HISTORY LESSON
Andrew Howard (1764-1849) was born in Massachusetts on August 20,
1764. In 1780, 16-year old Howard enlisted in Captain Amos
Cogswell's Company of Colonel Abiel Mitchell's Eighth Massachusetts
Regiment of the Continental Line for a term of three years. Andrew
was subsequently transferred to Captain John Hobby's Company of the
Third Massachusetts Continental Line, commanded by Colonel Hugh
Maxwell. After serving in the "Hudson River Defense" and being in
winter quarters near West Point, Howard was discharged December 23,
1783, by order of General Henry Knox. For this service Howard
earned a pension.
Andrew and his wife, Clarissa, came to Wisconsin in 1847 to live
with their son, Solomon. At age 85, Andrew died on September 14,
1849.
THE PUZZLE
The posted cords will bring you to the family marker of Andrew
Howard. Once there find the information to solve the puzzle.
E.I. Howard Born Oct A
H.A. Howard Died June BC
take ABC and add to the posted NORTH.
S.B. Howard Born May D Died Jan. E
Betsey Born Dec. F
S.H. Howard Killed May G
Add togetherD+E+F+G then add to posted WEST.
REQUEST
When you decide to do this cache PLEASE bring a flag and place it
by Andrew's grave Like I did in the above picture. There were none
there when I visited. Thank You.
The WSQ in the title of this cache is an acronym for
Wisconsin Spirit Quest. Wisconsin geocachers have adopted this
acronym to designate their cemetery caches. As this is classified
as a cemetery cache please note it is NOT hidden on any grave
marker or site. If there is a service going on, or folks are
visiting their loved ones when you arrive please be respectful and
come back at a later time. Your understanding and compassion for
those folks will be appreciated.
PLEASE FOLLOW ANY POSTED VISITING
HOURS, RESPECT THE RESIDENTS HERE, AND ONLY VISIT DURING DAYLIGHT
HOURS IF NO HOURS ARE POSTED
The cache is not located near a
grave...Do not disturb monuments. If you find a fallen US flag,
please stick it back in the ground. You must sign the cache log to
claim a find. As always, please be respectful, and cache in, trash
out.