Local History Buffs Identify Scottish Sailor Killed in Connecticut in War of 1812
Two local history buffs helped identify a Scottish sailor whose unmarked Connecticut grave had been forgotten for 200 years.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
Two local history enthusiasts helped resolve the long-standing mystery of a Scottish sailor’s identity, according to The New York Times.
The sailor was killed in Connecticut following a skirmish during the War of 1812. His unmarked grave had been forgotten for 200 years before the pair became involved.
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