Caleb Stark (December 3, 1759 – August 28, 1838) was an American state senator. He was the eldest son of General John Stark and his wife Molly Stark.
Caleb Stark | |
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Senator of the New Hampshire State Senate | |
In office 1818–1819 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 December 1759 Dunbarton, New Hampshire, USA |
Died | 28 August 1838 Oxford Township, Ohio, USA |
Spouse | Sarah McKinstr |
Parent(s) | Molly Stark, General John Stark |
Profession | Lawyer, historian, politician, soldier |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 1st New Hampshire Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of Bunker Hill |
Biography
He was born December 3, 1759, at Dunbarton, New Hampshire. During the American Revolutionary War Caleb served with his father in the 1st New Hampshire Regiment at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Trenton and Princeton as an Ensign. After his father resigned his commission Caleb remained in the Continental Army, serving the rest of the war and rising to the rank of major. He served in the New Hampshire Senate from 1818 to 1819. He died on August 28, 1838.[1]
See also
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 187: Suncook Village
References
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