1812

A troop of Kentucky Calvary rested on the hill adjoining New Lexington in the fall of 1812 on their way to the Missinawa River. They fought against of group of native Americans led by Tecumseh, and many were injured, including Sargeant Henry Riddle. Four comrades carried him on a litter to New Lexington and deposited him at the home of James Miller. The Miller family and the entire town assisted and provided for his care. He died in January1913 from his injuries. The Town gave him a soldier's burial and a military parade. The companies of James Nisbit and Hendricks were present for the burial. He was buried on the Miller's land then moved to the cemetery in West Alexandria in the Northwest part of the cemetery. He does not have a stone.