John Larkin, West Kingston, RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 41° 28.946 W 071° 32.760
19T E 287437 N 4595443
There are two John Larkins in this cemetery, one served in the American Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WMFHE5
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 4

There are two gravestones marked John Larkin in this cemetery, they are located near the border, under the canopy of the trees that edge the cemetery.

One was an American Revolutionary War patriot, the other was his son, who was a Captain in another war.
Location type: Single Grave

Date of Birth: about 1754

Date of Death: 11/14/1821

Cause of death: Died Later

Grave Marker Text:
"In Memory of Mr John Larkin a revolutionary patriot who died Nov 14, 1821 In the 67 year of his age. Next to him are graves with these incriptions: "Capt John G Larkin (not american revoultion) Died Jan 12, 1861 in the 66 year of his age. Hannah wife of Capt John Larkin Died April 14, 1824 in the 27th year of her age. NOTE: findagrave.com provides this additional information: "John Gardiner Larkin, born 6/21/1796 in South Kingstown, RH, son of John and Patience (Gardiner) Larkin."


Ranks: Not listed

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PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.

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