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.
Birth: 03 Apr 1757 / Shenandoah / VA Death: 25 Nov 1821 / Lawrence / OH
Qualifying Service Description:
Private - CAPT Michael Reader of Dunmore [Shenandoah] County, Virginia Militia
Additional References:
NSDAR cites: Brumbaugh, Gaius Marcus, Rev War Records Vol 1,Virginia Army and Navy Forces with Bounty Land Warrants for Virginia Military District of Ohio, and Virginia Military Scrip; from Federal and State Archives, Washington DC: Lancaster Press Inc, 1936, pg 602
Mead Relations, compiled by A M Prichard, pg 190c
Spouse: Mary Keyser Children: Elizabeth; Mary; John; Charles; Joshua; Reuben;
vertical stone - Photo used with permission of Michael B. Gunn, 185230, Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR
Image 2, provided with permission from an anonymous donor
Name in find-a-grave isPvtLawrence “Luke” Kelley
Formerly known as Old Fort Cemetery
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Find-a-Grave: map coordinates have not been set for this cemetery
The cemetery is located along Shawnee Trail, not far northwest from Ohio 141 [Dingus Creek Road / Campbell Drive]
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