Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Terhune Memorial Park
Ensign John Terhune volunteered in the Continental Army in 1776 at age 17. He served under General George Washington during the difficult New Jersey campaign including the successful, surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton. At the age of 15 Sarah Vreeland walked under cover of night nine miles from her father's farm to Newark to warn the American Patriots of the formidable presence of British and Hessian troops gathered near Hackensack. In delivering her message she met Terhune, then a private, who was on duty in General Washington's Camp at the time. They were later married and moved to Michigan Territory in 1831. Both are American Patriots, John because of his military service and Sarah because of her aid to the Continental Army.
Emily Whitmore was the first person buried in the original cemetery that belonged to her father, Luke Whitmore.
Pioneer Cemetery
To the patriots and pioneers who lie buried here
Ensign John Terhune 1759-1839 a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His wife Sarah Vreeland Terhune and Emily Whitmore 1807-1825 the first white child to be burried(sic) in Washtenaw County.
Erected by Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter and the Ypsilanti Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 42° 14.791′ N, 83° 41.178′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Terhune Road and Lillian Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3626 Terhune Road, Ann Arbor MI 48104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ticknor-Campbell House (approx. 1.3 miles away); 50 Years of Friendship (approx. 1.3 miles away); Geddesburg (approx. 1.8 miles away); Earhart Manor (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hoyt Garrod Post and Family History (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Parker Family & Mill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Log Cabin (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.
Regarding Terhune Memorial Park. Terhune Pioneer Memorial Park is located up a short set of stairs from Terhune Road.
Also see . . .
1. Terhune Pioneer Cemetery. Details for this cemetery at Find a Grave website. (Submitted on May 24, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
2. Terhune Pioneer Memorial Park. City of Ann Arbor entry for the park. (Submitted on May 24, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
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