Dungannon in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rev. Eli Washington John Lindesmith
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
1. Rev.Eli Washington John Lindesmith Marker
I erected this monument before my death. 1900
May the souls of my departed relations, the American soldiers, and of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Rev. Eli Washington John Lindesmith
Chaplain of the United States Regular Army. Born September 7, 1827. Son of a volunteer soldier. Grand-son of a soldier of the War of 1812. Grand-nephew of two soldiers of the War 1812. Great-grand-son of a soldier of the War of the Revolution of 1776.
Ordained Priest, July 8,1855. Served as chaplain in the Rocky Mountains, during the Indian Wars, from June 19, 1880 to Sept. 7, 1891.
Died February 6, 1922.
Age 95 years.
Paternal Great Grand-Parents: Joseph Lindesmith, Soldier of the War of Independence, And Anna Bauman. Children: Daniel, Elisabeth, Jacob, John, Peter.
Grand Parents: Daniel Lindesmith, Soldier in the War of 1812; Elizabeth Weimer and Gertrude Krissinger, Children: Jacob Weimer, Katharine, Susanna, Anna, Samuel, Joseph, Mary, Isaaco, Daniel.
Grand Aunt: Elisabeth Lindesmith, Husband, W. Knepper, Children: Godfrey, Joan, Jacob, Katharine Miller, William, Daniel, Elisabeth
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Grand-Ungle: Jacob Lindesmith, Wife, Susanna Krissinger. Children: George, Elisabeth J., Willyard, Anna Mary, Hannah J.Young, Peter (Wife, Abigal Gopeland), Benjamin (Wives, Susanna Green And Elisabeth Wable), David K. (Wives Louisa Mumenthaler And Malinda Golerda), Rachael, Jacob (Wives, Adessa Copeland And Anna Me Carns).
Grand-Uncle: John Lindesmith, Soldier in the War of 1812. Wife, Anna Mary Boyer. Children: Salome J. Krissinger, Susanna S. Krissinger, Joseph (Wife, Elisabeth Mocarnsi, Mary J. Anderson, John (Wife, Lugetta Momenthaler), Delila J. Brechner, Anna K. Lori, Infant, Katharine 1. Bachman.
Grand-Ungle: Peter Lindesmith, Soldier in the War of 1812. Wife, Susanna Ehrhart. Children: Elisabeth D. Krissinger, Daniel (Wife Anna Cox), Julia I. Fletcher, David (Wife, Katharine Simmons), Katharine G. Green, William, Isaag (Wife, Martka Whittakeri. Aunt: Katharine Lindesmith, Husband, W. Morgan. Children: James, Daniel, William. Aunt: Susanna Lindesmith, Husband, P. Copeland. Children: Thomas Joseph, Hannah, James J., John H., Mary, William K., Louisa C. George F., Harriet G., Elisabeta,
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2. Rev.Eli Washington John Lindesmith Marker
Uncle: Joseph Lindesmith: Wife, Mary Benner. Children: Sarah, Ann, Henry B.. Elisabeth, Lewis, Anna, Belle, Harvey.
Aunt: Mary Lindesmith: Husband, J. Mason. Children: Malinda G. Infant Boy, Mary A Lewis A. Caroline, George, Harriet E.. C. Harvey.
Parents: Jagod Weimer Lindesmith, Son of Daniel and Grandson of Joseph Lindesmith, Color-Bearer Captain Lucy's Troop, Barbara, Daughter of Urs Walser, M. D. Children: Eli Washington John, who is a priest: Daniel Weimer, Jason Wilson, Isaac Jacob.
Brother: Daniel Weimer Lindesmith; Wife, Debora E. Hufman. Child: Mary G. Foltz. Brother: Jason Wilson Lindesmith, Enlisted In The War Of The Rebellion As Private In Captain William Ramsey's Co. K. 115 O.V.I. was discharged July 5,1865 at Cleveland, Ohio, as Second Lieutenant. Wife, Margaret Jane Moallister. Child: Emma Augusta. Adopted Son, William P. (Wife. Margaret Neville I.
Brother: Isaac Jacob Lindesmith: Wife, Catharine Stewart. Children: William S. (Wife: Adaline M. Oloty), John E., Francis W. (Wife, Susanna A. Crosby), Mary B... Daniel. Mother Also Married John Wannemacher. Children: Sister Mary Ann (Husband, J Ott),
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3. Rev.Eli Washington John Lindesmith Marker
Maternal Grand Parents: Urs Walser, M.D., Soldier in 1798. Anna Mary Schenker. Children: Anna Vαry, John Joseph, Mary Ann. Theresa. John Jagob, M. D., Martin, Barbara, Robery.
Aunt And Codmother: Anna Mary (Husband, Samuel Hoffee). Children: John, Urs, Samuel. Robert, Anthony, Simon, Jonathan, Philip, Mary.
Aunt: Mary Ann (Husband, John Neltner).
Ungle: John Jacob Walser, M.D, Wife, Sarah Atterholt. Children: Henry, Elisabeth, John, Mary, William.
Uncle: Robert Walser, Wives, Theresa and Katharine Wiss, Children: Infant, John W., Barbara, Eli. Mary, Katharine Henry Martin, Elisabeth.
Erected 1900 by Rev. Eli Washington John Lindesmith.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 40° 43.548′ N, 80° 51.547′ W.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
4. Rev.Eli Washington John Lindesmith Marker
Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Philip Neri (approx. 1½ miles away); Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio (approx. 1½ miles away); Canal Tunnels (approx. 3.7 miles away); 10286 Plymouth Street (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Old Town Pump (approx. 4.4 miles away); 30057 Canal Street (approx.
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5. Rev.Eli Washington John Lindesmith Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
