I have just been given a picture of Riley SWEET, Capt in the Revolution. I have not been able to find any information about Riley in the Revolutionary War, but have found Capt Riley SWEET in the War of 1812 (which I understand was also referred to as the Revolution). I believe my Charles Addison SWEET's father was Riley SWEET. Does anyone know further information on this person? Chris Burk Albuquerque, NM

Chris wrote: > I have just been given a picture of Riley SWEET, Capt in the > Revolution. I have not been able to find any information about > Riley in the Revolutionary War, but have found Capt Riley SWEET in > the War of 1812 You should be able to deduce the time of the painting by the clothing or uniform he was wearing. > I believe my Charles Addison SWEET's father was Riley > SWEET. Does anyone know further information on this person? Both Riley (1785-1853) and Charles A. (1819-1878) were buried in the Sweet Cemetery in North Granville, Washington Co, NY. It's plausible they were father and son, but there's no direct evidence on the stones. Charles also had a wife Elizabeth SLOCUM (1821-1860) buried there, as well as children Dewitt H. (1845-1900) and Annie M. (1856-1872), and a second wife Sarah M. ROWE (1821-1872). John Chandler