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  Revolutionary Soldiers Who Are Buried or Died in Jefferson County

Thomas Badgett
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

THOMAS BADGETT- buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey)

Asa Bateman
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery - Unmarked
Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

ASA BATEMAN- buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey

Daniel Chandler
Burial Place Unknown

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

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. ("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

Francis Haney
Burial Place Unknown

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

Francis Haney - was born in Prince Edward county, Virginia, April 19, 1754. He enlisted 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. ("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

Samuel Little

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

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.

("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

B. N. Maxey
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

B.N. MAXEY- buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL. Cpt. Scoovey F.R.I.)

Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey

Joseph McMeen
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

JOSEPH McMEEN- buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey)

John Murphy

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

John Murphy - served in the war from North Carolina. He came to Illinois in 1818. He died very aged, probably in Jefferson county. ("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

Peter Owen
1765- COL. Nelson's VA Regt.
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery
 

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

PETER OWEN- - buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey

Joel Pace Sr.
PVT. Continenental Line
July 28, 1762 - August 31, 1831
 

Burial: Pace Cemetery

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

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.

("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

Nathaniel Parker
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Unmarked

Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

NATHANIEL PARKER- buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey

William Tong
PVT. Maryland Regt.
Burial: Old Union Cemetery
1756-1848
 

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

William Tong - was born August 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.

("Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917)

Lloyd Ward
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Unmarked

Source: 1929 Illinois Honor Roll

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

LLOYD WARD- (Capt.) buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey

Thomas Williams

Submitted By: Dianna Williams

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.

"Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917

George Roper
Listed as a Revolutionary War Veteran who is buried in Jefferson County

Please read this information submitted by: Marlene Olson.

George Roper died 18 Feb 1845. Perhaps some may have referred to him being buried in Jefferson Co, IL but the county line for Marion Co, IL had gone south and taken the north part of the county of Jefferson Co, IL by 1823.

I saw George Roper, gravestone. Veterans of Marion Co, Illinois so honored it. He was a patriot of the American Revolution under Gen. Gates. A newer stone was there and had fallen; covered by periwinkle weeds.

Newspaper article of these men looking was in newspaper, I believe, Marion County.  Possible 1975.

Matthew Roper, son of David and Elizabeth, b. 22 July 1820 - 26 July 1829 age 9 years 4 days.

The vine that grew on earth has gone to bloom in heaven.

This is a child, who died in Jefferson Co, IL or Marion Co, IL since cemetery was just north of Jefferson Co, IL county line.

American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

  1. Mary Hassell, widow of Benjamin Illinois, Jefferson. - Not six months' service proved.


  2. Nancy Troop, widow of William Illinois, Mount Vernon, Jefferson. - Desertion.


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