Col Daniel Gillespie
Birth: Oct. 13, 1743
Death: Jan. 17, 1829
Tombstone indicates Daniel to have been born in Frederick Co. Va. Son of Patrick and Anne Denniston Gillespie, and husband of Margaret Hall Gillespie. An American Revolutionary War veteran. Was at Valley Forge with George Washington.
Family links:
Spouse:
Margaret Hall Gillespie (1743 - 1834)
Children:
Nancy Gillespie Rankin (1773 - 1843)*
Robert Gillespie (1778 - 1829)*
Inscription:
Col Daniel Gillespie
who was born in
Frederick County Virginia
Oct 13th 1743
The son of pious and worthy parents.
Endowed by nature with a mind
above the ordinary grade
with a strong love of Liberty
and great decision of Character
tho without the advantages
of a Liberal Education
He will never the less
be ranked by a grateful posterity
among that noble band of Patriots
whose skill and valor in the field of battle
during our struggle for National Independence
and shose
Wisdon and Integerity
in the Council Chamber
where the principles were discussed
and the platform constructed
of the happiest government on earth
were the pride, the ?ornament
and the security of their Country
Having
? ? a long Life, discharged the duties
of Husband, Father, and Friend.
Soldier, Statesman, and Citizen.
with uncommon Fidelity
He died in a good old age.
Jan 17th 1829
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