Cambridge in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Patriot Maj. Francis Turpin

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022

1. Patriot Maj. Francis Turpin Marker

Inscription.
Major Francis Turpin was the son of Beauchamp and Mary Cannon Turpin. He first married Ann Smith, second married Ann Chance and third married Nancy Dill. Francis Turpin, an officer of the Revolutionary War, died December 29, 1829 aged 70 years, 3 months and 20 days. His remains were removed from his far called "Rehoboth" situated on the northwest fork of the Nanticoke River near Eldorado, Dorchester County, Maryland through the kindness of Mrs. Frank M. Dick and Dr. Guy Steele.

The epitaph on the monument for Maj. Francis Turpin reads:

"Stop passenger as you pass by,
As you are now, so once was I
I had my share of earthly care
As I was living as you are,
But God from all has set me free
Prepare for death and follow me."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1829.

Location. 38° 34.342′ N, 76° 4.579′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker can be reached from High Street north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Church St, Cambridge MD 21613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Patriot Nathan Griffin (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary Statesman Henry Steele (here, next to this marker); Governor John Henry (here, next to this marker); Patriot Col. Robert Harrison (here, next to this marker); Patriot Richard Pattison (a few steps from this marker); Patriot John Brohawn (a few steps from this marker); Patriot Lt. John Stewart McNamara (a few steps from this marker); Gov. Charles Goldsborough (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022

2. Patriot Maj. Francis Turpin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.