Daniel Aborn (bef. 1749-1783)

Documents and Links

• 1782 – Daniel Aborn mentioned in the book “Reflections of the Jersey Prison Ship” By Albert Greene and Captain Thomas Dring
  • The miseries endured by American seamen during the Revolutionary War are documented in Captain Dring's account of his experience as a prisoner on the Jersey off the coast of Long Island – Daniel Aborn was the captured commanding captain. Originally published in 1829.
  • In the book Capt. Daniel Aborn is mentioned on pages 7, 118, 125, 126, 127, 134.
  • Available through Google books or contact me for a digital copy of this large download.
• 1778 December 26 – Extract from the Providence Gazette about Captain Daniel Aborn’s capture
• 1783 Daniel Aborn and wife Mary (Arnold) Aborn grave memorial Warwick Historical Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
• Daniel Aborn at findagrave.com
• HELP! I’m trying to find Daniel’s parents – they’re listed as Captain Joseph Aborn and Elizabeth Scranton on the link above, but I can’t find documentation. Here’s a link to Samuel Aborn; he may be the original New England connection.