Captain Nathaniel PERLEY

1745 - 1779  (34 years)

• Name	Nathaniel PERLEY
  Prefix	Captain
  Born	1745
  Gender	Male
  _UID	65D83717DE044D478CDFC1B533B7686599E8
  Died	1779
  Person ID	I8219	Vermette Family History
  Last Modified	10 Dec 2004

  
  

  Father	Rev. Samuel PERLEY,   b. 11 Mar 1713, Ipswich, Massachusetts ,   d. 10 Apr 1753, Ipswich, Massachusetts  (Age 40 years)
  Mother	Ruth HOWE,   b. 19 Apr 1722,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	Abt 10 Jan 1741	Ipswich, Massachusetts
  Family ID	F3030	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sarah DUTCH
  Family ID	F3197	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Nathaniel Perley was in the company of Minute Men that marched on the Lexington Alarm, under the command of Capt. Daniel Rogers. He afterwards became a successful privateer and was commissioned commander of "The Success" 15 Aug 1776. This vessel was captured by the British, with all on board. Being an officer he refused to do menial duty, and was instantly shot.