Tuesday, September 03, 2013

William George, War of 1812.

William George.

Birth: 1778, Cabell County, West Virginia.
Death: Aug. 5, 1872, Christian County, Illinois.

He was a veteran of the War of 1812. He was mustered in as a substitute for Francis Burrell, Jr. He was married three times, Janes Millisons, Nancy Hazelett, and Sarah Proctor. Buried at Oakhill and on the back of his tombstone there is a small child listed also. Name is Nancy, died at the age of 1 yr., 3 mos. and 7 days. Birth date was lsted as Feb. 2, 1853 Death Nov. 7, 1854.

Children: Margaret George Leigh (1824 - ____).

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Buckhart, Sangamon County, Illinois.

He was a Sergeant in Captain Isaac Butler's company, Ohio Militia  Enlisted August 9, 1812, discharged February 9, 1813.  He alleges service as a substitute for Francis Burrill.

Sold his first wife Nancy Hazlett.

Married  Sarah Hays, July 27, 1854, at Lick Creek, Sangamon County, Illinois.
Died about 1882.

His residence.

1850, Christian County, Illinois.
1855, Sangamon County, Illinois.
1871, Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. 

His wife residence.

1878, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois.. 

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