13 came to Hamilton County . . .
The County Line
With the celebration of Independence Day, it seems appropriate to remember men who fought in the Revolutionary War to secure our nation’s freedom.
There were likely no Hamilton County natives fighting in the war since the area was still a vast wilderness in 1776. But, in the years following the war, settlers moved into the area, including at least 13 veterans who lived out their lives here and are buried in the county.
None of these men were young or even middle age by the time they and their families began settling Hamilton County in the early 1820s. These old vets probably came with children and grandchildren to our area.
Most were buried in small rural cemeteries. The Daughters of the American Revolution has worked over the years to locate and mark the graves of these American heroes.
These were tough old soldiers. One account tells of George Abney who fought in several engagements in South Carolina, then in later years, came to Hamilton County. He died at the age of 98 while burning stumps to clear his family’s homestead.
The 13 identified include some with family names still found among the current population. Nancy Massey at the Noblesville library has a file of these veterans. Her list includes the following:
- William Cutts
- Levi Holloway
- John Hair or Hare
- Samuel Torrons or Torrens
- George Abney
- Micah French
- Elias Morgan
- Eli Coverdale
- Justus Scott
- Isaac Hamman
- Davis Whelchel
- John Burris
- John Burk or Burke