Woodstown in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodstown Friends Cemetery
Three African Americans are interred in this Friends cemetery.
From the records:
"Rachel Mintiss (Colored), wife of Andrew Mintiss was buried 5th mo. 8th 1846 on the hillside, near the 1st Row of the 2nd purchase.
Andrew Mintiss was buried 28th of 8th mo. 18?? on the left of his wife. Aged about 82 years.
Abigail Mintiss, widow of Andrew Mintiss was buried 31st of 1st month 1850 next to her husband."
Andrew Mintiss and Abigail Atlee were married 16 September 1846. He died between then and late January 1850. The location of these unmarked graves remains unknown.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1850.
Location. 39° 39.019′ N, 75° 19.826′ W. Marker is in Woodstown, New Jersey, in Salem County. It is on West Avenue (U.S. 40) just west of Spring Garden Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 West Ave, Woodstown NJ 08098, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, in South Jersey, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Center of Town (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garrison Memorial Park
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