| Source:
1. Richard J. Cox. 1976. "Some Maryland Recruits of
1776." National Genealogical Society Quarterly 64(4): 261-270
(Broderbund CD-210):
| p. 216 |
(2) This regiment was under the command of Capt.
James Young and was a part of Colonel Thomas Ewing's battalion for the
flying camp. All of the men were recruited from Harford and Baltimore
Counties. The manuscript is in the Miscellaneous Militery Collection,
Box 11, MS. 1146, Maryland Historical Society, and has been published in
the Archives of Maryland, 18:54-57. |
| p. 269 |
Stroup (Straup), Jacob, 5 July, (2), America,
20 5-4 1/4 |
July 5th appears to be the day he enlisted; "20" is his age; "5-4 1/4"
is his height. |