Jonathan Byrd Revolutionary War Soldier b. ca. 1750 - Virginia d. October 4, 1827 - Putnam Co., IN

Jonathan Byrd was buried on the Old James Luther Byrd Farm in Floyd Twp., Putnam Co., IN  1827.  The Sons of the American Revolution replaced the worn stone in 1976.

The towering walnut tree on the left side of the road stands at the head of Jonathan Byrd's grave.

This plaque is located in the Putnam Co. Courthouse, Greencastle, IN. According to the History of Cass Co., Iowa (1884) James Luther Byrd, son of Jonathan, "was quite a prominent man, having among other acts, given the casting vote that built the courthouse of that (Putnam) county".

A special thanks to friend and collegue, Bryan Chadd, for his help in locating Jonathan Byrd's grave.  Without the help of Bryan & his mother, this would never have become a reality!

Updated 7/06 For more information about Jonathan Byrd, Revolutionary War Patriot, click here.