Captain John Carpenter
In Memory Of
Captain John Carpenter
Born in London, England, 1628
Settled In
Stratford, Connecticut
Before 1646
He commanded the Jamaica Fusiliers
In the Defense of Fort James, New
York, When the Dutch Fleet Of
William of Orange Recaptured
New York From the English
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Presented by
The Connecticut Chapter
Of The National Society
Daughters of Founders and
Patriots of America
Memorial Day 1952
Marker is on Academy Hill 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Connecticut Route 113), on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
