Our Family's Legacy of Service
A tribute to the generations of our family who have served in the armed forces, honoring their sacrifice, courage, and commitment.
Conflicts
French / Indian War
Walter Hewitt
- Enlisted in 1755 in the 3rd Regiment, 2nd Company of the Connecticut militia.
- Served during the French and Indian War as part of colonial defensive forces.
- Assigned to frontier and regional defense duties, including guarding settlements and supply routes.
- Participated in militia service aimed at protecting Connecticut and New England communities from French and Indigenous raids.
- Contributed to sustained wartime readiness and colonial security rather than large-scale battlefield engagements.
Family Members Who Served
Join the journey of rediscovering your roots and building stronger family bonds. From fun quizzes to newsletters & virtual reunions, stay connected and celebrate the legacy that unites us all.
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Join the journey of rediscovering your roots and building stronger family bonds. From fun quizzes to newsletters & virtual reunions, stay connected and celebrate the legacy that unites us all.
William Dunn Sr
From lying about his age to join the Navy to surviving war and hardship, William carved a life of grit and motion, marked by loss, labor, and unwavering pride.
Read MoreWilliam Dunn. Jr
From orphaned hardship to war hero, college athlete, and beloved coach, Bill lived with purpose, transforming trials into triumph and shaping lives with grit and heart.
Read MoreFranklin B. French
Franklin enlisted at 41 to fight in the Civil War, serving nearly four years as a musician and returning to Maine as a quiet hero.
Read MoreElihu Stevens Sr.
Elihu Sr. was a civic leader and justice of the peace, whose wisdom guided his New Hampshire community through the trials of revolution.
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