Near Portage in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Revolutionary War Veteran
Cooper Pixley, born in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts on July 16, 1763, enlisted at the age of 15 and served three years in Captain Joseph Troop's Company of Colonel Marius Willett's Regiment of New York Militia. He was present at the famed battle of Monmouth in New Jersey and participated in General John Sullivan's expedition against the Iroquois in the Finger Lakes area of New York.
Following the Revolution, he lived in New York and Canada, moving to Portage in June 1849. Cooper Pixley dies March 12, 1855.
Alexander Porter was born December 14, 1757 near Hebron, Connecticut. On July 11, 1775, 18 year old Porter enlisted in hte Revolution. He served short enlistments--as a Private in Abijah Rowles' Company of the 6th Connecticut Militia until December 17. In May, 1777, he enlisted in Judidiah Huntington's Company of the 8th Regiment, Connecticut Militia. He was stationed on the Sound until September when he was ordered to Boston and took part at Roxbury with General Spenser's Brigade. He was again discharged on May 26, 1780.
After the war, Alexander lived in Hebron, Connecticut and Oppenheim, New York, where he died April 28, 1833. He was originally buried in Freedom, New York, with his remains being moved to Portage and reinterred in this cemetery in 1924.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. This marker was dedicated in 2008. It was funded by Society member Thomas Gould.
Erected 2008 by the Wisconsin Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1861.
Location. 43° 33.427′ N, 89° 25.644′ W. Marker is near Portage, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is on County Highway EE, 0.2 miles east of State Highway 33, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portage WI 53901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Fort Winnebago (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Winnebago (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marquette (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Indian Agency House at Fort Winnebago (approx. half a mile away); The Indian Agency House (approx. half a mile away); Ketchum’s Point (approx. 1.4 miles away); Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portage.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,339 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on June 1, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.