THE SURPRISING STORY BEHIND THESE REVOLUTIONARY WAR GRAVESTONES 🪦

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Come along with me and visit an 18th-century burying ground in Acton, Massachusetts, as I share the surprising and not widely-known story behind some Revolutionary War gravestones. We'll also discuss lesser-known events of the morning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775, before the Acton minute company responded to the North Bridge in Concord.
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Epitaph of Capt. Isaac Davis' tombstone under the monument in Acton:
"In Memory of Capt. Isaac Davis who was slain in battle at Concord April ye 19th 1775 in the defense of ye just rights and liberties of his country
civil & religious. He was a loving husband a tender father and a kind neighbour an ingeneous craftsman & serviceable to mankind. Died in ye prime of life aged 30 years 1 month & 25 days.
Is there not an appointed time to man upon ye earth? Are not his days also like the days of an hireling? As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away, so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. --Job

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@KatieTurnerGetty 8 дней назад

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to clarify - at 1:25, I mention that Captain Isaac Davis led the militia down the road to the North Bridge. He and his company were at the front of the column, and he was in command of his company. But senior officers were present with him - Colonel James Barrett and Major John Buttrick, both of Concord, and Lt. Col. John Robinson of Westford. I also wanted to mention that Woodlawn Cemetery in Acton is extremely well-maintained. The lichen and moss on the gravestones shouldn't be taken as signs of neglect, but simply the passage of time. Thank you very much for watching! ☘

@davestelling 8 дней назад

Thanks very much for these, Katie - sure enjoy your history lessons...

@vet-7174 7 дней назад

yes thank you!!

@johnholliday5874 7 дней назад

Maybe some D2 on those stones?

@asticou 7 дней назад

Excellent job educating us.

@analyzeit6882 7 дней назад

I loved this video. Watching on the Eve of our Declaration that we by right ought to be a free and Independent People.

@mardyfisher693 6 дней назад

They performed these selfless acts for us. They paid the price of freedom for us. God save America and the constitution that makes her great!

@ursirius4878 7 дней назад

Born, and I still reside in Massachusetts. I remember going on field trips in elementary and junior high school to most of the places you highlight. The stories never get old. A great nation would arise from the spark that happened right here in Massachusetts. You do a fantastic job telling the history and stories of the revolution. Plus your accent is awesome, keep up the great work you are doing. Thank you

@azoutlaw1236 6 дней назад

Thank you for bringing us these heroic accounts Ms. Getty, the debt that we owe our forefathers is immeasurable.

@Dan-dg9pi 8 дней назад

A beautiful memorial, Katie, to a man who died for his children, and for a country not yet born.

@ES-lh1tj 7 дней назад

I love her because she reminds me of my history teacher in grade school, Mr. Johnson. He was so passionate, animated and excitable, and loved history. Good to see good people who love and respect our history, for the good and the bad. Great Job.

@asticou 7 дней назад

I loved this I knew about Isaac Davis being killed by the British volley at the North Bridge, but I didn't know his backstory. You've just added more information. to the lore of the revolution for all of us. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. It brings these distant people back to life.

@RodCleaves 8 дней назад

Having grown up in Maine (then Massachusetts) and now living in Chelmsford and a trained historian - I LOVE this channel. Wow! I didn't know Hannah Davis lived long enough to see the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War plus all the history in between.

@mhutchins27 7 дней назад

Being from Maine originally gives you bragging rights when you go to Gettysburg. Those poor confederates had to learn why people from Maine are known as Maniacs the hard way!

@Optimusprimerib36 3 дня назад

It said she died in 1841, Civil War won’t start for 20 years.

@davestelling 8 дней назад

That's a beautiful epitaph for Capt. Davis. These forays into the old burying grounds are my favorites...

@user-oz2cs7mw5j 8 дней назад

You are the best. Great history tidbits + editing to different shots + the accent + 😳 = fun history videos.

@vet-7174 7 дней назад

Happy 4th of July Katie, thanks and Welcome Back 🇺🇸

@johncallahan2256 8 дней назад

Katie , you’re the best!

@Jerry-fn5nx 7 дней назад

Love old cemeteries like that. Very interesting history about Isaac, Hannha, and their children. Great vid 👍

@themeat5053 7 дней назад

Another well researched and excellently presented history lesson. Thanks, Katie.

@markembeck7099 8 дней назад

Your ability to personalize historic individuals is grand. Thank you for all the work you put into these video's. I look forward to more! Happy 4th of July to you and yours and the rest of America! 🎆🎆🎆

@bobjordan4016 8 дней назад

Love you are our teacher! Always wonderful lessons!

@jucadvgv3449 6 дней назад

thank you so very much. i'm 70 y.o., love history, and i always have. i came across and subscribed to your channel a good while back. i sometimes get into a mood to watch a bunch of your videos, but then i won't watch anything for awhile after that. i love it when i'm able to learn something new, though. i hate it when i mention something that was common knowledge and taught in all schools, i presume, when i was young, but someone younger than me now has no clue. but then i watch one of your videos and realize that you're so far ahead of me that i'm left in the dust. anyway, thanks so much for teaching me these things.

@plantfeeder6677 8 дней назад

Thank you so much for these deep looks into our founding history. As a repeated sufferer of Strepp throat when I was a kid my heart goes out to those poor children of that time. Never knew that's what Scarlett Fever was so thank you for that also. What amazes me are hearing about so many people back then living into their 80s when average life expectancy wasn't even 40 years of age. You are giving us knowledge that would take years for us to find, if ever, and learn and I personally am truly grateful for all you do. Keep em coming Katie. We're all sponges out here soaking it all up.

@Mike-ux9qz 8 дней назад

Hi Katie, have a great 4th of July. Be careful and stay safe!

@thesentinel5964 8 дней назад

Thank You Ma'am for the glimpse of the past and of a truly noble beginning.....Enjoy Your day and be safe.....

@keithrayeski6417 6 дней назад

WOW!! Your depth of knowledge, your delivery…cliff hangers!! Outstanding piece Katie!! Thanks again!!!

@anabasis3144 8 дней назад

Another outstanding video - thank you from the Shenandoah Valley! We love y’all’s accent btw!!

@rfletch62 6 дней назад

Without the bold actions of these men on April 19th, there would never be a July 4th! Thank you for this vid!

@lisaflint7027 2 дня назад

So glad I found this video! Both Capt. Isaac Davis and Abner Hosmer are my 1st cousins! My family has deep roots in MA, going back to the Mayflower and the Great Migration. Many of my ancestors answered the call starting on April 19 1775. I'm very proud and deeply grateful for their sacrifices and service, either by military service or just helping the cause, they all contributed to our country's fight for freedom and liberty. Let's keep it alive!

@kilcar 7 дней назад

Thank you for this edition ! My dad had scarlet fever as a child of 9 in 1918. He lost his hearing on his right ear . nonetheless faked his hearing test and enlisted in 1942, and was a decorated combat US Navy Seabee who passed in August, 1996 He could have avoided military service due to his ear, but he was a Patriot

@kellyturner4571 7 дней назад

He sounds like a special man, thank you for sharing this 🇺🇸

@mikes1097 8 дней назад

Hello Katie! Thank you for posting another great video. You always bring a postive outlook on historical topics. Have a very safe 4th of July

@MrLachlan09 2 дня назад

Just discovered Katie. Even though I am British (Scots) I love Katie's presentation, enthusiasm and knowledge. And oh, that accent, dreamy. So as someone fairly new to the history of The War of Independence could anyone recommend a well written, not too partisan book that details the events of the war. Many thanks.

@joanpellillo2981 День назад

So glad the children lived - Lo9ved you tube channel - Thank you so much...

@johngalt2506 7 дней назад

Thank you for this. History that needs to be remembered!

@Sonny_Eclipse 8 дней назад

Hi Katie, as always, I’ve enjoyed your information and the presentation

@Steve-qt9ce 6 дней назад

Thanks Katie, God Bless you ❤👍🇺🇸

@virgilcain8152 6 дней назад

Thank you for the excellent presentation

@thormusique 8 дней назад

Wow, thanks so much for this episode! I found it incredibly moving. It's not possible to put a price on this kind of recollection that calls to mind important people and moments of the past, regardless of how long ago such events took place. We are them, and they are us. Cheers and Happy Independence Day!

@helenodonnell1011 7 дней назад

Thk u Katie! Nice to hear stories about the minute men! U bring them to life! Happy 4th!

@artbilladello1073 4 часа назад

Thank you once again, Katie. ...You are a delight to watch and listen to. ... I share your passion. Many people tell me that I am a reincarnated soul from the Revolutionary War period. Thats why they refer to me as the 18th Century Guy.

@PurposeSpeaker 7 дней назад

Very sad but informative. Hail these great soldiers. Happy 4th of July, too.

@lawwdogg1digr 7 дней назад

Enjoyed the video. I appreciate your attention to detail. Good to see you out in the woods. You compliment nature’s beauty.

@DaleSpaulding-wt9fy 7 дней назад

Katie thank you for this. Stories like this tie history to family and make history interesting. I love history and genealogy and putting my family in a historic event. This is what you've done with this family. You are an awesome teacher/storyteller. Waiting on the next video.

@MrDodgerfred 5 дней назад

Nothing like a cemetery to tell a story and cause a mystery. Great idea!

@timp1051 7 дней назад

I couldn't wait to hit this video!!!!! This was awesome!!!!!! 😊

@Zermatt2024 День назад

You’re a beautiful intelligent lady giving interesting historical context. Than you.

@Mikeman07825 7 дней назад

another great video Miss Katie - I will be visiting that wonderful area next month and plan to do my own investigating. Thank you for making these stories come more to life in the way you do ☺ - Mike in NJ

@thenavylady4630 14 часов назад

Hi Katie. I just discovered your channel and I really enjoyed your historical video. I love American history so I will be watching more of your videos. Since I'm from Texas, I enjoy Texas history, too. I wanted to let you know that you said something that blew me away. You explained about strep throat and the connection to scarlet fever. Whoa. I am 71 years old, and from your comments, I realized that I probably had scarlet fever in 1971 when I was a senior in high school!!! For one week in April, I was sick with a fever that got up to 105. Then 1-2 weeks later (I don't really remember exactly), I got strep throat. Then 2 days later, I got a red rash on my chest. My aunt, who was a nurse, came over and looked at me from across the room and said that I had the measles. HAH! Wrong. From my online research, it appears that I really did have scarlet fever. Wow. Maybe that explains my heart murmur. I will be sure to pass this self-diagnosis to my heart doctor. Thanks, Katie.

@getoffenit7827 8 дней назад

Yay!! New video!

@StevenSmith-dc1fq 7 дней назад

Utterly fascinating! And so great to see Katie again, especially on the verge of 4th of July.

@user-ot3xl6zo8l 2 дня назад

I found a channel that is close to my heart!❤ thanks Katie!

@tomc8115 8 дней назад

Adventure pants on & ready to learn! Thanks Katie!

@davem4193 6 дней назад

Another fantastic video Katie, thanks!

@saylortusk8489 6 дней назад

Always excited to see your newest video. My great(x4) grandfather was in the Natick militia and was killed at the Battle of White Plains --- fortunately for my sake after he had children. I don't know much about his life or his service but he always comes to mind when I hear your fascinating stories. Keep going! :)

@bobrunge7594 7 дней назад

You add a human, personal touch, which is otherwise missing from the story of history. All these events did happen but people were involved and at times, unfortunately, the victims. Can you imagine what Hannah went through, when the love of her life was returned and waked in their bedroom? Think about that…. The humanity is over bearing. I appreciate you filling in the faceless blanks in the history pages. Well done, my friend…

@MichaelSisley-fw3xr 7 дней назад

I really like your work. Thanks. Most Americans know little about the founding of this nation. Maybe that is why our country has wandered so far afield from the Constitution and the educated counsel the Founders tried to leave for us. I hope your 4th of July celebration is wonderful.

@henrysanchez7977 7 дней назад

greetings and salutations from Texas Kiddo, loved your delightful explanation about our Patriots and their personal histories. Am planning a road trip for next spring to visit some of the sites where America was forged with the sacrifice made by the real heroes Men and Women who loved freedom enough to give their all for it, Lords blessings on you and yours.

@neilwinchester9187 4 дня назад

Nice work. Very interesting back story. Too often we forget the other worries and cares of people involved in historic events. Thanks!

@APrawks 7 дней назад

95 years old! What was life expectancy back then? Great story and video, thank you!

@johncatdaddy8895 7 дней назад

Very nice production! Incredible history lesson, on such a personable level, from centuries ago.🙂

@oneida41859 7 дней назад

Excellent episode Katie! Well researched. I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing. Take care now.

@conniegaylord5206 8 дней назад

Hi Happy 4th of the July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@whiskeymonk4085 7 дней назад

INDEPENDENCE DAY!

@deplorablepatriot9628 7 дней назад

As a descendant of nine who stood on the Green in Lexington we could have a great conversation. Michael Harrington

@ghostmost2614 7 дней назад

You live in an AMAZING place! Love history

@joanpellillo2981 День назад

Wow - Amazing - Love your- you tube channel

@tnbigfoot5752 7 дней назад

Great content Katie. Thanks for sharing your research.

@monitor1862 7 дней назад

I recently found your channel and subscribed. Thank you so much for your hard work on these videos. I'm a history geek and truly enjoy them.

@battack56 6 дней назад

My name’s Jose and I’m a first time subscriber. I really enjoyed watching and learning from this episode. Thank you! And, your accent is amazing!😅

@AnthropoidOne 6 дней назад

Love your accent and enthusiasm (North Carolina)

@charlesmckinley29 2 дня назад

Another wonderful video. Thank you.

@jimplummer4879 6 дней назад

Katie cemeteries are some of the best paces to discover history.

@rickhaddix6847 7 дней назад

Enjoy your videos Katie. Hope you have a wonderful 4th.

@kengiorlando7119 17 часов назад

Excellent!

@patjohnson3100 7 дней назад

Very appropriate video for the 4th of July with a real personal touch. Look what our forebears accomplished even while struggling under the toughest family challenges. My thanks for this really interesting historical detective work. I wondered if there would be information about Hannah and the four surviving children and there was. Thanks for completing the circle, and happy 4th of July.

@angrydragon2910 7 дней назад

We have that same lamp that you have there on your desk. You know what they say about great minds!!😉

@angrydragon2910 7 дней назад

Hope you’re using a lot of sun screen up there. It’s not a Texas sun , but a New England sun will burn just as easily. Especially on Irish Skin.🤣

@andrewpotter2285 7 дней назад

A pleasure as usual 👋🏻😎

@Harley123466 8 дней назад

Informative and emotional. Love the content, and love your passion, Katie!

@marymoar287 7 дней назад

Hi Katie! Thanks for the amazing video.

@howardjones7513 7 дней назад

I'm from Acton from a long line of Joneses. Hanna Davis married Samuel Jones. The big headstone next to hers is her second husband Samuel Jones 1735-1796. He died in LA. She came back (with Sam's body) and married Francis Leighton.

@mmladderhole1168 2 дня назад

As a young Boy Scout back in 1974 we Hiked the Captain Isaac Davis trail - on the morning of April 19. Will never forget that day..

@131maymay131 5 дней назад

Great story and presentation!!!

@JohnSmith-nt3ud 7 дней назад

Very good video and how apropos for Independence Day! Thanks again for another good one!

@dayoungbro 7 дней назад

Awesome Katie, keep up the great videos please

@DavidLavery-h6p 21 час назад

Thank you, Katie. New subscriber!

@joanhamilton2651 6 дней назад

New subscriber. Your channel popped up in my feed. YAY! Love history

@floydgail8816 8 дней назад

I love your videos! Your are the best

@koreyoneal2623 7 дней назад

I'm glad that I watched until the end because I was going to suggest that Capt Isaac Davis was actually buried under the little stone that you first pointed out and that the big monument was just that , a big monument . I looked up Leighton and Davis in my family tree , I found both last names but I didn't see any relations between them and the ones mentioned in your video

@whiskeymonk4085 7 дней назад

Excellent! Please make an episode about William Ranger Davidson.

@2104dogface 7 дней назад

nice, now we have another road trip to do. We just did the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers as George Jacob Sr. is buried there who was Hanged during the Salem Witch Trial and is Related to Henry Jacob killed April 19th 1775, there were also 2 other Rev War soldiers buried there.

@WFMeyer 7 дней назад

Katie, the way you tell stories of the Revolution reminds me of Jean Poindexter Colby, who wrote Lexington & Concord 1775, one of my favorite short books on the subject.

@RichKosack День назад

So few fought so many for a concept of liberty that was unknown among men of that time.

@thomasparker8449 7 дней назад

Great Job!

@thickwristmcfist3399 7 дней назад

I love this channel so much!!!

@Mike_Greentea 3 дня назад

Thanks!

@KatieTurnerGetty 3 дня назад

Thank you very much for supporting my work! It really means a lot, and I'm so appreciative! More videos to come!! ☘

@kilcar 7 дней назад

I have a 7 x great grandfather , a VanderCook who is buried up near Albany. His entire history is on a huge stone, it spesks of his torment by British troops whilst his sons were fighting the British. Its a huge stone.

@phillipcole3068 7 дней назад

Great video. Happy 4th to you and all!

@dj-kq4fz 7 дней назад

Happy Independence Day, Katie and friends. Thanks Katie for making me appreciate my original home state so much more! I'm heading back to Mass tomorrow, have they cured the canker rash yet? Just kidding, thanks!

@MS-hl8fe 6 дней назад

Nice video and channel. I have been visiting various sites in the southern campaign as I live in NC. Was at the Guilford Courthouse National Battlefield today 07/04/24 From defeat to Victory at Yorktown.

@jabbokrajewski7301 6 дней назад

Love your videos ❤

@ohiopat 7 дней назад

Next to my house in central Ohio is a small cemetery that has the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Jacob Van Meter (or Metre, there is some question of the spelling) who was in his mid 30's during the war and lived into his 90's .

@tomj4506 4 дня назад

Katie. I checked & Hanna is in the Samuel Jones plot ( near the road) with a large well marked stone. BTW there are many stories about her & her life with both Isaac & Sam. Pretty wild stuff in her life. Tom

@valeriebraden7221 День назад

April 19 1934 was my Daddy's birthday.

@mitchharpenau786 7 дней назад

This video was wicked hardcore.

@troykauffman3963 7 дней назад

Hello Katie, thank you very much for yet another great history lesson about Captain Davis and his family. I absolutely love the content you provide for us. Happy fourth to all my fellow Americans, may we never forget about these brave patriots who paved the way for this great experiment called The United States of America. 🫡🇺🇸