Private Richard Gentry
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 29.932 W 090° 16.713
15S E 737328 N 4264677
Revolutionary war veteran located in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM7YH
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member CYBret
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Private Richard Gentry

Private Richard Gentry was born in the Colony of Virginia on Sept. 26, 1763. A Private in the Continental Army at the age of 17, he was present at the capture of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown on Oct. 19, 1781. After the Revolution, he moved westward, fighting in the various Indian Wars. He died Feb. 12, 1843 near Richmond, Ky. He was removed to Jefferson Barracks on June 20, 1958. (OPS-2, Grave 2093-A)

- from Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery website

Location type: Single Grave

Date of Birth: 9/26/1763

Date of Death: 2/12/1843

Cause of death: Died Later

Grave Marker Text:
Rev War Present at the capture of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown

Ranks:
Private
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