Jeremiah Trent CARLETON^[1]

1743 - 1814  (70 years)

• Name	Jeremiah Trent CARLETON
  Born	13 Apr 1743	Newton, Rockingham, New Hampshire
  Gender	Male
  Baptism	17 Apr 1743	Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts
  Military Event	American Revolution - Bunker Hill
  Served American Revolution?	Y
  Descendant Interest	In stature he was five feet nine-inches, light complexion, blue eyes, generally cool and deliberate, but under excitement exceedingly energetic.-
  Military Flag	Y
  Historical Notes	About the battle of Bunker Hill: After retreating from Lexington in April, 1775, the British Army occupied Boston for several months. Realizing the need to strengthen their position in the face of increasing anti-British sentiment in and around Boston, plans were developed to seize and fortify nearby Dorchester Heights and Charlestown peninsulas. The peninsulas offered a commanding view of the seaport and harbor, and were important to preserving the security of Boston. The Americans caught word of the British plan, and decided to get to the Charlestown peninsula first, fortify it, and present sufficient threat to cause the British to leave Boston. On 16 June 1775, under the leadership of Colonels Putnam, and Prescott, the Patriots stole out onto the Charlestown Peninsula with instructions to establish defensive positions on Bunker Hill. For reasons that are unclear, they constructed a redoubt on nearby Breed's Hill. The next morning, the British were astonished to see the rebel fortifications upon the hill and set out to reclaim the peninsula. General Howe served as the commander of the British main assault force and led two costly and ineffective charges against the Patriot's fortifications without inflicting significant casualties on his opponents. After obtaining 400 reinforcements, which included sorely needed ammunition for his artillery, Howe ordered a bayonet charge to seize Breed's Hill. In this third attempt, the British were finally able to breach the breastworks of the American redoubt and the Patriots were forced to retreat back to the mainland. This battle, though victorious, proved costly for the British. Of the 2400 British soldiers in Howe's command, the 1054 casualties accounted for nearly forty percent of their ranks. The American casualties were 441, including 30 captured, with most being inflicted during the retreat. The battle served to proved to the American people that the British Army was not invincible. It became a symbol of national pride and a rally point of resistance against British rule. Jeremiah was a lieutenant at Bunker Hill. They had eleven children, and settled upon the homestead in Lyndeborough. Jeremiah lived with his father until he was 14, When he worked out for wages. At 15 or 16 he enlisted in the army. Being young and small of stature he was twice rejected as unsuitable for a soldier. He was in the army of General Wolf; was wounded and captured at Louisburg. He was connected with the army when Quebec was captured, but at the time he was on the Island of Orleans. He marched for the defense of Ticonderoga at approval of General Burgoyne. The year after his discharge, 1760, he went to work as an apprentice to learn the ship carpenter's trade, presumably in Newburyport, and stayed there until 1771. He moved with his family to the farm left by his father in Lyndeboro, but in a year or two, he went back to Newburyport, Ma. He was esteemed as a worthy citizen and was often called by his townsmen to transact important business. He was engaged in various military expeditions during the struggle for Independence, he left his business at a great apparent personal sacrifice and as a magistrate of his town went to Saratoga to Look after the welfare of his fellow citizens who were connected with the army at the capture of Burgoyne.
  Died	16 Mar 1814	Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  Person ID	I36658	Main
  Last Modified	15 Oct 2023

  
  

  Father	Jeremiah CARLETON,   b. 3 Jul 1715, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts ,   d. 1768, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire  (Age 52 years)
  Mother	Eunice TAYLOR,   b. 30 Oct 1717, Dunstable, Middlesex, Massachusetts ,   d. 1794, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire  (Age 76 years)
  Married	22 Jun 1740
  Family ID	F12849	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lois HOYT,   b. 11 Nov 1746, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts ,   d. 6 Jun 1830, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire  (Age 83 years)
  Married	12 May 1767	Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts
  Children	1. Moses CARLETON,   b. 7 Sep 1792, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire ,   d. 12 Mar 1862, Owego, Tioga, New York  (Age 69 years)   2. Sarah CARLETON,   b. 28 May 1768, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts ,   d. 10 Jan 1847  (Age 78 years)   3. Jeremiah CARLETON,   b. 30 Mar 1770, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts   4. Jeremiah CARLETON,   b. 10 May 1772, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire ,   d. 3 Sep 1844, Barre, Washington, Vermont  (Age 72 years)   5. Timothy CARLETON,   b. 1 Jun 1774, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   6. Lois CARLETON,   b. 2 Mar 1776, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   7. Mary CARLETON,   b. 3 Aug 1779, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   8. Betty CARLETON,   b. 19 Apr 1781, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   9. Rhoda CARLETON,   b. 27 Jun 1783, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   10. Hannah CARLETON,   b. 16 Sep 1785, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire   11. Dudley CARLETON,   b. 23 Jun 1788, Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire ,   d. 19 Nov 1873, Amherst, Hillsborough, New Hampshire  (Age 85 years)
  Last Modified	6 Dec 2023
  Family ID	F12851	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Baptism - 17 Apr 1743 - Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts Died - 16 Mar 1814 - Lyndeborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire  = Link to Google Earth
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• Notes

  Jeremiah fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Jeremiah was quoted as saying "the rich can do as they please, the poor must do as they can."

  
  

• Sources

  [S117] CARLETON Carr, Andrue (Andrew) of Martha's Vineyard, Ma, Andrue Carleton Carr.