James Crowley Grave Marker

Patriot James Crowley assisted in establishing American Independence as a Private in Captains Madison, Gamble, and Nevill’s Company, and Colonel James Wood’s Regiment, Virginia Militia.  His service is documented in his pension application S15790 at the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration. James was born on 20 May 1764 in Henry County, Virginia and died 4 September 1840 in Clay County, Missouri.   A memorial marker is located at Crowley Cemetery near 7400-7700 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri (adjacent to Worlds of Fun property).  James’ memorial marker is at the south end of the cemetery at coordinates N39° 10’ 48.01” and W94° 29’ 23.83”.  James Crowley is believed to be buried in rural Clay County, Missouri.   James Crowley Biography