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Richard Richardson, local War of 1812 veteran, feted at Watkinsville Cementary and Eagle Tavern Sunday

The time has been changed to 4pm on the 19 th Peggy Subject: an interesting event   Just in case you haven't seen the news articles about this event, I thought you might like to hear about it.  On August 19 The Daughters of 1812 are planning to honor Richard Richardson, a local War of 1812 vet.  There will be a ceremony at the Watkinsville Cemetery at 4:00 followed by a reception at the Eagle Tavern. Mary Ruth Moore is a descendant of Richard Richardson.  She will be giving a presentation about him at the cemetery.  Peggy  

A War of 1812 Bicentennial Rememberance Proclamation in Watkinsville | Online Athens

One of my direct descendants, General David Blackshear, fought in this war as a brigade commander as well as the Revolutionary War as a mere child.  A War of 1812 Bicentennial Rememberance Proclamation in Watkinsville | Online Athens