I am researching War of 1812 soldiers and wives buried in Illinois. I began my project in 2010 for the whole state. I write dossiers on the men and note Rev War service of fathers and in the 1790, 1792, 1794 Indian Wars, 1810-1811 Militia, and if they and their sons served in the Winnebago 1827, Black Hawk 1830-32, Mexican 1847-48, and Civil War 1860-65. This effort gives a good overall view of the families' service to our Union.

I am a member of Ninian Edwards Chapter DAR and Sangamon River Chapter U S Daughters of 1812.
US Daughters of 1812 note service from the end of the Revolution Nov 1783 to 1815. This includes state militia service, expeditions, and any battles such as the Battle of Fallen Timbers 1794.
Also note that we recognize civil service, judge, jury, sheriff, elected office, county commissioner, road commissioner, surveyor, road building, building of forts for protection from Native Americans who sided with the British, Indian Fighters in the Northwest Territory. Kentucky and Pennsylvania noted that every man was a soldier from necessity, and their knowledge of military duties was confined largely to ability to shoot and make their bullets count. When Kentucky entered statehood in 1792, they had an official state militia known as the Cornstalk Militia 1792-1811, call this because they practice maneuvers with cornstalks:)

I greatly appreciate all of the dedicated men and women who work on documenting the cemeteries and placing photos of stones and family pictures online. Without their effort I could not do what I do. Again my sincere thanks.

I am sending information that I have garnered to you so that the men's service is not forgotten. Our War of 1812 soldiers were not given military stones unless someone requested one later in the 19th Century. Half of the men who fought in the War of 1812 were militia. Without their sacrifice we would be under British rule. They served without being drafted, at the call up for service in Kentucky of 2000 men, 4000 showed. That is partiotism at it's best.

I am researching War of 1812 soldiers and wives buried in Illinois. I began my project in 2010 for the whole state. I write dossiers on the men and note Rev War service of fathers and in the 1790, 1792, 1794 Indian Wars, 1810-1811 Militia, and if they and their sons served in the Winnebago 1827, Black Hawk 1830-32, Mexican 1847-48, and Civil War 1860-65. This effort gives a good overall view of the families' service to our Union.

I am a member of Ninian Edwards Chapter DAR and Sangamon River Chapter U S Daughters of 1812.
US Daughters of 1812 note service from the end of the Revolution Nov 1783 to 1815. This includes state militia service, expeditions, and any battles such as the Battle of Fallen Timbers 1794.
Also note that we recognize civil service, judge, jury, sheriff, elected office, county commissioner, road commissioner, surveyor, road building, building of forts for protection from Native Americans who sided with the British, Indian Fighters in the Northwest Territory. Kentucky and Pennsylvania noted that every man was a soldier from necessity, and their knowledge of military duties was confined largely to ability to shoot and make their bullets count. When Kentucky entered statehood in 1792, they had an official state militia known as the Cornstalk Militia 1792-1811, call this because they practice maneuvers with cornstalks:)

I greatly appreciate all of the dedicated men and women who work on documenting the cemeteries and placing photos of stones and family pictures online. Without their effort I could not do what I do. Again my sincere thanks.

I am sending information that I have garnered to you so that the men's service is not forgotten. Our War of 1812 soldiers were not given military stones unless someone requested one later in the 19th Century. Half of the men who fought in the War of 1812 were militia. Without their sacrifice we would be under British rule. They served without being drafted, at the call up for service in Kentucky of 2000 men, 4000 showed. That is partiotism at it's best.