Leon County's American Revolutionary War Soldiers
N 30° 26.525 W 084° 16.796
16R E 761221 N 3370916
This historical marker is located in downtown Tallahassee, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM4015
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2008
Views: 61
The marker text reads as follows:
Between 1832 and 1833 the following men applied in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, for federal pensions granted for their military service during the American War for Independence.
ZACHARIAH GHERKINS (1757-1845)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments.
MOSES MUNSON (1763-1835)
Joined as a Private, serving with the Connecticut State troops.
RHESA OLIVER (1756-1841)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments.
JOSEPH SINGLETARY (1761-1844)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments.
Buried in the Strickland-Ferrell Cemetery is another Revolutionary War soldier associated with Leon County.
ANSELL FERRELL (1762-1846)
Served as a soldier with the North Carolina militia.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1999
County: Leon
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Florida State Daughters of the American Revolution
Website: Not listed
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