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Nathaniel Beach
1st Flank Company
3rd Regiment Lincoln Militia

Nathaniel Beach was born c 1791 in Claverack, Churchtown, New York, USA.  His father, Michael Beach was born Mar 28, 1764 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England.  He immigrated to America by 1784; settling in Claverack, Churchtown, New York.  Nathan’s mother, Elizabeth Huffman, was born c 1767 in Churchtown, New York, USA to Nicholas Huffman (United Empire Loyalist) and Abigail Hoffman.  Michael and Elizabeth were married c 1784 and had five children:

  • Jacob
  • Michael
  • John N
  • Nathaniel
  • Catherine

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1st Flank Company
3rd Regiment Lincoln Militia