There are undoubtedly thousands of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in what is now the State of Louisiana. Most of these would be members of the Spanish militia and are most likely buried in their home areas. However, there are untold numbers of veterans who relocated to our beautiful state, both before and after the Louisiana Purchase.
The Louisiana Society is diligently looking for those Patriots’ graves and will make every effort to mark them appropriately.
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Below are some of the recent grave markings that the Louisiana Society has held or participated in.
The Louisiana Society is diligently looking for those Patriots’ graves and will make every effort to mark them appropriately.
Click HERE to see how you can help in this effort.
Below are some of the recent grave markings that the Louisiana Society has held or participated in.
LASSAR Members Participate in MSSSAR Grave Marking (May 4, 2013)
Seven members of the Louisiana Society participated in marking the grave of Patriot Lazarus Reeves.
Reeves was born near the Lazareet River in Virginia in 1756. He served in the Virginia State Militia, 3rd Company of Rangers, as a minuteman on the Continental Line, and later as a Sergeant in the South Carolina Militia under Colonel Francis Marion.
Reeves relocated after the war to the area of Summit, Mississippi.
Pictured L-R: President Steve Ray, Leonard Rohrbough , Tony L. Vets, Jackson Vets, Bob Hess, Norman Umholtz, and Bo Vets
Reeves was born near the Lazareet River in Virginia in 1756. He served in the Virginia State Militia, 3rd Company of Rangers, as a minuteman on the Continental Line, and later as a Sergeant in the South Carolina Militia under Colonel Francis Marion.
Reeves relocated after the war to the area of Summit, Mississippi.
Pictured L-R: President Steve Ray, Leonard Rohrbough , Tony L. Vets, Jackson Vets, Bob Hess, Norman Umholtz, and Bo Vets
37 Patriots Honored in Mansura (October 29, 2011)
The Enemund Meuillion Chapter unveiled a plaque bearing the names of 37 soldiers who have ties to Avoyelles Parish and who participated in the American Revolutionary War Battle of Baton Rouge in 1779 in the Mansura-Cocoville cemetery.
This project took several years to come together. Many hours of research by chapter members, namely Randy DeCuir and Carlos Mayeaux, and an exhaustive search of church records by Fr. Chad Partain, indicated that these men are buried somewhere on the cemetery grounds. A boulder with bronze plaque was considered the best way to honor the service of these men.
Chapter President Tony L. "Bo" Vets welcomed guest and State President Jim Morock offered thanks to the men who made the day happen. Fr. Chad, dressed in period robes, offered a funeral service in the language that these men would have expected in their time.
This project took several years to come together. Many hours of research by chapter members, namely Randy DeCuir and Carlos Mayeaux, and an exhaustive search of church records by Fr. Chad Partain, indicated that these men are buried somewhere on the cemetery grounds. A boulder with bronze plaque was considered the best way to honor the service of these men.
Chapter President Tony L. "Bo" Vets welcomed guest and State President Jim Morock offered thanks to the men who made the day happen. Fr. Chad, dressed in period robes, offered a funeral service in the language that these men would have expected in their time.
Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer in Natchitoches (October 8, 2011)
The Natchitoches Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and the St. Denis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution jointly marked the grave of Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer, Oct 8th, at the American Cemetery. Metoyer was a Revolutionary War patriot who served under Bernado de Galvez as as a "lower officer" with the rank of Maréchal-des-logis and as a rifleman in the Louisiana Militia.
The program included invocation and benediction by Metoyer descendant Fr. John Cunningham. The City of Natchitoches proclaimed Oct. 8th as Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer Day.
The markers were unveiled by Dootsie McNeely and St. Denis Chapter member Julie Callihan descendants of Metoyer. Wreaths were presented by Charleen Kennedy, Regent, Les Rapides Chapter, LSDAR and LtCmdr Michael N. Henderson, Vice President, Button Gwinnett Chapter, GASSAR
The program included invocation and benediction by Metoyer descendant Fr. John Cunningham. The City of Natchitoches proclaimed Oct. 8th as Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer Day.
The markers were unveiled by Dootsie McNeely and St. Denis Chapter member Julie Callihan descendants of Metoyer. Wreaths were presented by Charleen Kennedy, Regent, Les Rapides Chapter, LSDAR and LtCmdr Michael N. Henderson, Vice President, Button Gwinnett Chapter, GASSAR
James Huey in West Monroe (November 6, 2010)
The James Huey Chapter held a grave dedication ceremony in honor of their chapter's namesake on November 6, 2010.
Huey was born in Augusta County, Virginia in 1742 and relocated with his family to Chester District, South Carolina when he was 14. Huey served in the South Carolina Militia and remained in the area after the war and relocated to Louisiana and settled in the Indian Village Community in 1812 where he lived until his death on March 6th 1839 at the age of 97. The James Huey Color Guard presented colors and fired a salute in honor of James Huey and all Veterans who have served our Great Nations Armed Forces. Eighteen descendants of Patriot James Huey were on hand, as were members of the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter and Long Leaf Pine Chapter of the DAR, as well as members of the Benjamin Tennille Chapter, Enemund Meullion Chapter, Natchitoches Chapter, George Washington Chapter and Pierre George Rousseau Chapter of the SAR.
Pictured (L-R) Compatriots: Jim Mitchell, Leonard Rohrbough, Steve Ray, Chuck Rand, Fred Hamilton, Wamul Owens, Eddie Emory, Gerald Graves, Jim Miller, Bill Allerton, Carter Campbell - representing James Huey Chapter, George Washington Chapter, and Pierre George Rousseau Chapter of the LASSAR.
Huey was born in Augusta County, Virginia in 1742 and relocated with his family to Chester District, South Carolina when he was 14. Huey served in the South Carolina Militia and remained in the area after the war and relocated to Louisiana and settled in the Indian Village Community in 1812 where he lived until his death on March 6th 1839 at the age of 97. The James Huey Color Guard presented colors and fired a salute in honor of James Huey and all Veterans who have served our Great Nations Armed Forces. Eighteen descendants of Patriot James Huey were on hand, as were members of the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter and Long Leaf Pine Chapter of the DAR, as well as members of the Benjamin Tennille Chapter, Enemund Meullion Chapter, Natchitoches Chapter, George Washington Chapter and Pierre George Rousseau Chapter of the SAR.
Pictured (L-R) Compatriots: Jim Mitchell, Leonard Rohrbough, Steve Ray, Chuck Rand, Fred Hamilton, Wamul Owens, Eddie Emory, Gerald Graves, Jim Miller, Bill Allerton, Carter Campbell - representing James Huey Chapter, George Washington Chapter, and Pierre George Rousseau Chapter of the LASSAR.
Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme in Natchitoches (October 23, 2010)
The Natchitoches Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and the St. Denis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution jointly marked the grave of Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme, Oct. 23, at the American Cemetery. Prudhomme was a Revolutionary War patriot who served under Bernado de Galvez as a rifleman and calvaryman in the Louisiana Militia.
The program included invocation and benediction by Prudhomme descendant Fr. John Cunningham. City of Natchitoches mayor pro-tem Don Mims welcomed guests and read Mayor Wayne McCullen's proclamation declaring Oct. 23 Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme Day.
The markers were unveiled by St. Denis Chapter member Julie Callihan and her son, member of the Natchitoches Chapter SAR William Callihan, descendants of Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme
The program included invocation and benediction by Prudhomme descendant Fr. John Cunningham. City of Natchitoches mayor pro-tem Don Mims welcomed guests and read Mayor Wayne McCullen's proclamation declaring Oct. 23 Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme Day.
The markers were unveiled by St. Denis Chapter member Julie Callihan and her son, member of the Natchitoches Chapter SAR William Callihan, descendants of Jean Pierre Emanuel Prudhomme
Pierre Chelettre Grave Marking in Cypress, LA (November 15, 2008)
The Enemund Meuillion Chapter hosted a grave marking ceremony in honor of Pierre Chelletre at Old River-Scoggings Cemetery near Flora. Chelettre served as a rifleman with the Natchitoches Militia.
Chapter President James Morock gave welcoming remarks, placed the wreath and recognized the descendants.
State President William Allerton III addressed the crowd and reminded everyone that it is the sacrifice of those like Pierre Chelettre that gave us the freedoms we enjoy today.
Megan Vets, a descendant of Chelettre, offered a narrative of the patriots life. Not much is known of his life, but his descendants have left a lasting mark on Natchitoches Parish and Central Louisiana. Descendants Tony L. “Bo” Vets II and Carly Vets unveiled the SAR Patriot Marker. Bo was the first member of the SAR and Carly was the first member of the DAR claiming Pierre Chelettre as their Patriot Ancestor.
Chapter President James Morock gave welcoming remarks, placed the wreath and recognized the descendants.
State President William Allerton III addressed the crowd and reminded everyone that it is the sacrifice of those like Pierre Chelettre that gave us the freedoms we enjoy today.
Megan Vets, a descendant of Chelettre, offered a narrative of the patriots life. Not much is known of his life, but his descendants have left a lasting mark on Natchitoches Parish and Central Louisiana. Descendants Tony L. “Bo” Vets II and Carly Vets unveiled the SAR Patriot Marker. Bo was the first member of the SAR and Carly was the first member of the DAR claiming Pierre Chelettre as their Patriot Ancestor.