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    1. Re: [MDGARRET] The Henry Bittinger Study- Casper Durst
    2. Pat Thompson
    3. Posted on the Garrett County web site: "CASPER DURST - Capt.Daniel Cresap's Company, Washington County, Md. Born 1732, died 1823. Moved to Maryland before 1790, around the New Germany area. Ross C. Durst and Mrs. Margaret Cupler proved his service and joined D.A.R. and S.A.R. on him in 1971. Buried in the Old Salisbury, Pennsylvania Cemetery." Have you checked with the Garret Co. Historical Society? 301-334-3226 They might be able to put you in touch with Randall Kahl who has done a lot of work recording information for Garrett County's veterans. They might also have information from Ross Durst's work. Pat (Friend) Thompson www.friendfamilyassociation.org -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Just a small correction John "Lightfoot" Durst died in 1840 ( the previous message had 1812) he served in the War Of 1812. He is buried ( not a private cemetery) in the Old Hill Cemetery in Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa. His father, Casper Durst, Rev.War Soldier , is also buried there with a field stone marking his grave site as C X D, 1839. If anyone is interested I am attempting to verify his Rev.War service to have a marker placed on his grave. I need any Rev.War documentation that the D.A.R. may have accepted. There is a marker on the grave site of John Lightfoot Durst that was erected in the 1960's honoring his military service. ==== MDGARRET Mailing List ==== If you need help with this list, make sure to email the list administrator, Sonny O'Haver, [email protected]

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