John McCabe

Born in 1727 and living in this area by the 1750s, John McCabe was among the first to enlist when Delaware's Continental Regiment was reorganized in the winter of 1776-1777. An ardent supporter of Independence, he served throughout the war in the Delaware Regiment, a force noted for bravery and discipline and exceeded by no other in length and continuity of service. Its soldiers took part in nearly all of the major battles of the Revolution and were often chosen for the most dangerous tasks. Their conduct earned the praise of their superiors and the respect of their enemies. Enduring great hardship, they played a key role in the struggle to establish the Nation. Greatly depleted in number, Private John McCabe and his victorious comrades returned to Delaware in January 1783. After his discharge, he returned to his home, where he lived until his death on January 20, 1800.

Delaware · United States