Annis Family Honor Roll
1708-1861
It is with great honor and pride that members of the Annis Family can view their ancestor's contributions to the protection of their native land. Many members of the family gave their lives to ensure the liberties that are often taken for granted. Whenever I witness the raising of the American flag, or watch it pass by during a parade, I recall in particular my family's honor so richly represented by the men and women on these pages.
Updated December 13, 2020
Lineage Code
Cormac Annis Descendant
Charles Annis (Barnstable, MA) Descendant
Andrew Annis Descendant
Jeremiah Annas Descendant
Robert R. Annis (Tennessee) Descendant
Richard Annis Descendant
Samuel Annis Descendant
Other Documented Lineages
Unknown Lineage
Immigrants
Colonial Wars
Name
War
Place/Date of Birth
Place/Date of Death
Service
Lineage
Abraham Annis
Queen Anne's
August 16, 1668
Newbury, Massachusetts1738
Haverhill, New HampshireServed several periods of military duty during the Queen Ann's War (1708-1709), and is on the muster rolls of Captain Thomas Noyes. It is also recorded that he was paid 18 shillings by Lieutenant Caleb Moody for services during a scouting expedition to Haverhill, Massachusetts between August 18-31, 1708. Son of Cormac Annis 1636-1717
Aquila Annis
Queen Anne's
June 14, 1694
Newbury, MassachusettsUnknown
The only known record of this son of Joseph Annis is a muster roll which lists him under the command of Captain Thomas Noyes during the Queen Anne's War. He is not mentioned in the Wills of his grandparents, and there is no record of any descendants. Joseph Annis 1666-1758, Cormac Annis 1636-1717
Daniel Annis
Garrison Duty
December 1, 1711
Newbury, Massachusetts1790
Warner, New HampshireHe was assigned, among others, in 1746, "to man the garrison near Captain Ebenezer Eastman's. Abraham Annis 1668-1738, Cormac Annis 1636-1717
John Annis
French and Indian
May 1, 1770
Newbury, MassachusettsAbout 1771
Newbury, MassachusettsWhile residing at Bradford in 1748 he was mustered under Captain Goffe for scouting against the Indians. During that period of the French and Indian War, Bradford and Haverhill, Massachusetts, as well as many other frontier settlements, were under constant threat, and raiding parties of Native Americans, sanctioned and encouraged by the French, were a common occurrence. Abraham Annis 1668-1738, Cormac Annis 1636-1717
John Annis
Garrison Duty
July 20, 1732
Marblehead, MassachusettsAbout 1781
John was listed in the Company of Captain Fletcher at Cushing, ME in 1755, and later he is recorded as a mariner and ship's captain. Son of Andrew Annis
Samuel Annis
Garrison Duty
1746
Boston, MassachusettsMay 26, 1828
Goffstown, New HampshireSamuel is listed in the Company of Captain Henry Young Brown from April 1761 to February 1763
Son of Samuel Annis
William Annis
French and Indian
Unknown
Unknown
Listed on muster roll Captain Charles Bulkeley's Company of Rangers from June 24, 1758 to August 24, 1758, inclusive. Captain Bulkeley served first in Phineas Osgood's Company in their expedition to Nova Scotia, and later in Robert Rogers' Rangers. Robert Rogers was killed by the Indians near Rogers Rock,on Lake George, on March 13, 1758, and forty-seven of his men with him. For more reading on this subject Source: A Battle Fought on Snowshoes
Killed in Action
Name
Birth Place and Date
Place of Death
Service Record
Lineage
Abraham Annis
September 11, 1759
Newbury, MassachusettsReported killed in action at the Battle of Saratoga, New York
October 7, 1779.Enlisted Captain Wiley's Company, Colonel Jackson's Regiment, term to expire Jan 1, 1780. Abraham, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Isaac Annis
Massachusetts
Reported that he died Oct 16, 1780.
Enlisted Oct 31, 1779 in Captain Nathaniel Gage's Company, Colonel Sprout's Regiment for 2 months; enlisted Jan 1, 1780 in Captain J. Pray's Company, Colonel Sprout's Regiment Unknown
July 20, 1732
Marblehead, Massachusetts1781
Killed in action at seaPrivateer - Killed in action against the British Fleet. John was listed in the Company of Captain Fletcher at Cushing, Maine in 1755, and later he is recorded as a mariner and ship's captain. He removed to, and settled at, Warren, Maine on April 17, 1779. John used his skills as a mariner and Ship's Captain aboard the sloop "Industry" for the fledgling American Navy during the Revolution, serving as a privateer. He was shot and killed by the British, and for his service and sacrifice during the Revolution, his family was relieved from taxes, for a time, by a vote of the citizens of Warren, Maine. Andrew Annis
Name
State
Military Unit and Informatiom
Notes and Lineage
John William Annis
Pennsylvania
Lieutenant of Artillery Pennsylvania Militia. Wounded and taken prisoner at Bristol, Apr 17, 1778 Died October 10, 1795
Phineas Annis - 1753-1801
Massachusetts
Drummer, Colonel Bridge's Regiment "Minuteman", Captain Walker's Company, Bridge's Regiment. Wounded at Bunker (Breed's) Hill Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annis - 1762-1840
Massachusetts
"Fought throughout the war, serving his time in the American navy. He was taken prisoner, and landed in the south of France. In returning he was again taken prisoner and reached New Foundland where he took passage for Liverpool, Nova Scotia about the year 1785. Thomas Charles Annis
John Annis - 1736- ?
Massachusetts
Enlisted Mar 10, 1777 in Captain Moses Greenleaf's Company, Colonel Benjamin Tupper's regiment. Reported taken prisoner at Hubleton on Jul 7, 1777 John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
John William Annis
Pennsylvania
Lieutenant of Artillery Pennsylvania Militia. Wounded and taken prisoner at Bristol, Apr 17, 1778 Unknown
Abraham Annis
New Jersey
Served as a teamster in Captain Beatty's Team Brigade Unknown
Benjamin Annis - 1758-1844
Massachusetts
Enlisted in Captain Grosh's Company, 7th Maryland Regiment, Continental Line, 1777-1780 Rolfe, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Charles Annis - 1738-1823
Massachusetts
Enlisted in Captain James Perry's Company, Colonel Sargent's Regiment and marched to Breed's Hill to fight in the "Battle of "Bunker Hill", Jun 16, 1775; enlisted Sep 13, 1777 in Captain Stephen Russell's Company, Colonel Samuel Bullard's Regiment, discharged Nov 30, 1777 with 3 months service with General Warner's Brigade in the Northern Department John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Daniel Annis
Pennsylvania
Served in Captain William McMullin's Company, 1777 Unknown
Ebenezer Annis - 1746-1819
Massachusetts
Private, Captain Barnabas Dodge's Company, Colonel Samuel Gerrish's Regiment, Aug 1, 1775; Captain William Pearson's Company (3rd), Jan 20, 1776, Discharged Nov 18, 1776 Isaac, Isaac, Cormac Annis
Ezra Annis - 1726-1818
Massachusetts
"Minuteman", enlisted Apr 19, 1775 in Captain Joshua Holt's Company, Colonel Wyman's Regiment; enlisted Dec 19, 1777 in Captain Nathaniel Gage's Company, Colonel Jacob Gerrish's Regiment of Guards, served at Winter Hill, guarding British General Burgoyne's captured troops, discharged Apr 3, 1778 John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Ezra Annis Jr. - 1754-?
Massachusetts
"Minuteman", enlisted Apr 19, 1775 in Captain Joshua Holt's Company, Colonel Wyman's Regiment Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac
Isaac Annis - 1759-1836
Massachusetts
Enlisted June 9, 1779 in Captain Nathaniel Gage's Company, Colonel Johnson's Regiment for nine months; enlisted February 3, 1781 for three years in Captain Simon Larned's Company, Colonel William Shepard's Regiment Rolfe, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Jacob Annis - 1763-1841
Massachusetts
Enlisted in 1780 with Colonel Vose's 1st Massachusetts Regiment, and served until 1783. His pension was granted May 27, 1820 (#17235). Buried at Lewis Burying Ground, Ellery, NY. Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Jacob Annis - 1741-1812
Massachusetts
Served several periods of military duty during the Revolution, for which he drew a pension. John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annis - 1743-1829
Massachusetts
"Minuteman", Enlisted Captain Joshua Holt's Company, Colonel Wyman's Regiment; Enlisted Jan 1, 1782 in Colonel Benjamin Tupper's Regiment for one year John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James E. Annis
Virginia
Virginia Regiment, Accromack County Unknown
John Annis - 1736-?
Massachusetts
Enlisted Captain Moses Greenleaf's Company, Colonel Benjamin Tupper's Regiment Mar 10 1777- Dec 31, 1779; reported taken prisoner Jul 7, 1777 at Hubelton. John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
John Annis - 1764-1839
Massachusetts
On Apr 2, 1780, at the age of 16, he served with Captain Clark's Company, Colonel Tupper's Regiment, and according to his pension application (#20629), dated Oct 12, 1832, he was at West Point in May 1780, Tappon in the Fall of 1780, where he witnessed the execution of the British spy, Major John Andre, and returned to West Point for winter quarters (1780-1781). It was here that he reported seeing General George Washington, Baron Von Stuben, and General Lafayette. He was discharged in January 1781 at West Point. In May 1782 he enlisted again under Lt. Israel Morey at Orford, VT, than in New Hampshire, and served in Captain Lovell's Company, Colonel Bailey's regiment. His service here included skirmishes with hostile Canadian Indians while on frontier duty. Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Joseph Annis
New York
Colonel Webster's Regiment, New York State Troops Unknown
Josiah Annis
New York
Colonel Webster's Regiment, New York State Troops Unknown
Micajah Annis
Virginia
Virginia Line Unknown
Michael Annis - 1762-1837
New Hampshire
Private, enlisted at Fort Washington on May 21, 1780, and served with Captain Dearing's Company, New Hampshire Militia. He marched to the defense of Piscataqua Harbor, and received a pension for his service in 1832. Annual Allowance: $36.66
Sums Received: $91.51
Description of service: New Hampshire militia
When placed on the pension roll: Oct 15, 1832
Commencement of pension: Mar 4, 1831Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Samuel Annis - 1745-1828
New Hampshire
Private; age 29; Capt. Samuel Richard's Company, Col. John Stark's Regt.; Bunker Hill; enlisted Apr 23, 1775, Capt. John Parker's Co.; enlisted Aug 2, 1775; Canada Expedition. Samuel, Samuel
Solomon Annis (Annas) 1742- ?
New Hampshire and Maine
Previous to the War of Independence, Solomon was on the roll of CaptainMarston's Company at Crown Point on Sep 30, 1762, but the following year he was building his house at Warner, New Hampshire. He removed to Lincoln County, ME in 1769, where he was married, and returned to Warner, where his children were born. Solomon later returned to Bethel, ME. He served with Captain Patten's regiment during the war. Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Solomon Annis - 1765-1830
New Hampshire
Enlisted at Warner, NH on Oct 19, 1781, at the age of 16. He served with Captain Nathaniel Head's company of Colonel Reynolds Regiment. He was also a veteran of the War of 1812 and volunteered to march to the defense of Plattsburg, NY in 1814. Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Stephen Annis - 1726- ?
Maine
Private, Captain Samuel Sayer's Company, Colonel Scammon's Regiment, Aug 1, 1775; Captain Daniel Merrill's Company, Colonel Brewer's Regiment, Apr 27, 1778 Charles, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Thomas Annis - 1750-c.1809
New Hampshire
Name appears on the "alarms list" of 1775 at Warner, NH, at which time he served as a "night watch" or constable, and he later joined the Continental Army at Warner, NH. Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Thomas Annis
North Carolina
Captain in the 3rd Regiment, North Carolina Continental Troops; represented Bladen County, NC in the Provincial Congress, Apr 4, 1776 Unknown
Name
Birth
Death
State
Service
Lineage
Harvey Annis
June 5, 1799
1814
New York
Killed in action, at the age of 15, while serving with the New York militia at Fort Erie. It was reported that his father, John, went to Buffalo, NY to retrieve the body of his son. John, Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
John Annis
1815
Quartermaster aboard the USS Wasp. Wasp was a ship-rigged sloop-of-war constructed in 1813 at Newburyport, Massachusetts, by Cross & Merrill. She was commissioned early in 1814, Master Commandant Johnston Blakeley in command. She remained at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, until late spring awaiting sailing orders and, upon receipt of them, put to sea on 1 May 1814 for a war cruise to the western approaches to the English Channel. On October 19, 1814, Wasp reported that she was headed for the Caribbean. Wasp probably foundered in a storm.
Jacob Annis
1792
1879
New York
Enlisted under Captain Scott at Buffalo, NY. Served with Captain Henry Whiting's Company (23rd or 25th U.S. Infantry) He was one of a number of soldiers who were captured on Oct 13, 1812 by the British while attempting to cross into Canada in two boats during the Battle of Queenston. All of the others, except two, were killed, and Jacob was wounded, taken prisoner, and later released during a prisoner exchange. Benjamin, Rolfe, John, Abraham, Cormac
Abner Annis
Unknown
Unknown
New York
Private, Roger's Battalion, New York Militia Unknown
Archibald Annis
Unknown
Unknown
Accomack County, Virgina
Private Unknown
Curtis Annis
1789
?
Accomack County, Virgina
Private, 99th Regiment (Bagwell's), Virginia Militia Levi Annis
David Annis
1792
1859
New York
New York State Militia, Captain Joshua Brownwell's Company Jacob, Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Ellison Annis
1792
1880
Maine
Sergeant, 2 Regiment (Ulmer's) Massachusetts Militia Samuel, Andrew
George Annes
Unknown
Unknown
Massachusetts
Private, Sherwin's Regiment, Massachusetts Militia Unknown
Jacob Annis
1769
1848
New York
New York Militia, marched to the defense of Plattsburg, NY Jacob, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annas
1792
1849
New Hampshire
Private, Colonel McCobb's Regiment, U.S. Volunteers Solomon, Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annis
1792
1874
Vermont
Private, Served with Captain Roger's Company, 2nd Regiment (Fifield's), Vermont Militia (pension # WC 29526). Jesse, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annis
1792
1874
New Hampshire
Private, 2nd Regiment (Steele's), New Hampshire Militia Jesse, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
James Annas (Annis)
1774
1862
New York
Lieutenant ?, 114th (Rice's) Regiment, New York Militia James, John, Abraham, Cormac
James W. Annis
1794
1876
New York
Reported served September 11, 1814 at the Battle of Lake Champlain. Jacob, Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Jesse Annis
1793
1870
New York
Private, 2nd Regiment (Swift's) NY Militia and 20th Regiment (Gridley's) New York Militia Charles, Charles, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
John Closson Annis
1785
1845
New York
Mahone's Regiment, New York Militia John, Ezra, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Joseph Annis
Unknown
1876
New York
Private, Prior's Regiment, New York Militia Unknown
Levi Brown Annis
1796
1860
New Hampshire
Private, Captain Courson's Company, 3rd (Sise's) New Hampshire Militia Jacob, Jacob, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Moses Annis
1784
?
Massachusetts
Private, Brimblecom's Regiment, Massachusetts Militia Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Robert Annis
Unknown
Unknown
Massachusetts
Private (Musician) Capt. A. Palmer's Company, 5th (Lieut. Col. E. Foot's) Regiment., Massachusetts Militia - From Nov 2 to Nov 7, 1814. Service at Camden. Unknown
Rollin B. Annis
1796
1857
Massachusetts
Private, Sherwin's Regiment, Massachusetts Militia Benjamin, Rolfe, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Solomon Annas, Jr.
1765
1830
New Hampshire
Private, Colonel McCobb's Regiment, U.S. Volunteers Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Stephen Annis
1776
1846
New York
Corporal, 2nd Regiment (Swift's) New York Militia. Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Amherst, OH Thomas, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac
Thomas Annis
1793
1863
New York
Private, 2nd Regiment (Swift's) New York Militia. Buried at Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion, NY Thomas, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac
Thomas Annis
1797
1874
New York
New York State Militia, Captain John Huie's Company Jacob, Ezra,John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Teackle Annis
Unknown
Unknown
Virginia
Private, 99th Regiment (Bagwell's) Virginia Unknown
Truman Annas
1786
1865
New York
Lieutenant, Captain Levi Brown's Company, 129th (Farnham's) Regiment, New York State Militia, for which he later was awarded a pension, and served at the Battle of Sacket's Harbor (New York) in the Fall of 1814. Also recorded as Truman Annes James, John, Abraham, Cormac Annis
William Annis
Unknown
Unknown
Virginia
Private, 99th Regiment (Bagwell's), Virginia Militia Unknown
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Joseph Annice
Unknown
Unknown
New York
Private, 2nd Regiment (Dobbin's), New York Militia
Unknown
Joseph Annice
Unknown
Unknown
Vermont
Private, 4th Regiment (William's) Vermont Militia
Unknown
James Ennis
1791
1854
Virginia
Private, 1st Regiment Virginia Militia
Born in Richmond County, Virginia, died at Clark County, Illinois and is buried at Welsh Ennis CemeteryUnknown
Killed in Action
Ephraim Annis
1812
1839
Vermont
Killed in action during one of the many raids against the Seminole Indians in Florida. He served in Company "F", 2nd U. S. Infantry. He was initially buried at Fort Fanning, FL and later was removed and interred at St. Augustine National Cemetery, St. John Co., FL. Moses, Daniel, Daniel, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Joseph Annis
July 4, 1819
April 13, 1888
Wells, ME
Served from Wells, ME. Enlisted 9/16/1846. 1st Regiment, Gen. James Thomas' Company 1846. Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Charles, Abraham, Cormac Annis
Mark Crane Annis
1808
1867
Massachusetts
Served from Lynn, MA, 1846. He also served during the American Civil War 1861-1865. Sarah, Ebenezer, Isaac, Isaac, Cormac Annis
Stephen Annis
December 4, 1827
After 1895
Wells, ME
Served from Wells, ME. Enlisted 10/23/1846. 1st Regiment, Gen. James Thomas' Company Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Charles, Abraham, Cormac Annis
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