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Andrew Ralston, Revolutionary Soldier,
Born in Scotland February 25, 1753, Died at Bloomfield, Ohio September 11, 1827. Pioneer Farmer of Jefferson County, Enlisted April 13, 1776 at Sunbury, PA. in Capt. Casper Weitzel's Co. Penna. Rife Regiment, Mustered out Nov 3, 1783, Sgt in Lt. Col. Henry Miller's Co. 2nd Penna. at York, PA.
Taken Prisoner at Long Island wounded at Bradywine served at Germantown, Valley Forge, Monmouth and Yorktown.
Buried here Also are:
Sophia Waltermyer Ralston B. Apr 23 1776, D. Dec 23, 1828.
Davis Ralston 1st child B. Sep 2, 1786, D. May 5, 1814.
Mary Ann Ralston Dau of David B. Apr 22, 1813 D. Oct 3, 1821.
Catharine Ralston 8th child B. Nov 29, 1801 D. Feb 22 1826.
Nancy Ralston 11th child B. June 22, 1809 D. Dec 7, 1827.
Dedicated by his descendants August 18, 1934. This Boulder transported July 4, 1934 from Waltemyer Community in Old York Co., PA where the eleven children of the family were born
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