On adjacent flag holder A.S.R. 1775 - American Soldiers of the Revolution; marker likely misplaced, as Stephen was clearly not in service during the American Revolution.
The Maine Veterans Cemetery Records index card for Stephen Thomes indicates his service was in the War of 1812:
- Capt. John York's Co., Lt. Col. John Burbank's Regt.
- Co. raised at Standish - Service at Portland
- Source Mass Vol 1812 Page 175
Date of birth calculated from date of death/age [81y 3m 3d]
On adjacent flag holder A.S.R. 1775 - American Soldiers of the Revolution; marker likely misplaced, as Stephen was clearly not in service during the American Revolution.
The Maine Veterans Cemetery Records index card for Stephen Thomes indicates his service was in the War of 1812:
- Capt. John York's Co., Lt. Col. John Burbank's Regt.
- Co. raised at Standish - Service at Portland
- Source Mass Vol 1812 Page 175
Date of birth calculated from date of death/age [81y 3m 3d]