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Ludington Graves

 
 
Ludington Graves Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
1. Ludington Graves Marker
Inscription. Burial site of Revolutionary war heroes, Col. Henry Ludington and his daughter Sybil, who rode to warn the troops on 26 April 1777
 
Erected by Town of Patterson.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesPatriots & PatriotismWar, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1777.
 
Location. 41° 30.841′ N, 73° 36.741′ W. Marker is in Patterson, New York, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 311 and Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311. Located in front of the Maple Avenue Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Patterson NY 12563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maple Avenue Cemetery (here, next to this marker); District School No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Patterson Grange No. 939 (within shouting distance of this marker); The War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Patterson Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this
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marker); The Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fellowship Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Patterson.
 
Regarding Ludington Graves. On historical markers her name is spelled Sybil and Sibyl, but on her gravestone it's spelled Sibbell.
 
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
 
The Ludington Graves image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
2. The Ludington Graves
Sibbell, died 1839, 77 years
Abigail, Henry’s daughter, died 1816, 40 years
Henry, died 1817, 78 years
Abigail, Henry’s wife, died 1825, 80 years
Sibbell Ludington’s gravestone image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
3. Sibbell Ludington’s gravestone
Col. Henry Ludington’s gravestone image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
4. Col. Henry Ludington’s gravestone
[ inscribed on the plaque ]
Revolutionary Soldier
Col. Henry Ludington
1775 1783
placed by the
Enoch Crosby Chapter
D.A.R.
[ inscribed on the small bronze marker ]
S A R 1775
Henry Ludington
1739 – 1817
July 4, 2000
Westchester / Putnam Chapter
Sons of The American Revolution
A Small Stone at the Edge of the Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
5. A Small Stone at the Edge of the Cemetery
Revolutionary Soldiers
Buried Here
Placed here by N.Y. State
Organization NSDAR
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,524 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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