Autograph of Jonathan Harrington, 1851 April 25

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Identifier: A1995-003-001

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Scope and Contents

Document signed by Jonathan Harrington, the last surviving participant of the Battle of Lexington. Contains a statement written that details Harrington's experience. Harrington was the nephew of Captain John Parker, commander of the Lexington militia, and the cousin of Jonathan Harrington, who died after the battle on the doorstep of his home on Lexington Green.

Description of Harrington at bottom of document excerpted from Benson J. Lossing's The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution.

Dates

Creation: 1851 April 25

Creator

Harrington, Jonathan, 1756-1854 (Signer, Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Jonathan Harrington (1757-1854) participated in the Battle of Lexington where he played the fife. He was the nephew of the Lexington commander Captain John Parker and cousin of Jonathan Harrington who died on his doorstep.