Chapin, Samuel, New Marlborough. List of men enlisted from Berkshire Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, May 31, 1778, returned as received of Jonathan Warner, Commissioner, by Col. R. Putnam, July 20, 1778. Source: MS&SRA Vol 3 pg 318/326 MERGED as same person: Chapen, Samuel, New Marlborough. Private, Lieut. Eleazer Taylor’s co.; Col. John Ashley’s (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted Aug. 17, 1777; discharged Aug. 20, 1777; service, 4 days; marched to Pittsfield on an alarm at Bennington; also, descriptive list of men enlisted in Berkshire Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, May 31, 1778; Lieut. Austin’s co., Col. Ashley’s regt. ; age, 26yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in. ; complexion, dark ; residence. New Marlborough ; reported mustered by Trueman Wheeler, Muster Master. Source: MS&SRA Vol 3 pg 305/313