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 / Civil Service
Birth: abt 1755 / Augusta / VA Death: aft 1792 / Kanawha / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
NSSAR: Private, Captian John Lewis' Botetourt County Regiment, VA
NSDAR:
BATTLE OF POINT PLEASANT
JUROR
Paid Specific Tax, Botetourt Co, 1781
Additional References:
NSSAR:
Virgil A. Lewis, "The Soldiery of WV" (1967) pg 32-33"
Sutton's History, Battle f Point Pleasant 10 Oct 1774, pg 164, 165, 362
Twaites & Kellogg's Documentary Histopy of Lprd Dunmore's War, pg 408
History of Braxton County & Central WV, John Sutton, pg 360
NSDAR:
BATTLE OF PT PLEASANT, 2ND ED, pg 22
SUMMERS, ANNALS OF SW VA, pg 330, 384
Auditor of Public Accounts, APA 640, Provision Law and Specific Tax Accounts, Bonds, and Correspondence, 1779-1790; 1797, Botetourt County, Virginia Folder, Library of Virginia, Archives Division
Spouse: Elizabeth XX; Children: Soloman; Elizabeth; Rebecca; Amos;
In the town of Sutton, turn right at the 4-way stop and travel Second Street across the Elk River bridge. Keep right on Rt 19 and take the second left. The road goes uphill and after a large curve, the cemetery's entrance apron is on the right. There is no signage. GPS Coordinates: 38.6613350, -80.7125540
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