Col Thomas Cooch - Newark, Delaware
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BruceS
N 39° 39.010 W 075° 45.096
18S E 435517 N 4389200
Grave of a Revolutionary War Colonel at the Welsh Tract Baptist Church near Newark, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WMJR6G
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2013
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Thomas Cooch was born in England and came to America in 1746 where he settled in New Castle County, Delaware. He served in the militia for many years. Serving as a captain in the French and Indian War and then as Colonel in American Revolution. He was the commander of the men from southern New Castle County. The only Revolutionary War battle fought in Delaware was on his property, Battle of Cooch's Bridge. His home was taken over and used as British General Cornwallis' headquarters for 10 days in 1777. He died at his Cooch Bridge home November 16, 1788.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Death: November 16, 1788
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Col Thomas Cooch
Born In England
Came To Delaware 1746
Died At Cooch's Bridge
November 16, 1788
His Wife
Sarah Cooch (nee Lowen)
Died October 1784
Ranks:
Colonel
Date of Birth: Not listed
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