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    1. [A-REV] Spring and Springett Families
    2. Brian Jones
    3. Hi List, The following two cousins fought in the American War of Independence on opposing sides. AMOS SPRING (1752-1814) born Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Served with Stebbin's Company, Brewer's Regiment during the American War of Independence. and THOMAS SPRINGETT born 1760 at Great Henney, Essex, England. Served with 44th Regiment of Foot from about 1776 to 1799 (served as Regimental Paymaster Sergeant). They were 5th cousins twice removed. I know that the 44th Regiment of Foot (East Kent Regiment) served in various campaigns as laid out at the end of this message. What I would like to know is at what campaigns did Stebbin's Company of Brewer's Regiment serve and the dates of these campaigns. 1776 Halifax, Nova Scotia Light Infantry Company (3 Officers and 54 Other Ranks) detached to Charleston Expedition, returning afterwards to New York. New York Campaign. Long Island - 1 Officer, 10 Rank and File killed; 2 Officers, 18 Rank and File wounded White Plains 1777 Philadelphia Campaign. Danbury - 3 Rank and File killed; 1 Officer, 15 Rank and file wounded Brandywine Paoli Germantown - 5 Rank and File killed; 1 Officer, 32 Rank and File wounded 1778 New York Garrison. Monmouth Court House - 1 Officer killed, 1 Officer wounded Bedford Best wishes, Brian Bristol UK http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/j/o/n/Brian-Jones/

    10/13/2001 11:22:58