ROLL CALL
| This is a partial list of Jews who saw military or related service. Among a minority of Loyalists (some families were split) some left the country and at least one was killed locally. The following are the Patriots who served. |
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The American invaders of Canada in 1775 were aided by Levy Solomons, a
Montreal merchant. After the failure of the invasion, the British punished Solomons on
July 4,1776, by evicting him and throwing his household possessions into the street.
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| David Emanuel -
captured by the British at McBeans Creek in Georgia. Escaped, went on to become first
governor of Georgia. Reuben Etting - Michael Hart - Phillip Hart - David Franks - David Salisbury Franks. Isaac Franks - see Panel 15 David Hays, Jacob Hays, Jacob Henry, David Judah, Dr. Nathan Levy Asser Levy - One hundred and twenty years before the Continental Congress his ancestor overturned a New Amsterdam law forbidding Jews to stand guard. The grandson, many times removed, carries on the family tradition of service to country. Aaron Lopez - see Panel 13 |
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Guides They volunteer to lead the American forces through the woods and swamps in a surprise attempt to recapture British held Savannah. (1779)
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| Francis Salvador
- See Panel 14 Abe Seixas - Ben Seixas - Dr. Szarzedas Mordecai Sheftall - See Panel 18 Sheftall Sheftall - See Panel 18 Haym Solomon - See Panel 16 |
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