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Isaac McGlathery

Revolutionary War Vet Obituary

Extracted from
The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 38, January 1, 1914
OBITUARY NOTICES OF PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION
COLLECTED BY WILLIAM SUMMERS
pages 443-60

[The following obituary notices of officers and privates who
served in the Continental Line and Militia of Pennsylvania during
the Revolution have been collected from the newspapers of Montgomery
county.]

Isaac McGlathery.-Died on Monday 25th ulto., Isaac McGlathery, of
Whitpain Township, in this County, in the 86th year of his age.

Mr. McGlathery was one of the heroes of the Revolution, the friend
and companion of Lafayette in the days of trial-both have now departed
to that bourn from which none return. United in life, in the cause of
humanity, we trust they are again united in the regions of immortal
happiness enjoying together the reward of the just made perfect.
-Norristown Register, August 6,1834.

Isaac McGlathery.-Died on Monday, 25 ulto., residence Whitpain township,
in the 83rd year of his age. He was an officer in the Revolution and
served his country during several campaigns. He lived respected and died
lamented.
-Free Press, Norristown, Pa., August 6, 1834.

[Second Lieutenant of Capt. Jacob Peterman's company, Fourth Battalion,
Philadelphia County Militia, Col. William Dean, December 22,1778.]

Keywords/Tags: Isaac McGlathery, Captain Jacob Peterman's company, Fourth Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia, Colonel William Dean, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War, Norristown Register, Norristown Free Press

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