Captain Zealy Moss - Springdale Cemetery - Peoria, Illinois
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BruceS
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Only Revolutionary War veteran's grave in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMBT7N
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2011
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Captain Zealy Moss reburied in the family plot at Springdale Cemetery. Captain Zealy Moss served as a wagon-master and in the Commissary Department as an assistant quartermaster. He enlisted in Loundoun County, Virgina in 1777 and served two years. He reenlisted in 1780 and served to the close of the war. Following the war he first moved to Indiana and then to Illinois. He was born in Loudoun County, Virginia March 5, 1755 and died in Peoria County, Illinois October 30, 1839.
Captain Moss's father also served in the Revolutionary War as a chaplain.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 3/6/1755
Date of Death: 10/30/1839
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Our Father
Captain Zeally Moss
Mar 6 1755 - Oct 30, 1839
Soldier of the American Revolution
Our Mother
Jennet Moss
Apr 17, 1766 - Jan 9, 1865
Ranks:
Captain
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