John BRECKINRIDGE/BRECKENRIDGE
SAR Patriot #:
P-120374
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: VA
Qualifying Service: Soldier / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A013942
Birth: 02 Dec 1760 nr Staunton / Augusta / VA
Death: 14 Dec 1806 Lexington / nr Fayette / KY
Qualifying Service Description:
- Member House of Burgesses
- 1780, he served under Nathaniel Green, in the Virginia Campaign
- 1785, he was presented with the rank of Major by Patrick Henry, Botetourt Militia.
Additional References:
- Brown, AlexanderThe Cabells and Their Kin, 2nd Edition, Garrett Massie Incoorp,1939, pg 542-545
- Hess, StephenAmerican Political Dynasties, New York City: Doubleday & Co, 1966, pg 239-272
- Harrison, Lowell HJohn Breckinridge, Jeffersonian Republican, Kentucky. Louisville: The Filson Club, 1969, pg 243
Spouse: Mary Hopkins Cabell
Children: Robert; John;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-04-30 | KY | Unassigned | William Mattingly Breckinridge (60153) | Robert | ||
| 1941-04-30 | KY | Unassigned | Joseph Cabell Breckinridge III (60159) | Robert | ||
| 1941-07-24 | KY | Unassigned | Ethelbert Ludlow Breckinridge (60163) | Robert | ||
| 1973-11-26 | AZ | Unassigned | James Bernard Breckinridge (105165) | John |
Location:
Lexington / Fayette / KY / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
Marker Type:
SAR Stake;
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
Comments:
- Large stone monument.
- Images # 1 & 2, provided with permission from Andrew Chandler, Find-A-Grave member # 50402689
- Image # 3, provided with permission from Steve Dunn, Find-A-Grave member # 477
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Photo: 1 of 3
(gps: 38.058522222222,-84.510352777778
Direction: 201°)
Photo: 2 of 3
(gps: 38.058575,-84.510375)
Photo: 3 of 3
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