... of English stock. He was a farmer near Myers Corners, Duchess Co.; also a wheel-wright and wagon-maker. Records show that he furnished much grain and flour to the American Army during the Revolution; and that early in that war he served as a private in the 2nd Duchess Co. Militia, later in the Levies under Col. Du Bois. Maria and Obadiah were both members of the Fishkill church, and he is found serving as elder there. He d. June 21, 1807; and she Jan. 17, 1828.
