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Grace S. Green
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Date Posted: Sat, Jul 03 2004, 11:18:03
No, John, Jacob's father,wasn't the son of Alexander Cleveland (son of Roger). That John married Elizabeth Coffee/Coffey and they were the parents of Col Benjamin Cleveland of King's Mountain fame.
There has been no proof ever found that Jacob Cleveland fought in the Rev War. The old 1899 books have quoted "somebody", no name given as saying, "Jacob and four of his sons were in the War." An old unpublished 1925 manuscript by Virginia Cleveland Gant Wall also made this statement, but I believe it came from the old books, too.
If it's just getting in the DAR through Jacob, you want, you probably can. The Elbert County, Georgia SAR has accepted applications for members. Saying Jacob was a Patriot. No documentation.
Which of Jacob's children do you descend from?
Jeremiah White, father of Milley, died in 1776.
Hope this helps.
Grace S. Green
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