SGT Heman Baker - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

Sergeant Heman Baker was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, having served in the Colonian Army first in the Lexington Alarm Company and later the Bolton Company. Having been captured by the British in 1776, he contracted smallpox and was released that winter. Sergeant Baker died January 21, 1777 while on his way home to Tolland, CT, and was buried in a field in East Hartford.

This veteran's gravesite is located on property owned by Pratt & Whitney, an aerospace company known today as a leading manufacturer of aircraft turbine engines. The gravesite is currently maintained by Pratt & Whitney's Plant Security group. This group placed a memorial plaque at Sergeant Baker's grave to honor the soldier.

Location type: Single Grave Date of Death: January 21, 1777 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: In memory of SGT Heman Baker, Jr. of Tolland, CT who fought with the Lexington Alarm Co. during the American Revolution. Captured by British troops in September 1776 he was held prisoner and upon falling ill was released in the winter of that same year. He died here of smallpox on his way home on January 21, 1777. Pratt & Whitney honors all the men and women past and present who have served in the defense of our nation's freedom. Dedicated on November 11, 2004. Ranks: Sergeant Date of Birth: Not listed

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