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Capt Phineas Meigs

Birth	:	21 Sep 1708 Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	19 May 1782 Madison, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	De Witt Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.2849998, -91.3407974
Inscription	:	age 73years May 19th A.D. 1782 Died fighting for the Freedom of this Country.
Description	:	From Town of Madison Ghost Walk 2010 Captain Phineas Meigs (1708-1782) Phineas Meigs was the only patriot killed on Madison soil during the Revolutionary War. On May 19, 1782, the local militia was alarmed that the British were invading East Wharf. Captain Meigs, age 74 and one of the first responders, was unfortunately killed during the invasion with a shot to his head. (The CT Historical Society now owns the hat, complete with the bullet hole, worn by Captain Meigs on the day of the invasion!)	From Town of Madison Ghost Walk 2010 Captain Phineas Meigs (1708-1782) Phineas Meigs was the only patriot killed on Madison soil during the Revolutionary War. On May 19, 1782, the local militia was alarmed that the British were invading East Wharf. Captain Meigs, age 74 and one of the first responders, was unfortunately killed during the invasion with a shot to his head. (The CT Historical Society now owns the hat, complete with the bullet hole, worn by Captain Meigs on the day of the invasion!)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Capt Phineas Meigs's memorial?
Capt Phineas Meigs's memorial is located at: De Witt Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA.
When did Capt Phineas Meigs death?
Capt Phineas Meigs death on 19 May 1782 in Madison, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Capt Phineas Meigs's memorial?
Latitude: 34.2849998
Longitude: -91.3407974

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1. De Witt Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2849998, -91.3407974

2. Morning Glory Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2831400, -91.3422400

4. Forks LaGrue Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3121986, -91.2953033

5. McDaniel Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3344002, -91.3491974

6. Hearn Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2633018, -91.2861023

7. McCowan Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3330994, -91.3169022

8. Thompson Cemetery
DeWitt, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3436012, -91.3739014

9. Big La Grue Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2980995, -91.2514038

10. McKenzie Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3493996, -91.2853012

11. Malone Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3478012, -91.2699966

12. Nichols Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2458000, -91.2457962

13. McKewen Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2672005, -91.2367020

14. Haller Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2033005, -91.3908005

15. Jackson Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3560982, -91.2621994

16. Childers Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1907997, -91.2872009

17. Ferguson Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3842010, -91.2968979

18. Van Camp Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2224998, -91.4533005

19. DeBerry Cemetery
Van, Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.3207550, -91.2108140

20. Garrison Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.4011002, -91.3116989

21. Conine Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1617012, -91.2863998

22. New Hope Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2559060, -91.1742740

24. Saint Olive Cemetery
Arkansas County, USA
Coordinate: 34.4216995, -91.2833023