History Lesson
GeorgeReams (1758-1842) was born on April 4, 1758, in Cumro
Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in March 1781 in
Captain George Grant's Company of Colonel Steele's Pennsylvania
Militia. Reams may also have served in General John Sullivan's
expedition against the Indians in Pennsylvania and New York.
At some time he moved to Wisconsin, where he died and was buried in
the Whig Methodist Cemetery, George's grave is near the west side
road.
The headstone is a government marker simply stating "Geo. Reams,
Rev War." No other information is given. Although the grave is that
of a Revolutionary soldier named George Reams, there is some
question as to which George Reams is meant. There were two others
by the same name, one from Upper Paxtay Township, Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania and one from Cocalico Township, Lancaster
County.
GEORGE'S grave and REQUEST
George Reams grave can be found at N42 45.672 W090 33.273. Bring a
flag with you and place it by his grave while you pay your respects
and think about what we have THANKS to men like him. 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
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.