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John C. Karr Gravestone
1759-12/26/1840
Heyworth Cem., Randolph Twp.
Photo by Tony Cannon, Find-a-grave
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~Revolutionary War Gravesites in McLean County~
Introduction - Ebenezer Barnes - Joseph Bartholomew - Samuel Beeler - David Haggard - Frances Hodge - Moses Hougham - John Karr - William Lee - John Maxwell - Thomas McClure - William McGhee or Gee - William McCullough - John Toliday - Jacob Williamson - Gravesites Not in McLean County
John Karr was born in Tinicum, Buck's County, NJ. He served in the Somerset regiment with other soldiers from New Jersey. He later served in the Ohio militia during the War of 1812.
In 1839, at over 80 years old, Karr moved from New Jersey to McLean County to be near his daughter, Mercy, and son-in-law, Hiram Buck. Hiram was a prominent farmer, landowner, postmaster, and businessman.
Karr is known for his funeral requests and unusual will. He requested full military honors at his funeral, which were carried out in full. He left a total of 25 cents to two children and two deceased childrens' heirs. Karr's reason for such a small amount was that 25 cents was what he considered their "fair share." Karr left other children varying amounts between $50 and $100, including $75 to his daughter Mercy, who shared a name with his wife and led an "honorable" life.
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John Karr's Old Gravestone
From around 1912
from Milo Custer, Soliders of the American
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References & Map
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