From the August 4, 2012, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Len Barcousky.
Commodore Joshua Barney of Maryland died and is buried in Pittsburgh in 1818 while en route to his home in Kentucky. In 1848, his remains were moved to the newly opened Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville.
The commemoration was sponsored by the Maryland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution and the U.S. Daughters of 1812.
Four of Barney's descendants also took part when a 10 X24-inch marker was dedicated.
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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