Blair County Veterans of the War of 1812
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Overview
This document is a historical register listing veterans from Blair County, Pennsylvania, who served during the War of 1812. The list is organized alphabetically by surname and provides biographical data, military service details, and burial information for each individual.
Key Data Points
- Total Entries: The list contains approximately 70 individual records.
- Service Branches: The majority of veterans served in the Pennsylvania Militia. Other branches include:
- 22nd US Infantry
- Delaware Militia
- Maryland Militia
- Cumberland Blues Militia
- US Navy / PA Militia
- US Artillery
- Ranks: Most entries list the rank as "Private. " Other ranks include Major, Captain, Sergeant, Ensign, 2nd Lt, and Surgeon.
- Locations: The "Location" column indicates where the veteran lived or was buried, with frequent mentions of Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Williamsburg, and Tyrone.
Notable Entries & Comments
Several entries include specific comments regarding the veteran's service or death:
- John Adair: Died in service during the Seminole Campaigns.
- Issac Bell: Wounded at Lundy's Lane.
- Henry Dailey: Died at the 1812 Veterans Reunion in Ohio.
- Jacob Gates: Captured at Beaver Dams and wounded at Bridgewater.
- Mathias Powell: Served on the USS Constitution/Ft Henry.
- Henry Miller: Wounded in battle.
Burial Locations
The document lists various cemeteries where veterans are interred, including:
- Presbyterian (multiple locations)
- Lutheran Cem
- Fairview Cem
- Grandview
- Logan Valley
- Carson Valley Cem
- Spring of Hope Cem
- Antis Cem