Near Waynetown in Montgomery County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oldest Surviving Veteran of American Revolution
September 22, 2013
1. Oldest Surviving Veteran of American Revolution Marker
Inscription.
Oldest Surviving Veteran of American Revolution. . Private George (Fruts) Fruits of the Pennsylvania Militia served as soldier of the American Revolution. He joined the Militia at an early age and reportedly lived to be past 114. This made him the oldest surviving Veteran of the War. Granting of the widow’s Pension and the inscription on his tombstone are evidence of his service and age. , ( Tombstone Inscription ), George Fruits , Died , Aug. 6, 1876., Aged , 114 Y. 7 M. 4 D., A remnant of the Revolutionary War., - - - ∮ - - - ∮ - - - ∮ - - - , Friend after friend departs: , Who has not lost a friend., There is no union here of hearts , that finds not here an end., Thus star by star declines , Till all are passed away., As morning high and higher shines , to more and perfect day.
Private George (Fruts) Fruits of the Pennsylvania Militia served as soldier of the American Revolution. He joined the Militia at an early age and reportedly lived to be past 114. This made him the oldest surviving Veteran of the War. Granting of the widow’s Pension and the inscription on his tombstone are evidence of his service and age.
( Tombstone Inscription )
George Fruits
Died
Aug. 6, 1876.
Aged
114 Y. 7 M. 4 D.
A remnant of the Revolutionary War.
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Friend after friend departs:
Who has not lost a friend.
There is no union here of hearts
that finds not here an end.
Thus star by star declines
Till all are passed away.
As morning high and higher shines
to more and perfect day.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1810.
Location. 39° 58.909′ N, 87° 1.282′ W. Marker is near Waynetown, Indiana, in Montgomery County. Memorial is on County Road 400S west of Road 600W, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynetown IN 47990, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the
Also see . . . "Find a Grave" ::. (Submitted on September 23, 2013.)
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2. George Fruits - - Tombstone
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3. Other View - - Oldest Surviving Veteran of American Revolution Marker
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4. Long View - - Oldest Surviving Veteran of American Revolution Marker
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