Elisha Harrison Grave Marking

The Fairfax Resolves Chapter SAR dedicated a marker commemorating the Revolutionary War service of Surgeons Mate Elisha Harrison, Fourth Maryland Regiment, Continental Line. The ceremony was held on 29 November 2008 at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC in conjunction with the Dedication of Steps at the Elbridge Gerry Monument by the DC Society SAR.

John E. Sweeney delivered a paper on the life and times of Elisha Harrison, and Fairfax Resolves First Vice President Lawrence Lamborn and President General David Appleby unveiled the marker. Maryland Society President Duane Tackitt, DC Society President Paul Hays, and Larry Lamborn and placed MD, DC, and US flags at the grave recognizing that Harrison served from Maryland, died in the District of Columbia, and helped establish the United States through his military service.

John Sinks presented a copy of the paper and sources to Congressional Cemetery directors Patrick Crowley, Linda Harper, and Executive Director Cindy Hays for future outreach to the public. The joint color guard consisted of Fairfax Resolves members Daniel Rolph, Lawrence McKinley, and Darrin Schmidt as well as DC Society member Andrew Johnson.

A copy of the research into Elisha Harrison's life and a copy of the talk were presented to the Congressional Cemetery for their records.

Download a copy of the “The Life and Times of Elisha Harrison” that was presented to the cemetery.

Download a copy of the program for Dedication of Steps at the Elbridge Gerry monument and the Dedication of Memorial Marker for Revolutionary War Surgeon Elisha Harrison.

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