Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rezeau-Van Pelt Family Cemetery
Historic Richmond Town
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
1. Rezeau-Van Pelt Family Cemetery Marker
A rare surviving 18th century private graveyard, this cemetery was used by the Rezeau and descendent Van Pelt and Wheatley families. The earliest grave is Jacob Rezeau, 1789. The large center gravestone commemorates Susanna Van Pelt and John A. Van Pelt, Esq. The simple wrought-iron fence, built ca. 1850, consists of X-patterned bays with the cast-iron image of an hourglass with wings at the center crossing.
Restoration made possible by:
State Senator John J. Marchi
Staten Island Historical Society
New York City, Department of Cultural Affairs
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 40° 34.258′ N, 74° 8.755′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Richmond. It is at the intersection of Center Street and Tysen Ct., on the left when traveling west on Center Street. Marker is located in Historic Richmond Town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Richmond County Jail (a few steps from this marker); Historic Richmondtown (a few steps from this marker); Site of Dobler's Court House Hotel (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . . Historic Richmond Town. Website homepage (Submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
2. Rezeau-Van Pelt Family Cemetery Marker
The winged hourglass design of the fence, mentioned on the marker, can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
3. Gravestone of John A. and Susanna Van Pelt
The families buried here lived in a house that still stands nearby. The graves date from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,837 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
