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William Bratton, Lewis and Clark Expedition Member IN284 |
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Bratton (1778-1841)is buried in this cemetery. With U.S. Army rank of private, he joined Lewis and Clark Expedition's Corps of Discovery near Clarksville, Indiana 1803. Corps explored lands of Louisiana Purchase and Pacific Northwest. Side two:
Bratton's duties included hunter, blacksmith, saltmaker. He completed entire journey; discharged October 10, 1806. Settled on farm in Wayne Township 1822; held various county and township offices, including Justice of the Peace.
Installed 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Ohio River Chapter of Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Fountain Co. DAR, Fountain Co. Hist. Soc., Pine Village Literary Club, John Culver, Barbara Haniford, Louis & Pauline McKee.
E. of Jct. US-36 & IN-25, Old Pioneer Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery County Indiana
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