Closter in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Nauglel / Auryansen Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
1. The Nauglel / Auryansen Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
The Nauglel, also, Auryansen Cemetery. . , This active graveyard dates to the earliest settlement period of Closter’s history. Documented burials date to circa 1722 and include Dutch pioneer families with names like Vervalen, Naugle (Nagle), DeClark, Ferdon, Parsells, Auryansen, Demarest, Haring, Cole, Kearney, Montague and Bogert. Seven soldiers, Closter farmers, who served in the Bergen County Militia during the Revolutionary War and one veteran of the War of 18 12 are known to be among the interred., The Nauglel / Auryansen Cemetery, once known as the “Burying Place,” was part of the original lands purchased in 1710 by the Nagel brothers, Barent and Resolvert. They divided their lands in 1748 and the division stones carved with their initials (“BN” and “RN”) are still visible in the middle of the cemetery. Later, the place became known as the Auryansen Grave Yard because this family took title to the land upon which it sits. Many of the sandstone and frame houses built by these families and their descendants are still standing in the Borough today.
, ( Sidebar : ) , A Restoration Project , of the Closter Historical Society. The Naugle / Auryansen Cemetery restoration was begun in 1996 and concentrated on the 19th century sandstone grave markers. Funding and work was sponsored by the Closter Historical Society with supervisory assistance provided by Tim Adriance, the Auryansen family historian., Previous work at the cemetery involved ground maintenance and clearing of debris by various caretakers. Ralph Heaton of the American Legion obtained granite plaques from the Veterans Administration and placed them at the foot of the Revolutionary soldiers’ graves., In 1996, Scott Merritt, of Katonah, N.Y., masterfully began the inscription of the sandstone markers. This work could only have been made possible through the kindness and efforts of concerned citizens.
List of Donors follow . . ..
This active graveyard dates to the earliest settlement period of Closter’s history. Documented burials date to circa 1722 and include Dutch pioneer families with names like Vervalen, Naugle (Nagle), DeClark, Ferdon, Parsells, Auryansen, Demarest, Haring, Cole, Kearney, Montague and Bogert. Seven soldiers, Closter farmers, who served in the Bergen County Militia during the Revolutionary War and one veteran of the War of 1812 are known to be among the interred.
The Nauglel / Auryansen Cemetery, once known as the “Burying Place,” was part of the original lands purchased in 1710 by the Nagel brothers, Barent and Resolvert. They divided their lands in 1748 and the division stones carved with their initials (“BN” and “RN”) are still visible in the middle of the cemetery. Later, the place became known as the Auryansen Grave Yard because this family took title to the land upon which it sits. Many of the sandstone and frame houses built by these families and their descendants are still standing in the Borough today.
( Sidebar : ) A Restoration Project of the Closter Historical Society
The Naugle / Auryansen Cemetery restoration was begun in 1996 and concentrated on the 19th century sandstone grave markers. Funding and work was sponsored by the Closter Historical
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Society with supervisory assistance provided by Tim Adriance, the Auryansen family historian.
Previous work at the cemetery involved ground maintenance and clearing of debris by various caretakers. Ralph Heaton of the American Legion obtained granite plaques from the Veterans Administration and placed them at the foot of the Revolutionary soldiers’ graves.
In 1996, Scott Merritt, of Katonah, N.Y., masterfully began the inscription of the sandstone markers. This work could only have been made possible through the kindness and efforts of concerned citizens.
List of Donors follow . . .
Erected by Closter Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.
Location. 40° 58.491′ N, 73° 56.516′ W. Marker is in Closter, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from Susan Drive, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located behind the fence at the southeast corner of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Susan Drive, Closter NJ 07624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The government plaque for Pvt. David Naugle, a Revolutionary War veteran, can be seen in front of the sandstone headstone.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
7. David Naugle Headstone Detail
This photo shows the inscription on the gravestone of David Naugle.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2013
8. Grave of Garrett Auryansen
The graves seen here include that of Revolutionary War soldier Pvt. Garrett Auryansen. The government plaque is seen in front of the grave.
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 691 times since then and 37 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.