Ezra Chilson
1762-1838
Revolutionary War Soldier
And yet another Revolutionary Soldier gone.--DIED--On the night of the 18th inst. at his residence in Bertrand, EZRA CHILSON, age 77 years.
If usefulness and honesty give title to nobility , it may be said that he had attained it--for from his youth he had devoted his whole strength to the service of his country. First in fighting her battles which eventuated in her Independence--from that period, as an industrious citizen, laboring with his own hands, providing for the wants of a numerous family, all which he performed with a punctuality seldom equalled[sic], leaving behind him a name more enduring than riches; that of "an honest man." Those best acquainted with his worth, have faith to hope that the immortal Spirit of the old Soldier has, ere this, passed in honorable review before the Grand Marshal of the Universe, and received the plaudits of "well done, enter into the full fruition of that Pension you so richly deserve, and which can never fail."--Com.
(Source: Niles Intelligencer, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1838, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)