CAPT. ELISHA DOANE.
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Born in 1699.120 Elisha died on 7 Dec 1759 in Wellfleet, MA.120 Religion: Elisha and Hannah were admitted to the church at Truro 6 Aug 1721. On Feb. 20, 1744-5, he was commissioned Captain of the 4th Co. 7th Mass. Regt. in the Louisbourg expedition, a regiment made up from Barnstable county under command of Col. Shubael Gorham. Captain Doane was one of the first who started for Cape Breton, and it is understood that his company saw severe service at Louisbourg and participated in the attacks on the 'Island Battery.' After the capitulation, he remained at Louisbourg on garrison duty, and it is possible that he had his family with him.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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