[great-granddaughter Mrs. Laura Colman Hill. 15770]
... Ezekiel Porter, (1761-1823), volunteered at sixteen in Capt. Jonathan Wales' company. He enlisted, 1778, under Capt. Samuel Fairfield, served in the levies, 1779, and 1780, marched with the six months men. He was born at Northampton, Mass., and died at Washington, Indiana. ...