Old Holy Family Cemetery
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 34.200 W 090° 11.303
15S E 744951 N 4272809
Several Revolutionary War veterans are buried the Old Holy Family Cemetery in Cahokia, Il with unmarked graves.
Waymark Code: WM9FQ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member CYBret
Views: 39
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Old Holy Family Cemetery

The Old Holy Family Cemetery dates back to the early 1700's and several Revolutionary War veterans and patriots are buried with unmarked graves. A DAR marker commemorates them. To read further about the veterans and patriots (visit link)
 

Location type: Section of a Cemetery/Mass Grave

Cause of death: Died Later

Grave Marker Text:
Dedicated to the memory of our soldiers and patriots who served with fidelity the cause of the American Revolution and to all others who aided the quest for freedom...List of Names ... They are interred here in the original Holy Family Cemetery surrounding the Mission Cross

Date of Birth: Not listed

Date of Death: Not listed

Ranks: Not listed
Visit Instructions:

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.

Simply visit the locations. Please provide as much information as possible. Pictures would be a great addition.

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