Closter in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nagel – Auryansen Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
1. Nagel – Auryansen Cemetery Marker
This final resting place of early Closter settlers was established by Barent and Resolvert Nagel on their 1,030-acre tract jointly purchased in 1710. The first burial is believed to be Jan Adriansen, c. 1721. The Nagel brothers divided their land in 1748, and initialed stones within the cemetery (“BN” and “RN”) mark the division line. By marriage and by purchase, the property surrounding and including the cemetery became owned by the Auryansen (Adriansen) family.
The cemetery contains an estimated 108 graves, but only 86 tombstones remain. Buried here are five Revolutionary War veterans. Members of the Kearney, Ferdon, Jordon, Demarest, Parsells, DeClark, Haring, Cole, Powles, and Vervalen families were laid to rest here. Tradition states that slaves were buried here as well. The last burial took place in 2007.
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1710.
Location. 40° 58.52′ N, 73° 56.513′ W. Marker is in Closter, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Nauglel / Auryansen Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel De Clark House (approx. ¼ mile away); Nagel (Naugle) House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Walter Parcells Homestead (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Closter Horseman (approx. one mile away); Closter Public School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hilderbrant Naugle House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Reformed Church of Closter (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Closter.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
2. Nagel – Auryansen Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
3. Nagel – Auryansen Cemetery Marker
Marker seen from inside the cemetery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
4. Grave of Pvt. Joseph Demarest
New Jersey
Pvt. NJ State Militia
Revolutionary War
1760 1829
Pvt. Demarest is one of five Revolutionary War veterans buried in this cemetery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
5. Grave of Pvt. Barent Naugle
New Jersey
Pvt. Bergen Co. NJ State Mil
Revolutionary War
April 26, 1775 Oct. 17, 1836
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
6. Grave of Pvt. David Naugle
New Jersey
Pvt. Bergen Co. NJ State Mil
Revolutionary War
June 2, 1831
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
7. Grave of Pvt. Garrett Auryansen
New Jersey
Pvt. Bergen Co. NJ State Mil
Revolutionary War
Feb. 8, 1749 Jan. 29, 1831
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
8. Grave of Pvt. Resolvent Auryansen
New Jersey
Pvt. Bergen Co. NJ State Mil
Revolutionary War
Jan. 4, 1744 Oct. 27, 1835
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
