Col. Gist (1747-1839) was a strong supporter of the federal government and a Patriot during the American Revolution. He had been a colonel in the Soldier's Delight Battalion of Baltimore County, a military unit that remained in the state to guard against a Tory uprising during that conflict. He was in command of the 20th Regiment of Maryland Militia at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion. His distinguished brother, Gen. Mordecai Gist, commanded Maryland troops during the Revolution.
Col. Gist (1747-1839) was a strong supporter of the federal government and a Patriot during the American Revolution. He had been a colonel in the Soldier's Delight Battalion of Baltimore County, a military unit that remained in the state to guard against a Tory uprising during that conflict. He was in command of the 20th Regiment of Maryland Militia at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion. His distinguished brother, Gen. Mordecai Gist, commanded Maryland troops during the Revolution.
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In Memory Of Col. Joshua Gist Who Departed This Life On The 17th Day Of November 1839 Aged 92 Years One Month And One Day
