As Sylvester Rowley, he serviced in American Revolution from Richmond, MA:
Identified in list of men raised for the 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster in a return dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 25, 1780;
Identified in pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Richmond for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched July 6, 1780; discharged Oct. 25, 1780; service, 3 mos. 28 days including travel (160 miles) home.
Military Information Source: Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution
Last revised: August 20, 2010