Rev. Francis McCormick - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

The Rev. Francis MCCORMICK, formerly a neighbor of Rev. Philip GATCH, on the East fork of the Miami, and, like him, one of the pioneer preachers of Methodism in the Northwest Territory, spent his last days near Mount Washington, whither he removed in 1806. He was an old Revolutionary soldier, who had served under Lafayette at Yorktown. At his cabin beyond the East fork, in 1797, it is said the first Methodist class organized in Ohio was formed.
From History of Hamilton County, OH; published in 1881 by Ford Anderson Township Transcribed by Kym Pitman (visit link)


The first village to develop was called McCormick's settlement, and later Salem. By 1805 Rev. Francis McCormick had founded the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church and his large family had settled around present Salem Road and Sutton Avenue.
From "A Short History of Mount Washington" By Stephen B. Smalley (visit link)

Location type: Single Grave Date of Birth: 1764 Date of Death: 1836 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: Consecrated to the memory of the Rev. Francis McCormick. Who was born in Frederick County Va, 1764. Served part of two campaigns in the American Revolution and was at the taking of Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1790. Attached himself to the Methodist E. Church in -92, was licensed to preach in 95, removed to Ky in 97, to then northwestern Territory now State of Ohio near Milford in Clermont County where he formed the first class in 1805 removed to this place in -11. Was elected a member of the Legislature and filled other offices by appointment & Election. He died in -36. Being 72 years old. His mansuetude and snavity of manner endeared him alike to all. His time … house & money were all spent in the establishment & promotin of the M.E.C. He treasured not up of this wold’s goods but garnered to himself riches as enduring as time and lasting as Eternity. His end Ranks: Not listed

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