Daniel Fones

In April 1745, Fones successfully escorted the 500 soldiers in seven transports to Canso, Nova Scotia.

[3][4] During the voyage he drew fire from the French 32-gun frigate Renommée, under Kersaint-Coëtnempren, in an eight-hour engagement.

[5][6] In May 1745, participating in the blockade of Louisbourg, Fones captured the French merchant ship Deux Amies.

In the battle, Fones rescued the Connecticut warship Resolution and crushed the French and Indian expedition en route to save Louisbourg.

[2] His father Jeremiah Fones was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.