Anthony Boston was born in approximately 1744 in Newburyport, MA. His exact birth date is no longer known. He was described as being 5’8 with a black complexion and black eyes.
Anthony Boston enlisted on June 15th, 1778 in Private Captain Amasa Soper's company under Colonel Thomas Marshall's regiment. Three days later, he fought at Fishkill where he was reported ill. Overall, Boston served from nine months until February, 1779.
It is unknown if Anthony Boston married or had children, as birth or marriage records for people of color during this time period were not often saved. He died on April 29th, 1802 in Newburyport, MA.
Sources
- Ancestry.com. "Anthony Boston's Family Tree." Available at Ancestry.com.
- Ancestry.com. "Anthony Boston's Death Record." Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988. Available at Ancestry.com.
- National Archives. "Anthony Boston's Muster Roll." Compiled Service Records of Soldiers who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, Record Group 93, War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Series M881, NARA Roll 442. Available at Ancestry.com.
- National Archives. "War Roll with Anthony Boston's Name." Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls. NAID: 602384. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group 93. Available at Ancestry.com.
Edited by Alisa Grishin