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OBITUARIES OF PENNSYLVANIA REVOLUTIONARY VETERANS
From Newspaper Files 1790 to 1855
PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES - SERIES 2
Fuller details may be found in the issues of the press cited. See
also more comprehensive copy of in "Collections of the Genealogical Society"
ARMSTRONG At Carlise, Gen. John A. Armstrong, the gallant defender of
Fort Moultrie - Independent Chronicle, 30 March, 1795
BARKER Near Smyrna, Joseph Barker, Esq, of Delaware, formerly of
Pittsburg; served as officer of artillery during
revolution - American Traveler, 12 July, 1825
BARKER In Philadelphia, Major Gen. John Barker, aged 72 years
BARNEY In Pittsburg, Commodore Joshua Barney, aged 60 years;
a hero of two wars by sea and land; wounded at
Bladensburg - Ibid., 16 Dec. 1818
BARRY At Philadelphia, Commodore John Barry. To his valor was
owed much of the honor acquired on the seas during the
revolution - Massachusetts Spy & Worcester Gazette, 21
Sept. 1803
BAXTER In Mercer, Capt. Benjamin Baxter, aged 74 years,
revolutionary soldier and pensioner - American Traveler,
8, Nov. 1831
BAYARD In Pittsburg, Col. Stephen Bayard, aged 67 years, an
officer in American army during whole of Revolutinary
War. - Boston Recorder, 10 January, 1816,Columbian
Centinel, same date
BENNETT In Philadelphia, 25 May, Capt. Matthew Bennett, aged 51
years, late of Continental Army - Columbia Centinel,
9 June, 1792
BERTZ Near Harrisburg, 15 ult., Mr. Peter Betz, aged about
90 years, Served as drummer throughout the revolution -
Boston Advertiser and Patriot, 2 Oct. 1847
BLACKMAN At Hanover, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, 4th inst. Elizzas
Blackman, aged 85 years, 7 months; the last survior of the
massacre of Wyoming. A Highly respectable citizen - Boston
Advertiser, 17 Dec., 1845; Boston Post, 18 Dec., 1845
BOWER In Womelsdorf, Penna., Gen. Jacob Bower, aged 61 years; a
hero of the revolution(further details may be found in
the issues of the press cited, See also more comprehensive
copy of in "Collections of the Genealogical Society") -
Columbian Centinel, 22 Aug., 1818
BOWEN In Bucks County, Penna., Mr. James Bowen, aged 83 years.
At battle of Brandywine and at surrender of Cornwallis
(details in "Collections of the Genealogical Society" -
Vermont Phoenix, 23 Oct., 1835
BOWMAN at Wilkesbarre, Penna., Capt. Samuel Bowman (details in
Collections of The Genealogical Society"), considerably
advanced in years; was from Lexington, Mass. where he
was born. He was in the battle there; also at capture of
Burgoyne and at Kingsbridge. One of two officers who led,
arm in arm, the unfortunate Andre to execution. He
confirmed many of the anecdotes connected with
the execution, the amiable character and intrepit
deportment of Andre - Boston, Patriot & Chronicle, 15
July, 1818, Columbian Centinel, 11 July, and 15 July, 1818
BROADHEAD In Pennsylvania, Capt. Luke Broadhead; was in 1st Pa.
Rifle Regiment, which marched to Boston in 1775 -
Independent Chronicle, 10 July, 1806
BROWN At Kittanning, Penna., Mr. James Brown (details in "The
Collections of the Genealogical Society") aged 88 years.
Served 3 years and 6 months, in the revolution - Boston
Transcript, 22 Nov. 1830
BROWN At Pittsburg, Penna., Mr. Peter Brown, aged 109 years
Came to this county from France with General Lafayette,
and remained in the army during the revolution - Portland
Maine Advertiser, 14 July, 1843
BUCKNER In Braynefield, Penna. Capt. George Buckner, an officer
of the Revolutionary army; Jackson Elector for the
District - American Traveler, 3 Dec. 1828
BUDD At Bedford, Penna., Gen. Benjamin Budd and Mrs. Rebecca
his wife. Gen. Budd was in 1775 a volunteer in Col.
Thompson's regiment near Boston, and was appointed a
lieutenant - Columbian Centinel, 22, Oct., 1823
CLAYPOOL In Philadelphia, Abraham G. Claypoole, Esq., an officer
in the Revolution - American Traveler, 23 Feb. 1827
COCHRAN In Philadelphia, Dr. John Cochran, aged 78 years. Director
of Military Hospital during the Revolution - Independent
Chronicle, 20 April, 1807
COGGSWELL At Lansingburgh, Penna., Capt. Samuel Cogswell, of the late
army. Death was accidental - Ibid 9 Sept., 1790
COLDWATER In Philadelphia, Philip Coldwater, aged 74 years. A soldier
of the Revolution - Independent Chronicle & Boston Patriot,
28, January, 1829
CRAWFORD At Chambersburg, Penna., Col. Joseph Crawford, aged 83
years, of the Continental Army, a native of Ireland -
Boston Patriot & Chronicle, 23 Jan., 1819
DALE In Philadelphia, Commodore Richard Dale, in 70th year; a
distinguished navel officer of the Revolutionary war -
Woodstock Vermont Observer, 14 March, 1826
DE BRETIGNY In Philadelphia, Marquis de Bretigny, who served with
reputation in the Revolution - Independent Chronicle
27 June, 1793
DECATUR At Frankfort, near Philadelphia, Captain Stephen Decatur
Sr., a patriot of '76 - Portland Maine Gazette, 28
Nov. 1800 (not sure of date cause its hard to read)
EICHELBURGER In Harrisburg, Penna., George Eichelburger, aged 80 years
Served in Revolution; placed on pension roll a few weeks
ago - Boston Advertiser & Patriot, 26 Dec. 1832
EVANS In Vincent Township, Chester Co., Mr. James Evans in
95th year. Sergeant in Capt. Thomas's co. Three
military tours in Revolutionary was; was at Brandywine
Columbian Centinel, 1 April, 1820
FINDLAY, In Greensburg, Pa. Hon. William Findlay, a hero of the
Revolution and many years a member of Congress. Portland
Maine Gazette, 17 April 1821; Rutland Vermont Herald,
1 May, 1821
FINLEY At South Huntington, Pa. Andrew Finley, aged 79 years
One of remaining few who had command from Washington
in regular service in revolution, Independent Chronicle
& Boston Patriot, 8 Aug. 1829
FRENCH At Wells, Tioga Co., Pa. 26 December, Mr Peter French
aged 80 years. Resident in Vermont during Revolution, and
was enrolled among the minute men, Boston Advertiser &
Patriot, 2 Feb. 1842
FRICK In Alsace Township, Pa. Mr. Godfred Frick, a native of
Germany, Soldier of Revolution, age 101 years. Six
children, forty grandchildren, forty-five great grand
children, Boston Advertiser, 15 Aug. 1823
GEYER In Philadelphia, Co. Alexander Geyer, a native of
Germany, who commanded a rifle corps in the revolution.
Columbian Centinel, 4 March, 1812
HEHMAN In Philadelphia, Dr. John Hehman; regimental surgeon in
Revolutionary army, Ibid, 15 Sept. 1819
HELL At Walnut Town., Berks Co. Pa., Jacob Hell, aged 82
years, Revolutionary soldier, Boston Post, 1 March. 1845
HESSER At Orwingsburg, Schuylkil Co., Pa. 22 ult., Mr. Frederick
Hesser, aged 85 years. Actively engaged on shipboard during
Revolution. Was with Commodore Barry in hard fought
battle off Capes of Delaware between ship Huyder Ali and
Monk, Boston Advertiser, 2 July, 1846
HOLTZ In Philadelphia, of pleurisy, aged 57, Capt. Samuel Holt
formerly of New London, an officer in the army and navy
of United States during the Revolution, Boston Patriot
& Cronicle, 12 May, 1818
IRVINE In Philadelphia, Gen. James Irvine, aged 84, Columbian
Centinel, 5 May, 1819
JACKSON In Philadelphia, Mayor William Jackson. Held commission
in Revolutionary army at age of sixteen. Aide de camp
to Major General Lincoln. Taken prisoner in 1780;
secretary of Legation to Court of France; Secretary of
Constitutional Convention, preserved full private notes
of proceedings, Patriot & Independent Chronicle,
3 Jan.1829
JOHNSTON In Philadelphia, Col. Francis Johnston, a hero and Patriot
of the Washington school, Columbian Centinel, 4 March.1815
JONES In Chester County, Pa., Rev. David Jones, chaplain in
Revolutionary army and in late war-Ibid, 16 Feb. 1820
KING At Huntington, Pa. Mr. Alexander King, age 75 years.
Native of Ireland. Emigrated to this county 1773 or 1774.
Entered American Army, and was in principal battles of
the Revolution, American Traveler, 8 Sept, 1826
KOLLOCK aged 88 years, an officer in the Revolutionary Army, Boston
Advertiser & Patriot, 5 Aug. 1839
LEE At Hanover, Pa., Capt. Andrew Lee, aged 82 years. Served
as volunteer in Braddock's army. In 1775 entered Rev.
army; accompanied Gen. Montgomery on expedition to Canada;
taken prisoner and kept in captivity two years. Later
appointed to command a company of light troops. Severely
wounded in battle of Springfield, New Jersey, Portland
Maine Gazette, 24 July, 1821
LEECH In Philadelphia, Mr. Jacob Leech, aged 75 years, an
officer in the Revolution, Independent Chronicle
20 Aug. 1814
LUDWICK In Philadelphia, Mr. Christopher Ludwick, aged 80 years
Principal baker for army during the Revolution, Ibid
6 July, 1801
MAAG In Philadelphia, Mr. Henry Maag, a Revolutionary soldier,
aged 81 years, Boston Advertiser & Patriot, 22 Oct. 1834
MALCOLM In Pennsylvania, Dr. Henry Malcolm, aged 76 years, a
surgeon of the Revolution, Boston Advertiser, 30 April
1831, Boston Transcript, same date
MERKLE At Harrisburg, Pa., Mr. Barney Merkle, painter, in 65th
year. Veteran of Revolution. Gunner on Huyder Ali at
capture of General Monk by Commodore Barry, Boston Patriot
22 Nov. 1820
MILLARD In Philadelphia, Capt. Thomas Millard, aged 67 years;
Revolutionary patriot, Columbian Centinel, 19 Aug.,1818
MILLER At Carlisle, Pa. Major General Henry Miller, a
distinguished officer of the Revolution, Boston Recorder
17 April, 1824
MITCHELL At Juniata, Pa., Major General Daniel Mitchell. In
active service throughout Revolution. Soldier in Bouquet's
campaign in 1764; many years in State Legislature;
twice Presidential elector, Columbian Centinel, 13 June
1818, Boston Patriot & Chronicle, 15 June, 1818
MOORE In Philadelphia, Col. Thomas Moore, patriot and hero of
Revolution, Columbian Centinel, 8 Sept. 1813
MORGAN In Pennsylvania, Gen. John Morgan, a soldier of the
Revolution, Columbian Centinel, 7 May, 1817
MOSHER In Lancaster, Pa. Brigadier General Jeremiah Mosher,
age 77 years, a native of Roxbury, Mass, served under
Arnold against Quebec, Boston Advertiser, 24 Mar,
Boston Recorder, 24 March, 1830
NEVILLE In Pennsylvania, Gen. Presley Neville, aged 63 years,
formerly an aide de camp to Marquis Lafayette. At
Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, and Monmouth,
Columbian Centinel, 6 Jan. 1819
NICHOLAS In Philadelphia, Major Samuel Nicholas of late
American army, Independent Chronicle, 9 Sept. 1790
PERES In Philadelphia, Sunday morning last, after illness of
twenty four hours, Dr. Peter Peres, of Revolutionary
army, aged 79 years, 11 months, Boston Advertiser,
19 Aug. 1825
PRESTON In Philadelphia, Mr. William Preston, aged 78 years
an active officer of the Revolution, Columbian Centinel
8 Feb., 1815
RODES In Philadelphia, 5 inst., Mrs. Catherine Rodes, widow of
Mark Rodes, Revolutionary soldier, Boston Advertiser
11 Nov. 1854
RORER In Frankford, Pa. George Rorer, Revolutionary soldier,
Boston Advertiser & Patriot, 2 Aug. 1834
ROSS In Wayne, Pa. 4 July, William Ross, soldier of the
Revolution and at St. Clair's defeat, American
Traveler, 11 Aug. 1826
ST. CLAIR Near Gettysburg, Pa. 31 Sug. 1818, Gen. Arthur St. Clair
Patriot & Chronicle, 14 Sept, 1818
SCHUPP In Philadelphia, Col. Henry Schupp in 66 year. Entered
as private, German regiment commanded by Col. Nicholas
Housaker, attached to Pennsylvania Line in the Revolution.
Appointed adjutant, Fought at Trenton, Brandywine,
Germantown, etc. Boston Patriot, 16 Apr. 1821
SIMLER In Philadelphia, John Henry Simler, a soldier of the
Revolution. Served as dragoon in Capt. Burt's corps of
First Troop of Light Dragoons, Free Legion, under
command of Col. Armand, Indepent Chronicle & Boston
Patriot, 4 Nov. 1829
SNYDER In Lancaster County, Pa. Mr. Andrew Snyder, aged
112 years, a soldier of the Revolution, Boston Advertiser
14, Nov. 1845
SPEAR In Springfield, Bradford County, Pa. 12 Dec. 1837,.....
Spear, aged 73 years, soldier of Revolution, Evangelical
Magazine, Utica, N.Y. 16 Feb. 1838
STAKE In Pennsylvania, Capt. Jacob Stake, aged 45 years, an
officer in Revolution, Independent Chronicle, 16 July, 1801
STOREY At Burleigh, Pa. John Storey, Esq. native of Boston; officer
in Revolution, Ibid, 7 July, 1791
SUTHERLAND In Philadelphia, Mr. Daniel Sutherland, a patriot of
the Revolution, aged 76 years, Boston Advertiser, 25 Aug.
1820, also Boston Patriot.
SWAINE In Reading, Pa. Major General Francis Swaine, a patriot
of the Revolution, aged 57 years, Columbian Centinel,
1 July, 1820
TANNEHILL In Pittsburgh, 23 ult. General Adamson Tannehill, a
soldier of the Revolution, Boston Advertiser,
13 Jan., 1821
THOMPSON In Philadelphia, Col. Benjamin Thompson, a Revolutionary
officer, Portland Maine Gazette, 13 April, 1807
THOMPSON In Pennsylvania, on 16th inst., the venerable Charles
Thompson, aged 95 years. A patriot of the Revolution,
during which he was sole secretary of Congress, Boston
Recorder, 28 Aug. 1824
TURNER In Philadelphia, on 17th inst., Hon. George Turner, aged
93 years. Native of England; joined the American Army
at outbreak of Revolutin; was a captain in service in
South Carolina; in battle at "The Slaughter Pens", Boston
Advertiser & Patriot, 23 March 1843
TURNER In Philadelphia, Patrick Turner, a soldier of the
Revolution, American Traveler, 23 Feb. 1827
WALLACE Philadelphia Chronicle mentions John Wallace, born
18 March, 1730, as still living; attached to Pennsylvania
Line in Revolution, New Hampshire Telegraph, 27 Oct.,1832
WHIPPLE In Philadelphia, 5th inst., Capt. John Whipple, aged 81
years. Born at Danvers, 1776; a son of Capt. Job Whipple
who was wounded at Bennington fight in regiment of his
uncle Col. William Whipple, one of signers of Declaration
of Independence, Boston Advertiser, 22 Jan. 1857
WILLIS In Philadelphia, Col. Thomas Willis, an officer of militia
in Revolution, Independent Chronicle, 17 Feb., 1806
YOHE In Philadelphia, Mr. George Yohe, aged 84 years, a
soldier of the Revolution, Boston Advertiser & Patriot
21 Jan. 1839
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