- Samuel Jarvis (American)
Samuel Jarvis (27 Dec 1720, Stamford, CT - 1 Sep 1780, Saint John NB) was father to William Jarvis, the head of the
Toronto Jarvis clan.Jarvis was born in Stamford to
Captain Samuel Jarvis , an American Loyalist andNaomi Griffin . Samuel Jarvis served as long time town clerk ofStamford, CT and was forced to resign due to his loyalty to the British in 1760dubious. After fleeing Connecticut, Jarvis joined theBritish Army and became abrigadier general ahd commanded a loyalist regiment. Captured and imprisoned in 1778, Jarvis was freed, but he was no longer useful to the British. He later fled with wifeMartha Seymour and some of his family toSaint John, New Brunswick . Out of work and no pension for his military service, Jarvis became a surveyor and searcher. He died inSaint John, NB in 1780.He is connected to the famous Jarvis family of
Toronto .External links
* [http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/hall_genealogy/Report039/ps01/ps01_124.htm Personal Sheet - Samuel Jarvis]
* [http://www.uelac.org/Loyalist-Trails/2007/Loyalist-Trails-2007.php?issue=200745]
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