Other Events:

• FamilySearch ID: LY23-9SW
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 38079190
• Group: Veteran or Patriot of Revolutionary War

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Richard Hale was born Feb 28, 1717 in Newbury, Massachusetts, to Samuel Hale and Apphia (Moody) Hale. Richard moved to Coventry, Connecticut, where he married Elizabeth Strong. They settled on a farm there and raised their family. Deacon Hale was a strong supporter of the fight for independence and provided clothing and shelter for Continental Army soldiers. Many of his sons served in the Revolution, incl. Nathan Hale.


Inscription

    Deac'n Richard Hale after sustaining the of-
    fice of deacon in Christ's
    church about 38 years
    calmly resigned his
    spirit June 1, 1802
    aged 85 years.

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LY23-9SW

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38079190

Group:
Revolutionary War Patriot or Soldier.

Richard married Elizabeth Strong in 1746. Elizabeth (daughter of Captain Joseph Strong and Elizabeth Strong) was born on 2 Feb 1727/28 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut; died on 21 Apr 1767 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut; was buried after 21 Apr 1767 in Nathan Hale Cemetery, Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]