his bravery at Bunker Hill. [1]
Sources
- ↑ Page 150 "The Irish at Bunker Hill, Evidence of Irish Participation in the Battle of 17 June 1775" Michael J O'Brien, Irish University Press, Shannon, Ireland. Call E269 I6 0233
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