Daniel Rider (Ryder) III was born on 4 Jan 1735 in Willington, Connecticut to parents Daniel Rider II and Rachel Simmons. He married Jerusha Dike on 20 Nov 1757 in Dudley, Massachusetts. Children: Mary, Rachel, Jerusha, Daniel IV, Jacob, Ester, Sarah, Esther, Luse, Lydia. He died on 5 Mar 1787 in Stafford, Connecticut.
"Daniel Rider III was a Private in the Connecticut Continental Troops, 2nd Regiment, 3rd Company which was raised on the first call for troops by the Legislature April-May 1775. Recruited in present Middlesex County in the eastern part of the Colony. Marching by companies to the camps around Boston, it took post at Roxbury and served during the siege until expiration of term of service Dec 1775. Detachments of officers and men engaged at the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, and in Arnold's Quebec Expedition, Sept.-Dec., 1775. Adopted as Continental in July. The regiment was reorganized for service in 1776 under Col. Wyllys. Participated in the Siege of Boston. (April 19, 1775 – March 17, 1776) Participated in the Battle at Bunker Hill June 17, 1775."
Daniel Rider is DAR patriot Ancestor #: A208672 He served as a Private with Captains Roger Enos, Elijah Robinson, Selah Benton and Colonel Joseph Spencer in the Connecticut Militia. His Spouse: Jerusha Dike. Children in file: Rachel who married Moses Warner. [1]
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