Adam KURTZ
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: 1747 / Baden-Württemberg / Germany
Death: 1815 Winchester / Frederick / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
- Adam Kurtz was a member of Daniel Morgan's "Dutch Mess."
- Virginia State of Allegiance Oath taken in 1777
- Adam Kurtz, a soldier of the Revolution, served under Major General Daniel Morgan. He enlisted in Winchester, Virginia, and went with General Morgaon on July 15, 1775, to the siege of Quebec
Additional References:
- Gwathmey, John H - Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, 1775-1783, Virginia. Richmond: Dietz Press, 1938, pg 452
- Rouss, Charles BroadwayBurials of Grace Lutheran and German Reformed Churches within Mt Hebron Cemetery of Winchester, Virginia, Maryland. Westminster, Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society, 2010
Spouse: Mary Sperry;
Children: Isaac; Frederick;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
None*
*This means that the NSSAR has no applications for this Patriot on file.
Instead the information provided is best effort, and from volunteers who have either researched grave sites, service records, or something similar.
There is no documentation available at NSSAR HQ to order.
Comments:
- Small upright stone that is contemporary with the death of the Patriot
- A ceremony to dedicate a SAR Memorial Monument to the Dutch Mess was held on 8 Jun 2019
- Photo and GPS provided by Craig Batten, George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
- Photo displayed courtesy of Dale Corey, VA SAR
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Once in the cemetery, take the first left turn onto Morgan Lane. Follow to fence. The grave site is on the left at the west fence line. It is lot E14. A ceremony to dedicate a SAR Memorial Monument to the Dutch Mess was held on 8 Jun 2019
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