When Oliver Besley Jr. was born on 14 September 1776, in North Castle, Westchester, New York, United States, his father, Capt. Oliver Besley, was 31 and his mother, Elletheer Cheesman, was 30. He married Rhoda Westbroek about 1803, in Tioga, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Chemung, Tioga, New York, United States in 1810. He died on 30 October 1844, in Columbia Cross Roads, Columbia Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
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The winter that Washington’s troops spent at Valley Forge was horrible. Most the troops that had come in with General Washington were injured and dying already. There was little food for the soldiers. They were dying from starvation, disease, and the cold. Horses were dying and the men had to take their place in moving the supply wagons. Washington stayed with his men while all others were leaving and abandoning the struggling troops. This helped Washington gain the support, admiration, and loyalty of his troops.
Historical Boundaries 1791: Tioga, New York, United States
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English: southern variant of Beasley .
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