Locating the Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers

Some members of the Ohio Genealogical Society are fanning across the state to document the graves of all Revolutionary War veterans in their counties.

The goal is to put together an accurate account of the men who helped create the United States, said Kelly Coghan Holderbaum, president of the group's Summit County chapter. About a dozen volunteers from her group are walking county cemeteries this summer.

On a recent visit to Tallmadge Cemetery, the group -- using genealogical information and government records -- found the graves of nine veterans. On most of the graves, there was no mention that the men were veterans of the American Revolution.

You can read more in the Columbus Dispatch at http://tinyurl.com/mgjath.

Comments

[papapapacker]

Here is a link to an article on marking Revolutionary War veterans graves in Wisconsin.

[Debbie]

I would like all the states to do this. This is too important and they need to be recognized for their bravery and self-sacrifice I would like to help.

[papapapacker]

Sorry forgot to put the link in the for the article on the Wisconsin Revolutionary war graves..

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907040437