Near Lerna in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

1. Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman Marker

Inscription. Thomas Lincoln, like most adult white men in the United States, was obliged to serve in his state's militia. In 1795, at the age of seventeen, he served a few months "for the defense of the frontiers of Washington County" Kentucky against Indian raids.

Ten years later, on September 17, 1805, Thomas was honored with nomination to the rank of ensign in Hardin County's Third Regiment. Two years later, perhaps to serve as a symbol of his position, he purchased a sword at a local estate auction.

The loss of many Kentucky militia records makes it impossible to know the full story of Thomas's service. Under Kentucky law his term as ensign should have lasted at least three years. In any case he remained liable to Kentucky militia service through the period of the War of 1812 and the family's move to Indiana in 1816.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1805.

Location. 39° 23.262′ N, 88° 14.215′ W. Marker is near Lerna, Illinois, in Coles County. Marker can be reached from East Lincoln Highway Road west of County Road 1300E. Marker is located at Thomas Lincoln Cemetery, next to the gravesite. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12988 E Lincoln Hwy Rd, Lerna IL 62440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Corp. Richard Easton (a few steps from this marker); Shiloh Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln Cemetery War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore House (approx. 1½ miles away); The Reuben Moore Home (approx. 1½ miles away); The Last Lincoln Farm (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lerna.

Also see . . . Thomas Lincoln on Wikipedia. Wiki page for Abraham Lincoln's father (Submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

2. Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman Marker

Marker is located next to the gravesite of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.