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: Non-Commissioned Officer
Birth: 05 May 1751 Opequon / Frederick / VA Death: aft 22 Mar 1839 Mountain Falls / Frederick / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
1777, served as an Orderly Sergeant in the company of Captain James Wilson, commended by Colonel Marquis Calme
1781, served under Colonel John Smith, Claypole Rebellion
1781, served in the company of Captain Samuel Gilkinson, commanded by Colonel William Darke. Detached and served in the company of Captain William George
Additional References:
Rev War Pension file: S8128
Genealogical, Burial, and Service Data for Rev War Patriots Buried in Virginia (M.E. Lyman, 2016)
Spouse: Margaret Strosnider Children: John; Samuel; Leah; Moses;
Find-a-Grave has no grave photo or proof of burial
The location of this graveyard, and most of the burial details, were provided by Bucher family descendants. There are about a dozen graves in this private rural cemetery. (One was later moved)
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
no Find-a-Grave GPS Coordinates provided for this cemetery
Find-a-Grave cites: The graveyard is located (on private property today) east of the old Mtn. Falls Post Office / General Store, in a field not far from where the waters of the Furnace Run meet the road. It is not viewable from the road, however, and is not open to further burials
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