Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols.
Thompson, Alpheus, Brimfield.Descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Brig. Gen. John Glover, at Springfield, July 12, 1780; age, 22 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; engaged for town of Brimfield; arrived at Springfield July 11, 1780; marched to camp July 12, 1780, under command of Ensign Gilbert; also, 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; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Brimfield for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched July 10, 1780; discharged Dec. 20, 1780; service, 5 mos. 17 days, including travel (7 days) home.

Alpheus Thompson, in March 1787 came to Madison Co NY,
his wife Beulah BLODGETT died in the home of dau MARY in NY at the age of 84 in 1841 Alpheus died 1817 Smithfield Madison CO NY
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Mary who married John DORRANCE, , Joseph,
CHLOE Chauncey Barnes (1780-1820) m. 1805 Chloe Thompson (1785-1867);
Marcia, Wealthy A, Erastus and Joseph who died age 19 the others marrying except Erastus and living to a good old age;