Near Hope in Bartholomew County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jonathan Moore, Revolutionary War Soldier
Born 1754 · Died 1853
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022
1. Jonathan Moore, Revolutionary War Soldier Marker
Served throughout the entire Revolutionary War, including five years as a member of the most prestigious corps of the American Revolution – General George Washington’s Life Guard. He now sleeps in peace in Sharon Cemetery.
Erected 1992 by Joseph Hart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 39° 14.834′ N, 85° 46.306′ W. Marker is near Hope, Indiana, in Bartholomew County. Marker is at the intersection of Indiana Route 9 and North County Road 300, on the right when traveling south on State Route 9. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hope IN 47246, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Private Barton W. Mitchell (approx. 4.2 miles away); Hartsville College (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hartsville College (approx. 4.2 miles away); Atterbury Army Air Field (approx. 6.6 miles away); Orinoco Furniture Company (approx.
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Regarding Jonathan Moore, Revolutionary War Soldier. Jonathan Moore, born 2 Aug 1754, died 25 Sep 1853 in his 100th year; buried in Sharon cemetery. He served in Washington's Life Guards for the last five of his eight years of service. Previous to joining the Life Guards, Jonathan Moore served as a private for six months after his enlistment on 28 Jun 1775 in Capt. William Goforth's company of the First New York Regulars commanded by Col. Alexander McDougall. Moore was discharged at Albany, NY then re-enlisted April 1776 at Hopewell, NJ and served for one year in Capt. Thomas Patterson's company, 3rd New Jersey Regulars, Col. Elias Dayton. He re-enlisted at Ticonderoga, NY 13 Jan 1777 for the length of the war and was at the battle of Brandywine. Moore was transferred at Valley Forge 19 March 1778 to the Commander-in-Chief's guard. Moore was six feet tall, wore no beard and kept his hair in a cue. He was at the battle of Monmouth, Connecticut Farms, Kings Bridge and Yorktown. His wife was Elizabeth
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022
2. Jonathan Moore, Revolutionary War Soldier Marker
The intersection with 300 North is in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2021, by Rebecca Speaker of Columbus, Indiana. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 152 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
