Glendora in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ashbrook's Burial Ground
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 5, 2016
1. Ashbrook's Burial Ground Marker
On this high bank along the Timber Creek was the Indian Village of
Armewamex
1730
John Ashbrook in his will reserved
one whole acre where the burying place now is for the use
of the neighborhood. Making this
the oldest known public burial ground in Camden County.
1777
On the night of Oct. 22-23
Colonel Von Donops Hessian Brigade
camped on this hillside following the battle of Fort Mercer.
Among those interred here are the following and their families
John Ashbrook
First Settler-Assemblyman-Ye High Sherife-Freeholder.
Isaiah Marble
Militiaman, Rev. War-Captain War 1812-Ye collector of taxes
William Zane, Esq.
Pres. Township Comm.-Presiding Officer Bd. of Freeholders-Justice
Hessian Soldiers
40 to 50 who died of wounds from the battle of Fort Mercer
names known only to God.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1626.
Location. 39° 50.384′ N, 75° 4.829′ W. Memorial is in Glendora, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is at the intersection of Station Avenue and Melvin
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Regionally, this memorial is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clement's Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Clement Oak (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First Air Voyage in America (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gabreil Daveis Tavern (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jonas Cattell (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Chew Powell House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Families in Magnolia (approx. 2.6 miles away).
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 5, 2016
2. Ashbrook's Burial Ground Marker showing background
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 5, 2016
3. Isaiah Marble-Capt NJ Militia Revolutionary War
This name is mentioned on the main marker.
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 5, 2016
4. Ashbrook's Burial Ground-Grave markers not legible
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,107 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
