Category Archives: Hillside Cemetery in Thomaston

The Blakesley/Blakeslee Family of Litchfield County, Connecticut

Posted on November 4, 2020 by BJ MacDonald

Ebenezer Goss married Bede Blakslee in July of 1781 in Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Here is a little history from the Thomaston, Connecticut website below to help clarify the evolution of the area where Ebenezer lived. You can see that it … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Goss and Bede Blakesley/lee marry and settle in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Posted on November 1, 2020 by BJ MacDonald

We have learned that Ebenezer Goss served in the Revolutionary War enlisting at about age 17. He also received a pension in 1818 for his service. He apparently, joined while living in the Wyoming Valley. His enlistment was in March … Continue reading →

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