Wesley Chapel Cemetery (Orange Twp). Is Located on
Brown Road In Shelby County,About 500 feet from
the Shelby-Miami County Line.
Sacred To the Memory Of
Lewis Boyer
Who Died Sept 19-1843
Age 87 yrs
He was a Soldier Of the American
Revolution,and by the side of the
Great Washington Fought many a
Hard Battle for his Country's ind
ependence,Served as a life guard to
the Commander in the Chief during the
War,And was Honorably Discharged
Dec.10-1783 by special Certificate
Signed by Gen.Washington.
Here Boyer Lies,Who Britain's Arms
withstood
Nor for his own.but for his country's
Good
the Victor often on famed Columbia's
Fields
To death the aged hero yields.
Copy form the Memorial Records
Of Shelby Co.Ohio
1819-1975
By
Barbara Adams And Gene Mosley
Revolutionary War
Enlisted 2-17-1776
Discharged 12-10-1783
Army Pvt Dragoon
Van Heer's Calvalry
Just found an obit for Lewis Boyer that I have been hunting for for over 10 years. Hope you can edit into the site on Find A Grave. Also have attached the orginal copy of the obit . Added for: Douglas Redd
thanks
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER
PIQUA, OHIO SEPTEMBER 26, 1843
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Lewis Boyer, a Revolutionary veteran, and one of Washington's Life Guards, departed this life at the advanced age of 86 years, at his farm, four miles N.E. of this place. Mr. Boyer, up to two weeks previous to his death, was a "hale and hearty old man". He attended all our celebrations of independence, and always bore the American flag in the processions, and the old soldier's eyes would sparkle as he recounted the privations in the Revolutionary struggles, under the command of the "Father of his Country"- then indeed, would be "fight his battles oe'r again".
He was at the crossing of the Delaware, Stoney Point, Saratoga, and the capture of Cornwallis, and all prominent battles from the commencement to the end of the war. In fact, he enlisted for the whole campaign and did his duty nobly. At the close of the war. When the army was disbanded and his services no longer needed, he retired and received his discharge in George Washington own hand writing, of which I give you a copy*.
He was presented with his horse, saddle, bridle, and military equipments, by Washington, for his fidelity as on of the "Guards". His last pension, due on the 4th inst, was drawn by him a few days before his death.
He was buried yesterday, with the honors of war, at his request frequently expressed to Col. Adams. The Piqua Light Infantry, under the command of Lieut. Kirk ( Capt. Carson being absent) and the Piqua Cavalry, under the command of Capt. Barney, the whole battalion commanded by Col. Demas Adams Jr., accompanied by the Piqua Band, made a very beautiful appearance, and deserve great credit for the promptness manifested on the occasion. About 1500 to 2000 citizens from the town and country were also present at the burial, to testify their respects for the depart hero. The ceremonies were of the most imposing and impressive character. At the house, the military formed in a line, left in front, and a detachment of the Cavalry and Infantry being decorpse, with their caps on the coffin, in front of the line-the battalion at the time with present arms, and the Band playing an appropriate air.
We also observed, across the Pall ( coffin), the Flag which he bore at the head of the Great Whig Procession in Columbus, in 1840, inscribed –"The Last of Washington Life Guard" and rode his great white horse and the saddle and equipment of Gen. Washington. The procession afterwards moved to the burying place ( At Wesley Chapel ) in the order above described, when a prayer, and a few appropriate remarks concerning the services of the deceased, were made by Rev. Mr. Trust. Three volleys of small arms were then fired over the grave, and the military formed right in front, passing the enclosure in silence-after which the drum baet the quick step, and the military proceeded to town concourse of citizens. Leaving the
" SOLDIER ALONE IN HIS GLORY "
_____________________________________
"By his excellency, George Washington, General and Commander in Chief, of the force of the United States of America. The bearer, Lewis Boyer, private dragoon in the Independent Troop Horse commanded by Major Van Heer, being enlisted for the war and having served the sum of his engagement, consented to continue in service until the 31st day of December, from which date he is hereby discharged from the American Army in consequence of his attention and fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by resolution of Congress presents him with the horse, arms, and accouterments, now in his possession and a gratituity.
I couldn’t add this photo to the memorial page. Shows his birth date as August 3, 1756 in Rockingham County, Va. And his enlistment date as February 17, 1776. Have never seen this information before. Thought you might be interested
thanks for inf.Doug Reed
Brown Road In Shelby County,About 500 feet from
the Shelby-Miami County Line.
Sacred To the Memory Of
Lewis Boyer
Who Died Sept 19-1843
Age 87 yrs
He was a Soldier Of the American
Revolution,and by the side of the
Great Washington Fought many a
Hard Battle for his Country's ind
ependence,Served as a life guard to
the Commander in the Chief during the
War,And was Honorably Discharged
Dec.10-1783 by special Certificate
Signed by Gen.Washington.
Here Boyer Lies,Who Britain's Arms
withstood
Nor for his own.but for his country's
Good
the Victor often on famed Columbia's
Fields
To death the aged hero yields.
Copy form the Memorial Records
Of Shelby Co.Ohio
1819-1975
By
Barbara Adams And Gene Mosley
Revolutionary War
Enlisted 2-17-1776
Discharged 12-10-1783
Army Pvt Dragoon
Van Heer's Calvalry
Just found an obit for Lewis Boyer that I have been hunting for for over 10 years. Hope you can edit into the site on Find A Grave. Also have attached the orginal copy of the obit . Added for: Douglas Redd
thanks
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER
PIQUA, OHIO SEPTEMBER 26, 1843
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Lewis Boyer, a Revolutionary veteran, and one of Washington's Life Guards, departed this life at the advanced age of 86 years, at his farm, four miles N.E. of this place. Mr. Boyer, up to two weeks previous to his death, was a "hale and hearty old man". He attended all our celebrations of independence, and always bore the American flag in the processions, and the old soldier's eyes would sparkle as he recounted the privations in the Revolutionary struggles, under the command of the "Father of his Country"- then indeed, would be "fight his battles oe'r again".
He was at the crossing of the Delaware, Stoney Point, Saratoga, and the capture of Cornwallis, and all prominent battles from the commencement to the end of the war. In fact, he enlisted for the whole campaign and did his duty nobly. At the close of the war. When the army was disbanded and his services no longer needed, he retired and received his discharge in George Washington own hand writing, of which I give you a copy*.
He was presented with his horse, saddle, bridle, and military equipments, by Washington, for his fidelity as on of the "Guards". His last pension, due on the 4th inst, was drawn by him a few days before his death.
He was buried yesterday, with the honors of war, at his request frequently expressed to Col. Adams. The Piqua Light Infantry, under the command of Lieut. Kirk ( Capt. Carson being absent) and the Piqua Cavalry, under the command of Capt. Barney, the whole battalion commanded by Col. Demas Adams Jr., accompanied by the Piqua Band, made a very beautiful appearance, and deserve great credit for the promptness manifested on the occasion. About 1500 to 2000 citizens from the town and country were also present at the burial, to testify their respects for the depart hero. The ceremonies were of the most imposing and impressive character. At the house, the military formed in a line, left in front, and a detachment of the Cavalry and Infantry being decorpse, with their caps on the coffin, in front of the line-the battalion at the time with present arms, and the Band playing an appropriate air.
We also observed, across the Pall ( coffin), the Flag which he bore at the head of the Great Whig Procession in Columbus, in 1840, inscribed –"The Last of Washington Life Guard" and rode his great white horse and the saddle and equipment of Gen. Washington. The procession afterwards moved to the burying place ( At Wesley Chapel ) in the order above described, when a prayer, and a few appropriate remarks concerning the services of the deceased, were made by Rev. Mr. Trust. Three volleys of small arms were then fired over the grave, and the military formed right in front, passing the enclosure in silence-after which the drum baet the quick step, and the military proceeded to town concourse of citizens. Leaving the
" SOLDIER ALONE IN HIS GLORY "
_____________________________________
"By his excellency, George Washington, General and Commander in Chief, of the force of the United States of America. The bearer, Lewis Boyer, private dragoon in the Independent Troop Horse commanded by Major Van Heer, being enlisted for the war and having served the sum of his engagement, consented to continue in service until the 31st day of December, from which date he is hereby discharged from the American Army in consequence of his attention and fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by resolution of Congress presents him with the horse, arms, and accouterments, now in his possession and a gratituity.
I couldn’t add this photo to the memorial page. Shows his birth date as August 3, 1756 in Rockingham County, Va. And his enlistment date as February 17, 1776. Have never seen this information before. Thought you might be interested
thanks for inf.Doug Reed
Wesley Chapel Cemetery (Orange Twp). Is Located on
Brown Road In Shelby County,About 500 feet from
the Shelby-Miami County Line.
Sacred To the Memory Of
Lewis Boyer
Who Died Sept 19-1843
Age 87 yrs
He was a Soldier Of the American
Revolution,and by the side of the
Great Washington Fought many a
Hard Battle for his Country's ind
ependence,Served as a life guard to
the Commander in the Chief during the
War,And was Honorably Discharged
Dec.10-1783 by special Certificate
Signed by Gen.Washington.
Here Boyer Lies,Who Britain's Arms
withstood
Nor for his own.but for his country's
Good
the Victor often on famed Columbia's
Fields
To death the aged hero yields.
Copy form the Memorial Records
Of Shelby Co.Ohio
1819-1975
By
Barbara Adams And Gene Mosley
Revolutionary War
Enlisted 2-17-1776
Discharged 12-10-1783
Army Pvt Dragoon
Van Heer's Calvalry
Just found an obit for Lewis Boyer that I have been hunting for for over 10 years. Hope you can edit into the site on Find A Grave. Also have attached the orginal copy of the obit . Added for: Douglas Redd
thanks
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER
PIQUA, OHIO SEPTEMBER 26, 1843
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Lewis Boyer, a Revolutionary veteran, and one of Washington's Life Guards, departed this life at the advanced age of 86 years, at his farm, four miles N.E. of this place. Mr. Boyer, up to two weeks previous to his death, was a "hale and hearty old man". He attended all our celebrations of independence, and always bore the American flag in the processions, and the old soldier's eyes would sparkle as he recounted the privations in the Revolutionary struggles, under the command of the "Father of his Country"- then indeed, would be "fight his battles oe'r again".
He was at the crossing of the Delaware, Stoney Point, Saratoga, and the capture of Cornwallis, and all prominent battles from the commencement to the end of the war. In fact, he enlisted for the whole campaign and did his duty nobly. At the close of the war. When the army was disbanded and his services no longer needed, he retired and received his discharge in George Washington own hand writing, of which I give you a copy*.
He was presented with his horse, saddle, bridle, and military equipments, by Washington, for his fidelity as on of the "Guards". His last pension, due on the 4th inst, was drawn by him a few days before his death.
He was buried yesterday, with the honors of war, at his request frequently expressed to Col. Adams. The Piqua Light Infantry, under the command of Lieut. Kirk ( Capt. Carson being absent) and the Piqua Cavalry, under the command of Capt. Barney, the whole battalion commanded by Col. Demas Adams Jr., accompanied by the Piqua Band, made a very beautiful appearance, and deserve great credit for the promptness manifested on the occasion. About 1500 to 2000 citizens from the town and country were also present at the burial, to testify their respects for the depart hero. The ceremonies were of the most imposing and impressive character. At the house, the military formed in a line, left in front, and a detachment of the Cavalry and Infantry being decorpse, with their caps on the coffin, in front of the line-the battalion at the time with present arms, and the Band playing an appropriate air.
We also observed, across the Pall ( coffin), the Flag which he bore at the head of the Great Whig Procession in Columbus, in 1840, inscribed –"The Last of Washington Life Guard" and rode his great white horse and the saddle and equipment of Gen. Washington. The procession afterwards moved to the burying place ( At Wesley Chapel ) in the order above described, when a prayer, and a few appropriate remarks concerning the services of the deceased, were made by Rev. Mr. Trust. Three volleys of small arms were then fired over the grave, and the military formed right in front, passing the enclosure in silence-after which the drum baet the quick step, and the military proceeded to town concourse of citizens. Leaving the
" SOLDIER ALONE IN HIS GLORY "
_____________________________________
"By his excellency, George Washington, General and Commander in Chief, of the force of the United States of America. The bearer, Lewis Boyer, private dragoon in the Independent Troop Horse commanded by Major Van Heer, being enlisted for the war and having served the sum of his engagement, consented to continue in service until the 31st day of December, from which date he is hereby discharged from the American Army in consequence of his attention and fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by resolution of Congress presents him with the horse, arms, and accouterments, now in his possession and a gratituity.
I couldn’t add this photo to the memorial page. Shows his birth date as August 3, 1756 in Rockingham County, Va. And his enlistment date as February 17, 1776. Have never seen this information before. Thought you might be interested
thanks for inf.Doug Reed
Brown Road In Shelby County,About 500 feet from
the Shelby-Miami County Line.
Sacred To the Memory Of
Lewis Boyer
Who Died Sept 19-1843
Age 87 yrs
He was a Soldier Of the American
Revolution,and by the side of the
Great Washington Fought many a
Hard Battle for his Country's ind
ependence,Served as a life guard to
the Commander in the Chief during the
War,And was Honorably Discharged
Dec.10-1783 by special Certificate
Signed by Gen.Washington.
Here Boyer Lies,Who Britain's Arms
withstood
Nor for his own.but for his country's
Good
the Victor often on famed Columbia's
Fields
To death the aged hero yields.
Copy form the Memorial Records
Of Shelby Co.Ohio
1819-1975
By
Barbara Adams And Gene Mosley
Revolutionary War
Enlisted 2-17-1776
Discharged 12-10-1783
Army Pvt Dragoon
Van Heer's Calvalry
Just found an obit for Lewis Boyer that I have been hunting for for over 10 years. Hope you can edit into the site on Find A Grave. Also have attached the orginal copy of the obit . Added for: Douglas Redd
thanks
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER
PIQUA, OHIO SEPTEMBER 26, 1843
On Saturday evening last, Mr. Lewis Boyer, a Revolutionary veteran, and one of Washington's Life Guards, departed this life at the advanced age of 86 years, at his farm, four miles N.E. of this place. Mr. Boyer, up to two weeks previous to his death, was a "hale and hearty old man". He attended all our celebrations of independence, and always bore the American flag in the processions, and the old soldier's eyes would sparkle as he recounted the privations in the Revolutionary struggles, under the command of the "Father of his Country"- then indeed, would be "fight his battles oe'r again".
He was at the crossing of the Delaware, Stoney Point, Saratoga, and the capture of Cornwallis, and all prominent battles from the commencement to the end of the war. In fact, he enlisted for the whole campaign and did his duty nobly. At the close of the war. When the army was disbanded and his services no longer needed, he retired and received his discharge in George Washington own hand writing, of which I give you a copy*.
He was presented with his horse, saddle, bridle, and military equipments, by Washington, for his fidelity as on of the "Guards". His last pension, due on the 4th inst, was drawn by him a few days before his death.
He was buried yesterday, with the honors of war, at his request frequently expressed to Col. Adams. The Piqua Light Infantry, under the command of Lieut. Kirk ( Capt. Carson being absent) and the Piqua Cavalry, under the command of Capt. Barney, the whole battalion commanded by Col. Demas Adams Jr., accompanied by the Piqua Band, made a very beautiful appearance, and deserve great credit for the promptness manifested on the occasion. About 1500 to 2000 citizens from the town and country were also present at the burial, to testify their respects for the depart hero. The ceremonies were of the most imposing and impressive character. At the house, the military formed in a line, left in front, and a detachment of the Cavalry and Infantry being decorpse, with their caps on the coffin, in front of the line-the battalion at the time with present arms, and the Band playing an appropriate air.
We also observed, across the Pall ( coffin), the Flag which he bore at the head of the Great Whig Procession in Columbus, in 1840, inscribed –"The Last of Washington Life Guard" and rode his great white horse and the saddle and equipment of Gen. Washington. The procession afterwards moved to the burying place ( At Wesley Chapel ) in the order above described, when a prayer, and a few appropriate remarks concerning the services of the deceased, were made by Rev. Mr. Trust. Three volleys of small arms were then fired over the grave, and the military formed right in front, passing the enclosure in silence-after which the drum baet the quick step, and the military proceeded to town concourse of citizens. Leaving the
" SOLDIER ALONE IN HIS GLORY "
_____________________________________
"By his excellency, George Washington, General and Commander in Chief, of the force of the United States of America. The bearer, Lewis Boyer, private dragoon in the Independent Troop Horse commanded by Major Van Heer, being enlisted for the war and having served the sum of his engagement, consented to continue in service until the 31st day of December, from which date he is hereby discharged from the American Army in consequence of his attention and fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by resolution of Congress presents him with the horse, arms, and accouterments, now in his possession and a gratituity.
I couldn’t add this photo to the memorial page. Shows his birth date as August 3, 1756 in Rockingham County, Va. And his enlistment date as February 17, 1776. Have never seen this information before. Thought you might be interested
thanks for inf.Doug Reed
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