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)
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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)
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Daniel Chandler
Burial Place Unknown
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.
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)
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Francis Haney
Burial Place Unknown
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.
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)
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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.
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)
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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)
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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)
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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."
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)
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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)
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Joel Pace Sr.
PVT. Continenental Line
July 28, 1762 - August 31, 1831
Burial: Pace Cemetery
Joel Pace Sr. 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."
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)
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Nathaniel Parker
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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)
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William Tong
PVT. Maryland Regt.
1756-1848
Burial: Old Union Cemetery
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.
"Virginia Records" and "County History."
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)
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Lloyd Ward
Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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)
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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.
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)
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