Patriots & Grave Markings
The legacy GGRC website contains substantial research on Revolutionary War Patriots buried in southwestern Illinois and records ceremonies in which the chapter hosted or participated. This archive is being preserved and reorganized rather than discarded.
Regional Patriot Research
Madison County
The earlier site documented numerous Revolutionary War Patriots and grave-marking ceremonies in Madison County, including ceremonies at Glenwood Cemetery in Collinsville and Vaughn Hill Cemetery near Bethalto.
Southwestern Illinois
The legacy archive also linked Patriot research for Macoupin, Jersey, Bond, Fayette, St. Clair, Montgomery, Washington and Greene Counties. Those county resources will be restored as the original documents are recovered.
Selected Archived Ceremonies
Glenwood Cemetery — Collinsville
On June 5, 2010, the chapter hosted a commemoration honoring five Revolutionary War soldiers: Benjamin Johnson, John Long, Elihu Mather, Robert McMahon and Henry Rebis.
Captain Jean Baptiste Hamelin — Cahokia
A historic marker dedication was held July 4, 2013. The legacy record notes participation by GGRC and other SAR color guard members.
Pvt. Larkin Rutherford — Shiloh
On May 20, 2017, members of GGRC and Long Knives Chapters served as color guard at a dedication honoring Pvt. Larkin Rutherford, who served in George Rogers Clark's Illinois Regiment.
Vaughn Cemetery — Wood River
On October 22, 2023, GGRC members served as color guard for grave-marking ceremonies at Vaughn Cemetery.