William Keyser — Revolutionary War
They were parents to at least eight children: William, James, Fleming, John (Jack), Christopher Columbus, Sarah, Bettie, and Kate.
He married Keziah Sneed in December 1783 in Hanover, Virginia. William Keyser Revolutionary War
According to his 1832 pension declaration (at age 77) and pension application , his service included: They were parents to at least eight children:
He was inoculated for smallpox at Hampton, New Jersey. Based on Revolutionary War pension records and family
Based on Revolutionary War pension records and family history documents, (1755–1837) was a dedicated Virginia soldier who served in the Continental Army for six years, participating in key campaigns including Valley Forge and Monmouth. He is not to be confused with the Captain William Heyser/Keyser of the German Battalion in Maryland, as his pension declaration confirms his enlistment in Gloucester County, Virginia, and subsequent, post-war life in Bath County, Virginia. Early Life and Enlistment Birth: Born around 1755 in Hanover, Virginia.
The following summer, under the command of Colonel Charles Dabney, he marched after the British and was present during the Battle of Monmouth .