Perry in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Burying Ground
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, November 5, 2020
1. Old Burying Ground Marker
Inscription.
Old Burying Ground. .
In Memory Of The Early Settlers Who Were Laid To Rest In The Old Burying Ground On This Site 1811 - Circa 1839. The early settlers of Perry used this site as the first cemetery. It included land now occupied by the Perry Public Library and extended across Main Street. This marker, along with the Williams family memorial stone behind the library, helps preserve our vanishing history. Further information on the history of the Old Burying Ground is available in the Perry Public Library.
In Memory Of
The Early Settlers
Who Were Laid To Rest
In The Old Burying Ground
On This Site
1811 - Circa 1839
The early settlers of Perry used this site as the first cemetery. It included land now occupied by the Perry Public Library and extended across Main Street. This marker, along with the Williams family memorial stone behind the library, helps preserve our vanishing history. Further information on the history of the Old Burying Ground is available in the Perry Public Library.
Location. 42° 43.219′ N, 77° 59.989′ W. Marker is in Perry, New York, in Wyoming County. Marker is on North Main Street (New York State Route 39) north of Gardeau Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Perry Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry NY 14530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
1813
Samuel Gates
Revolutionary War Veterans
A Founder of Perry
Buried on these grounds
with many others
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, November 5, 2020
5. Plaques next to the Library
( large plaque )
This plaque is inhonor of those who were
interned on this small section of
Perry’s Pioneer Cemetery
which also extends over the
Perry Library property.
Many still lie in the Pioneer Cemetery,
may they rest in peace.
( small plaque )
Elijah Bill
Died 1833
Veteran of American Revolution
Buried on these grounds
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.