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*[http://andover.mvlc.org/opac/en-US/skin/default/xml/rdetail.xml?r=287137&t=andover%20in%20the%20revolution&tp=title&d=0&hc=1&rt=title ''Andover in the American Revolution''] by Edward Moseley Harris, page 55 (R974.Har). | *[http://andover.mvlc.org/opac/en-US/skin/default/xml/rdetail.xml?r=287137&t=andover%20in%20the%20revolution&tp=title&d=0&hc=1&rt=title ''Andover in the American Revolution''] by Edward Moseley Harris, page 55 (R974.Har). | ||
*"Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier," ''National Historical Park Service Flyer'', (images below). | *"Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier," ''National Historical Park Service Flyer'', (images below). | ||
*"Salem Poor's heroism and disappointing life," ''Andover Townsman'', February 7, 2013, p.11. | |||
*[[Image:Salem_Poor,_page_1.jpg|thumb|... ''Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier, page 1''... click to enlarge|left]] | *[[Image:Salem_Poor,_page_1.jpg|thumb|... ''Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier, page 1''... click to enlarge|left]] | ||
*[[Image:Salem_Poor,_page_2.jpg|thumb|... ''Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier, page 2''... click to enlarge|left]] | *[[Image:Salem_Poor,_page_2.jpg|thumb|... ''Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier, page 2''... click to enlarge|left]] | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 25 February 2013
Several Andover residents were killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill:
- Samuel Bailey
- William Haggett
- Joseph Chandler
- Philip Abbot
- Salem Poor
Two of the soldiers were Black, Salem Poor and Philip Abbot. A commerative stamp was issued in honor of Salem Poor.
See
- Historical Sketches of Andover, by Sarah Loring Bailey, page 321-327 (974.45 Bai) .
- Andover in the American Revolution by Edward Moseley Harris, page 55 (R974.Har).
- "Salem Poor: A Brave and Gallant Soldier," National Historical Park Service Flyer, (images below).
- "Salem Poor's heroism and disappointing life," Andover Townsman, February 7, 2013, p.11.
--Eleanor 12:36, May 16, 2006 (EDT)
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