Some of those who fought went on to settle in today’s Midwest and South.
The American Legion’s national memorial database contains a number of markers, memorials and gravestones honoring former Revolutionary War soldiers buried beyond the original 13 colonies.
James Lemen Monument, privately owned property, Ill.: “James Lemen was a Revolutionary soldier and one of the founders of Monroe County, Illinois. In 1909, a two-day centennial was observed at 'old' Bethel Church. On the second day, this monument was erected by the Baptists of Illinois in honor of Lemen, who was also a Baptist minister and organizer of the first Baptist churches in Illinois. The monument was dedicated at the family cemetery. On June 6, 2004, the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed markers on the monument for Lemen's service in the Revolutionary War, and for his wife Catherine Ogle Lemen in honor of her father, Joseph Ogle, who also served in the American Revolution.”
Albert Powers American Revolution Veteran Memorial, St. Charles (Lilly Lake), Ill.: “This memorial is next to the resting place of Albert Powers, a veteran of the American Revolution. Albert began serving at the age of 15. He was in the battles of Bennington, Saratoga and Yorktown, as well as with Gen. Washington at Valley Forge.”
William A. Lumbley Revolutionary War Soldier, outside Miller, Mo.: “This is a memorial and grave of Pvt. William A. Lumbley. He was born in 1760 in Virginia and died in Lawrence County, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 1843.”
Revolutionary War Veterans, Kenosha, Wis.: “This memorial gives a brief history of Revolutionary War veteran Abner Barlow, who was from the area.”
Private John Talley Memorial, Centerville, Tenn.: “This is a cenotaph for John Talley, who fought in the American Revolutionary War; his remains lie elsewhere.” The memorial was arranged by one of his descendants, Col. David Talley.
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