Claflin family
The Claflin family are a Scottish American family of 17th century New England origins. The descendants of Robert Mackclothlan (Maclachlan) of Wenham, Massachusetts, a Scottish soldier and prisoner of war who probably belonged to the Clan Maclachlan, and his wife Joanna Warner, members have distinguished themselves in various occupations and in various regions of the United States.
Origins and early generations
Although not of great means in the early generations, a considerable number of the Claflin family, twenty four in all, fought as militiamen and soldiers on the American side in the American Revolutionary War, including at Lexington and Concord (many), the Battle of Bunker Hill (several), the Battle of White Plains (one), and finally in the Saratoga campaign (two, possibly more), with Nathaniel Claflin being present at the Surrender of Burgoyne. Their length of service varied from only eight days to several months and years, with a few serving as junior officers. In addition, three more members served as drummers, and two more as pipers.
Earlier in the French and Indian War several Claflins joined in the Crown Point Expedition.
People
Female line:
Places and institutions
See also
Notes
References
- Wight, Charles Henry, Genealogy of the Claflin Family, being a Record of the Descendants of Robert Mackclothlan 1661–1898. New York: Press of William Green. 1903. Full scan at the Internet Archive.
External
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