Francis LOCKE
SAR Patriot #:
P-237578
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: NC
Qualifying Service: Colonel / Civil Service
DAR #: A070945
Birth: 1732 / Lancaster / PA
Death: aft 27 Jun 1796 / Rowan / NC
Qualifying Service Description:
- Appointed as Colonel of First Regiment of Rowan County militia by NC Congress – April 1776
- Appointed to procure firearms for the use of militia by NC Congress for Rowan county 1776
Additional References:
- “The journal of the Proceedings of the Provincial Congress of North Carolina…” pg 20, 23-24
- Heitman, 'Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution," pg 355 -son’s death date incorrectly attributed to father
- “Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution”, 1972, pg 503
- NSDAR cites CLARK, STATE RECS OF NC, Volume 13, 1778-79, pg 389, 390
Spouse: Anna Brandon
Children: John; Francis;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-05 | FL | 90752 | Michael David Bizzell (212425) | John | ||
| 2021-10-08 | TX | 96455 | John Wayland Knox (143946) | Francis |
Location:
Mill Bridge / Rowan / NC / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
Marker Type:
SAR
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
20 Aug 2011
Comments:
Image taken and provided with permission from compatriot Gerald Adams (SC) member 195444
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
The cemetery driveway divides the cemetery into two large sections. Proceed to the northern most point along the driveway. From this point proceed about 250 feet northwards toapproximately the center of the cemetery. Francis Locke’s son’s grave is marked with a large elaborate marker. It has a large base of four tablets topped by a large urn or vase. The father’s grave lies just beside it on the south side. His grave is marked with a VA-type stone with a rounded top as well as an SAR marker
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Additional Information:
- DAR NOTES:
- NO PROOF OF A DAUGHTER NAMED REBECCA. 10/2022.
- Will written 27 Jun 1796
- There is a short article regarding the Rev War veterans buried at this church: https://amrevnc.com/thyatira-church/