Rash's Surname Index
Notes for George NIXON
REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN
FOUGHT AT THE BATTLE OF TRENTON
PARTICIPATED IN WASHINGTON’S FAMOUS CROSSING OF THE DELAWARE
“George Nixon was among the troops to cross the Delaware with General George Washington during the American Revolution.” --Claudia D. Dikinis
“George became a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War and he married Sara Seeds August 17, 1775, Holy Trinity Church, (Old Swedes) Wilmington, Delaware.” --Lori, Nixon History, ori.marquette@@cox.net
GEORGE NIXON’S MONUMENT INSCRIPTION
“NIXON, George -- Near here lies George Nixon, a soldier of the Revolution. Born 1752, Newcastle Co., De. Died 1842, Henry Co., IL. Ensign Dec. 10, 1776 - Mar. 16, 1777 and Aug. 25, 1777 - Oct. 6, 1777. Captain Evan's Co. of Col. Duff's Delaware regt. In both Battles of Trenton and Battles of Princeton and Brandywine. Lieutenant Oct. 15, 1777 - July 15, 1778. Captain McKee's Delaware Spy Co. Preventing Tory aid to British. Erected to this Patriot and Pioneer by Henry County and dedicated by the DAR 1925. Lieutenant Nixon was with George Washington at Valley Forge.”
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