SGT William James Johnston

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SGT William James Johnston

Birth
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Death
30 Apr 1841 (aged 84–85)
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Henry County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Revolutionary War Soldier; served with George Washington's life guards; present at Yorktown, VA when Cornwallis surrendered
Revolutionary War Soldier; served with George Washington's life guards; present at Yorktown, VA when Cornwallis surrendered

Inscription

Revolutionary War Soldier
At Rest
A Soldier of the Revolution
Served in the Cavalry, Infantry,
Sergeant of Dragoons,
Washington's Life Guards,
and Freemason
Was Present
at the Surrender of the
British Forces at the
Battle of Yorktown, VA
Oct. 19, 1781
Born 1756
Charlotte Co., VA
Died April 30, 1841
86 Years