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 General Edward Stevens - Culpeper, VA Posted by:  vhasler
N 38° 29.073 W 077° 59.674
18S E 238797 N 4263828
Nearby Virginia historical marker simply states: "Here is buried General Edward Stevens, who served at Brandywine, Camden, Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown. He died on August 17, 1820."
Waymark Code: WME3JM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2012
Views: 2
Steven lead the Culpeper Minutemen which was a rifleman infantry militia formed from local frontier volunteers. He rose through several ranks in his leadership; however, also considered quitting but was convinced to stay by Nathaniel Greene. He died at home in his native Culpeper. The original one acre Steven family cemetery was given to the Masons in 1820 to be the caretakers. The grave itself is unassuming, thus may be difficult to find without the above coordinates.
Inscription:
In memory of General Edward Stevens
Who died August the 17th, 1820
at his seat in the county of Culpeper
In the 76th year of his age.
This gallant officer and upright man
Had served his country
with reputation
In the Field and Senate of his native state.
He took an active part and had a principal share
In the war of the Revolution
And acquired great distinction at
The Battles of Great Bridge,
Brandywine, Germantown,
Camden, Guilford Courthouse
and Seige of York
And although zealous in the cause
of American freedom,
His conduct was not marked with the
Least degree of malevolence or party spirit.
Those who honestly differed from him
in opinion
He always treated with singular tenderness.
In strict integrity, honest patriotism
And immovable courage,
He was surpassed by none
And had few equals.
Below is the text for the NSDAR marker added in 1975.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 1745
Date of Death: 8/17/1820
Grave Marker Text:
General Edward Stevens
Culpeper Minute Man 1775
Patriot and Hero
of the
American Revolution
Placed by
Culpeper Minute Man Chapter, NSDAR
1975
Ranks:
Brigadier General
Cause of death: Not listed
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