Person:Charls MacLaine (1)

According to the book, History of Chelmsford Massachusetts by the Rev. Wilson Waters, Charles Mclane, enlisted by Benj. Byam, born in Chelmsford, Age 17. Fought in the French-Indian war.

Believe he served in the British Army as an ensign in 1762.

Later joined 3rd Continental Artillery regiment, deserted and joined Hazen's regiment, then Penn. regiment where he was severly wounded by musket balls to the leg and thigh.

Gail Mclain has that Charles ended up in Pennsylvania.

1. ↑ Vital Records of Chelmsford Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849
   p. 96.
2. ↑ Abstract of Birth for Charls MacLaine.
3. ↑ Vital Records of Chelmsford Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849
   p. 96.
4. ↑ Abstract of Birth for Charls MacLaine.
5. ↑ Abstract of Birth for Charls MacLaine.
6. ↑ Rev. Wilson Waters. History of Chelmsford Massachusetts
   p. 174, 178.
7. ↑ Gail McLain.
8. ↑ The New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vol. 83
   p. 48.