Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, Event, People

Location

Morris United Brethren Cemetery, 7494 Tarlton Rd, Circleville, OH 43113, USA

Lat/Long

39.56422, -82.891525

Grant Recipient

Ohio Society National Society Sons of the American Revolution

The origins of the American Revolution can be traced back to 1775, when the first shots were fired between colonial and British forces at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Soon after, the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. As the newly formed United States went to war with Great Britain, hundreds of men across the Thirteen Colonies joined the fight. These men came from different walks of life; some were farmers, others were tradesmen, lawyers, doctors and merchants. Despite their differences they desired the same thing: freedom and independence. Colonial forces faced severe challenges, including lack of supplies and military training, however in the face of obstacles they were undeterred. After nearly eight years the colonies defeated Great Britain and successfully achieved their independence. It is important to remember the lives and sacrifices made by those who fought for American freedom.

Morris Chapel Cemetery, also known as Morris United Brethren Cemetery, is the final resting place of many of Thatcher’s early residents. Among those buried here is Revolutionary War veteran Samuel Seals (shown as Seall on his headstone). Burials range from approximately 1812 to 1953. Seals served under LTC David Phillips, 1st Battalion, Worsheton [Washington] County, Morgain Township under Capt. Benjamin Stites (Stits). Seals died in 1812 and is the first burial within the cemetery, according to Find a Grave.