Over the past year, many people have asked me why I started Patriots of the American Revolution. It originally began out of wanting to honor my own Patriot ancestor, Ezekiel Jacobs.
Ezekiel was born in North Haven, Connecticut, in 1755. When the American Revolution broke out, he joined the cause and served from 1776 to 1779, mostly with the Connecticut Militia. He was present at the Burning of Danbury, Connecticut, and at the Retreat from Long Island; stationed at Fort Independence; and a participant in the Battle of New Haven. He even met General George Washington. Ezekiel eventually received a pension for his military service, and died in 1834. He is buried in the Montowese Cemetery in North Haven, and his stone is decorated with a flag and veteran's star.
After learning and researching much of Ezekiel’s life and time in the war, I wrote an article about him--but I couldn’t find a publication to submit the piece. And that was the genesis of the this magazine. Today, people can submit articles about their own Patriot ancestors--plus articles on leaders, battles, and events of the Revolution (and research on early American culture)--to us, and we will help honor their memory.
You can reach me with any questions about articles at editor@patriotsar.com.
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My 4th Great Grandfather, Paul Blake, was 18 years old when he served under Capt. Daniel Moore in a NH company at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Additionally, his father, Dearborn Blake was married to Ruth Dearborn. Dearborn's father, John Blake, was married to Mary Dearborn. Capt. Moore's company battled alongside another Dearborn, then Capt. Henry Dearborn. Henry Dearborn was later Secretary of War under President Thomas Jefferson. My 6th GGM, Mary (Dearborn) Blake, was Henry's 1st cousin.
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