Prosser, Otey

Posted in Brandywine,Continental,P,Valley Forge by admin on the March 13th, 2009

I am a 6th generation descendent from Otey Prosser who fought in the battle of Brandywine and wintered at Valley Forge. He was from Virginia and I assume he was in one of the Virginia regiments. Tradition has it that he assisted Lafayette from the battlefield after he was wounded. Lafayette met Otey again during his tour of the United States in 1824. Supposedly Lafayette gave Otey a warm French greeting (embrace and kiss on both cheeks). Otey was born in Henrico County, VA in 1761 and died in Washington County, GA in 1839 at the age of 78.

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Lee R. dePersia

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  1. Michelle Cocchia said,

    on March 25th, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Hello,

    Otey Prosser was my 6th great granduncle. I descend from Otey’s sister Rebecca. Rebecca was also married to a patriot. His name was Anthony Christian.

    Michelle Cocchia

  2. Laurie Leiker said,

    on May 4th, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Otey Prosser was my grandfather, 7 generations ago, through his daughter Fanny. It’s fascinating to see where the family went from there.

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