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| Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull |
Last March I posted Linda Huber's efforts to document and recognize the Revolutionary War soldiers who lived, died and were buried in Ottawa County as part of U.S. America 250 - Ohio.
This project continues throughout Ohio's 88 counties. The Ohio Historical Preservation Office, Terracon Consultants, Inc., and the chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution have partnered with volunteers, historians, and genealogists to continue adding data on our patriots.
Shortly after the close of the Revolutionary War, the Northwest Territory opened for settlement. New Americans streamed into the Ohio Country. Among them were Revolutionary War veterans. Two large sections of land were specifically set aside for veterans - the Virginia Military District and the United States Military District. The amount of land given a veteran varied depending on his rank and not all were qualified to receive land. Others chose not to live in the districts.
It is estimated that Ohio is the final resting place for as many as 7,000 veterans. An Interactive Live Results Dashboard identifies the patriots and maps the cemeteries and gravesites throughout the state. View the current progress (3,538 veterans as of today's date) by using the link to the dashboard on the Ohio History Connection website. The portal closes for review at the end of Memorial Day. Final results will be published on the 4th of July!
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