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Buried on his own grant of land near Milford. The Black grave- yard is about 150 yards above the sulphur well on the left side of the road.
The grave is not marked.
James Boggs (1747- ) "James Boggs on August 7, 1778 took the oath of allegiance to the State of Delaware vs. the King of Great Britain." He had four brothers also in the Revolutionary War, enlisting in Delaware: William, Robert, Benjamin and John.
He is buned in the cemetery on his own exemption. The grave is not marked.
John Boggs (1759-1847), enlisted in New Castle, County Dela- ware. Cornwallis retreated through the Bogg's yard. At Valley
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Forge with Washington. Buried in the Bogg's Cemetery on his own farm one mile south of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
William Briscoe ( -1831), a captain in the Revolutionary War. Died in Madison County. No marker. See Miller's Genealogy, p. 379.
Edward Broaddus ( -1826), born in Caroline County, Vir- ginia. He was a Revolutionary War veteran. He died in Madison County on the farm where he settled as a pioneer.
He was buried on his farm near the Speedwell road. He was the grandfather of the late Jerre B. Noland.
Grave is not marked so far as known.
William Chenault (1749-1813), served in Capt. Henry Terrill's Co. and in Col. Josiah Park's 5th Virginia Regiment. Spent the winter at Valley Forge and was in the battle of Stillwater.
Buried on the Josiah Phelps' farm north of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
Oliver Cleveland (1749-1844), enlisted in Revolutionary War. Was at the surrender of Yorktown.
Buried in the McWilliams' graveyard ten miles south of Richmond. Grave is marked. Samuel Cobb ( -1835), Lt. in the Revolutionary War in Capt. James Upshay's Co. 2nd Virginia Reg. Commanded at various times by Cols. Alexander Spottswood and Christian Febiger Esq. He was commissioned in September, 1776 and retired in December, 1778.
Grave is in the Cobb family cemetery near Union City.
Grave is not marked.
Conrad Cornelison (1763-1846), enlisted in North Carolina 1779- 1781. Buried in the Cornelison family cemetery one and one-half miles south of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
Robert Covington (1760-1847), pensioner, buried in Duncan graveyard one mile south of Elliston. See Miller's Genealogy, p. 649.
David Crews (1740-1821), a private in the Revolutionary War from beginning to close. Buried in the Crews burial ground eight miles north of Richmond.
No information as to marker.
Joseph Ellison (1758-1830), enlisted in the 11th Virginia Regi- ment in 1778.
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Buried in the Elliston graveyard ten miles south-east of Richmond. Grave is marked.
Capt. David Gass (1732-1806), in active service in the militia of Albemarle County, Virginia. Was in the siege of Boonesborough in 1778.
Buried near Caleast, where he, as recorded in the courthouse, gave one-half acre forever, but the spot has been desecrated and all markers are gone.
Grave is not marked.
Richard Gentry (1763-1793), enlisted from Albemarle Co. Vir- ginia. Capt. in the Revolutionary War.
Died in Madison County.
Robert Goodloe (1741-1797), Commander of company of militia during the war.
Buried in the William Goodloe burial ground two miles east of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
Henry Harris (1742-1833), no information is available as to his service.
Buried near Panola, twelve miles east of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
John Harris (1760-1816), no service record available.
Died in the swamps of Mississippi of yellow fever.
Marker in the Richmond Cemetery.
William Harris ( ), of Albemarle Co. Virginia. Private in Virginia. Died in Madison County.
Capt. Nathaniel Hart (1734-1782), at Boonesborough in 1775. Was killed by the Indians in 1782.
Buried in the north-east corner of the Lisle graveyard near Boonesborough.
Grave is marked by field stones.
Leonard Heatherly ( -1836), spent the winter at Valley Forge. Buried in the Heatherly graveyard two miles east of Kingston, Kentucky.
Grave is marked.
Joseph Kennedy (1760-1844), enlisted in 1777 and served as an Indian spy and guard under Capt. Daniel Boone in an engagement with the Indians at Boonesborough. With George Rogers Clark against the Indians a Lt. under Capt. Adams. Enlisted in Capt. Hugh McGary's Co.
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Buried in family graveyard at Elk's Garden, his home three miles of Kirksville.
Grave is marked.
Ishamm Lane (1757-1852), buried in Madison County and grave is marked.
Daniel Maupin (1760-1832), at Valley Forge, 1778 and at the surrender of Yorktown. A pensioner. Buried near the Alex Tribble house now known as Cumberland View on U. S. highway 25, south of Richmond.
Mathen Mullins ( -1836), enlisted Albemarle Co., Virginia, 1780. Served under Cols. Richardson, Irmis, and Lindsey. At the Battle of Jamestown and the siege of Yorktown.
Died in Madison County. See Miller Genealogy, p. 447.
No marker.
Richard Oldham (1759-1833), served under his brother Capt. John Oldham of North Carolina. Buried in Estill County just across the Kentucky River from Madison County. Estill was cut off from Madison in 1808.
Grave was marked.
George Phelps (1757-1803), nothing definite is known of his service. Buried in family graveyard off of the Red House three miles northeast of Richmond.
Grave is marked.
Josiah Phelps (1755-1835), little proof of his service is available. Buried on his own plantation north of Richmond, but marker has been destroyed.
Loftus Pullins ( ) Collins' History of Kentucky states that he was a Revolutionary soldier. Buried near Berea.
Very old marker.
John Reed (1750-1816), signer of the Albemarle Declaration 1779.
Buried two miles east of Richmond on the William C. Goodloe farm, later owned by C. F. Chenault on the Irvine Road.
Charles Rice (1763-1809), was in Capt. Downing's Co. against the Indians under George Rogers Clark. A sargeant in 1782.
Buried in graveyard of "Old Round Top meeting house near Old Town or Milford near the Lancaster Road.
No information as to marker.
Capt. Robert Rodes (1759-1818), no information is available as to his service.
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Buried in the Richmond cemetery.
Grave is marked.
Capt. John Snoddy (1740-1814), Capt. of militia at King's Moun- tain.
Buried in the Richmond cemetery.
Grave is marked.
Peter Taylor (1746-1812). Nothing definite is known of his service.
Buried in family graveyard three miles southwest of Richmond. Located off Barnes Mill Road or reached by Tates Creek Road.
Not known if the grave is marked.
Benjamin Turley ( -1812) enlisted as a private in the 5th Company under Col. Archibald Ormes, July 1780 in Battery of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Burial place not located.
Thomas Turner ( -1827), enlisted as a private in the Revolu- tionary War in Rowan County, North Carolina. He signed the oath of Allegiance 1778. He died in Madison County.
The place of his burial is unknown.
Capt. William Twetty ( -1775), attacked by the Indians while with the thirty axemen cutting the Wilderness Road. Died three days later and buried within the first fort in Kentucky on Twetty's Fort. A marker was placed at his grave by the Boonesborough Chapter D.A.R. in 1937.
Michael Wallace (1752-1809), a signer of the Albemarle Decla- ration, 1779.
Buried just back of the Edmund L. Shackelford house (pest house) about 100 yards from the Irvine Road. See Miller's Gene- ology.
No information as to a marker.
Galen White (1756-1833), served from Virginia 1776-1781. Was a private at the siege of Yorktown.
Buried in the White burial ground three miles south of Richmond. Grave is marked.
John McWilliams (1750-1824), enlisted in 1776 and served three years.
Buried in the McWilliams graveyard ten miles south of Richmond. Grave is marked.
Capt. Archibald Woods (1749-1836), served in the Virginia
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militia perhaps until the surrender of Yorktown.
Buried in the Richmond cemetery.
Edward Ballard ( -1835) saw service in Virginia frontier. Buried in Madison County, but grave unknown. Robert Burnsides ( ) was in the service-see Madison County Circuit Court records. File Box 20, bundle 39.
Grave unknown.
Thomas Farris ( ) was a Revolutionary soldier. See Madison County Circuit Court records. File box 20, bundle 39. Christopher Harris, Sr., ( -1794) served on Virginia's frontier. See Miller's Genealogy.
John Johnson ( ) In Pat Kern's Company of Col. H. Lee's horse troops in Va. A pensioner.
Grave unknown.
Henry Lynch (1764- ) enlisted for three years in 1780 or '81 in Virginia. Under Capt. Thomas Martin, Company commanded by Col. Fubecker in Virginia State Line. Was in service until 1784. David Lynch ( ) had a certificate for military service on expedition against the Shawnees under command of Col. Ben Logan.
Grave unknown.
James Martin, Sr. ( -1799) Service unknown. Buried in Madi- son County, Kentucky.
Thomas Maupin ( -1855). Served Virginia State Line. Died in Madison County.
Place of burial unknown.
Henry Noland ( -1807). Service on the Virginia frontier. Buried on own farm near the Kentucky river on the Red River pike beyond Old Cane Springs Church.
No further information as to burial place.
Thomas Parkam ( ). Private in Revolutionary War. See Madison County Court records.
Yelverton Peyton (1755-1840) served under Capt. Joseph Renfro. Served as spy and scout at Estill's Station and siege of Boones- borough.
No information as to grave.
John Phelps (1745-1798) lived at Boonesborough during the siege and helped in the defense.
Place of burial unknown.
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Capt. Nathan Reed ( ). Soldier of Virginia State Line. No data of death in Madison County.
Grave unknown.
William Towles Terrill (1764-1830) served Capt. John Snoddy in Lincoln County militia. With Clarke from October 22 to Novem- ber 25, 1782.
Buried in the garden of the old Terrill home about three miles south of Richmond.
John Wagle ( ) Lt. in North Carolina frontier in Revo- lutionary War. See Madison County Court records.
Grave unknown.
Aquilla White ( ) Deposition says he was of full age in 1776 and came to Boonesborough in 1779. Service on the Virginia frontier.
CHAPTER XXII
Celebrations
AT BOONESBOROUGH IN 1840
In 1839 Nathaniel Hart, the son of Nathaniel Hart of the Transyl- vania Company, published an article intended to prove Boones- borough to be the first settlement in Kentucky. Subsequently Harrodsburg came to be regarded as the first permanent settlement in the State. Nevertheless, Hart's conclusion so satisfied and elated the people of Madison and Clark counties that they planned in April, 1840, a great celebration at Boonesborough in commemora- tion of the settlement. The time chosen for the occasion was the following May 24-25, on Sunday and Monday.
The celebration was one of the most varied and glamorous events of its kind ever to occur in Kentucky. There were many Cavalry and infantry military units from Madison, Clark and other counties in attendance, and former governors, Thomas Metcalf and James T. Morehead and Governor Charles A. Wicliffe, graced the oc- casion by their presence. Morehead was the orator of the cele- bration.
A surprise attack by whites garbed as Indians was staged; but the attendance of many pioneers who had been in Fort Boone during the seige 1778 was most appreciated. When the approach, from Winchester, of Mrs. James French, a sister of the Callaway sisters of the "Boonesborough Romance" and the widow of James French, the first surveyor of Madison County, was announced, a special committee was delegated to welcome and accompany the lady to the place of divine worship on the Madison side of the River.
Hon. John Speed Smith (see account of him elsewhere) was chairman of the welcoming delegation. This talented and gracious gentleman greeted Mrs. French in the following touching words:
"'Madam, I am deputed by the committee of arrangements to express the deep sensibility excited by learning of your approach to Boonesborough, and the great anxiety felt by the vast assemblage on the opposite shore to receive and greet you in the most ap- propriate manner! The military escort which accompanies me,
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as well as the troops and thousands of citizens occupying the site of the old Fort on yonder shore, are the descendants of the early settlers of Kentucky. They, with one heart and one voice, hail you as the representative of those virtuous and heroic matrons who cheered the path of our fathers in the wilderness when surrounded by desolation and death, and rewarded with their smiles and their love, the achievements of the bold and the brave.'
" "The spectacle this day exhibited to your view, is widely different from that to which you were accustomed to behold in the same place in your younger days. The ground upon which you are now welcomed by happy thousands of both sexes, was then, save a small spot, occupied by blood thirsty and relentless savages who spared neither age nor sex.'
" 'You, madam, one of the few thus perilously situated, have been preserved, to witness the celebration of this day, by which it is intended to revive the memories and perpetuate the virtues of the heroines and heroes, who shrank not when surrounded by dangers the most appalling. The suffering and privations then endured have given their posterity a land fertile and beautiful and abounding in every good which can make man happy.'
"'Amidst all these blessings and bounties, grateful to a super- ruling providence, for his guiding care and protecting power, we recollect with profound emotion, the trial and the dangers which surrounded our fathers in the first settlement of the country: and we look to the verdant hills and luxuriant valleys, to this rich and lovely land as given us for 'an inheritance,' by the privations and valor of those who, with you, suffered the hardships and dangers of the wilderness. The bones of your associates in those severe trails, rest on the opposite bank- the remains of others, repose, we know not where-but wc this day honor their memory. The past and the present as brought into review by the occurrences of this day are too powerful for utterance.'
"'Allow me now, madam, in discharge of the commission in which I esteem myself most fortunate and happy, to conduct you to the assemblage, which is anxiously awaiting your presence, to render you the homage of their respect and affection.'"
"The Speaker, in giving utterance to these sentiments, was deeply affected, and there was not one who witnessed the scene
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who did not shed tears-the hearts of all were touched.
"She was then conducted into the boat by Col. Smith, aided by Col. John Miller, and Captains Postlethwaite and Bradford, and received between the open files of the Lexington Artillery, who presented arms. The boat landed opposite the old Fort, where the residue of the troops were drawn up, and upon the approach of Mrs. French, their lines were opened for the passage of her- self and escort. The crowd gave way upon her approach, main- taining the most profound silence. Her faithful female servant, who was with her in the Fort during the seige, attended upon this occasion, and was placed next her mistress in the procession by Mr. John Hart of Fayette, who was acquainted with them both in the Fort. When the procession reached the stand, where divine service was to be performed, Mrs. French was placed in a chair, her faithful servant behind her, in front of the stand, where she was soon joined by several other females who were in the Fort with her. The meeting of those females beggars description; they have been separated for years, and know not of each other's exis- tence; many had not seen Boonesborough for twenty, thirty and forty years. Then came many old men and their descendants to take the old lady once more by the hand, and probably for the last time. Their greetings were honest, sincere and heartfelt."
Early in the religious service that followed, a down pour of rain disturbed the otherwise successful program. The rain fell the remainder of the day and the two days following. From eleven o'clock, Sunday, May 24, the celebration was conducted amid adverse conditions. Many people went home, of course, but a good number, with the military units, remained to hear the speakers. The Rev. Louis Green merely rose to begin his sermon when the elements turned loose and scattered the great audience. The attendance was estimated to be seven to ten thousand.
On Monday former Governor James T. Morehead addressed a considerable number, in spite of rain. After his stirring oration, Governor Wicliffe spoke briefly, but inspiringly, to the citizen soldiery, who had remained in their encampment. The men received his words with great applause.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the celebration was described as "a brilliant affair, and had it not been for the tor- rents of rain that fell without ceasing, it would have eclipsed in
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interest and splendor anything that has ever been witnessed to the west of the Allegheny [Mountains]. "The Committees of Madison and Clark," the report ran, "deserve great credit for their hospitality and liberality. ... "
On Monday, May 25, Thomas Metcalf presiding, resolutions were enthusiastically adopted to perpetuate the celebration as an annual festival. Governor Wicliffe, in introducing the motion, called upon all the counties of the State to unite every year in sponsoring such a celebration .- William Chenault Mss., The Filson Club 1884, Exhibit, No. 15.
HOMECOMING FOR DAVID R. FRANCIS
Late in June, 1906, David R. Francis returned to Richmond where he had been born across the street from the southeast corner of the courthouse square in 1850. This distinguished native of Madison County had been mayor of St. Louis, 1885-1889; governor of Missouri, 1889-1893; secretary of the interior, 1896- 1897; president of the Louisiana Exposition, 1903-1904; ambassador to Russia, 1916-1921. It would be expected therefore that he would be singularly honored on this occasion. About this time he had constructed on the southeast corner of the square a pioneer monument in commemoration of the early heroic settlers of the County. In 1952 the Madison County Fiscal Court had a bronze tablet placed on this monument in commemoration of the achievements of David R. Francis.
On June 30, 1906 the Richmond Climax published a long ac- count of this homecoming, a part of which is as follows:
"Early in the morning the country people began to arrive and they continued to arrive until the noon hour. By ten o'clock the town was a seething, surging mass of humanity. Thousands had assembled on the State Normal campus where the exercises were held, and where all was life and activity from the gray dawn of morn until the sun kissed the western hilltops and the shades of eventide drew her mantle over the Old Kentucky Home.
"At 10:45 o'clock the reception committee accompanied by a large delegation of distinguished visitors left the Glyndon Hotel in carriages for the College Campus. The procession proceeded up Main Street to Lancaster Avenue, and out the entire length of that beautiful thoroughfare to the grounds. They were headed
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by Storm's celebrated band of Lexington whose sweet strains of music touched a tender and responsive chord in every human heart and united mankind in a cordial welcome.
"On arriving at the College Campus the visitors and speakers were ushered to the large platform in front of the main college building. After some delay the exercises were formally opened. Hon. J. A. Sullivan was chairman of ceremonies.
"Rev. Jas. N. Crutcher, of Braymer, Mo., a former Madison county boy and a nephew of our distinguished citizen, Mr. W. L. Crutcher, made a most beautiful and touching prayer. At the conclusion of prayer, the band struck up that wonderful and enchanting song which immortalized its composer, Steven Collins Foster, "My Old Kentucky Home," and the vast crowd sang the sweet refrain. Mayor Woods at the conclusion of the dear old song, stepped to the fore and in a brief and eloquent manner introduced Hon. W. B. Smith, who in his matchless style made the address of welcome. ... Mr. Sullivan then arose and in the choicest of language introduced the central figure of the day- a man who left Madison county in his boyhood; who has achieved world-wide fame; who has been honored by State and nation and by the crowned heads of the Old World; who stands as a living monument to the greatness and glory of Kentucky's illustrious sons, Hon. David R. Francis, of St. Louis, Mo.
"In the course of his remarks Mr. Francis said: 'Forty years have passed and gone since I left Madison county. Thirty-six years have passed since I have visited the home of my boyhood. I have been greatly honored by the people. I have crossed the seas and been honored by the crowned heads of other nations. But nothing has afforded me such genuine pleasure as to be with you upon this occasion.' Mr. Francis grew very reminiscent and his remarks were listened to very attentively throughout. While the world has paid him tribute and fortune has lavished her wealth upon him, and he has seen his name written high upon the escutcheon of fame, and heard the glorious plaudit, 'Well, done thou good and faithful servant,' and witnessed the approving smile wreathed upon the faces of multitudes, yet none of these-in fact, none could stir within the soul of man such emotions as are felt at the return of one to his boyhood home, after an absence, of lo! these many years, thirty and six.
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"As Mr. Francis concluded his remarks and took his seat, a great ripple of applause ran through the vast crowd, not a few of whom wiped tears from their eyes.
"The next speaker introduced was a man who needs no introduc- tion to a Madison county audience, or, in fact, to any other assembly in the State. Not only is he well-known and honored throughout his native State, but he is a great power in the na- tion. He is a man who has lent his genius to the people, and to his influence is due much of the greatness of this beloved Com- monwealth. He is a Kentucky thoroughbred and strictly Madison- ian. We refer to the Hon. James B. McCreary ... As all know, he is always hailed with delight and whether in general conversation, on the platform, or in the Halls of Congress, his magnetism al- ways captivates the people . . .
"Hon. W. J. Stone, U. S. Senator of Missouri, was the next speaker on the program, but owing to the recent death of a relative Mr. Stone was unable to attend the exercises. Mr. Stone is a former Madisonian, but emigrated to Missouri when quite young. He has achieved great fame in the State of his adoption. He ably represented the people of his State in the Legislature, was later sent to Congress, and upon the retirement of Gov. David R. Francis, he succeeded that distinguished gentleman in office. He was later elected United States Senator in which capacity he still serves with distinction. . .
"The first speech on the program in the afternoon was Hon. Curtis F. Burnam. His speech was simply a portrayal of the man -- one of Truth, Wisdom, and Love.
"There was more music, after which Mr. Sullivan in a masterly was introduced the next speaker, Judge Elbridge Broaddus, of Missouri. Judge Broaddus is a product of Madison county and a former practitioner at the Madison county bar. He finally, as many other good citizens are wont to do, drifted to Missouri, and like all the rest, his knowledge and superior talents were readily recognized and he was placed where he rightly belonged. At present Judge Broaddus sits on the Missouri Supreme Court bench. He made an excellent address and in the course of his remarks said: 'I visit Madison county every year or two-or, when- ever I have the price. And I expect to visit you again if I get able.' . .
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"As the last strains of music died away the Chairman, Mr. Sullivan, introduced the audience to Hon. Charles J. Bronston, of Lexington. In his usual and eloquent style Mr. Bronston began by saying, that he was still a Madison county boy. That he drifted across the river into Fayette and into Lexington because there he could best serve his own interests and the interests of the peo- ple of Madison county ... Mr. Bronston is one of the foremost lawyers in the State, and of whom Madison county may and does feel justly proud.
"We had another tune and then Judge A. R. Burnam, of this city, made a stirring address. Judge Burnam is a captivating speaker, an excellent lawyer, and as fine a Judge as ever adorned the Court of Appeals . . .
"More music followed the address of Judge Burnam. Hon. J. A. Sullivan then in a brief introductory presented the speaker eloquent, Hon. R. W. Miller, to the crowd, who made the farewell address. When Mr. Miller proceeded to the front of the platform a calm pervaded the great throng and every eye was directed toward the speaker and every auricular nerve strained to catch the words that fell from the lips of the gifted orator like kisses from the sunbeams to earth. Mr. Miller's address was brief, but during that short interval the crowd was held spellbound, and everyone present was made to feel and realize that if he was not bound by the sacred ties of flesh and blood, he was at least, bound by the solemn ties of fraternal brotherhood and common interest. The remarks of this gifted son of Madison, upon this auspicious oc- casion, will linger long in memory and stir the hearts and souls of men. .. . "
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