American Revolution Soldiers
Buried in Franklin County

Thanks to Julie Schlesselman
at the
Franklin County Public Library District
for these photos!

The plaque reads:
(top)
"In Honor of the Soldiers of the American Revolution
Buried in Franklin County"

(bottom)
"Placed by the Twin Forks Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1939"

ADAIR, JAMES

Born: May 8, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Service: Name appears on a return for the regiments of the 96th District, SC – showing the amount due him was 566 pounds currency. Return made by Col. Robert Anderson.

Proof: Historical Commission of SC.

Died: March 23, 1831. Buried in Old Brookville Cemetery. Stone. SAR bronze marker placed by Judge Charles Remy, a descendant.

Married: Rebecca Montgomery (1751-1835).

Children: Margaret 1784-1866 m. John Ewing; Rebecca 1786-1875 m. James Remy; John 1787, m. first Lucy Trusler, second Susannah Thomas, third Sally Trusler; Jean m. ___ Eads; Joseph; Isaac 1792-1852 m. Jane Holland; Lucretia 1795-1870m. John Wildridge; Benjamin.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 34.

ALLEY, JOHN

Born: July 8, 1765.

Service: Served as Spy with his brother-in-law, Samuel Porter, under Col. Alexander Barnett of Russell Co. Virginia – about 7 mos. Received 5 shillings Vir. Currency per day for his service.

Proof: Pension Claim R 152. Claim rejected because he did not serve by order of competent authority and in a military capacity for 6 mos.

Died: After 1841. Probably buried in Butler Twp.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 37

BARRICKMAN, JACOB

Born: Feb 17, 1763 Penn

Service: Private in Penn. Volunteers, Westmoreland County, Penn.

Proof: Penn. Archives, Series 6, vol. 2 p 231

Died: Feb 23, 1842. Buried Fairfield Twp on Corey Farm.

Married: Jane Swam, 1767-1833.

Children: Martha, b. 1785; Mary b. 1786; Sarah b. 1791; Jane b. 1794; John b. 1796; Jacob b. 1799; Keturah, b. 1803; Nancy b. 1805; James b. 1808; William b. 1810; Eliza b. 1813.

Collected by Mrs. Charles Masters, Brookville, Ind.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 52

COOKSEY, ZACHARIAH

Born:

Service: In a sworn statement before the Judge of Franklin Court on Nov 13, 1832, he states that he was drafted in service in 1778, and served in Regt. Of Col. Darke, under Capt. Jennings and Col. Allen for 3 weeks. About a year later he was again drafted and served more than 2 mos. Under Capt. Riggins and Col. Netherton, afterwards served in Col. Darke’s Regt about 4 mos. Was at Yorktown. Served as a guard to Cornwallis’ army until they arrived at Nolens ferry where he (Cooksey) was discharged.

Proof: Pension Record

Buried: in Franklin County, Ind

Married: Martha Utsier.

Children: Mary m. William Rockwell 1870.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 105

COTTON, WILLIAM

Born: Feb 28, 1750, Virginia

Service: While residing in Guilford Co, NC he volunteered and served as a private In the NC troops in Capt. John Leek’s Co, Col. Martin’s Regt as follows: from March 1780 6 mos in battle of Cross Creek; from Nov 1780, 6 mos. And was in battle of Guilford Court House; from July 1781, 6 mos. In an expedition against the Cherokee Indians.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 32187

Died: Estate settled in 1836.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 106

CURRY, THOMAS

Born: 1762 Ireland

Service: While residing in Loudoun Co, Virginia he enlisted in 1779 and served two years as pri in Capt. John Chapman’s Co. in Col. Crockett’s Virginia Regt and marched to the Falls of the Ohio against the Indians.

Proof: Pension Claim S 16747.

Died: Oct 16, 1840. Buried: Ebenezer Cemetery, Franklin Co, Ind. Stone: Government marker placed by Twin Forks Chapter DAR.

Married: Alsie Gordon

Children: James; Thomas b. 1811 d. 1895 ml 1830 Katharine Whitacre; Rachel; Polly; Martha; Elsie; Betsy; John S.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 112

DEAKINS, JAMES

Born: Nov 14, 1754, Prince George County, Virginia

Service: Enlisted as a private from Westmoreland Virginia in Capt. Richard Parker’s Co., Col. Spotswood’s Regt. In Sept 1775; he was in the battle of Long Bridge and was discharged at Williamsburg, Virginia Aug 20, 1776.

Proof: Pension Claim W. 9833.

Died: July 20, 1834, Fairfield Twp, Franklin Co, Ind.

Married: Martha Brand, 1782 (1765-1835).

Children: John b. 1783; Alice b. 1785; William b. 1796; Mary b. 1800; Martha b. 1802; Elizabeth b. 1804; Nicholas b. 1807.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981p. 116.

EADS, HENRY

Born: 1755 On the Waters of the Shenandoah River in Virginia.

Service: Volunteered in 1776, while a resident of Kent Co, Maryland and served on short tours on alarms, from that year until 1782 – 3 yrs and 2 mos in all. All of his service was as a guard for the shores of Baltimore Bay ad Elk River. He was in a number of skirmishes, several of them quite severe and the British were frequently prevented from landing at the point of the bayonet.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 32226

Died Aug 23, 1843, Springfield Twp, Franklin Co.

Married: Sarah Elizabeth Sailors.

Children: Jonathan; Henry, Jr; Mary b. 1784 m. John Quick.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 132.

FORDYCE, HENRY

Born: Nov 12, 1744 Essex Co., New Jersey.

Service: He enlisted sometime in Oct 1775; served in Capt. Andrew McMyers’ Co., Col. William Wind’s NJ Regt; was in the expedition to Canada and the battle of Three Rivers, and was discharged Nov 13, 1776. He enlisted Dec 1, 1776 and served at various time in the NJ Militia under Capts. Patten and Wharton in Col. Scudder’s Regt. He was in the battle of Elizabethtown and Connecticut Farms and many “severe skirmishes,” continued in this service until about Nov 1, 1781.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 32256.

Died: Last payment of pension was made Sept 15, 1836.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 146.

FORDYCE, JAMES

Born: 1752 Morris County, New Jersey.

Service: While residing in Morris Co., NJ, he enlisted and served four tours in the NJ Troops as follows: from June (yr. not given), 1 mo in Capt. Jacob Gard’s Co; from Dec 1778 2 mos in Capt Peter Salmon’s Co; from June 1779 3 mos in Capt Samuel Morris’ Co; from April 1, 1780, 1 mo in Capt. Scott’s Co. All of the service was under Col. Jacob Drake He was in three skirmishes, two of Springfield, NJ and one at Elizabethtown, NJ.

Proof: Pension Claim S 17961.

Died: Last payment of pension was made Jan 11, 1845.

Married: Jane --- died Sept 6, 1835, Blooming Grove Twp, Franklin Co.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 146.

GLIDEWELL, ROBERT

Born: Oct 15, 1762, Halifax Co, Virginia

Service: Virginia Militia, Halifax Co as a Minute Man from about Feb 1, 1781 for 6 weeks under Capt. Joseph Gill, Col. Peter Rogers. Marched last of July or first of Aug 1781 and served under Capt Jno. Faulkner, Peter Rogers and Jno. Richardson at the siege of York. Discharged Oct 20, 1781.

Proof: Pension record.

Died: Aug 18, 1839. Buried Old Franklin Cemetery, Franklin Co. Stone.

Married: Joanna Lovesy.

Children: William; Sylvania; Sally; Elizabeth; Nash; Robert; Mary; Susie; Nancy m. Samuel Hubbard; Thomas – al children born in Laurens District, SC.

Collected by Mrs. Frank S. Masters, Brookville, Indiana.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 157.

GRAY, DAVID

Born: 1752 Antwerp County, Ireland

Service: Enlisted Aug 1, 1776 from Bucks Co, Penn as private under Capt. Jemison, Col. Smith in Penn. Militia. Served 11 mos.

Proof: Pension Claim S 32282.

Died: Dec 27, 1839. Buried on farm owned by Mrs. Lulu Abbott, Bath Twp. Stone and SAR Marker.

Married: Nancy Blackburn.

Children: Isabella; Mathew; Nellie; Lizzie; David; Nancy; Whiteford; William m. Rose Ann Hansel; Martha; Susan; Mary; John

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 162.

GRINER, PETER

Born: 1742, Germany

Service: In a sworn statement before the Judge of Franklin County Court (Indiana) on Feb 12, 1833, in applying for a pension Peter Griner stated that he was 91 years old and a resident of Brookville Twp, Franklin Co. Entered service in 1776 being drafted for a month at a time for 8 mos. Served under Capt. James Ewing. Once when drafted he could not leave home due to illness of his wife – for this he was fined 3 pounds, which he paid to Capt. Ewing. Enlisted from New Jersey.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 165

Note: there was nothing else on Peter Griner ?

JACKSON, ANDREW

Born: May 30, 1754 Loudoun County, Virginia

Service: Enlisted Oct 1779. Served 2 yrs 5 mos under Capt., David Scott and Col., Ivins (Evens) Vir. Line. Indian warfare. In battle of Dunkaid’s Creek near Morgantown also Fish Creek, Vir.

Proof: Pension Claim RF 5510.

Died: April 30, 1837. Buried on what is now Franklin County Infirmary Farm, S. of Brookville, Ind. Stone.

Married: 1772, Elizabeth Sargent (1754-1782).

Children: Thomas; Rachel; James b. 1776 m. Mary Marshall; Catherine; Elizbeth m. ___ Jones.

Collected by: Mrs. Leo Schutheiz, Vincennes, Indiana and Mrs. Roscoe C. O’Byrne, Brookville, Indiana.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 204.

 JOHN, JEHU

Born: Dec 2, 1759, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

Service: Served as private in Capt. John Scott’s company; Lt. Col. John Gardner’s Penn. Regt.

Proof: Lineage, vol. 102, p 65.

Died: Jan 30, 1837. Buried: Brookville Cemetery. Stone.

Married: 1781 Eliza David (1763-1846).

Children: Elizabeth b. 1799 m. Bethual Franklin Morris; Robert; Enoch D; Jehu, Jr; Isaac.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 208.

KEVER (McKEVER), JAMES

Born: 1759 Ireland.

Service: During the Rev. War he was living on Bush River in 96th District, SC. He was taken prisoner by the British and held from April to June when he made his escape and reached the Army under command of Gen. Greene. He volunteered and served from July 1780 to Sept 1780 as a private in Capt. George Dockin’s SC Company. Was in battle of Camden. Volunteered in Dec 1781, served 6 mos. As a ranger in Capt. Hugh Leaton’s (Seaton) SC Company.

Proof: Pension Claim W 10166.

Died: Oct 15, 1835, Franklin County, Ind.

Married: 1791 Jane Craig.

Children: Mary b. 1791; Elinor b. 1795; Sary b. 1806; John b. 1808

Collected by Mrs. Roy Bogner, Washington, Indiana.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 220.

MASTERS, JOHN

Born: About 1759

Service: Enlisted near Petersburg, Virginia in 1779 or 1780; served as private in Capts. Lovely’s, Wilson’s and Coward’s companies; Cols. Davies, Hawes’ and Green’s Virginia Regiments. Was in the battles of Guilford Court House, Camden, Siege of 96 and Eutaw Springs, and was discharged by Major Snead, having served at least 18 mos.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 36057.

Died: 1836. Buried Old Franklin Cemetery, Fairfield Twp. Stone.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 247.

MYERS, JACOB

Born: 1741

Service: Enlisted in Guilford Co, NC in June or July 1777, served as private in Capt. Wm. Lytle’s NC Company and in Col. Archibald Lytle’s NC Regt. Was in the battles of Brier Creek and Stoneo and in an engagement about 12 miles from Charleston, SC where he received several wounds. Was discharge Sept 1779. Later he served 9 mos. In Capt. John Ramsey’s NC Company

Died: About 1838 in Posey Twp.

Married … Milberry.

Children: Isaac: Abraham; Sally; Jacob; John

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 264.

NITHERCUT, WILLIAM

Born: About 1763.

Service: Enlisted May 25, 1781; served 12 mos. As private in Capt. Doherty’s Company, Cols. Armstrong and James Little’s NC Regt. In battle of Eutaw Springs.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 35539. Living in Franklin County 1823.

Died: After 1823. Had family.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 280.

PORTLOCK, JOHN

Born: July 7, 1765, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Service: While residing in Augusta Co, Vir, he volunteered in 1781, served in Cap. David Givinn’s Company, Col. McCreary’s Virginia Regiment; marched to the South and joined Gen. Green’s Army. Was in battle of Guilford Court House and was slightly wounded. Served 6 mos.

Proof: Pension claim S. 17636.

Died: Jan 30, 1849. Thought to be buried at Andersonville, Franklin County.

Children: John m. Amy Moore; Barnet, m. Sarah Line.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 297.

REYNOLODS, JOSEPH

Born: Jan 11, 1762, Dutchess County, New York

Service: While residing in Orange Co, NY, he enlisted April 10, 1776 and served as a sailor on board the schooner, “Olive Branch,” under Capt. Jacob Swim. Schooner captured by British Oct 28, 1776. Enlisted April 12, 1778 as private in Capt. Van Duzer’s NY Company, discharged July 12, 1778. Enlisted May 15, 1779 as private in Capt. Smith’s NY Company acted as guide to Gen. Wayne’s Army. Was at Stony Point. Discharged July 22, 1779. Enlisted April 1, 1780 under Lt. Dow in NY Troops, discharged Oct 1, 1780.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 31928. Moved to Franklin Co, Ind 1811 and received pension while living in Whitewater Twp, 1834.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 312.

SAMUELS, GILBERT

Born: Aug 5, 1755.

Service: An account of his death states that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Proof: “Brookville American” issue Feb 20, 1835; Family Bible.

Died: Feb 11, 1835. Buried Asbury Cemetery, Springfield Twp.

Married: Cathern ___; d. Feb 2, 1830.

Children: John b. Sept 21, 1787; Mary b. Sept 11, 1790 d. 17791; James b. March 18, 1793; David L. b. Nov 26, 196 d. Feb 24, 1830; Gilbert b. July 2, 1799 d. May 8, 1832.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 322.

SEAL, JOSEPH

Born: 1738 Pennsylvania.

Service: Enlisted at commencement of war as a volunteer in Capt Weekley’s Co. of Dragoons and served throughout the war. Was in battles of Brandywine; Monmouth; Cowpens and Yorktown. Received two several wounds, one in the face and one in the hip.

Proof: “Brookville American” issue Sept 5, 1834.

Died: Sept. 1, 1834. Buried James Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Franklin County, Ind.

Married: Mary Montgomery.

Children: James; William; Martha; Joseph; Mary; Benjamin.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 326.

SHIRK, ANDREW

Born: Sept 7, 1753, Switzerland.

Service: Private in Capt. George Nagle’s Company of Col. William Thompson’s Battalion of Riflemen and in active service from June 1775 for 1 year. Private in Capt. Henry Bicker’s Company of 10th Regt of Pennsylvania Line in 1776-1777 and 1778.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 329.

SKINNER, THOMAS

Born: May 1759, Kent County, Delaware.

Service: Served with Delaware Militia as follows: from the Spring of 1777 to Spring of 1779 as private in Capt. Edward Dyers’ Company: from the Spring of 1779 to the Spring of 1780 in Capt. John Gray’s Company from the spring of 1780 to Nov 1783 in Capt. Edward Dyer’s Company.

Proof: Pension Claim R 9635.,

Died: 1843. Buried Ebenezer Churchyard, Bloomingrove Twp. Government marker placed by Twin Fork’s Chapter DAR.

Married: First W. Maria ___.

Children: Nancy; Esther; William; Thomas; Daniel

Second wife: 1797 Anne Caton

Children: Mary; Elizabeth; James; Eleanor; John; Anne; Stephen; Catherine.

Collected by: Mrs. ZR Peterson, Detroit, Michigan.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. p 332.

SLIKER, LUCAS

Born: 1752 Sussex County, New Jersey.

Service: While living in Bedford Co, Penn he enlisted in the spring of 1776 and served 9 mos as private in Capt. Jeremiah Cott’s Company in Col. Piper’s Penn Regt. One year later he enlisted and served 6 mos. As private in Capt. Nehemiah Stokeley’s Pennsylvania Company and was in several small engagements with the Indians.

Proof: Pension Claim S 32523.

Died: After 1833.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 334.

SMITH, RICHARD

Born: 1757

Service: Enlisted in Prince Edward County, Virginia in Feb 1780 in Capt. Parson’s Company Col. William Washington’s Regiment of Light Dragoons. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House, was in the siege of 96 and was wounded in battle of Eutaw Springs. He was discharge in June 1782.

Proof: Pension Claim S 16254.

Died: July 1, 1840 (Five in his family in 1821)

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 336.

SNOW, LEMUEL

Born: Dec 7, 1759, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Service: Enlisted at age 16 from Boston, Mass and served continuously until end of war. Made Lt. when 18 years old. Discharged Oct 1781. Was engaged in several major battles, was at Valley Forge the entire winter, witnessed the execution of Major Andre, the evacuation of NY by the British and was with the Army at Newburgh when it was disbanded by Washington.

Proof: Mass. Soldiers & Sailors, vol. 4 p 617 vol 37 p 207. Pierce’s Register; Heitman’s Historical Register p 509.

Died: Sept 3, 1824. Buried Snow Hill Cemetery, White Water Twp. Stone. SAR Marker placed by Harry Gale Nye, a descendant.

Married: 1785, Lydia Hodges.

Children: Anna; Lydia; Joseph; Lemuel; Hannah; Hercules; Betsey Dinnie; Betsy; Mary YHussey; Salome and Sophronie (twins); Crocker; Nympas Hinckley; Abigail Phinney.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 338.

STOUT, JOB

Born: Feb 21, 1763, Hopewell, NJ.

Service: Enlisted June 15, 1780 as private in Capt., Johannes VanEllen’s Company of volunteers of Northampton County, Penn. Inscription on stone reads: “In memory of Job Stout, a Rev. Soldier.”

Proof: Penn. Archives.

Died: Feb 28, 1833. Buried Big Cedar Cemetery. Stone.

Married: 1771-1847 Rhoda Howell.

Children: Jonathan; Mary; Rachael; Elizabeth; Abner; Margaret; Joab; Rebecca; David; Sarah; Ira; Aaron; Anna.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p., 347.

TAYLOR, JACOB

Born: 1759, Virginia

Service: Inscription on stone reads: Jacob Taylor of Virginia, a Revolutionary Soldier. Aged: 89 years Nov 12, 1848 he left the shores of time.

Died: Nov 12, 1848. Buried St. Johannes Evangelical Protestant Church, Highland Twp. Stone

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 351.

TEMPLETON, ROBERT

Born: Sept 6, 1762 in Ireland.

Service: Enlisted Feb 1780 for 3 mos; Dec 1780 3 wks; 1781 2 wks; Oct 1781 1 mo.

Proof: Pension Record

Died Nov 10, 1841. Buried on the Fred H. Miller Farm, Brookville Twp. Stone

Married: Mary Hannah (1766-1845)

Children: William; Mary; Robert; David; Elizabeth Ann; Jane; Nancy Agnes.

Collected by Mrs. Charles Masters, Brookville, Indiana

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 352.

TRUSLER, JAMES

Born: Nov 7, 1755, Amherst County, Virginia

Service: Private for 7 months in Virginia Regiment under Capt. Ezeriah Martin; Col. Smith

Proof: Pension Claim W 9528.

Died: Sept 5, 1844. Buried Ebenezer Cemetery, Blooming Grove Twp;

Married: 1776 Susannah Wilson (1775-1852).

Children: Sarah b 1782 m. John Adair; Edmund b. 1804 m. Parmelia Moore; John; Samuel Wilson b. 1795 m. Martha Curry ; and 7 others’ names unknown.

Collected by Mrs. Irene Baumheckel (descendant), Connersville, Indiana.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 359,.

TULLIS, MICHAEL

Born: Feb 1756, New Jersey.

Service: Enlisted for 1 yr in Berkeley Co, Virginia under Capt. Hugh Stinson 8th Regt. Inf, Col. Wm. Darke. 1776 enlisted again in 8th Regt under Capt. Daniel Culp for 3 years. In battles at Staten Island, Brandywine and Germantown.

Proof: Pension Claim W 26558.

Died: About 1832 in Franklin Co. according to statement of widow.

Married: 1791 Elizabeth Jones. (possibly 2nd marriage? Since …) Soldier stated he had 18 children. Widow’s record shows: Moses b. 1792; Thomas B b. 1794; Samuel b. 1796; David b. 1800; Isaac b. 1802; Aaron b., 1804; Mary b., 1807.

Collected by: Mrs. Orville Dailey, Albany, Ohio

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 361.

UPDIKE, ISAAC

Born: 1762, New Jersey.

Service: Private in Capt. James Moore’s Company 2nd Regt, Somerset Militia 1777, 1778 and 1780. Received certificate from Quartermaster General’s Department for carting in the Rev. War.

Proof: Adjutant General’s Office at Trenton, NJ.

Died: 1825. Buried Franklin Co, Ind.

Married: 1784 Nancy ___

Children: Peter b. 1784 m. Nancy Smith; Elijah b., 1791 m. Elizabeth Snook; Lutetia b. 1795 m. Samuel Smith; Elizabeth b. 1798 m. Abraham Smalley.

Collected by Mrs. HS McKee, Greensburg, Indiana

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p.363.

VanWINKLE, JOHN

Born: March 16, 1754, Essex Co, NY.

Service: Enlisted Jan 1776 as private under Capts. Jonathan parson, Britten and Aaron Clark, Cols. Dayton, Ogden, Spencer and Barber in NJ Troops. Discharged Dec 1781. In battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Conn. Farms, Springfield, Yorktown.

Proof: Pension Claim S 32564

Died: after 1833. Buried on Louis Hinda Farm.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 366.

VINCENT, JOHN

Born: Aug 24, 1750, London, England

Service: Enlisted from Culpepper County, Virginia. Received 200 acres of land for service for 3 yrs as a corporal in Virginia Continental Line. Made a Lt. of Militia of Hampshire County, Virinia March 15, 1782.

Proof: Pension record S 16566; McCallister’s “Virginia Militia in the Rev,” p. 293.

Died: Jan 26, 1837. Buried on Stoops Farm, Brookville Twp.

Married: Sarah Jonson (1758-1822).

Children: Nancy; Beckey; Caty; Betsey; Polly; William; Jeremiah; Samuel; Sarah; John.

Collected by Harry M. Stoops (deceased).

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 368.

WIGGINS, WILLIAM

Born: 1748, Bucks County, Penn.

Service: Enlisted from Buck’s County, Penn in the early part of the war and served 6 mos. In Capt.. Lott’s Company in Col. Penrose’s Penn Regt. Later he was placed in a leather factory in Philadelphia to make shoes for the soldiers.

Proof: Pension Claim S. 17781.

Died: Sept 1840. Buried McKindrie Church Burial Ground in Metamora Twp. Government marker placed by Twin Forks Chapter DAR.

Child: Mary m. Rev. Wm. Sherwood.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 382.

WINCHELL, ROBERT RUGGLES

Born: 1750, Farmington, Conn.

Service: Drummer, Sgt Maj in Capt.. Sackett’s Company, Col. Woodbridge’s Regt. Mass. Troops. He kept the Company rolls.

Proof: Winchell Genealogy by Alexander Winchell, 2nd ed 1917.

Died: Aug 1820. Buried probably in Old Brookville Cemetery.

Married: 1777 Martha Hubbard (1749-1826).

Children: John b. 1779; James; Nathaniel b. 1781; Stephen b. 1789; Peter; Lydia; Benjamin Franklin; Betsey.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 387.

WINSHIP, JABEZ LATHROP

Born: 1752, Norwich, Conn.

Service: Member of Capt. John Lattimer’s Company, Col., Samuel H. Parson’s Regt. Conn. State Militia. Served 6 days on Lexington Alarm.

Proof: Conn. “Men in the Revolution.”

Died: 1824 (Will probated Feb 14, 1824, Brookville, Ind. Probably buried Old Cemetery, Brookville).

Married: Hannah Forsythe.

Children: Joseph b. 1771; Elizabeth b., 1785; Jessie b. 1787; Lovina; Lura b. 1789.

Collected by Ernest B. Cole, Indianapolis, Ind.

Source: Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana. DAR, 1981, p. 388.

WOODWORTH, DYER

Born: Nov 20 1757, Salisbury, Conn.

Service: Enlisted while a resident of Oblong, NY as an Armorer in the Company commanded by Capt. Increase Childs in the Regt of Col. Livingston of the NY State Troops. In the 2nd year of the Rev. enlisted for 12 months most of which time he worked in the Armory Shops under the direction of Jacob Rieder. About a year after while a resident of Salisbury, Conn again enlisted for about 6 months in the Company commanded by Capt. Ensign in the Conn. State Troops.

Proof: Pension Claim S 17799. Last payment of pension Sept 27, 1833.

Died Prior to Feb 18, 1842 when administrator appointed. Franklin Co records. Perhaps buried NE of Brookville.

Married: Anne ---

Children: Mehitable m. Amos Baldwin; Hannah m. Philip Shay; Charity

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