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Richard Spires Sr.

Birth	:	1754 Maryland, USA
Death	:	3 Mar 1838 Brown County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Young Cemetery, New Hope, Brown County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9580994, -83.9119034
Description	:	Richard Spires Sr. was born native of Maryland in 1754, English descent.He married Rebecca Gentle in Feb. 1787. They came to Ohio in 1812. He soldiered under General George Washington for 3 years. He was a private in the Maryland Continental. He enlisted July 10, 1781, in Maryland and served 3 years. During which time he was severely wounded. Soldier died March 3, 1838, in Brown County, Ohio His marker inscription reads: "Richard Spires, Md. Line, Revolutionary War". Pension application May 1, 1818, and Apr. 5, 1821; both in Brown County, Ohio. Widow applied in Brown County, Ohio in... Read More	Richard Spires Sr. was born native of Maryland in 1754, English descent.He married Rebecca Gentle in Feb. 1787. They came to Ohio in 1812. He soldiered under General George Washington for 3 years. He was a private in the Maryland Continental. He enlisted July 10, 1781, in Maryland and served 3 years. During which time he was severely wounded. Soldier died March 3, 1838, in Brown County, Ohio His marker inscription reads: "Richard Spires, Md. Line, Revolutionary War". Pension application May 1, 1818, and Apr. 5, 1821; both in Brown County, Ohio. Widow applied in Brown County, Ohio in October, 1840. Richard Spires Sr. is buried in the Young Cemetery, Sec. 6, lot 4, grave 1, with a Gov. marker, 1/2 mile south of New Hope, Ohio, in Scott Twp. Their children are: 1. William S. Spires born 1785 and died in 1856. 2. Mary "Polly" Spires born 1788 and died before March 3, 1838. 3. Richard Spires Jr. born 1789 and died 1826. 4. Nancy Spires born December 2, 1796 and died March 15, 1884. 5. Sarah "Sally" Spires born April 13, 1800 and died in 1887. She married in 1825 to Nicholas Smith who was born in September, 1801 in Mason County, Kentucky, and died in 1876, the son of Benjamin Smith of Brown County, Ohio. 6. Elizabeth Spires born 1802 and died October 17, 1877. 7. John Spires born March 27, 1803, and died August 4, 1889. John was born in Westmoreland Co., PA. He married Rebecca Hill. 8. Darcus Spires born 1805 and died? 9. Henry Spires born 1807 and died? He is buried in the Curlew Cemetery in Fairmont, Adams County, Illinois. 10. Jane Spires born Febuary 4, 1811 and died?

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Where is Richard Spires Sr.'s memorial?
Richard Spires Sr.'s memorial is located at: Young Cemetery, New Hope, Brown County, USA.
When did Richard Spires Sr. death?
Richard Spires Sr. death on 3 Mar 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Spires Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.9580994
Longitude: -83.9119034

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rebecca Gentle Spires

(1771 - 1852)

Siblings

Children

William S. Spires

(1785 - 1856)

Richard Gentle Spires

(1789 - 1826)

Elizabeth Spires Butt

(1790 - 1877)

Nancy Spires Pitzer Young

(1796 - 1884)

Sarah “Sally” Spires Smith

(1800 - 1887)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Young Cemetery
New Hope, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9580994, -83.9119034

2. Kimball Family Cemetery
New Hope, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9547650, -83.9071960

3. Applegate Cemetery
New Hope, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9716180, -83.9008720

4. Hendrixson Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9749985, -83.9132996

5. Davidson Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9360300, -83.9128290

6. McCall Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9325760, -83.9171320

7. Barngrover Family Cemetery
Wahlsburg, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9317390, -83.9115140

8. Wardlow Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9780998, -83.8878021

9. Penny Family Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9515830, -83.9462780

10. Sanders Cemetery
Hamersville, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9367020, -83.9352320

11. Ralston Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9403000, -83.9432983

12. Pinchey Cemetery
Mount Orab, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9907380, -83.9304820

13. Warner Cemetery
Neals Corner, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9730988, -83.9563980

14. Farmers Chapel Cemetery
Scott Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9247820, -83.9377760

15. Rachford Cemetery
Wahlsburg, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9178000, -83.9204900

16. Pickering Cemetery
Georgetown, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9172390, -83.9239670

17. Browns Chapel Cemetery
Pike Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9963989, -83.8897018

18. Unity Cemetery
Georgetown, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9219017, -83.9467010

19. Wardlow Cemetery
Washington Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9981003, -83.8764038

20. Rich Family Cemetery
Hamersville, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9207517, -83.9606343

21. Berry Family Cemetery
Pleasant Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9047000, -83.9218000

22. Neal Cemetery
Clark Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9614280, -83.9860690

23. Jacobs Family Cemetery
Georgetown, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8988753, -83.9182039

24. West Fork Cemetery
Franklin Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9105988, -83.8578033