HAMILTON COUNTY

     JACOB BAKER served in the Pennsylvania troops in Capt. John Rea's company.  He was of Irish parentage.  The family history gives an account of his service, that after serving one year he was wounded in the hip and was discharged, but upon his recovery he re-enlisted and was again wounded in the leg.  He came to Hamilton county, Illinois, and died on the farm where he had lived for many years, between the towns of Walpole and Broughton.  "Pennsylvania Archives" and "Family History."

     GRANDFATHER DAVIS, a soldier of the American Revolution, lies buried in Hamilton county.  Old residents have vouched for this information.  His given name is not known, or the state from which he served.  "Traditional Records"

     FRANCIS DOLAHIDE was born in Caswell county, North Carolina, in 1750.  He served for

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six years, enlisting early in 1776 for three months, again for three months, again after two weeks for three months, and again in 1781 serving to the close of the war.  He served under Capts. William Morrow, Small, Christopher Taylor and Samuel Sexton, with Col. Archibald Lytle and Major Dugan.  He was in the battles of Eutaw Springs and Yorktown.  Coming to Illinois, he located in Hamilton county, where he died Aug. 30, 1837.  He was pensioned.

     GEORGE FITZGERALD served from Virginia, He was discharged from the service May 24, 1780.  He was in Col. John Gibson's detachment in the western department.  He came to Hamilton county, Illinois, and died there; is buried in the Gatlin cemetery, crouch township, on the farm of Felix C. Upchurch.  "Pennsylvania Archives" and "Family History."

     AMBROSE MAULDING was in Virginia Aug. 1, 1735.  He served in the Virginia troops.  He came to Hamilton county, Illinois, and died there Aug. 25, 1833, and is buried near McLeansboro, near the "Ten-Mile Baptist Church."  A granddaughter is still living who attended his funeral.  His grave is marked by a substantial monument which bears the following inscription:  "Immortal may their memory be who fought and died for Liberty."  "Virginia Records" and "Family History."

    FREDERICK MAYBERRY served in the war from Virginia.  He came to reside in Hamilton county, Illinois, and there applied for a pension, but not having served six months, it was not granted.  He is buried in Big Hill cemetery.  "Virginia Records" and "County History."

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     RANDLE McDANIEL was born in Frederick county, Maryland, in 1755.  He removed to South Carolina, where he served three months in 1775 under Capt. John Patton and Col. Holt Richardson.  He removed to White county, Illinois, but died in Hamilton county.  He was pensioned.

     LITTLE PAGE PROCTOR was born in Granville county, Virginia, in 1760.  He enlisted with Capt. Cornelius Riddle, serving from March, 1778, to the close of the war, and was retained in service until August, 1794.  He came to Hamilton county, Illinois, and died there Nov. 15, 1852, aged 92 years.  He is buried in Concord cemetery, near McLeansboro.  He was pensioned.

     NICHOLAS PROCTOR was doubtless a brother of Little Page Proctor, and served in the Virginia troops.  He was born in 1755 and died in Hamilton county.  He was pensioned.

     JESSE TAYLOR was born in England, but coming to America he enlisted with the Colonists, serving with the Virginia troops.  Coming to Illinois, he settled near Olga, Hamilton county.  He is buried near the town of Walpole.  His widow drew a pension for many years.  "Family History" and "Virginia Records."

     HENRY J. WILLIAMS served from Virginia during the war, and was continued in the service in the United States infantry after the close of the war.  He removed to West Tennessee and from there to Hamilton county, Illinois.  His burial place is not known.  "Virginia Records."

HANCOCK COUNTY.

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of Revolutionary soldiers buried in that county.  On July 2, 1910, the Shadrach Bond Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Carthage, unveiled a tablet bearing the names of seven soldiers.  The regent, Mrs. John Lawton, was chairman of the day.  After the invocation, the "Star Spangled Banner' was sung, followed by an address by Hon. Charles S. DeHart; then "Illinois" was sung.  The tablet was presented to the county by Mrs. Lawton and was accepted by Mr. John MacKelvie, president of the Board of Supervisors.  A lineal descendant of David Baldwin, Miss Phoebe Ferris, unveiled the tablet.  The singing of "Hail Columbia" closed the exercises.

     DAVID BALDWIN was born in Dutchess county, New York, May 5, 1761.  He enlisted when a mere lad, being but fifteen years of age, serving as private in the Third Regiment, under Col. John Field in the New York line of troops.  He was in the service ten months, from February to December.  He died Apr. 29, 1847, and is buried in Carthage.  He was pensioned.

     CHARLES BETTISWORTH was born in Virginia in 1761.  He enlisted when only eighteen years of age three years after the battle of Lexington, and served until the close of the war in the Virginia line of troops.  He came to Illinois at an early date, settling in Hancock county, where he died June 12, 1842; is buried in the Bethel cemetery.  He was pensioned.

     SAMUEL CALDWELL was a native of Virginia, born near Wheeling in 1749.  He served in the Virginia line of troops, being chief of scouts.  He came to Illinois after the close of the war, settling in Hancock county, where he

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died in 1850 at the advanced age of 101 years.  He is buried on the Brenneman farm between Chili and Stillwell, Hancock county.  He was pensioned.

     JOHN LIPSIE was born in 1732 and died in Hancock county in 1835, being 103 years of age.  He is buried in the Belknap cemetery.  He served from Virginia.  He was pensioned.

     UTE PERKINS served in the war from South Carolina.  Coming to Illinois he lived in Hancock county, and there applied for a pension.  He had not served six months and it was not granted. "Pension Records."

     RICHARD ROSE was born in 1754.  He died in Hancock county, ?Feb. 14, 1842, aged 88 years, and is buried in Lot 9, Range B, in Pulaski cemetery, near Augusta.  He served in the Virginia line of troops, and was pensioned.

     ALEXANDER K. PATTERSON was born in New York; date unknown.  He served in the Orange county militia, in the Fourth Regiment, under Col. John Hathorn.  He died in Hancock county, and is buried on the Cozard farm, south of Elvaston.  Patters, new Jersey, was named for a son of Alexander Pattereson.  "New York in the Revolution."

     ASA WORTH was born in Leicester, Mass., Aug. 25, 1763, and died in Hancock county, Illinois, February 15, 1845.  He is buried in Nauvoo.  He applied for a pension which was held for further specification.  Descendants vouch for his service.

HENDERSON COUNTY.

     BENJAMIN BLANKENSHIP was from Hampton, Virginia.  He enlisted in 177, serving

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in Capt. Anthony Singleton's company, and Col. Charles Harrison's regiment.  He was in the battle of Camden.  He removed to Ohio and in 1836 came to Warren county, Illinois.  He died in 1844 and is buried in Henderson county.  He was pensioned.

     SAMUEL CHAPIN was from Vermont, where he served in 1777 in Capt. Parmelee Allen's company; he also served from June 16, to July 10, 1778, in Capt. Samuel Robinson's company, and Col. Samuel Herrick's regiment.  He again served in Capt. Joseph Safford's company, and col. Ebenezer Walbridge's regiment, from August 2, to August 8, 1781.  He removed to New York, then to Pennsylvania, and from there to Indiana, and about 1839 to Knox county, Illinois.  He died in Henderson county, and is buried in the Oquaka cemetery.  He was pensioned.

     DAVID FINLEY was born in Belfast, Ireland, Mar. 9, 1761.  Coming to America when a lad, he enlisted in Capt. Samuel Miller's company, and Col. Aeneas Mackey's Eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania troops.  He was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.  In 1818 he was in Clarke county, Indiana, but removed to Warren county, Illinois.  He died Sept. 3, 1838, and is buried near Oquaka, Henderson county.  He was pensioned.

     EARL FRIZZELL was from Massachusetts, where he served in the war.  He came to Henderson county, Illinois, where he applied for a pension.  "Pension Reports."

     DAVID LYNN was born in Connecticut in 1764; he enlisted in 1780 under Capt. Marvin Lord, and Lt. William Lynn (his brother), in

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Col. Herman Swift's regiment.  About 1832 he removed to Warren county, Illinois.  He is buried near the Old South Henderson Presbyterian Church.  He was pensioned.

     DANIEL McMILLAN was a soldier form South Carolina.  He was born in 1752, and died in Henderson county, Illinois, Aug. 1, 1838.  "Family Records."

HENRY COUNTY.

     GEORGE NIXON enlisted Dec. 15, 1776, for three months, as Ensign with Capt. George Evans, and Col. Thomas Duff in the Delaware troops.  He re-enlisted for six weeks in the same company, and was chosen Lieutenant Oct. 15, 1777, serving from Oct. 15, 1777, until July, 1778, under Capt. David McKee, and Col. Thomsa Duff.  He was in the battles of Princeton and Brandywine.  He removed to Ohio, and from there to Rock Island county, Illinois, Aug. 15, 1841.  His grandson is still living and remembers his grandfather well.  He is buried about twenty miles east of Rock Island, in the Green River district.  He was pensioned.

IROQUOIS COUNTY

     THOMAS WILLIAMSON was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, in 1757.  He served one year before the close of the war under Capt. John  Anderson, Col. _____ commanding.  He also made gun powder for the use of the army.  He removed to Ohio, and in 125 to Indiana, and in 1832 he came to Illinois, settling in Crab Apple township, Iroquois county, where he died.  He was pensioned.

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JACKSON COUNTY

     DANIEL BANOW, or Barrow, was born in 1757 in Brunswick county, Virginia.  He enlisted in Virginia in 1776 for three months under Capt. John Williamson in Virginia troops.  He enlisted again in the North Carolina troops, with Capts.John Hill, Francis Tartanson, and Col. James Hogan, serving thirteen months.  He was in the battle of Guilford Court House.  He came to Jackson county, Illinois, and died there.  He was pensioned.

     ROBERT FRY was from Virginia where he served with Capt. Bembridge Goodwin.  He removed to Jackson county, Illinois, and died there.  He was pensioned.

     ROBERT FRIATT served in the Virginia line of troops.  He came to Jackson county, Illinois, and settled in Ridge township, at Dutch Ridge, before 1812.  He is probably buried in Jackson county.  He was pensioned.

     JESSE GORDON was born in Virginia, Oct. 3, 1755.  He enlisted in 1776 in the North Carolina troops, as orderly-Sergeant, under Capt. William Shepherd and Col. Joseph Williams, serving three months.  He removed to Wilkes county, Georgia, and served there in 1777, as First Lieutenant with Capt. James Hawkins, and Col. John Stewart, serving eleven months.  He served again in 1778 under Capt. John Gunnells and Col. John Dooley.  He again enlisted under Col. Elijah Clarke, and was in the battle at Kettle Creek.  In the winter of 1780 and 1781 he was taken prisoner, but paroled.  He broke his parole and aided in driving the British out of Augusta, but was captured, and a prisoner until 1782, when he again.

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escaped, returning to Wilkes county and there was again captured and kept for eight months, when he was freed.  Returning home he continued in the service until 1783, when peace was declared.  He served fighting the Indians after the close of the war.  A wonderful record of a brave soldier.  He came to Jackson county, Illinois, and died there Aug. 27, 1850.  He was pensioned.

     ZACHARIAH LYRELY was born June 2, 1755, in Culpepper county, Virginia.  He enlisted in Rowan county, North Carolina, in 1777, for three months with Capt. George H. Berger; in 1778 for five months under Capt. Thomas Cook, and again for six months with Capt. Richard Grimes, and Col. Robert Rutherford.  He came to Jackson county at an early day, settling at Dutch Ridge.  He was in the battles of Reedy Fork and Guildford Court House.  He was pensioned.

     EBENEZER PYATT was born in Pennsylvania in 1755.  He enlisted in Virginia, serving four years.  HE removed to Ohio, and from there to Tennessee, then to Kentucky, and in 1814 to Jackson county, Illinois, settling at Dutch Ridge.  He doubtless died there.  He was pensioned.

     JOSEPH J. WILLIAMS was from Pennsylvania, where he served in the wr.  He came to Jackson county, Illinois, settling in Elk townshp in the northern precinct, in 1815.  He was pensioned.

JERSEY COUNTY

     WILLIAM BATES was born in Pennsylvania in 1759. He served in the First South Carolina Regiment, commanded by Col. Charles Pinckney, from April 14, 1776, to December, 1776.

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Coming to Illinois in 1835, he located in Madison county, where he died February, 1848, but was buried at Jersey Landing, now Elsah, Jersey county.  He was pensioned.

     JONATHAN COOPER was born in Maryland, but served in the war in Pennsylvania as a drummer.  He removed to Kentucky and came to Illinois in 1835, settling four miles southwest of Jerseyville, where he died August, 1845.  He was pensioned while living in Kentucky.

     WILLIAM GILLHAM was one of the famous Gillham family of sons, who served in the war from South Carolina.  He came to Madison county, Illinois, with his brothers, but removed to Jersey county, where he died.  'Family History" and County Records."

JEFFERSON COUNTY

     DANIEL CHANDLER was from South Carolina, where he served in the Ninety-sixth District, February, 1776, under Capt. Jarret Smith, for four months.  He again served in May, 1777, with Capt. James Lisle and Col. Jonas Beard, for two months, and one month with Capt. Frederick Lipham.  In 1778 and 1779 he served with Capt. James Lisle and Col. John Lisle for over four months.  He again served in June, 1780, with Capt. William Smith and Col. John Thomas; was in the battles of Cedar Springs, and Musgrove Mill, and in constant service until the close of the war.  He was made Lieutenant under Capt. Jeremiah Williams and Col. John Hammond.  He came to Jefferson county, Illinois, where he died.  He was pensioned.

     FRANCIS HANEY was born in Prince Edward county, Virginia, Apr. 19, 1754.  He en-

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listed in Botetourt county, serving from June, 1776, to December, 1776, under Capt. Daniel Smith.  He again served from September, 1778, for seven months with Capt. George Adams, again for three months with Col. Isaac Shelby, and once more for nine months with Capts. George Maxfield, Robert Caldwell, and John Martin.  He came to Morgan county, Illinois, but died in Jefferson county.  He was pensioned.

     SAMUEL LITTLE was from South Carolina where he served in the war, being in the Cavalry.  He was born in 1765.  He came to Jefferson county, Illinois, and died there.  He was pensioned.

     WILLIAM LONG was born Aug. 9, 1756, near Mt. Vernon, the home of Washington.  He served in the Virginia troops and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.  He came to Illinois and lived in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson county.  It is said that he was one of Washington's body guards.  "Virginia Records" and "County History."

     JOHN MURPHY served in the war from North Carolina.  He came to Illinois in 1818.  He died very aged, probably in Jefferson county.  "North Carolina Records and County History."

     JOEL PACE was born in Virginia, July 28, 1762.  He served in the war from that state.  He removed to Kentucky and later to Jefferson county, Illinois, settling in Mt Vernon township where he died.  "Virginia Records" and 'County History."

     THOMAS WILLIAMS was from North Carolina, where he served in the war, serving in both Infantry and Cavalry.  He came to Illinois when it was a Territory, settling in Jefferson county, where he probably died.  He was pensioned.

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JO DAVIESS COUNTY

     REV. SAMUEL MITCHELL was born in Cecil county, Maryland, in 1760.  He removed to Botetourt county, Virginia, where he served in the war.  He came to Illinois in 1817, settling near Belleview, St. Clair county.  It is probable that he was the "Rev. _____ Mitchell" who opened the Constitutional convention in 1818, with prayer.  He and his brother Edward built a church in Bellville.  He removed to Galena and lived to a great age, preaching when he was 80 years of age.  He died near Galena.  "Virginia Records" and "St Clair County History."

JOHNSON COUNTY

     DANIEL CHAPMAN  was born in Westchester county, New York, July 25, 1756.  He enlisted in 1775 for nine months under Capt. Richard Sackett and Col. John Thomas. One year later, in the Spring of 1776, he again enlisted for nine months and rendered most efficient service against the Tories, who were numerous in that county.  In 1777 he acted as scout and was appointed second Sergeant under Col. Frederick Weisenfeldt, serving one year.  In August, 1781, they marched south to meet Lord Cornwallis in Virginia.  He removed to Johnson county, Illinois, and died there Feb. 8, 1841, and is buried east of Vienna, on his farm.  A monument erected by his family marks his grave. most faithful soldier of the American Revolution.  He was pensioned.

     JACOB HARWICK was born in Pennsylvania in 1752.  He served three months in 1781 under Capt. Thomas Hewitt, in Col. Joseph Phillips' regiment in the North Carolina troops.

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He again enlisted under Capt. Charles Gordon, and served one year.  HE removed to Johnson county, Illinois, and died there in 1833.  He is buried two miles east of Vienna.  A government marker has been placed at his grave by the Vienna D. A. R.  He was pensioned.

     RANDOLPH LAWSON was born in Cumberland county, North Carolina, in 1752, where he enlisted in 1780 under Capt. Cox or Gholston, guarding baggage during the battle of Camden.  He again enlisted in 1781 and during the battle of Guildford Court House guarded baggage.  He removed to Kentucky and from there to Johnson county, Illinois, where he applied for pension, but having served less than six months, it was not granted.  “Pension Reports.”

     HEZEKIAN WEST was born in Maryland, Nov. 7, 1763.  He enlisted in the South Carolina troops in Capt. Robert Frost’s company, in Col. Richard Winn’s regiment, for one month, and again for three months in same company.  He again enlisted in 1782 with Capt. John McCoot’s company of mounted rangers, in Col. David Hopkins’ regiment for three months.  His father served in the same company and was killed in 1778.  Hezekiah West was member of the Illinois State Convention in 1818 from Johnson county.  He died July 29, 1845, and is buried in the West Eden cemetery, Johnson county.  His grave is marked by government marker.  He was pensioned.

     WILLIAM WIGGS was born in North Carolina in 1758.  He enlisted in Wayne county, serving for thirty-five days in 1775, in Capt. William Fellows' company.  He again enlisted in 1779 for five months with Capt. John Canada, and in

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1781 he served three months under Capt. Joseph Sessions and was in the battle of Guilford Court House.  He removed to Johnson county, Illinois, and died there in 1835.  He was pensioned.

KANE COUNTY

      WILLIAM BENNETT was born at Sandown, New Hampshire, May 9, 1758. He enlisted four different times; first, August, 1776, under Capt. Nathan Brown and Col. Pierce Long, New Hampshire troops; second, 1779, with the same officers; the third time in 1780 under Col. Timothy Bedel, in Massachusetts troops, with Capt. Charles Johnson and Col. James Wadsworth; fourth time, September, 1782, with Capt. Cutting Farror, New Hampshire troops.  He was in the battle of Fort Ann. He removed to New York, Genesee county, and from there to Kane county, ‘45 Illinois, in 1836, where he died Feb. 15, 1846, and is buried near Wasco, in private cemetery.  He was pensioned.

     NATHAN BROWN was from New York, where he enlisted in Weschester county, under Capt. Benjamin Chapin, and Col. Thaddeus Crane.  He came to Kane county, Illinois, where he died and is buried in Batavia township.  He was pensioned.

     DANIEL BURROUGHS was from New York where he enlisted in the Charlotte county Militia with Capt. Elshama Tozer, and Cols. Alexander Webster, and Thomas Armstrong in the Dorset Regiment.  He was pensioned.

     ABNER POWERS was born in Richmond, New Hampshire, Dec. 15, 1760.  He enlisted Jan. 1, 1777, serving until December, 1781, under Col. John Stark, and again in the Seventh Company, 1778, for two years with Capt.

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William Farwell. He came to Kane county, Illinois, where he died Oct. 19, 1852, and was buried at Lily Lake, Virgil township.  A marble slab bore the inscription “A Soldier of the Revolution,” also sword carved in the marble.  Several years since it was ascertained that the stone was broken, and it was determined to erect suitable monument to the memory of Abner Powers, who had been in the battles of Bennington, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.  The monument stands thirty feet high, and was dedicated with impressive ceremonies, three companies of the Third State Regiment and five hundred members of the Grand Army, together with large number of citizens united in doing honor to his memory.  “New Hampshire in the Revolution.”

     SAMUEL SAWINE served in the Massachusetts troops from September 4, 1778, to September 11th, under Capt. John Walter . He came to Kane county, Illinois, and there applied for a pension.  “Massachusetts Soldiers in the Revolution

     FREDERICK VAUGHN was born in Connecticut in 1767.  He enlisted under Lt. Col. Samuel Canfield in the Connecticut Militia.   He came to Kane county, Illinois, and died there Aug. 6, 1845, and was buried in the Root Street cemetery, but through the efforts of the Aurora Chapter, D. A. R., his remains were removed to Spring Lake cemetery, Aurora.  The chapter placed granite and bronze marker at his grave.  “Connecticut in the Revolution.”

KENDALL CO.

     HENRY MIZNER, born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22, 1759; he enlisted in

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a Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, regiment, serving under Capt. Timothy Green for fifteen months.  After the war he came to Indiana, where he received a pension for service in the Revolutionary War.  He removed to Illinois, settling in Kendall county, where he died Sept. 25, 1848; is buried in the Millington cemetery, Kendall county.

KNOX CO.

     ADAM BRUNER was born in Maryland in 1763.  He enlisted Feb. 4, 1781, in Capt. John Gayers company, Third regiment, and Major Richard Salter’s regiment, Pennsylvania Militia.  He removed to Knox county, Illinois, and died there Oct. 19, 1846.  He is buried near Rio in the Bruner cemetery. “Pennsylvania Archives."

     PETER BRUNER was born in Maryland in 1762.  He enlisted in Capt. George Feathers company, Ninth Battalion, Lancaster county Militia, and Col. John Huber’s regiment, in 1779.  He again served in Capt. John Smuller’s company, in 1780 and 1781; again in 1782 in Capt. James Patten’s company.  He is buried in the Bruner cemetery near Rio.  A monument has been erected to the memory of these brothers in Knox county.  “Pennsylvania Archives.”

     ASHAEL GILBERT was born in Hebron, Connecticut, May 6, 1760.  He enlisted May 1, 1778, serving as trumpeter in Capt. Israel Seymour’s company, second brigade, with Col. Elijah Sheldon’s regiment.  He was discharged in 1780.  He came to Galesburg, Knox county, in 1847, and died there Nov. 23, 1852.  His grave is marked. “Connecticut in the Revolution.

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     ABRAHAM HAPSONSTALL was born Apr. 6, 1761, in Orange county, New York.   He served in the war with Capt. Thomas Moffatt for three months in 1775.  He again served with Capt. Seth Marvin for three months, and again with Capt. Francis Smith for six months.  He removed to Ohio and from there to Knox county, Illinois, where he died Feb. 4, 1858, and is buried in the Russell cemetery, two miles north of Gilson.  He was pensioned.

     JOHN HARRINGTON was born Feb. 8, 1764, in Poughkeepsie, New York.  He enlisted in May, the year Fort Ann was taken, in Capt. Peter Magee’s company, and Col. Henry Livingston’s regiment, serving until November in the New York line of troops.  He came to Knox county, Illinois, and applied for pension in 1841, but not having served six months, it was not granted.  “New York in the Revolution,” and Pension Reports."

     JONATHAN LATIMER was from New London, Conn., where he served in the Third regiment, known as Webb’s regiment.  He was commissioned as Captain, then Major, and finally served as Colonel of his regiment.  He was the father of remarkable family of sons, six of whom served in the war.  He came to Knox county, Illinois, in 1832, and died there.  He is buried in the Cherry Grove cemetery, near Abingdon.  Such men did not stop to ask “what is all this worth, or what is there in it for me?”  Rather did they cherish high ideals, and these ideals were placed above all else that the world could give.  “Connecticut in the Revolution.”

     DAVID MANLEY was from Easton, Mass, where he enlisted with Col. Thomas Carpenter, and Capt. Samuel White, in August, 1778, being

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discharged in September the same year.  He came to Knox county to reside and died there; is buried in the Russell cemetery, north of Gilson.  “Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors.”

     GEORGE SORNBERGER was born in New York, in 1759.  He served under Col. Roswell Hopkins in the Dutchess county Militia.  He  came to Knox county, Illinois, settling in Victoria, where he died Sept. 27, 1841.  “New York in the Revolution.”

     JOHN STRANGE was born in Westchester county, New York. He enlisted from that county under Col. Pierre Van Courtland.  He came to Knox county, Illinois, and died there in 1840 aged 94 years.  He is buried in the Russell cemetery.  “New York in the Revolution.”

LAKE COUNTY

     HENRY COLLINS was born in Massachusetts.  He enlisted Mar. 3, 1781, in Southboro for three years under Capt. Isaac Newton.  He came to Lake county, Illinois, and died at Newport in 1847, aged 84 years.  "Massachusetts in the Revolution.

LAWRENCE COUNTY

     JAMES BEARD

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     ISHAM CHILDERS

     CHRISTOPHER COY

     WILLIAM DENISON

     TOUSSAINT DUBOIS

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     TRUMAN GIBBS

     JOHN GLENN

     BENJAMIN HIGHSMITH

     SAMUEL KINCAID

     ADAM LACKEY

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     THOMAS LUKE

     BENJAMIN MELTON

     WILLIAM MELTON

     ANDREW PINKSTAFF

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     CHARLES REED

     JAMES ROBINSON

     JOHN ROGERS

     WILLIAM SPENCER

     STEPHEN TERRY

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close of the war.  He came to Lawrence county, and probably died there.  "Virginia Records."

     JAMES THOMPSON was in the war from Virginia.  He served after the close of the war.  He came to Lawrence county and is doubtless buried there.  "Virginia Records."

LOGAN COUNTY

     PETER BORDERS served in the South Carolina troops; was from Newberry county.  He came to Sangamon county, but died in Logan county.  He applied for a pension.  "Pension Records."

     HENRY KIMES was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania.  He served under Capt. Edward Vernon in the Chester county militia in 1780, also with Capt. James Denning in 1781 and 1782.  He came to Illinois, settling in Logan county, where he died, and is buried near Lincoln.  His grave has been marked.  "Pennsylvania Archives."

     HUMPHREY SCROGGIN was from the Carolinas.  He served with Capt. S. Tarrant, Major George Waller and Col. Abram Penn.  In 1781 his regiment was ordered from Henry county, Virginia, to the assistance of Gen. Edward Stevens and Gen. Nathaniel Greene at the battle of Guildford Court House.  He was also at the siege of Yorktown.  He came to Logan county, Illinois, and died there; is buried near Mt. Pulaski.  He applied for a pension in Sangamon county.  "Pension Reports' and Family History."

     JAMES TURLEY served in the war form Virginia in 1777, in Capt. Thomas Pollard's company and Col. Rumsey's regiment.  He again enlisted in 1781, and again for four weeks in

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Col. Lyon's regiment.  He was in the battle of Germantown.  He came to Sangamon county to reside, but died in Logan county, and is buried in the Carlyle cemetery, which was at that time known as the Turley graveyard.  He was pensioned.

MACON COUNTY

     WILLIAM DICKEY enlisted when quite young in the Virginia troops, under Capt. William Waters, in the First Artillery Regiment, commanded by Col. Charles Harrison.  He served three years.  Coming to Illinois in 1829, he settled in Macon county, where he died in 1832, and is buried in the old French Creek cemetery, Argenta.  On June 6, 1912, the Decatur Chapter, D. A. R., placed a marker at his grave with impressive ceremonies.  Four generations were present.  "Virginia Records."

     JOHN FRENCH served in the Virginia troops.  He came to Macon county to reside and there applied for a pension.  "Virginia Records" and "Pension Reports.

MACOUPIN COUNTY

     SAMUEL BROWN was from Virginia, where he served in the war.  He came to Illinois and lived in Morgan county, but died in Macoupin county.  His burial place is not known.  He was pensioned.

     ROBERT BUSBY was born in Hanover county, Virginia, July, 1759.  He served in the Virginia troops.  He removed to Morgan county, Illinois, but died in Macoupin county, after 1839.  He was pensioned.

     HURIAH GILMORE was born in North Carolina in 1749.  He came to Morgan county, Il-

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linois, but died in Macoupin county.  He died very aged.  He was pensioned.

     JOHN MAYFIELD

     THOMAS MOORE

     JOHN PEEBLES

     JOSHUA RICHARDSON

     JOHN ROBINSON was from North Carolina, where he served in the war as a musician in the Tenth Regiment under Capt. Thomas

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Evans.  He enlisted for eighteen months in 1782.  He came to Morgan county, Illinois, but died in Macoupin county.  He was pensioned.

     REUBEN ROSS was born in Harvord, Maryland, in 1756.  He enlisted July 30, 1776, in Capt. Alexander Lawson Smith's company and in Col. Moses Rawling's Fourth Regiment, commanded by Col. J. C. Hall.  He removed to North Carolina, and then to Morgan county, Illinois.  In 1829 he settled in South Palmyra township, section 8, which is ow in Macoupin county, where he died.  "Maryland in the Revolution" and "Pension Reports."

MADISON COUNTY.

     Illinois cannot claim the length of years in the settlement of towns and cities of some eastern states, yet long before Vermont and Kentucky (the first states admitted to the Union after the close of the Revolutionary War) were heard of, the Illinois country occupied a place on the maps of North America, and were Kaskaskia not submerged by the Mississippi river, Illinois, could proudly boast of that early settlement, the capital of the Illinois country for seventy-eight years, and afterward of the state.
     The centennial mark of one of the counties was reached on Sept. 14, 1912.  Appreciating this honor of one hundred years of organization, the citizens of Madison county united in a grand celebration lasting from Sept. 14 to 21, inclusive.
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for the county but for Edwardsville, the county seat.
     Madison county was created a separate county by proclamation of overnor Ninian Edwards in September, 1812; it was fitting, therefore, that the State Legislature should appropriate $5,000.00 for the erection of a monument in Edwardsville to commemorate a century of progress in the county and in memory of Gov. Edwards and those whose life work was given in aid of the development of Madison county.  On Sept. 16, 1912, the monument was dedicated with elaborate and fitting ceremonies.
     This historic day closed with the unveiling of a bronze tablet in the circuit court room of the court house at Edwardsville in memory of the Revolutionary soldiers who lie buried in Madison county.
     Thus were linked together in history the two wars for independence, as well as the part taken by these pioneer-patriots who aided in laying the foundations for the successful development of Madison county.
     The program was in charge of the Ninian Edwards Chapter of the D. A. R., of Alton, who, with descendents of the men, placed the tablet in grateful recognition of service rendered by these soldiers, who with their compatriots were the most heroic, the most devoted to duty of all men, ancient or modern.
     The program opened with an invocation by Rev. J. W. McNeill; Hon. Norman G. flagg gave an appropriate introductory address; Gov. Charles S. Deneen, whose native city is Edwardsville, brought greetings from the state of Illinois, giving praise to the D. A. R. for their historic-patriotic work, expressing the hope that

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every county in the state where Revolutionary soldiers are buried would place a marker, either in bronze or stone, to their memory.
     Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill was read by Miss Nina Gaskins, a lineal descendant of William McAdams, whose name is engraved on the tablet.  Mrs. L. M. Castle, regent of the Ninian Edwards Chapter of Alton, the youngest chapter in the state, presented the tablet to the county, in eloquent words portraying the life of the soldiers of the Revolution, not forgetting the part taken by the women of that period.
     The tablet was unveiled by Master Norman F. Gillham, who has the honor of being descended from Gaius Paddock and John Gillham, two soldiers, who were honored by their names being placed in lasting remembrance, also he can claim ten direct ancestors, in addition to those already mentioned, who rendered service in the Revolutionary War; also by Master William Krome Delicate, a descendant of Thomas Gillham, one of four by the name of Gillham, all brothers, whose names are engraved on bronze.
     The acceptance of the tablet was appropriately assigned to Hon. William H. Hall, a direct descendant of William Hall.

     ABSALOM BAKER was a native of North Carolina, where he enlisted in May, 1775, under Capt. John Brannon, serving until 1781.  He was in the battles of Stono and Baocon's (Biggin's) Bridge; was taken prisoner at the siege of Charleston and held thirty days; was in Buford's defeat, the battle of Ramsour's Mills, Sumter's defeat at Hanging Rock; was wounded in the battle of Gates' defeat near Camden, and was in the battle of King's Mountain, Monk's

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Corner, Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs.  A remarkable record for one man.  He came to Illinois in 1835, settling in Sangamon county, but removed to Madison county, where he died in 1833.  He was pensioned.

     WILLIAM BIGGS

     GEORGE BRIDGES

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     DANIEL BROWN

     JOHN CARNELISON

     MICHAEL DECK

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     THE GILLHAMS

     ISAAC GILLHAM

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     JAMES GILLHAM

     THOMAS GILLLHAM

     JOHN GILLHAM

     WILLIAM HALL

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     ANTHONY A. HARRISON

     SAMUEL HUDSON

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there applied for a pension.  "New Jersey in the Revolution."

     BENJAMIN JOHNSON

     JOHN LONG

     ELIHU MATHER

     WILLIAM McADAMS was born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1760.  He enlisted at Hawsfield, Orange county, North Carolina, in  

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the spring of 1779, for three months, under Capt. John Carrington, Col. Martin Armstrong, enlisting again for two years, from 1780 to 1782, under Capt. William Douglass and Nathaniel Christman, Col. William O'Neale.  After he came to Madison county, Illinois, two reside he applied for a pension, which was granted.  He is probably buried in Jarvis.  He was pensioned.

     GAIUS PADDOCK, native of Massachusetts, enlisted in the conflict; was member of Capt. Isaac Wood’s company, Col. William Larned’s regiment.  He entered the service Jan. 1, 1776; was afterward with the troops that evacuated New York; was in the battle of Trenton and the skirmish at Frog Neck.  He re enlisted for six weeks and was in the second battle of Trenton and of Princeton; was in several skirmishes, and in 1779 and 1780 he served under Lieut. Joseph Bates, Col. Gamaliel Bradford’s regiment, Massachusetts line of troops.  Coming west, he located in Madison county, and lies buried in the family burying ground near Moro.  “Massachusetts in the Revolution.”

     GEORGE PRICKETT was native of Maryland, where he probably served in the war.  He removed to one of the Carolinas, and from there to Georgia, then to Kentucky, and in 1808 came to Madison county, Illinois, where he died in 1846.  He is buried in Woodlawn cemetery, Edwardsville.  “County History.”

     MARTIN PRUIT was born in Virginia in 1748.  He enlisted in the fall of 1778 for two 55 years under Capts. William Campbell and William Edminton with Col. William Campbell, who was made colonel in 1780.  He served as sergeant.  He was in the battle of King’s Mountain.  He came to Illinois in 1806 and resided in

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Madison county, where he died, and lies buried in the family burying ground in Fort Russell.  He applied for pension in 1832 at the age of 84 years.  He died in 1844, aged 92 years.

     ISHAM RANDLE

     RICHARD RANDLE

     HENRY REVIS

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sided in Madison county, where he died; is probably buried in Collinsville.  Was pensioned in 1832.

     WILLIAM RICHARDS

     FRANCIS ROACH

     LABAN SMART

     HENRY THORNHILL was born in Virginia in 1757.  He entered the service in Rockingham

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     JABEZ TURNER

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given at the grave of this hero.  "Connecticut in the Revolution."

MARION COUNTY

     THOMAS ASHE

     SAMUEL EBELIN

     PETER FINN

     WILLIAM GASTON

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     MICHAEL LUTTRELL

     JOSEPH MORRISON

     GEORGE ROPER

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and later in Jefferson county, but died in Marion county.  He was pensioned.

     SAMUEL YOUNG was born May 7, 1762, in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.  He enlisted first in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1778, for three months with Capt. Samuel Young and Col. Dougherty in the Pennsylvania troops.  He enlisted again in 1781 for three months with Capt. James Montgomery and Col. William Campbell in the Virginia troops, and again in 1782 for three months with the same officers.  After the war he removed to Rowan county, North Carolina; then to Rutherford county, then Spartanburg county, South Carolina; then to Franklin county, Georgia; then to Sumner county, Tennessee; then to Logan county, Kentucky; then to Indiana, and finally to Gallatin county, Illinois, and later to Marion county, where he died in 1846.  He was buried in the Young graveyard.  Later in life he was called Captain.  He was pensioned.

MARSHALL COUNTY.

     LEMUEL GAYLORD was born Feb. 14, 1765, in Bristol county, Connecticut; died Nov. 17, 1854, and is buried in Cumberland cemetery, Evans township, Marshall county, Illinois.  Lemuel Gaylord’s father was killed in the famous massacre of Wyoming, July, 1778.  His mother at once started for her old home in Connecticut, suffering untold hardships on the way.  Three years after her return, Lemuel enlisted, serving as ensign in Col. Roger Enos’ company.  After the war he removed to Illinois, settling in what is now Marshall county.  Kathryn Gaylord, his mother, was the first Revolutionary heroine, for whom public monument

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was erected, and the Bristol Chapter, D. A. R. of Connecticut, is named in honor of Kathryn Gaylord, the mother of this hero of the American Revolution.  "Connecticut in the Revolution."

     JOSEPH WARNER was born in Anne Arundel county, Maryland, March, 1738; he removed to Fairfax county, Virginia, and enlisted from there; was in the battle of Germantown, 1779.  In 1802 he removed to Ohio, and in 1838, at the advanced age of 100 years, he came to Illinois, coming the entire distance on horse-back, residing at Cherry Point, Marshall county.  He longed for his old home in Ohio, and when 102 years of age, he started back, walking twelve miles across the unbroken prairie, where friends gave him shelter and persuaded him to return to Cherry Point.

     Another incident illustrating the indomitable courage and zeal, both Christian and patriotic, with which these pioneer-patriots were endowed: One cold, sleety Sunday, his daughter thought Mr. Warner ought not to attend church, but fearing he would be left at home, he started on foot.  There was creek to be crossed which he did by lying down and crawling over on two icy poles.  This when he was 102 years of age.  The aged patriot died September 5, 1842, and lies buried in Cherry Point, where monument marks his last resting place.   “Virginia” and “Family Records.”

MASON COUNTY.

     WILLIAM LANGSTON served in the war from Virginia.  He removed to North Carolina, living in Wayne county.  He was wounded in the hand.  He came to Coles county, Illinois,

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but died in Mason county November, 1835, aged 93 years.  He is buried six miles east of Manito.  A marble slab marks his grave.  "Virginia" and "Family Records."

McDONOUGH COUNTY

     JONAS HOBART was born in New Hampshire Nov. 15, 1744.  His brother, Isaac, was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill; hearing of his death, Jonas determined to enter the service and enlisted Marl. 17, 1777, serving as corporal in the Fourth Company, First Regiment, New Hampshire troops.  He was in the battle of Ticonderoga, where he was wounded, a bullet striking his cheek, knocking out two teeteh and finally lodgin against his left collar bone.  This was removed by the use of a pocket knife.  The bullet and one tooth are preserved by a descendant.  He was discharged Jan. 1, 1781.  Coming to Illinois, he lived for a time in Schuyler county, but removed to McDonough county, where he died November, 1833, and is buried in the Foster cemetery, Eldorado township.  He was pensioned.

     MOSES JUSTUS was born Maryland in 1755.  He enlisted in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, serving as a "Minute Man" under Capt. John Fifer, July, 155; again in June, 1779, and in February, 1781, under Capts. Samuel Patton, Caleb Fifer and James Newell, with Cols. John Fifer and Tinnon.  He was in the battles of Stono and Wetzell's Mills.  Coming to Illinois, he settled in Schuyler county, but removed to McDonough county, where he died at an advanced age.  He was pensioned.

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     WILLIAM WILLARD was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, in 1755; he entered the service in July, 1778, serving under Capt. James Ratekin and Col. Abraham Sheperd.  Later he served with Capt. William Douglass and Col. William Russell.  He firt resided in Morgan county, Illinois, but died in Emmet township, McDonough county, near Colchester, Nov. 9, 1846.  He was pensioned.

McLEAN COUNTY

     Has preserved in bronze and stone the name of every soldier and sailor who ever resided in the county who participated in any war in which the United States has been engaged.  On Memorial Day, May 30, 1913, the monument was dedicated with fitting ceremonies.  Twelve names of Revolutionary soldiers who lie buried in McLean county are engraved on the monument.  The work of locating the graes and verifying the records of these soldiers was accomplished by Mrs. H. M. Rollins, historian of the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter, D. A. R., ably assisted by Milo Custer, Esq., who is adding to this accredited list the names and records of Revolutionary soldiers buried in counties adjoining McLean.  The spirit of gratitude towards soldiers of any war needs fostering.  "Lest we forget; lst we forget."

     EBENEZER BARNES wsa born in Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 3, 1759; he served his country by enlisting five different times, first as corporal in 1775 under Capt. Archelaus Batchelder, Col. Joseph Read; later the same year as sergeant with Capt. Aldrich; again in1776 for nine months as sergeant under Capt. Gideon Foster, Col. Ebenezer Smith; re-enlist-

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ing in 1777, he was made lieutenant with Capt. Samuel Fletcher, Col. Timothy Bedel's regiment, serving four months; finally, the following summer, 1778, he served ten months as lieutenant with Capt. John Tyler, col. Joseph Fay, all in Massachusetts line of troops.  He was in battle of White Plains, was pensioned.
     Ebenezer Barnes came to McLean county, Illinois, in 1829, settling at Barnes' Grove in Danvers township; he died May 17, 1836, and is probably buried in Stout's Grove cemetery.

     JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW was a native of New Jersey, born Mar. 15, 1766; ws a private in Capt. Jonathan Rowland's Company, Tradyffren, Pennsylvania line of troops, in 1780.  He settled in Money Creek township in McLean county, Illinois, in 1830; died near Clarksville, Ill., Nov. 2, 1840, and lies buried in Clarksville cemetery.

     CAPT. SAMUEL BEELER, a native of Virginia, born about 1760; served in the Virginia line of troops 158 days.  He came to Illinois about 1830, settling in McLean county; died there near Twin Grove jan. 14, 1840, and is buried in East Twin Grove cemetery.  "Virginia Records."

     PHILIP CROSE was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, 1757; served as private in Captain Daniel Richardson's company for six months, again the following year, 1781, for four months.  He enlisted from Hampshire county, was in the battle of Guilford Court House.  After the war was over, he removed to Illinois, settling in Shawneetown, Gallatin county, removed to Indiana, where he applied for and received a pension; from there he came to Illinois and

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settled in McLean county in 1836, in Randolph township, where he died about 1840.

     JOHN ELLSWORTH served in the war from New York, enlisting February, 1776, with Capt. John B. Allen and Col. Frederick Weisenfels in the Fourth New York Regiment.  He was in  the battles of Bennington and at Moses Kill, also at the surrender of Burgoyne.  After having served three years he deserted, in 1779.  He came to McLean county, Illinois, and there applied for a pension, which was refused, even though he returned to the service, but did not serve six months, which would not entitle him to a pension.  "New York in the Revolution" and "Pension Reports."

     DAVID HAGGARD was born in "Albemarle county, Virginia, in 1762; served in the Virginia line of troops, was in the battle of Yorktown.  He came to Illinois in 1836, settled in Bloomington, McLean county; died there April 15, 1843.  This record is taken from the Haggard Genealogy.  He was doubtless a brother of James Haggard, who is buried in Sangamon county and was pensioned.  "Virginia Records" and "Family History."

     FRANCIS HODGE  was born about 1760.  He served in the New Jersey Continental army, in the Artillery commanded by _____ Harrison.  He came to McLean county, Illinois, and died there about 1836, and is buried in the Frankeberger cemetery.  "New Jersey Muster Roll."

     MOSES HOUGHAM or HUFFMAN, was a soldier of the American Revolution, serving in the Virginia line of troops.  He received his pay at the close of the war at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.  Moses Hougham came ot McLean

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county, Illinois, about 1830, died in 1845, aged 101 years, and is buried in Scrogin's cemetery, Bloomington township.  "Virginia Records."

     CAPTAIN JOHN C. KARR was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, 1758; served as captain in Second Battalion, Somerset county, New Jersey, line of troops. He settled in McLean county, Illinois, in 1839; died near Leroy Dec. 16, 1840; buried in Heyworth cemetery.  Capt. Karr left in a will the inscription to be placed on his tomb-stone: "Sacred to the Memory of John Karr, a Soldier of the Revolution in 1776"  He left a request that he be buried with the honors of war, which request was complied with.  He was pensioned.

     THOMAS McCLURE was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, July 15, 1765.  He was of Scotch-Irish parentage.  In 1781 he removed to Kentucky and there aided in fighting the Indians.  His brother Robert was killed by the Indians.  His brother Robert was settled at Stout's Grove, McLean county, in 1827, and died there Jan. 3, 1847; is buried in Stout's Grove cemetery, Danvers township.  His grave is marked with an old soft marble headstone.  "County History."

     WILLIAM McCULLOUGH was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1756.  He served as private in Capt. Alexander Lawson Smith's company, Col. Moses Rawling's regiment, Maryland troops, for two years.  He came to McLean county, Illinois, about 1830, died there Nov. 23, 1832, and is buried in the old McCullough family cemetery on what is now the Elkins farm.  "Maryland in the Revolution."

     WILLIAM McGHEE was born in Louisa county, Virginia, in 1761.  He was a private,

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serving five different times in Capt. Pond's company, Co. Wade's regiment; also in Capt. Bracken's company, Col. William Shepard's regiment; also in Capt. John Armstrong's company, Col. Nicholas Lewis' regiment; again in Capt. James Shepard's company, col. Nicholas Lewis' regiment, all in the North Carolina line of troops.  He enlisted from Mecklenburg; was in the battle of Wilmington.  He came to McLean county, Illinois, in 1828, and died at Diamond Grove, and is buried there.  He died Oct. 6, 1843.  He was pensioned.

     JOHN TOLIDAY was born near Poughkeepsie, New York, October, 1763.  He served in Capt. Samul Bowman's company of New York rangers for four months, again serving under Capt. James Harrison, Col. Lewis Du Bois' regiment, for six months.  He came to McLean county, Illinois, in 1830, residing in Mount Hope township.  He died in Leroy about 1849, and is buried in Oak Grove cemetery.  "New York in the Revolution."

     JACOB WILLIAMSON was a soldier in  the war, probably serving in the New Jersey line of troops.  Mr. William Hieronymus, Jr.,  an aged resident of McLean county, remembers hearing Jacob Williamson tell of his service in he war.  He came to Illinois, settling at Hittle's Grove about 1826.  He died in what is now Danvers township, McLean county, June, 1838, and id doubtless buried in Stout's Grove cemetery.  "County History" and "Traditional Records."

MENARD COUNTY

     LEWIS FERGUSON was born in Virginia in 1760.  He enlisted in Culpeper county in 1778,

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serving until 1780.  He was made lieutenant under Capt. Garland Burrly and Col. Francis Taylor.  He died in Menard county in 1842. He was pensioned.

     AARON HOUGHTON was born in Hopewell, Hunterdon county, New Jersey, Apr. 15, 1861.  He enlisted June, 1776, serving until April, 1777, in his father's company, Capt. Joab Houghton, and Col. James Johnson's regiment.  In the fall of the same year he served one month in Lieut. Williams Parks' company, Col. Joab Houghton's regiment.  He removed to Kentucky, and from there to Sangamon county, Illinois, in 1824.  He died in Menard county in Rock Creek precinct.  He was pensioned.

     ZACHARIAH NANCE enlisted in New Kent county, Virginia, in Col. Charles Harrison's regiment.  He was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point.  He died in Sangamon county, Illinois, Dec. 22, 1835, but Menard county was set apart from Sangamon in 1839, and the place of burial is now in Menard county.  He was pensioned.

     JOHN OVERSTREET was born in Virginia, where he enlisted in the First Virginia Cavalry when only fifteen years of age.  He endured great hardship at Valley Forge.  He removed to Ohio, and from there to Sangamon county, Illinois, where he died in Fancy Creek township, but was buried across the line in Athens, Menard county.  He was buried with military honors.  He was Pensioned.

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     JOSHUA SHORT was born in Virginia about 1752.  He enlisted in 1776, serving until 1778.  At the close of the war he came to Sangamon county, Illinois.  He was one of the aged men who rode in a canoe mounted on wheels and rigged as a ship in the procession at the Whig gathering in 1840.  He died in Menard county in 1842. "Virginia Records" and "Family History."

     JAMES THOMAS was born in Maryland in 1750; enlisted in 1776, serving six years as a private in Capts. David Hopkins and David Plunkett's companies, Col. Stephen Mayland, in Fourth Continental Dragoons.  He was wounded in the battles of Germantown and Savannah, was also in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and the siege of Yorktown.  After the war he removed to Indiana.  Coming to Illinois, he resided in Menard county, where he died in 1833.  He was pensioned.

     BENJAMIN WALKER was born in Pennsylvania in 1758, and died in Menard county in 1847.  He served at various times in the Pennsylvania troops from June 1, 1776, to March, 1779.  He was given a pension.  He died in Menard county, Illinois.

MERCER COUNTY

     ABNER WATSON was born in Virginia, May, 1754.  He enlisted August, 1781, serving until the latter part of September under Capt. Robert Stubblefield and Col. William Dark.  He was in the battle of York, Virginia.  He removed to Illinois, settling in Shelby county, but died in Mercer county.  He was buried in the timber on his farm but later was removed to the cemetery

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in Riviola.  "Pension Reports" and "Family History"

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