Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier

Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: Leonard Welker

Leonard Welker was probably born in Germany around 1750. Welker was married to Catherine Edlinger and, by 1771, they lived on the Pennsylvania frontier in Northumberland County, which is present-day Union County.

Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: John Hahs

Family historians believe that John Hahs was likely born around 1755 in York County, Pennsylvania. Around 1764, his family relocated to Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: David Shelby

David Shelby was born in Wales about 1730 to Evan and Catherine Shelby. It is thought that he was their youngest child, and it would not have been impossible that he was born after the Shelbys moved to America.

Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: Elijah Baker

Elijah Baker was born about 1759 in Albemarle County, Virginia, to Bartholomew Baker, Jr. and mother not verified.

Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: John Gilliland

John Gilliland was born in 1763 in North Carolina to Thomas “John” Gilliland and Anne Moore Thomas. John Gilliland, a native of North Carolina, joined the militia at age 16 when he signed an oath of loyalty to the colonies.