MOSES CLEAVELAND (1754-1806) – With the 4th of July fast approaching, here’s a seasonal post about this Revolutionary War veteran and founder of Cleveland, OH despite the difference in spelling.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Moses went to Yale and was a lawyer when the Revolutionary War broke out. By around April 3rd, 1777 Cleaveland was commissioned as a subaltern in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army.
The 2nd Connecticut served in the defense of the southern approaches to the fortress at West Point in New York. In September of 1777 the unit participated in the Battle of Brandywine, and in October the Battle of Germantown.
Cleaveland served at Valley Forge through the terrible winter of 1777 into 1778. In June of 1778 the unit fought in the Battle of Monmouth.
In March of 1779 Moses was promoted to Captain in the newly formed Corps of Engineers. He served until resigning from the army on June 7th, 1781 and returned to practicing law.
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Interesting piece of info! Another hidden gem!
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Java Bean: “Ayyy, ‘Moses’ and ‘Cleveland’, two names that you don’t usually think of going together …”
Ha! You certainly don’t, Java Bean!