Revolutionary War
Veterans Buried in Montgomery County
BOSTICK, EZRA or BOSTWICK was born in Queen Anne County, Maryland, in 1753. He enlisted under Captain Patrick Began, North Carolina troops, October 15, 1780, serving under different officers until the close of the war. He came to Illinois, settled in Montgomery County in 1818, in the Bostick settlement, not far from the present village of Irving. He lies buried in the little grave-yard not far from the village of Irving. (died January 1843; name also spelled "Bostic" There is a listing for Ezra Bostic in both McCard and Hillsboro Cemeteries- (source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey)
BRIANCE, HENRY was a native of North Carolina, where he entered the service in 1777, serving under Colonel Wade Hampton, General Thomas Sumpter and General Francis Marion. He was engage in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Friday Fort, Thompson's Fort, Monk's Corner and Monroe Field. He came to Montgomery County, IL, where he died August 19, 1833 and is buried in the Clear springs cemetery near where he lived. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
BRECKMAN, THOMAS was born in Albemarle County, Virginia. He entered the service early in 1776, under Captain John Marks, Col. Charles Lewis' Regiment, in General Nathaniel Greene's division of the army, serving for three years; he also served under Captain Archibald Moon, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Stony Point, and other smaller engagements. He came to Illinois, residing in Montgomery County, where he died and is buried in a little grave-yard which is now a pasture owned by Joseph Spinner. He died about 1838. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
BURGE, ? - buried in Whilhite Cemetery in Litchfield. (source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey)
CANNADAY, JOHN - Although the veteran signed his name as John Cannaday, the family surname also appears as Kannaday, Canaday, and Kanaday. At the time of his enlistment the veteran was a resident of Bedford County, Virginia. In 1832 he was residing in Casey County, Kentucky, and in 1836 he was living in Montgomery County, Illinois. When the veteran applied for pension he stated that he enlisted about the first of September 1781 and served at various times until about Christmas 1783, amounting to 1 year and 9 months, as Private with the Virginia Troops under Captains Charles Callaway, Kirkpatrick, Yauber, Deade, and Irish and Colonels Callaway and Feebecker. He also stated that he served during the siege at Yorktown. He was pensioned on Certificate 7 616, which was issued under the Act of June 7, 1832. The pension was paid at the Kentucky Agency (transferred to the Illinois Agency). His burial location in Montgomery County is unknown. Submitted by Charles L. Canaday, Chandler, AZ
CANNADY, JOHN was born March 14, 1763, in King George's County, VA, and entered the service in Bedford county in Sept. 1781, in Capt. Charles Callaway's company, Col. James Callaway's regiment; was in the seige of Yorktown and served three months. He again enlisted in July 1782, with Capt. Abraham Kirkpatrick, Col Christian Fehiger, serving six months. He was transferred to Capt. Charles Yarborough's and Capt. Benjamin Dade's troops and was taken ill and furloughed home. He did garrison duty under Capt. Nathaniel Irish at New London, Campbell county, and was discharged in 1783. He removed to Kentucky, and from there to Montgomery co, IL, where he probably died December 15, 1836. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
CRABTREE, JOHN was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, May 3, 1763. He entered the service in 1780 under Captain Edward Williams; he again enlisted under Captain John Knight. Coming to Illinois, he settled in Montgomery County in what was known as the "Street Settlement," about four miles from Hillsboro. He was among the early settlers, and lies buried in the family grave-yard not far from the old homestead. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
CRAIG, THOMAS was born in Granville County, North Carolina, October, 1762 and died in Montgomery County 7 November, 1839. He enlisted in 1781, serving in Captain Smith's Company, Colonel McKissick's Regiment. He reenlisted in Lincoln County, in the Indian spy service, serving under Captain Brown Stimson and Captain John Sevier. He came to Illinois, settling in Montgomery County, East Fork township. He is buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, near Coffeen, Illinois. Thomas Craig was married to the former Frances Brown. He was pensioned on 2-28-1833, pension #530971. ["Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917 - Additional information provided by Nora Tocus]
GORDON, BENJAMIN was born in Newberry County, South Carolina, August 30, 1763. He enlisted in 1780 under General Thomas Sumter, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. After the battle of Guilford Court House, he was sent as wagoner, with the wounded to General Nathaniel Greene's army. Later he served as a mountaineer ranger under General Clark of Georgia. He was discharged in 1783. He came to Montgomery County, Illinois, to reside, living in the hurricane settlement. He received a pension for his services. The place of his burial is unknown. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
HARRIS, WOOTEN was a native of Virginia, where he enlisted in Captain Elliot's Company of Militia, Brunswick County, in 1777, serving ninety days; he again enlisted under Captain William Peterson, Colonel Harrison's Regiment. He served till the close of the war. Coming to Illinois, he settled in Montgomery County in the Hurricane settlement. He died in 1837 and was buried in the Scribner burying ground, Fillmore township; but several years ago his remains were removed to the Fillmore graveyard, where they now repose. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
LIGET, JOHN was a native of Virginia, but entered the service under Captain John Reese in 1776; was transferred to Captain Plunkett's Company, Fourth Regiment, Light Dragoons of Pennsylvania line of troops. He was taken prisoner in 1778, but soon escaped and rejoined the army under Washington, serving until the close of the war. He was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and other smaller engagements. Truly a valiant soldier! He came to Montgomery County, settling in the Bostick settlement. The place of his burial is not known. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
OWENS, MASON - was born in King's County, VA, September 8, 1760. He enlisted three times, serving eight months under Capt. Joseph Rogers, 10 months under Capt. George Strother and five months with Capt. William Bunbury, col. John Skinner. He was in several skirmishes and at the seige of Yorktown. In 1807 he removed to Kentucky, and in 1827 he came to Montgomery county, IL, where he died in 1846. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
REVIS, HARRIS was born in Northampton County, North Carolina, in 1750. He enlisted under Sergeant Langham, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, in 1780. He was stationed at the Magazine, where he remained till the close of the war. He came to Illinois with his brother Henry, who is buried in Madison County. Harris Revis settled in Montgomery County, was a commissioner of this county during its early history. He died in 1837 near his home and was buried in the Wright graveyard. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917
RICHARDSON, JAMES was born in Middlesex County, Virginia, August 25, 1757. He entered the service under Captain Lemuel Smith, Colonel Peter Perkins' Regiment, Virginia troops, August, 1780. He also served under Captain Miner Smith, General Rutherford's command. He was in the battles of Brick House and Georgetown. Coming to Illinois, he settled in Montgomery County, and died in Hillsboro. He was pensioned. "Illinois Revolutionary War Veteran Burials", 1917 Additional information: Death date 2 Mar 1842. Buried in McCard Cemetery in Hillsboro. source: Genealogical Records, Illinois Society DAR, 1939, compiled by Mrs. Edward J. Filbey]
WALKER, JAMES - born ca. 1760 in VA, or possibly in NC. Served three months at the close of the war in a NC regiment, was mustered out after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. The only documentary evidence pertaining to James Walker’s Revolutionary War activity was NC Revolutionary War claim number 2241 which auditors James Miller and Alexander Erwin allowed James Walker of Morgan District, NC on 17 September 1783. Samuel Greenlee was the signatory clerk. Since Morgan District encompassed the counties of Burke, Lincoln, Rutherford, Sullivan, Washington, and Wilkes, it is necessary to demonstrate that the voucher issued to James Walker concerned the James Walker of Burke County. James Walker md. Nancy Bradley (born ca. 1769 Orange County, VA) in Wilkes County, NC on 11 Feb 1797. He is listed on the 1815 tax list of BURKE COUNTY, NC and lived on Lower Creek in Captain Clinton Hartley's district in BURKE COUNTY which is CALDWELL COUNTY today. James Walker removed to IL about 1827. He appeared in the Montgomery County, IL census of 1830. James Walker did not acquire any property in Montgomery County until 5 October 1832 when he entered 80 acres in Section 19 Township 8 North Range 2 West for $100.00 from the federal government. On 28 April 1836 James Walker had a second patent in Montgomery County for the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 8 North Range 2 West. His wife, Nancy (Bradley) Walker died in Montgomery County, IL on 15 August 1844 aged 75 years. The inscription on her stone identifies her as the wife of “James W. Walker.” No other record has been found in which James Walker appeared with the middle initial “W.” James Walker died on 6 August 1845 aged 85. He and his wife were buried in the Wright Cemetery, Montgomery County, Van Burensburg, IL. They had 11 children. [Information provided by Roy O. Walker and Betty Walker-Braundmeier. ]
Extracted 19 May 2017 by Norma Hass from the Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution website.
