Here is the earliest record I have of a hunting/ military ancestor:

Captain Jared Robinson served in the military 1755 to 1759 in French and Indian War as Private then as Corporal. He served in the military 1775 to 1779 in Revolutionary War as officer - 1st Lieut, 2nd Lieut, made Captain in 1779. He was a government trapper following his time in the military.


"I didn't realize we had so many snipers in this country." by J23