Andrew Keown, Veteran of America's Forgotten War-- Part 2

The Illinois Society of the War of 1812 held a ceremony on October 23 and unveiled a marker.  Seventy attended, including many of his descendants.

Andrew Keown was born April 11, 1793, in Butler County, Kentucky, and served as a private in Lt.-Colonel William Mitchusson's 14th Regiment of Kentucky Militia.  He came to Illinois in 1819, but returned to Kentucky before bring his family back in 1825.  He started receiving a War of 1812 pension in 1871 until his death.

Death came on February 20, 1880 at the age of 86.

--Brock-Perry

Illinois Society of the War of 1812

From the October 29, 2013, Suburban Journals "Illinois Society of the War of 1812 holds business meeting."

And, I'd never heard of it.

Forty people attended the annual business meeting at Hill's Fort in Greenville, Illinois, on October 19th.

The group was recognized by the national organization for its growth and activity.

In the last year, they have participated in or sponsored 33 grave markings, presented eleven ROTC medals and were in flag programs and parades.

Many War of 1812 veterans were paid for their service in land grants in Illinois while it was still a territory.  This caused many to move to and settle in the state.

--Brock-Perry