Cole, Benjamin, New Marlborough. Descriptive list of enlisted men dated West Point, Jan. 25, 1781 ; age, 40 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, black; eyes, blue; enlisted Dec. 13, 1779, by Capt. Allen; enlistment, during war ; also, Private, Capt. Allen’s co.. Col. Calvin Smith’s regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780. Source: MS&SRA Vol 3 pg 755/763