Nearby Patriot Graves
This page has information on 19 soldiers who fought in the American Revolution and who are buried in Northeastern Illinois. The Patriot's surname is linked to a biography written by Michael Johnston or to the Illinois Trails website. 15 of them have been located and photographed by Don Parrish:
William Bennett, Daniel Burroughs, Henry Collins, John Cook,Charles Denny, John Dudley, John Gowdy, William Hewes,
Aaron Miner, Henry Misner, Abner Powers, Eli Skinner, Frederick Vaughan, Gideon Warner, and Israel Warner.
We support the SAR grave marking program. See a grave photo for Thomas Posey, buried downstate, the only Revolutionary War General buried in Illinois.
Revolutionary War Soldiers
The Fox Valley chapter has worked for many years to create a list of the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the chapter's or adjacent counties. This is an on-going project, and we appreciate the help of the DAR, the local historical & genealogical societies, and concerned individuals.
This tablet was originally placed in the old Court House in Wheaton. Today it is located in the 421 Building in the DuPage County Government complex on County Farm Road in Wheaton.