... James Lovell (1758–1850) [sic] served in the Continental Army from 1776 to 1782. After graduating from Harvard in 1776, he joined the 16th Massachusetts regiment as a lieutenant and saw action at Battle of Monmouth and in Rhode Island. In 1779, he was assigned as adjutant and major to Light Horse Harry Lee's Southern Legion and fought in the southern campaigns. He is reported to have fought valiantly and was wounded several times. ...
James Smith Lovell (James, John, John) Son of the Patriot James Lovell, was born June 19, 1762, married Deborah Gorham Oct. 2, 1786. Died Dec. 15, 1825.