South Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John E. Hagey
1748 - 1841
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022
1. John E. Hagey Marker
Born in Strassburg, Alsace. Went to France 1777. Came to America with Gen. Lafayette. Chosen as a companion and later a bodyguard for the General. Served in the French Light Horse and became famous in the Battle of White Plains and the Siege of Yorktown. Was discharged at Newcastle, N.Y. Went to Harrisburg, PA. Became a U.S. citizen. Married Catherine Hult. Migrated to Greensboro, N.C. Moved to Knoxville, Tenn. and then to Nashville where he lived the remainder of his life. In 1825, his work took him to Huntsville, Ala. for a short period. While there he learned his old general was to visit Nashville. He walked over 100 miles to see Gen. Lafayette 44 years after his discharge. He was 77 at the time. Arrived at Nashville while the parade was in progress. Placing himself properly as the general approached, Mr. Cagey bowed before him, arose, and was recognized and emotionally embraced by Lafayette. The crowd was moved to tears. John Hagey was a member of McKendree M.E. Church. A devout Christian, he died in the faith July 13, 1841. Was given a military funeral attended by 5000 people. Laid to rest 4 p.m. on 7-14-1841.
Asleep in Jesus
Erected by Dwight Bennett, R.R. 1, Great-Great-Great-Grandson of John E. Hagey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism
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Location. 36° 8.825′ N, 86° 46.231′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. Marker can be reached from Tennessee Route 11, on the right when traveling south. Located in Nashville City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 4th Ave S, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Free and the Unfree (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontier Nashville / Athens of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville: The World of Speculation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War and Its Aftermath (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Frontier to Civilization (about 300 feet away); Nashville City Cemetery (about 300 feet away); A Community of Citizens and Soldiers (about 300 feet away); A Dreadful Malady (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Also see . . . The Battle of White Plains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022
2. John E. Hagey Marker
Pension Application for John Hagey, or Hagar, or Hagie, or Hague
Revolutionary War pensions website entry
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Revolutionary War pensions website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
