He was a soldier during the Revolutionary War. He enlisted in New York City in 1776 the first time and served until December 25, 1779 in his 3rd enlistment. He was both a volunteer and acted as a substitute for his father, John Neely, Sr. He helped build forts at West Point and Montgomery.
Served under:
-Captain Tilford, 1776
-Captain Feltner, 1777
-(various) 3rd enlistment 1778-1779
An historical marker was placed at his grave by the Trans-Allegheny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It is believed that John had two wives. The second one was Margaret (née Neely), unrelated, buried in the same cemetery. Mrs. Neely obtained a Revolutionary War pension as his widow in 1845.
Served under:
-Captain Tilford, 1776
-Captain Feltner, 1777
-(various) 3rd enlistment 1778-1779
An historical marker was placed at his grave by the Trans-Allegheny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It is believed that John had two wives. The second one was Margaret (née Neely), unrelated, buried in the same cemetery. Mrs. Neely obtained a Revolutionary War pension as his widow in 1845.
He was a soldier during the Revolutionary War. He enlisted in New York City in 1776 the first time and served until December 25, 1779 in his 3rd enlistment. He was both a volunteer and acted as a substitute for his father, John Neely, Sr. He helped build forts at West Point and Montgomery.
Served under:
-Captain Tilford, 1776
-Captain Feltner, 1777
-(various) 3rd enlistment 1778-1779
An historical marker was placed at his grave by the Trans-Allegheny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It is believed that John had two wives. The second one was Margaret (née Neely), unrelated, buried in the same cemetery. Mrs. Neely obtained a Revolutionary War pension as his widow in 1845.
Served under:
-Captain Tilford, 1776
-Captain Feltner, 1777
-(various) 3rd enlistment 1778-1779
An historical marker was placed at his grave by the Trans-Allegheny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It is believed that John had two wives. The second one was Margaret (née Neely), unrelated, buried in the same cemetery. Mrs. Neely obtained a Revolutionary War pension as his widow in 1845.
Inscription
He first engaged in Freedom expanse
and fought for Liberty and laws
And counting all things here but dross
became a soldier of the cross.
Gravesite Details
Monument erected by the Trans-Allegheny Chapter (Weston, West Virginia) Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), probably around 1924. Ancestor #: A081909
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