Pte John Caughell UEL, Flank Company, 1st Regt Lincoln Militia

Born in Holland, but there is little history  written on his early life.

During the American Revolution ,John Caughell and his brother George Caughell served as privates in Butler’s Rangers.  John Caughell was in Niagara  in 1783 and 1784 and was listed on the rations list as a single man.

During the War 1812-15, John Caughell served in the Flank Company of 1st Regiment of Lincoln Militia.

For his  War of 1812 service John Caughell received a grant of 100  acres.

He married Elizabeth Seeley c 1795.  She was born c 1770 in Stamford, CT and died 1857 in St. Thomas.

Their children:

• David
• Benjamin
• John Jr
• Peter
• James
• Elizabeth
• George Alexander
• Mary
• Margaret
• Jemima
• Levina Jemima

John’s and Elizabeth’s children as listed below, each received an Order in Council.

• David
• Mary m John Lee
• Peter
• Benjamin
• Jemima m Peter Charlton
• James
• George
• Elizabeth m Joseph Marlatt
• John
•  Margaret m. Jacob Sporbeck and Alexander Allen

John Caughell UEL died 5 Aug 1846 at the age of 92 years old at Yarmouth Twp., Elgin County

Supporting documents include Index of Land Claim Certificates and photo of gravestone in Old St. Thomas Churchyard.