Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Family Cemetery
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
1. Family Cemetery Marker
Early Pioneer Jurrian Severson
Grave of John J. Vanaernam
Ensign, Revolutionary War
Born 1730 - Died 1814
Erected by Town of Guilderland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 42° 42.112′ N, 74° 1.38′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Brandle Road, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Brandle Road, Altamont NY 12009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Severson House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Plank Road (about 700 feet away); Altamont, New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knowersville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr F. Crounse (approx. ¼ mile away); Knower House (approx. ¼ mile away); Altamont High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Inn of Jacob Crounse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.
Regarding Family Cemetery. Jurrian Severson came north from the Catskills
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Severson and other early pioneers spoke their native tongue, Dutch and German. Few could read or write, and there were no schools for their children. A lack of doctors in the sparsely inhabited region caused the sick to be treated with homemade remedies and those who died were buried on their own property.
A family cemetery lies across Brandle Road from the Severson house where Revolutionary soldiers and slaves are buried. Pvt. John Severson and Ensign J. G. VanAernam of the 3rd Regiment, Albany County Militia are buried in the small resting place. Ensign VanAernum was the brother of Captain Jacob VanAernum, hero and leader of the Patriot forces in the Helderberg region during the American Revolution.
Additional keywords. Severson Cemetery
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
2. Family Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
3. Family Cemetery Marker at the Severson Cemetery
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 9, 2013
4. Family Cemetery & Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, November 5, 2011
5. Family Cemetery Marker
The Severson House is in the background, across the road.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
6. The Severson Family Cemetery
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
7. Nicholas J. Severson
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6, 7. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
