Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Jackson County, Ohio

Patriot's Row - established July 4, 2007 in James Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Pete Wilson, editor of the Jackson County Telegram

    DAR membership interest form     SAR membership info   Historian D.W. Williams 1900 account of Jackson county's Patriots

In the Bundy-Paine cemetery near Wellston, located behind and just west of the new high school, lie two Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots. George Anthony rests in an unmarked grave. Another patriot, George Leach, has been dishonored to the extent that not only is his gravestone knocked down, but it is shattered into so many pieces that the epitapth his family originally hoped would be proudly displayed for generations to come is now almost indiscernible.

Such is the fate of so many of the men buried in our county who fought to gain the freedoms and liberties we now enjoy, and too often take for granted, in our nation formed 232 years ago due to their patriotism. We have essentially forgotten these men, and for that we should be ashamed. But with the help of the Jackson County Genealogical Society and perhaps YOURS, we intend to rectify this injustice.

In the 1920's though the 1950's there existed a Jackson county chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) . At that time, they embarked on a goal to establish the names and burial locations of the Patriots who are buried here, in order that their memory and service might be honored and preserved for future generations. Their list of patriots was essentially complied from Jackson county courthouse records, due to the fact that these men filed for well-deserved government pensions in the 1818-1832 timeframe. Sadly, the local Jackson and Vinton county DAR chapters "died on the vine" many decades ago and with them, the  memory and sacrifices of so many of the men I mention here.

According to research done by the now-disbanded local John James Chapter of the DAR (see this newspaper article from 1927 ), there are at least 31 Patriot soldiers of the Revolution buried within Jackson county. I include the names of two others that the DAR ladies overlooked. Reknowned local historian, Daniel Webster Williams, estimated in the early 1900's that there were at least 100 Patriots buried here in Jackson county. If so, their names may never, unfortunately, be known or at least ackowledged for their heroism. Below is the list of confirmed Revolutionary War patriots buried in Jackson county that I hope you will take a moment to remember. It is because of their sacrifice that we should all be thankful.

Many of the men listed here were present and fought at some of the most important events in American history. Yes, we have quite a heritage here in Jackson county! My research to date indicates that there may be at least 200 (and perhaps many more) people residing in Jackson county today who are direct descendants of these men. If you know or think that you may be one of them, I would like to hear from you. It is my belief that their memory, and your heritage, should be preserved for the sake of your children, grandchildren, etc. If you don't do it, it may be lost forever due to the ravages of time, otherwise known as apathy....

Revolutionary War Soldiers who lived in Jackson County but buried elsewhere

John Canter (1754-1849) - Filed for a pension in Jackson county in 1824 and granted in 1826. According to the Ohio DAR roster, John is buried in Scioto county. A brother named Thomas and several children are shown on his application. Is John really the mysterious "William" Canter of Canter's Cave lore mentioned in Jackson county histories? You tell me!

Joseph Conklin (1752-1833) - The first permanent white settler in Jackson county in August 1795, after the signing of the Treaty of Greeneville. Relocated to Scioto county in 1801, where he died in 1833

Seth Larrabee (1752-1832)  - Enlisted in Jan 1777 & served in the Connecticut Continental line. Fought in the Battles of Germantown and Monmouth. Died & buried in Champion, NY according to pension papers. Is local DAR info correct when saying he's likely buried near McCune Cemetery? I suspect War Dept info on pension is correct. BUT, a Silas Larrabee (1829-1902) is buried in McCune Cemetery per Hixon's book. Perhaps descendants are here named HICKMAN

Thomas Craig (1752-1832) - Born in Scotland. Enlisted in 1776 in MD. Taken prisoner at Fort Washington & exchanged 9 months later. Served until 1784. Filed for & granted pension in Jackson county in 1818. Buried in what became Vinton County in 1850. Married to Elizabeth Fleming & raised large family. Children were  Thomas, Daniel, John, Fleming, Samuel, Messer & at least one daughter, no name, born ca 1808.

William Darby (1760-1836) -  Most of us have seen the painting. On Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey in advance of the Battle of  Trenton. A few days later, Washington once again crossed the Delaware in preparation for the Battle of Princeton.  Present as a drummer boy at age 16 at the following battles - which along with the Battle of Trenton historians say were the turning points of the Revolutionary War - was a young man named William Darby. Present at the Battles of  Princeton (Jan 3, 1777), Brandywine (Sept. 10-11, 1777), Germantown (Oct 4, 1777), and Monmouth (June 28, 1778), all commanded by General George Washington. Served 5 years & 10 months and was discharged at Trenton by General Anthony Wayne. Buried in Bell cemetery at what became Allensville, Vinton County in 1850.

Philip Waldron (1761-1857) -  Entered the service in April 1780 in Rockingham county, VA. Present at the Battle of Yorktown. Applied for pension in Jackson Co in 1834. Married to Elizabeth Eutsler in Jackson in 1844. Philip died in what is now Vinton county on Jan 1, 1857. Lots of descendants in Vinton county. Surnames are GRAVES, COZAD, RATCLIFF

James Martin - buried in Tennessee. One of the early salt boilers. Ancestor of Bill Martin.

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