From the Nov. 10, 2014, Waco (Texas) Trib by Regina Davis.
Seven War of 1812 veterans are buried in McLennon County.
One was the Rev. William C. Buck, first lieutenant in Virginia's 2nd Regiment. He was later a classical language scholar and Baptist minister while living in Central Texas. He is buried at the First Street Cemetery.
Obituaries in Waco's early newspapers also mention the War of 1812 in connection toJohn McBride, G.W.Clayton, Col. William Nally and L. Cagle as being buried in McLennon County. These, however, are not documented.
Two other War of 1812 veterans listed are Edward Kellum Sr. and Rev. Silas Witt.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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