St. James Church Revolutionary War Memorial
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N 40° 02.392 W 076° 18.217
18T E 388786 N 4432996
Dedicated to the members of St. James Church who served in the Revolutionary War
Waymark Code: WMBJ9J
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2011
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This memorial plaque is located on the south wall of St. James Episcopal Church. The church itself is very historic founded in 1744. The churchyard cemetery has many graves of prominent Revolutionary War veterans. The most notable member of this church from the time of the Revolution is George Ross, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Parking is available on East Orange St. (small meter fee weekdays only).
Memorial Text:
In Honor of Members of St. James Church Who Served America During the Time of the Revolution
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GEORGE ROSS
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
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MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD HAND
Friend and Companion in Arms of General George Washington
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EDWARD SHIPPEN
Chairman of the Committee of Correspondence
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JUDGE WILLIAM AUGUSTUS ATLEE
Chairman of the Committee of Public Safety
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COLONEL MATTHIAS SLOUGH
MAJOR JOHN LIGHT
LIEUTENANT WILDER BEVINS
Officers in the War
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JUDGE JASPER YEATES
ROBERT COLEMAN
CAPTAIN STEPHEN CHAMBERS
Three of the Six Lancaster Delegates to the State Convention which Ratified the Constitution of the United States
Type of Memorial: Plaque
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