War of 1812 - Putnam

William W. ALLEN, born December 16, 1790 (Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1879. "Monroe Township. " bio of JAMES ALLEN. ) --  (Source: Illustrated Historical Atlas of Putnam County Indiana 1879. page 56 Biography of: James Allen) "William W., born December 16, 1790, who was a soldier in the War of 1812"

Solomon ALSPAUGH, born 5 Aug 1792, died unmarried, killed by Indians at Dudley's defeat, War of 1812

(Source: Notes on David Alspaugh, taken from DAR pension application of Delilah C. Thomas)

Jesse ANDERSON -- b abt 1788  died 4 Aug 1855  Ohio Militia Buried Brown Cem, Franklin Twp Putnam County, Indiana Wife: Jane Miller

Peter APPLEGATE - 30 June 1870, he was on a committee for the War Monument, and in his obituary, it confirms he was in the War of 1812 (born in New Jersey March 27, 1793 died 1877) spending 12 months in Capt. Joe Logan's Company with Col. AS Farrow.  In 1830, he came to Greencastle He owned a farm for some time and then went into the mercantile business in Greencastle.  Father of ten children, only three survived him at his death.  Two sons were in the Mexican War and Civil War. He was a Mason (Applegate Lodge No 155 at Fillmore was named for him).  Familiarly, he was known as "Uncle Peter."  Buried Old Cemetery in Greencastle.  Wife: Eleanor Tennis?   

Isaac ASHLEY Born: 24 Sept 1790 Died: 29 Sept 1849 buried Old Greencastle Cemetery.  Isaac Ash. Buried: Old Greencastle Cemetery - he was found as Ash & Ashley

William ATHERTON -- loss of a good Christian wife and mother and friend whom to know was to love. Kz

From the Jennifer Davis Davis/West Family Tree on Ancestry - believe he ran for Auditor in 1859 but this may have been a younger man.  Greencastle Banner 5 Nov 1863 p3 – This is probably him —Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the Estate of William Atherton, deceased.  All persons indebted to said estate are hereby notified to call and make payment; and all who have claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for payment. Marshall A. Moore, Administrator. Buried Greencastle City Cemetery – 10 Jan 1793 – 11 Sept 1863 – must have been a minister.  Almost imbedded into ground a stone that has his name all in capital letters – Pvt. 1 Ky. Rifles War of 1812.  Jan 10, 1793 – Sept 11, 1863.   1804-1844 (at Greencastle but that does not jive with above)

Children: Hulda 1834-1854 (died 13 July 1854 in Greencastle) married a Bennett

Julia 1837-1911

Robert W. 1840 –

1860 Census (looks like wife Mary is still living to me

William Atherton Greencastle, Family #134

William 67 farmer $2000 Real Estate Person Prop $4000

Mary 57 KY

Julia 21

Robert 20

Married 12 May 1817 Shelby Co KY

US Headstone Application for Military Veterans

William Atherton born 10 Jan 1793 – In the 1st Rifle Regt (Allenis) – Co of Capt. John Simpson

Enlisted 15 Aug 1812.  Discharged (not sure this makes sense probably 1815 but says 8 June 1845.  Died 11 Sept 1863 buried Old Cemetery, Greencastle, Indiana

1850 census #42 Greencastle

William Atherton 57 Shoe Dealer 4000 VA

Mary 47 KY all

Huldah A 16

Julia 15

Robert W 10

Benjamin E. Brooks 23 Druggist IN

George BLACK (Source: "William Black and his Descendents - A Genealogy of the Descendents of William Black of Augusta County, VA and later of Clark County, KY" by Raymond Finley Hughes and Howard Clift Black (Unpublished. Copyrighted 1973 by RF Hughes) as transcribed on the Putnam County InGenWeb site. ) - In FindAGrave there is a Major General George Black buried Forest Hill 8 July 1767 - 24 Sept 1859 - War of 1812 -- George Black was born in Augusta County, Virginia, July 8, 1775. He spent his boyhood in the Cowpasture River settlement in what is now Bath County and was a lad of seventeen when his parents moved to Clark County, Kentucky.  He returned to Bath County a few years later where in 1796 he married Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Patrick Miller. He and his wife must have gone to Kentucky soon after the marriage for a few years later he was living in Montgomery County, Kentucky where he spent the greater part of his life in and around Mt. Sterling.  During the war of 1812, when the news of Hull's surrender reached Kentucky, Governor Shelby raised an army of five thousand volunteers, most of them mounted, and with them moved across the Ohio for the Canadian frontier. George Black was in this group of Kentucky horsemen and served as a private in the company of Captain James Mason of the Second Regiment, commanded by Colonel John Donaldson of Clark County.  He took an active part in the battle of the "Thames" fought October 5, 1813 in which General Harrison defeated the British and Indians near the Thames river in Canada. It was this group of daring Kentucky horsemen that played such an important part in the battle, and succeeded in killing the Indian Chief, Tecumseh.  According to tradition George Black was awarded the silver breast plate and knee buckles, from the fallen Chief Tecumseh, for bravery in this battle.  George Black became the owner of considerable land in Montgomery County. He was an ardent and devoted church worker, and was a man of considerable importance around Mt. Sterling. He was an ardent patriot and was always ready to fight for the freedom and defense of his country. In the latter part of his life he always went by the title of "Major."  His wife, Elizabeth, who was born May 4, 1774, died February 14, 1831, and was probably buried at or near Mt. Sterling. In 1857 Major George left Kentucky and went to Putnam County, Indiana where he spent the remainder of is years with his sons who lived there. He died Sept. 24, 1859 and was buried in the Greencastle Cemetery, Putnam County, Indiana.

George Black, with his family, removed from Virginia and settled in Kentucky, some time before the War of 1812. He became a soldier of this war in a regiment of mounted rifleman and rendered important service under the command of Gen. Harrison. (He lived in Putnam County. )

Thomas Gilmore Boone  - buried Hutcheson Cemetery

Richard BOWEN -- living 1858 (see article below ) - no tombstone or proof but listed in the Deer Creek Cemetery and a note "War of 1812 soldier" with date 1791-1861 - other information from FindAGrave is that he was born in Mecklenburg County Virginia, died Mt. Meridian, Putnam County, Indiana.  Wife was Elizabeth Sarah Kirks (1791-1861) and at least four children born to them: Dabney, Charles, Henry, James

Eli BRACKNEY - Union Chapel Cemetery – 3 June 1796 – 25 Sept 1869 – son of Joseph and Rachel Middleton Brackney. Wife: Rebecca Wright. Children: Lewis, Israel, Russell, Sarah, Milton Harrison.  Greencastle Herald 7 April 1922 p 3 – Eli Brackney was a soldier in the war of 1812 and fought under General Jackson in the battle of New Orleans.  Two of his sons and one grandson were soldiers in the Civil War. He was one of Clinton Township’s prominent farmers and served as justice of the peace for more than 30 years.  Marshall County Democrat 11 Aug 1859 p 4 – The Putnam Banner says that Eli Brackney, Esq, has succeeded in curing the disease called hog cholera by a dose or two of calomel.

Jacob BRUNER buried Pleasant Hill Madison Twp. -- 1812 Veterans Buried in Putnam County

  

William COOPER - could find nothing on him - anyone know?  Just mentioned as one

John COTTON -- living 1858 (see article below )

Col. Alexander Shore FARROW (Bourbon Co. Kentucky) (source: Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana, pp. 645, 646 & 647. bio of: Alexander S. Bryan) "Colonel Farrow, father of Mrs. Bryan, was captured in the British & Indian War of 1812. "  His entry in the Col. Alexander Farrow Family Cemetery has a picture of him and states he was born 21 April 1794 Montgomery County KY and died 31 March 1877 - nice stone with one of the flag markers (see "F" Biographies for a lengthy article for the Colonel.  

Joseph FENNY -- nothing else - he was just on a listing - anyone know anything about him?  

Elisha W. FULTON -- nothing else - he was just on a listing - anyone know anything about him?  

Anthony GARDNER - b. 1789 NJ d. 17 Feb 1856 - Larry Slavens – thanks so much, Larry – Putnam County, Indiana Genealogy FB page

Karen Zach I have another War of 1812 veteran for the web page, one of my 4th great-grandfathers, Anthony Gardner. He was born ca. 1789 in New Jersey.

--He was a drummer in Captain Gooding's Company, 16th Kentucky Militia Regiment, drafted 10 Sep 1814 in Fleming County, Kentucky, and discharged 9 Mar 1815.

He moved to Rush County, Indiana, in the 1820's, (purchased 80 acres W ½ of NW ¼ 10 Sept 1825 for 80 acres Sec 29 Twp 13 N Rg 93) and another Sec 18 same on 22 Feb 1828 – Anthon & Agnes sold the 1st property to John Markell 9 Aug 1828 but are still living in Rush County 1830.  To Putnam and Hendricks Counties by 1840.

He died 17 Feb 1856 in Putnam County, likely in the New Maysville area. His last wife was a Russell (Lydia Russell, presumably the one enumerated in the Barney Russell household in 1850, although the page is hard to read and this Barney doesn't seem to fit other records for a couple Barney Russells in the area), and Anthony's son Perry married a McCloud, so I suspect he's buried in the Russell/McCloud Cemetery.

Married #1 Agnes Hurst (born 1784 died 15 Nov 1831) 4 Dec 1807 Fleming Co KY

Children: Mary born 16 April 1810 died 1869 (marr. – Heflen)

Ambrose D. born 11 Aug 1812 – died 1889

Miles born 17 March 1814 – died 1857

Perry C. born 1818 – died ___ Kansas

Married #2 20 May 1832 Elizabeth Yates

Perline born 4 May 1834 Rush County, Indiana – d 9 Dec 1906 marr.  Joseph T.  Waters buried North Salem, Indiana

Caroline 20 June 1835 Rush County, Indiana – d 11 Aug 1903 Champaign County, Illinois married Colin B. Trowbridge Hendricks Co IN 9 March 1854

Aaron born 18 Feb 1840 New Maysville, Putnam County, Indiana

Thomas G. born 29 Jan 1842 Putnam County, Indiana died 1876

Anthony born about 1843 in Putnam County, Indiana died 1862

August 1845 Anthony and Perry were voters in Eel River Township, Hendricks County Indiana – Resided there 6 Nov 1850 Affidavit for War of 1812

Thomas GILMORE -- living 1858 (see article below ) - probably him born 2- Nov 1792 died 9 Jan 1880 buried Boone Hutcheson Cemetery, in Reelsville however this man's obit does not mention it.  Source: Greencastle Banner, 29 Jan 1880 p 2 -- Death of Thomas Gilmore. Thomas Gilmore, father of John Gilmore, of this city, died suddenly at the age of 88 years at the residence of his son, S. F. Gilmore, in Effingham. Ill on the 9th inst. The Effingham Democrat of the 15^th says: “The old family residence, where Mr. Gilmore lived for thirty-live years and reared his family, being near Greencastle, Ind.. his remains were taken there on the Saturday night, train for interment. The Vandalia line, whose attorney Mr. S. F. Gilmore is very kindly tendered him free transportation for as many friends as he desired to accompany him and an escort of some twenty flive of our prominent citizens escorted  the remains to Putnam county where they were very hospitably treated by the relatives of the deceased, and where the remains were interred amid a large concourse of old acquaintances. Mr. Gilmore desires us to return his thanks to the railroad officials who so courteously treated him, and also to the friends accompanying as a funeral escort.  Mr. Gilmore was born in Virginia, in 1792, removed to Kentucky in 1817 afterwards moved to Ohio, and in I836 settled in Putnam county, Indiana, where he resided for a period of 35 years. Putnam county was at the time of his settlement almost a wilderness, forming a striking contrast to the splendid farm owned by Mr. Gilmore which was pointed out to us from the railroad. The rich, fertile valleys and hillsides ! skirting Hamrick station on the Vandalia road, dotted with elegant farm residences, constituted a monument to las well-spent and profitable life. In addition to being a conscientious pioneer he was also a warm supporter of the public schools and of the church. Having a large family to rear and educate the school and church found in him an earnest advocate, the Presbyterian Church being honored by his membership for more than half a century.  He himself possessed only an education that the schools of 80 years ago afforded, but how well he strived to educate his children in religion and learning the high standing of his sons in the communities in which they live sufficiently attests.  He retained the fullness of his intellect with no perceptible decline of its vigor up to within a few hours of his death.  His life was long, earnest and blameless. His death was calm and without a struggle he passed away like a Patriarch, leaving a worthy example and blessed memory to his children.”

James GORDON -- living 1858 (see article below ) -- FindAGrave does not indicate he was in the War of 1812 but fairly sure THIS James Gordon born 2 Feb 1779 Rowan County, NC died Putnam County 9 Sept 1859 (buried Piercy Cemetery, Bainbridge) is him.  Wife: Mary Job – children via FindAGrave at least are: Anderson (he had a brother Anderson as well); Thomas Edward and James Smith Gordon who lived to be about 97.  

Alexander GREENLEE -- living in 1858 - see article below - pretty sure this is Alexander Greenlee 1786-1865 buried Pleasant Hill in Greencastle - again, there is no indication as such but he'd have been the prime age --– Greencastle Banner 14 Sept 1865 p 2 – Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Alexander Greenlee, last of Putnam County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent.  Dalphon Hutchings, Adm’r with the Will annexed

Noah HARRIS -- living 1858 (see article below )

Mark HOMAN - buried Mt. Pisgah (Russell Township)

George Peter HUFFMAN - 1812 Veterans Buried in Putnam County

Charles HUNTER - living 1858 (see article below ) - imagine this is Charles Hunter buried Clear Creek Cemetery in Putnam County born 8 Dec 1795 died 6 March 1878.  Wife: Susannah Hedden - several children list on his memorial on FindAGrave

William Thornton Inge (Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1879. biograhy of:William Thornton Inge)"Mr. Inge died Oct 19, 1870; he was a soldier in the War of 1812; a member of the Christian Church, and of the Masonic fraternity. . . "

Jesse JONES -- although it does not mention this Jesse Jones was a War of 1812 soldier, he did receive a land grant so imagine this is this man (although ya’ gotta’ be careful with such a common name) -- Source: Weik’s History of Putnam County, Indiana.  P 474  -- Oscar L. Jones - The founder of the Putnam County family of this name  which has always been successful, prosperous and influential was Jesse Jones, known familiarly to everybody hereabouts in olden days. He was born in Kentucky and came here when the county was still sparsely settled, without good roads and devoid of improvement of any kind.  He entered government land in Section 5 of Greencastle Township, which at the time was wild and wholly unimproved and covered with a heavy growth of forest trees.  Many a hard lick was put in by Jesse Jones in his efforts to convert his wild land into farming ground.  He went at it, however, and kept at it with a dogged persistency that characterized the sturdy race of which he was a fine representative, and eventually he had a moderate estate to leave to his heirs. The land he purchased for one dollar and twenty-fice cents an acre is now an average farm of Putnam County and is so greatly improved by adjacent pike roads, fine buildings, good fencing, telephones, rural mail delivery and other modern appliances that the original owner would not recognize it as the same place

Joseph LASLEY -- living 1858 (see article below ) -- Source: Greencastle Times 26 Nov 1885 p8 – “New Maysville news” – Joseph Lasley is quite sick with Bright’s disease of the kidneys.

Alexander LAWLER (Source: Biographical Review of Cass, Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois. <BR

Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co., 1892, p 480. biography of: J. Thomas LAWLER) "His parents were Alexander and Margaret White Lawler, both natives of VA.  His father served with distinction in the War of 1812. "

Thomas LEMON -- living 1858 (see article below ) - probably the Thomas Lemon 25 Dec 1793 - 23 Jan 1861 (buried Putnamville Cemetery) making him still living in 1858 and a prime age to have been in the war.  -- 1812 Veterans Buried in Putnam County.  Note this is confirmation he was -- Note: Information taken from Putnam County History by Putnam County Sesquicentennial Committee, 1966, page 44.

Rev. Israel Gregg LEWIS.  Buried:  Bethel Cemetery (Warren Township)

Andrew McCORKLE (Source: Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Evansville, Ind. : Unigraphic, 1888, p 468. Biography of: Andrew C. McCorkle)"The father of our subject was one of the early settlers of Putnam County, settling in Jackson Twp, that county in 1832, where he entered from the Government 120 acres of land and subsequently purchased a tract of 80 acres.  He married Mary Gooding, daughter of John Gooding who was of Scotch descent and was a soldier in the War of 1812. "

William McELROY -- living in 1858 - see article below -- Imagine this is William McElroy born Lancaster Co PA 1 Nov 1793 (making him a perfect age for the War of 1812) and passing (after 1858 article) 16 May 1872 buried Reelsville Cemetery - nothing on his FindAGrave entry connecting him but unusual name and perfect dates so a logical guess it's him.  He was the son of James and Nancy Agnes (Smith) McElroy and husband of Martha Charlott.    

John McNARY - born 1767 died Clark County IL but buried in (the old) Greencastle City Cemetery.  Died May 1861.  In 11th KY.  Wife: Sarah Tennis

Isaac MAHAN -- Born 29 May 1796 Died 1 July 1877 buried Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.  War of 1812 16th Ky Inf Regiment – he was a private.  Wife: Margaret Knight – with children as far as is known – Elizabeth; Thomas; and John.

Robert MILLER -- living in 1858 - see article below - although there are FIVE Robert Millers in buried in the county, I do not see any that looks to be him.

Michael MOSER -- living in 1858 - see article below - Michael is probably the man 1795-13 March 1871 in Cloverdale Cemetery - very nice stone but no mention of War of 1812

Thomas NEWGENT (Source: Weik, Jesse William.  Weik's history of Putnam County, Indiana. Indianapolis, Ind. : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1910  p. 511. Biography of: Thomas Newgent)"In 1798 Thomas Newgent settled in Mercer Co KY.  He was a surveyor and teacher. In the War of 1812 he enlisted from Franklin Co and was a Scout for Gen. William Henry Harrison.  In the battle of Ft. Meigs, Frenchtown and Raisin River he proved a gallant fighter. It was interesting to hear him give a graphic description of the fights and Indian massacres he witnessed. His wife died in Shelby Co KY 1823. " --  Indiana Pvt Co. N, 92nd VA Militia - War of 1812, Jun 10, 1770 - February 4, 1863 -- 92y 8m 4d; Nugent Cemetery, Putnam Co. Indiana

George OWEN (Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: JH Beers, 1879. "Franklin Township. " Biography of: Thomas A. Owen)"His father was a soldier in the War of 1812, moved to this county in 1829 where he resided till his death Jan 30, 1862, his wife having died 1830. His grandfather, Spicer Owen, was a native of Wales, immigrated to this country in 1773; served under Gen. George Washington 7 years, with the rank of Drum Major, was in all his campaigns and present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. " [Note the portion of the page transcribed was missing the name of the father of Thomas A. Owen].

Isaac  PECK -- see article below - likely the Isaac Peck born 6 May 1792 died 17 Feb 1865 buried Deer Creek Cemetery Putnam county - right ages

Ezekiel POWERS -- 1812 Veterans Buried in Putnam County

George PRIEST -- living in 1858 - see article below - this is likely George Priest 25 Aust 1792 - 26 Sept 1870 buried in the Priest Cemetery at Bainbridge - right ages anyway - proof iin his obituary - Greencastle Banner 29 Sept 1870 p 3 – Died – Priest – Monday afternoon at his residence in Monroe Township, George Priest, Sr, aged 78 years one month one day.  Mr. Priest’s death was sudden.  Last Thursday he complained of not feeling well and on Friday his left side became paralyzed.  He gradually grew worse until Monday afternoon when the spirit took its flight. He had generally enjoyed good health through his life.  For 24 years he had been a citizen of this county.  He was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was captured by the Indians at the battle of the River Rasin.  He was much esteemed by a large circle of friends, who mourn him as a kind neighbor and good man, and his funeral drew them together in large numbers to  pay their respect to the departed.  Mr. Priest was a member of the Baptist Church.  His wife and a number of children, all of whom are married survive him. Buried in the Priest family cemetery in Monroe Township near

Hugh REAT -- Hugh is buried in the Greencastle City Cemetery, born 8 July 1792 died 2 Nov 1864.  Ohio Militia – War of 1812 on tombstone.  He and wife, Margaret Whitesel had ten children, including son, Rev.  Austin H.

John REEL -- living in 1858 - see article below - likely John Allen Reel in the Reelsville Cemetery 14 July 1793 - 21 July 1858 - barely making the age and death (1858) dates - wife Sarah Beeson whom he wed 21 Oct 1813 Montgomery County, Ohio and they were parents of 8 children: Mary, William, Martha, Jane, Dan, Elizabeth, John Allen, Jr. and Joseph Henry and yes, he laid out the town of Reelsville.  

Col. Henry RENICK (Source: Family history of Tom Renick, 27651 S. R. 64 E.,Myakka, Fl. 34251, 1998. Sy@worldnet.att.net. )"Col. Henry Renick, led a mounted Regiment from Hiseville, Kentucky in the War of 1812 and was at the "Battle of the Thames", in Canada, where the great Indian Tecumseh was killed. "

Daniel RHOTEN -- Note: Information taken from Putnam County History by Putnam County Sesquicentennial Committee, 1966, page 44. Daniel Rhoten, Sr., b Feb 3, 1781 d Jan 8, 1853, Pvt, 2nd Regt Ohio Militia, War of 1812 Beech Grove Cemetery, Putnam Co. Indiana.

Samuel ROBINSON -- Samuel Robinson (Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: JH Beers, 1879. "Franklin Township. " biography of: Samuel Robinson)"Mr. Samuel Robinson's first wife was Sarah Heath, daughter of Edwin H. and Elizabeth Heath, natives of NC, whom he married 1834; she died 1837. The present Mrs. Robinson is a member of the Methodist Church, her husband leaning toward Universalism; the parents of both were soldiers in the War of 1812. "

John C. SELLER -- living in 1858 - see article below - possibly John Crawford Sellers 26 March 1795 - 1 Nov 1874 - Putnamville Cemetery -- Again, logical guess work but this is probably John Crawford Sellers, buried Putnamville Cemetery born 26 March 1795 Garrard County, Kentucky where he married Fanny Brown the 1st day of March in 1821 (Children: Lucy; James; Mary; Elizabeth; Rebecca; Nancy; Frannie; John; Martha; Sarah; Joseph) and passed away in Putnamville the 1st day of November 1874.

Lewis SHELL -- living 1858 (see article below ) - this is Lewis C. Shell 17 Sept 1796 - 28 Feb 1866 (Bainbridge Cem) - nice stone - there is an obituary attached to his FindAGrave entry that does say he entered the military service in 1814 with volunteers called for the defense of Mobile.  1850 census Lewis (born in Virginia) lives in Monroe Township as a farmer and has $4000 of real estate.  He is 53 and wife, Nancy 59 and one son, John age 26 is living with them. He received a land grant for his service 22 May 1829.  In the 1840 census he had a teenaged son , he and wife and a 10-14 year old daughter.  His obituary is on the S obit page on this site.

James SHIELDS -- living in 1858 - see article below  -- James Shields was in Greencastle listed as a lumber dealer born Ky about 1789 (age 81) and wife Celia age 73 in the 1870 census.  They are also in the 1850 census but he is with footwear (except rubber) $400 real estate age 61 b KY and a daughter, Susan 18 with them.  Susan is still with them in 1860 and he is still in shoes. In Orange County he  married Celia Fisher 22 April 1819 (her dates 8 Sept 1797 – 21 Feb 1873 – stone in old Greencastle Cemetery but he does not have one evidently).  He passed away at age 91 at his son-in-law’s (W.H. Buffington) but had been feeble for quite a time before his death.  A native of Greene County, Kentucky he moved to Orange Indiana with his parents when a young man and came to Greencastle in 1845.  His last business endeavor was in groceries.  “He was a soldier in the War of 1812 but we have been unable to obtain the particulars of his service,” said his obituary and although listed as buried in the Old Cemetery I did not find dates or stones.

Isaiah SLAVENS -- – descendant Larry Slavens noted that he was not only in the Revolution but also the War of 1812 (thanks Larry) – Born June 14, 1762 (died Sept 8, 1848 buried Brick Chapel Cemetery) Larry said that he enlisted with two of his sons, saying he couldn’t stand to see them go in alone. I think his experience in the Revolution as a young soldier influenced the decision.  His second wife was Barbara (Perks) Leaton, the widow of John Leaton. After Isaiah’s death she married another Revolutionary War vet, Robert Whitehead.  Larry also questions just where Isaiah was buried.  Did the DAR confuse Isaiah with son Isaiah?  Isaiah’s son, Hiram donated the property for Brick Chapel and family members feel that land probably held Isaiah’s grave, and it was the start of the cemetery.  Exactly where in the cemetery it is could be in question, however.  Added 3-8-2022 -- Isaiah Slavens (and three sons)(Source: Whitney, Carrie Westlake. Kansas City, Missouri: its history and its people, 1808-1908, Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1908, p. 127. Biography of: James W. L. SLAVENS)"His great grandfather, John Slavens, was a Scotch-Irish Protestant who settled in VA in early life and there reared a large family, his youngest son being Isaiah Slavens, who served for five years in the Revolutionary War, valiantly defending the interests of the colonists. After the war he married a Miss Stewart of Maryland and removed to KY, where he engaged in farming for some time.  3 of his sons enlisted for services in the War of 1812 and Isaiah Slaves afterward joined them, immediately volunteering and serving out the term of his enlistment. His last days were spent in Putnam County, Indiana where he died at the venerable age of 86. "

John STANDIFORD  - just found him in the Putnam County History - 1966 by the Put Co Sesquicentenial Committee - John Staniford - buried Forest Hill Cemetery

Jacob STOBAUGH -- Jacob Stobaugh (Source: Weik's history of Putnam County, Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind. : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1910, p 219. Biography of: Abraham STOBAUGH) "Jacob Stobaugh, son of Abraham was a veteran of the War of 1812. "

William STOKES - -- living in 1858 - see article below - likely the William Stokes born 26 Dec 1793 died 24 May 1878 buried Brick Chapel Cemetery - Russell Township, 1850 census with $3,000 Real Estate which would probably indicate a government land grant.  He was born in Virginia.  Wife: Susanna and children: Eliza, 23; Susanna 17; William 15 and Francis E. 14.  This man is buried in Brick Chapel born in Virginia 26 Dec 1793 and died 24 May 1878.  FAGrave notes that Berryman and Susanna Stokes were his parents.  Richard and Susanna Stokes Gordon are connected to him on FAGrave.  Ancestry connects William to Susan Portwood whom he married 2 Dec 1819 in Madison, Kentucky.

Eli TARBURTON -- living in 1858 - see article below  -- sure wish someone in his family or a friend of the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Fillmore would fix his grave – so sad.  Born 30 Sept 1780 in Maryland and died 26 Nov 1858.  Wife Margaret 1789-1861 whose tombstone is a bit better than his but not a lot.  In the 1830 census he was listed between 40-49 years old, had a wife same age and a female child under age 5. Not sure it makes sense but in 1840 there was a male 20-29; Eli 50-59; a female 5-9 and a female 50-59.  1850 states (as FindAGrave says) he was born about 1790 in Maryland, Margaret age 60 Va; with them is John Adams age 30 and Mary J (their daughter who married John 14 Oct 1846) age 20 and a baby Margaret E about 1.  Source: Indiana Press, Greencastle, 1 Jan 1859 p 3 – Notice is hereby give that the undersigned has been appointed Executor of the last Will of Eli Tarbutton, late of Putnam County, deceased. Said Estate is supposed to be solvent (Dec 20, 1858) – John Adams.  In his will, he left Margaret, his wife the W ½ of the NW ¼ and W ½ E ½ of SW ¼ all in Section 1 Twp 13 N Rg 3 W being a total of 160 acres, during her natural life (as well as household goods, stock, money, furniture …) but to pay any debts and funeral expenses, she may need to sell some.  When the wife passes, he leaves to his beloved daughter, Mary Jane Adams, the same to be sold and when Martha Elizabeth Adams receives $200 the remainder to be divided equally between all the heirs of the body of his beloved Mary Jane Adams.  Appoints John Adams, his son-in-law his exec.  Jacob McGinnis, clerk of common pleas was witness to the will.  On 20 Dec 1838, Milton B. Scott, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within last will of Eli Tarbutton late of Putnam said that Eli Tarbutton departed about 26 Nov 1838 stated the will was duly executed by the said testator

Samuel TAYLOR - Rear Admiral Samuel Taylor (Source: Weik's history of Putnam County, Indiana. Weik, Jesse William. Indianapolis, Ind. : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1910, p. 435 Biography of: Dr. George Washington Taylor)makes mention of: "Rear Admiral Samuel Taylor of the War of 1812"

James TORR -- living 1858 (see article below ) -- James Torr who is buried at Oakalla Cemetery and imagine the same one who fought in the War of 1812 (barely living in the 1858 article below and right age to have been a prime soldier (31 May 1784 - 31 Aug 1858) imagine he is this man - anyone find out for sure, let me know -- He may be the one who married Sally Boone in Clark County 24 Aug. 1807.  Seems likely as #498 in North America, Family Histories 1500-2000 p 203 it has them (but does not say where they lived so possibly not but think Wilford and Morgan were his children so possibly other children were: Harvey, Julia, Orville, Minerva and Amelia – don’t quote me on that, though – kz. Probably him Washington Twp Putnam County, Indiana ($5000 in real estate) James 66 b VA; Rachel 41; Minerva 18; Margaret 3.  On 16 Sept 1834 he purchased (Land Grant) property Twp 13N Rg 5W Section 9.  In the 1840 census, he is in Washington Twp, 1 male 20-29; 1 male 50-59; 10-14 females; 1 female 15-19; 1 fem 50-59.  

William TORR -- - there are two William Torr’s in the above Oakalla Cemetery – (this William was born 17 Oct 1798 – 18 Dec 1842- wife Maria – their children, according to findagrave America; Eliza Niles then there is a 20-year gap between the last one listed Florence 1855-59) seems more the correct age although it could be the other William (William M. Torr, Sr. 13 January 1774 Shenandoah County, Virginia – 13 Sept 1858 Greencastle – no wife listed but a child, Frances Toor Deem on findagrave) – neither are indicated as having been in the War of 1812.

Henry WALN -- living in 1858 - see article below - about 99% sure this is Henry Waln 19 Dec 1790 - 13 Feb 1860 buried Wesley Chapel, Putnam County.  Wife: Elizabeth McKee (1795-1855) whom he married Nov 8, 1813 in Frederick County, VA and they produced about a dozen children.

Elijah C. WILKINSON -- living in 1858 - see article below - perfect age to be a soldier in the War of 1812 (born Winchester Virginia 27 Feb 1792) he passed after the 1858 article below (27 July 1875) buried Wesley Chapel, so imagine the Elijah Cooper Wilkinson (GREAT photo on FindAGrave by the way) is him.

Alexander WILSON -- living in 1858 - see article below - YES - as I was doing the FindAGrave Expedition for the 1812 soldiers, few noted that they were but Alexander's tombstone says he was - YES -- died Oct 20, 1860 buried Palestine Cemetery.  Married Sarah Lucas and had at least two children, Abel and Michael.    Added more: Alexander Wilson (Source: History of Putnam County. Biography of: Abel Wilson)"Abel Wilson retired farmer, resides on section 15, Floyd Township, where he owns 140 acres of land. He was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, March 29, 1814, son of Alexander and Sarah (Lucas) Wilson, natives of Kentucky and of Irish-German ancestry. His father was a soldier in the War of 1812 under General Harrison. " (2nd. Source: J H Battle; J Edwin Conant. Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois: historical and biographical. Chicago: F. A. Battey and Co., 1884, p 573. Biography of :Alexander Wilson) "Abel Wilson, father of our subject was born in Ky and was a son of Alexander and Sarah Lucas Wilson -- the former a soldier of the War of 1812. Abel Wilson married in Washington Co In. Julia Holsapple, daughter of George and Phebe Hubbard Holsapple and to their union were born six children: George W; William; John; Lucy; Sarah J and Alexander. "

"At a meeting of the surviving soldiers of the War of 1812 living in Putnam Co. was held on the 27th of March, 1858 at Greencastle. Col Alexander S. Farrow was called to the chair and Judge Joseph Farley appointed sec. Those present were:

Joseph Denny

William Cooper

Elisha W. Fulton

Eli Brackney

Peter W. Applegate

Jesse Jones

John W. Jones

William Torr

Daniel Welker

George Black

Daniel Harrah

David Eller

Joseph Collier

Joseph F. Farley

Samuel Taylor

John Standiford

Alexander S. Farrow

Hugh Reat

Isaac Mahan

William Atherton.

The object of the meeting being to ascertain the names of all surviving soldiers of the War of 1812 residing in Putnam Co., IN. In addition to those above the following names are believed to include the entire number.

Isaac Peck

Elijah Wilkinson

Elza Hill

Thomas Boswell

George Priest

John C. Wingate

John Allen

Eli Tarbutton

Charles Hunter

James Swinford

Lazarus Tilley

John C. Seller

Thomas Gilmore

Lenox M. Knight

Noah Harris

Thomas Lemon

John Cotton

Richard Bowen

James Shields

John F. Seller

Simpson Harris

Joseph Albin

John Reel

Henry Waln

Alexander Wilson

Jacob Mcvey

John F. Gilkey

William Stokes

William McElroy

Archibold Cooper

Robert Palmer

Henry Mills

George Justice

Alexander Greenlee

Jacob Pickett

Michael Moser

Thomas Tiffin

Robert Miller

James Torr

Scady Chandler

Daniel Chadd

Joseph Dunkin

William King

Joseph Lasley

James Gordon

Lewis Shell

John Boswell

Samuel Emerson

William Aldridge. "

Meeting War of 1812 - Source: Greencastle Banner, 14 April 1858 p 2

At a meeting of the surviving soldiers of the War of 1812, residing in Putnam County held on the 27th day of March 1858, at Greencastle, Col. Alexander S. Farrow was called to the Chair and Joseph F. Farley was appointed secretary. Present: Joseph Denny, William Cooper, Elisha W. Fulton, Eli Brackney, Peter W. Applegate, Jesse Jones, John W. Jones, William Torr, Daniel Walker, George Black, Daniel Harrah, David Eller, Joseph Collier, Joseph F. Farley, Samuel Taylor, John Standiford, Alexander S. Farrow, Hugh Reat, Isaac Mahan and William Atherton. The object of the meeting being to ascertain the names of all the surviving soldiers of the War of 1812, residing in Putnam County, the following names in addition to those present as above is believed to include the entire numbers:  Isaac Peck; Elijah Wilkinson; Elza Hill; Thomas Boswell; George Priest; John C. Wingate; John Allen; Eli Tarbuton; Charles Hunter; James Swinford; Lazarus Tilley; John C. Seller; Thomas Gilmore; Lenox M. Knight; Noah Harris; Thomas Lemon; John Cotton; Richard Bowen; James Shields; John F. Seller; Simpson Harris; Joseph Albin; John Reel; Henry Waln; Alexander Wilson; Jacob McVey; John F. Gilky; William Stokes; William McElroy; Archibald Cooper; Robert Palmer; Henry Mills; George justice; Alexander Greenlee; Jacob Picket; Michael Moser; Thomas Tiffin; Robert Miller; James Torr; Scady Chandler; Daniel Chadd; Joseph Dunkin; William King; Joseph Lasley; James Godon; Lewis Shell; John Boswell; Samuel Emerson and Wm. Aldridge.  Attest: AS Farrow, Chairman ; JF Farley, Sec’y.

Name Cemetery where buried

Archibald Cooper Sr. Bethel Cemetery (Warren Township)

Rev. Israel Gregg Lewis Bethel Cemetery (Warren Township)

Thomas Gilmore Boone Hutcheson Cemetery

John Falls Sr. Brick Chapel Cemetery

Jesse Anderson Brown Cemetery (Franklin Township)

Simpson Harris Croys Creek Cemetery

Alexander Shore Farrow Farrow Cemetery (Monroe Township)

Joseph C. Butler Fillmore Cemetery

John Butler Flatwoods Cemetery

George Black Forest Hill Cemetery

Samuel Emerson Forest Hill Cemetery

Isaac Mahan Forest Hill Cemetery

John Finley Sellers Forest Hill Cemetery

John Staniford Forest Hill Cemetery

Daniel Welker Forest Hill Cemetery

George W. Chambers Mt. Pisgah (Russell Township)

Mark Homan Mt. Pisgah (Russell Township)

John H. Roberts New Maysville Cemetery

Isaac Ash Old Greencastle Cemetery

William Atherton Old Greencastle Cemetery

Joseph F. Farley Old Greencastle Cemetery

John McNary Old Greencastle Cemetery

Hugh Reat Old Greencastle Cemetery

Jonathon Ross Nelson (added by Virginia Brann) Old Greencastle Cemetery

Jacob Pickel Pickel Cemetery (Franklin Township)

Jacob Bruner Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Thomas Lemon Putnamville Cemetery

John C. Sellers Putnamville Cemetery

Scady Chandler Vermillion Cemetery (Clinton Township)

Ezekiel Powers Walnut Chapel Cemetery

Elijah C. Wilkinson Wesley Chapel Cemetery

John Quinn Case Old Case Farm (Jackson Township)

George Peter Huffman George Rissler Farm (Washington Township)

Samuel Robinson (Source: Atlas of Putnam County, Indiana. Chicago: JH Beers, 1879. "Franklin Township. " biography of: Samuel Robinson)"Mr. Samuel Robinson's first wife was Sarah Heath, daughter of Edwin H. and Elizabeth Heath, natives of NC, whom he married 1834; she died 1837. The present Mrs. Robinson is a member of the Methodist Church, her husband leaning toward Universalism; the parents of both were soldiers in the War of 1812. "

Daniel Rhoten, Sr., b Feb 3, 1781 d Jan 8, 1853, Pvt, 2nd Regt Ohio Militia, War of 1812 Beech Grove Cemetery, Putnam Co. Indiana.

Isaiah Slavens (and three sons)(Source: Whitney, Carrie Westlake. Kansas City, Missouri: its history and its people, 1808-1908, Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1908, p. 127. Biography of: James W. L. SLAVENS)"His great grandfather, John Slavens, was a Scotch-Irish Protestant who settled in VA in early life and there reared a large family, his youngest son being Isaiah Slavens, who served for five years in the Revolutionary War, valiantly defending the interests of the colonists. After the war he married a Miss Stewart of Maryland and removed to KY, where he engaged in farming for some time.  3 of his sons enlisted for services in the War of 1812 and Isaiah Slaves afterward joined them, immediately volunteering and serving out the term of his enlistment. His last days were spent in Putnam County, Indiana where he died at the venerable age of 86. "

Jacob Stobaugh (Source: Weik's history of Putnam County, Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind. : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1910, p 219. Biography of: Abraham STOBAUGH) "Jacob Stobaugh, son of Abraham was a veteran of the War of 1812. "

Rear Admiral Samuel Taylor (Source: Weik's history of Putnam County, Indiana. Weik, Jesse William. Indianapolis, Ind. : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1910, p. 435 Biography of: Dr. George Washington Taylor)makes mention of: "Rear Admiral Samuel Taylor of the War of 1812"

Alexander Wilson (Source: History of Putnam County. Biography of: Abel Wilson)"Abel Wilson retired farmer, resides on section 15, Floyd Township, where he owns 140 acres of land. He was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, March 29, 1814, son of Alexander and Sarah (Lucas) Wilson, natives of Kentucky and of Irish-German ancestry. His father was a soldier in the War of 1812 under General Harrison. " (2nd. Source: J H Battle; J Edwin Conant. Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois: historical and biographical. Chicago: F. A. Battey and Co., 1884, p 573. Biography of :Alexander Wilson) "Abel Wilson, father of our subject was born in Ky and was a son of Alexander and Sarah Lucas Wilson -- the former a soldier of the War of 1812. Abel Wilson married in Washington Co In. Julia Holsapple, daughter of George and Phebe Hubbard Holsapple and to their union were born six children: George W; William; John; Lucy; Sarah J and Alexander. "