Patriot Ancestor: Isaiah Loomis
Submitted by Compatriot Roger B. Loomis (Member #175881)
Isaiah Loomis, was born 11 September 1749 in Lebanon, CT and died 20 November 1834 in Lebanon, CT. Isaiah is my Great x4, Grandfather and along with his two brothers, Joseph and Thomas, served in Captain Clark’s Company of the Lebanon Militia. Their father Thomas, 1714 - 1792 is also considered to be a Patriot of the American Revolution through his recruitment efforts with the War Office in Lebanon.
The Loomis’ of Lebanon during the eighteenth century were largely a farming family with some involved in local and state politics. They are the descendants of Joseph Loomis b. 1590 in Braintree, England who immigrated to Boston in 1638, settling in Windsor, CT the next year. Joseph, my Great x9 Grandfather, and his son John, my Great x8 Grandfather built their home in Windsor where it stands today, on the campus of the Loomis Chafee School.
To date I have not been able to determine many details of Isaiah’s militia service. Sources vary even on rank with listings from Private to Captain. Research is ongoing and this page will be updated if new information becomes available. Interestingly, at least to me, are pension document copies that indicate that Isaiah’s brother Thomas’ first detail upon reaching Cambridge with his company was to travel to Breeds (Bunker) Hill to dig fortifications. While there, of course, the British attacked and he is quoted in his deposition as having fired his musket 15 times during the engagement. He finished his service at Yorktown as an ambulance wagon driver attached to the French Army.
I, as all Compatriot Sons of the American Revolution, take great pride in the sacrifices endured by my ancestors so as to free our nation from tyranny. I personally pledge to uphold the ideals of the SAR to defend our Constitution against all foes. Seems the very least I can do.
Roger B. Loomis Member #175881
Roger (left) and brother Ken Loomis SAR Member #137566 Fort Lauderdale Chapter
