James Franklin
A Revolutionary War Veteran with ties to Cattaraugus County.
Military Service: Enlisted at Chelsea, NH, under Col. Warner. He fought in the Battle of Bennington.
Life & Death: Built the first house in Leon, NY, where he died in late 1843.
Pension: Granted a pension in August 1833 at age 83, receiving $30.00 per annum.
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Genealogical Contributors: Data secured by Julia G. Pierce, Mrs. E.H. Pike (Randolph, NY), Mrs. Zeviah Denison (Tunessasa, NY), and Maud D. Brooks (M.D.B.).
Official Records: New Jersey state military records and federal pension applications.