In October, Compatriot Steve Scully of our Chapter traveled to Cloverdale Indiana to witness the tribute and honor paid to Revolutionary War soldier, Jacob Piercy. Jacob Piercy, who is Scully’s 4th great grandfather was honored by members of the John Martin Chapter of Indiana (SAR) for his service in the Revolutionary War. Moreover, Jacob was recognized by Descendants of Valley Forge (DVF) for his service with General George Washington at Vally Forge during the winter encampment of 1777-1778. Members from the Indiana brigade of DVF were also on-hand to honor Jacob Piercy.
Jacob Piercy was born in 1759 in Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania, 2nd Regiment under the command of Captain Bankston. Jacob was a fifer/drummer. After the war, Jacob married Abby McDowell in 1794 and eventually settled in Kentucky. Jacob and Abby raised a large family of 13 children and eventually removed to Cloverdale, Indiana in 1822. Jacob died in 1831 and is buried along with his wife and several of his children in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
The John Martin Chapter of SAR is to be commended and congratulated for a beautiful and moving ceremony. Members and other volunteers gave unselfishly of their time to arrange and participate in this ceremony.
