In 1791 Daniel Lowber granted permission for “the society of people called Methodists” to erect a “meeting house” at this location. The site was formally conveyed to church trustees in 1796. Adjoining land was obtained in . . . — — Map (db m39601) HM
Chief engineer of the Underground Rail Road in the State of Del. and the richest man in Del. He was convicted and fined in 1846 by the U.S. Dist. Court, later he was fined twice for $10,000.00 each by Del. but was advised the fines wouldn't be . . . — — Map (db m227863) HM
Statesman, Soldier and Patriot. Member of Stamp Act Congress and of First and Second Continental Congresses. Signer of Declaration of Independence. Member and Speaker of Colonial Assembly of “Three Lower Counties on Delaware.” Member of . . . — — Map (db m39067) HM
In memory of
1734 Charles Inglis 1816
1759 Rector of this parish 1765
1787 Bishop of Nova Scotia 1816
First Colonial Bishop in the British Empire
His wife Mary Vining and their two infant children rest in the churchyard. — — Map (db m42757) HM
Presbyterian minister, later practiced medicine, Member of Colonial Assembly, Member of Council of Safety, 1775. Commanded First Delaware Militia Regiment. This regiment, reviewed in Dover, later joined Washington’s army and fought in Battles of . . . — — Map (db m4716) HM
In this churchyard lie the remains of Nicholas Ridgely, Statesman and Jurist. Born in Dover, 1762, eldest son of Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely and Mary Wynkoop Ridgely. Member of State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution, December 7, . . . — — Map (db m39066) HM
Born in 1740 in Dover, Kent Co., DE
Died Feb, 15, 1791 in Dover, Kent Co., DE
Justice of the Peace
Member of Joint Committee of Accounts, Committee of Correspondence, Council of Safety, and General Assembly. — — Map (db m42754) HM
In 1849, Caper and Leah Carlisle deeded a quarter-acre of land to Meeting House Trustees Jacob Allston, Peter Carlisle, James Collins, Perry Hawkins, and Nathaniel White. The Carlisles and the trustees were part of a free African American community . . . — — Map (db m199002) HM
In 1778, a Methodist Society was organized in Dover by Reverend Freeborn Garrettson. Desiring a permanent place of worship, members acquired a one-half acre lot at this location from Vincent Loockerman in 1782. Future Delaware Governor Richard . . . — — Map (db m39065) HM
A Presbyterian Society, present in Kent from c1694, was organized and worshipped in a log church on this site from c1708 until 1791. The Presbytery of Philadelphia recognized its congregation in 1714. The present church was built in 1791 and served . . . — — Map (db m5166) HM
Quakers were gathering for worship in this area by 1712, when members of the Religious Society of Friends met "at the widow Needham's at Murderkill Creek." Established as Motherkiln Preparative Meeting (under the care of Duck Creek Meeting), the . . . — — Map (db m39459) HM
Christ Church Mispillion was the second parish in Delaware established by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The Rev. Thomas Crawford first held services of the Church of England in lower Kent County in 1704. The . . . — — Map (db m69033) HM
In memory of Joseph Oliver who departed this life February 28, twenty minutes after seven in the morning in the Year of our Lord 1807 aged about eighty years.
Joseph Oliver was owner of land North of the Mispillion River, formally known as Saw . . . — — Map (db m41882) HM
The beginning of Methodism in this community
can be traced to the organization of a local
“society” in 1777. Early meetings were held
in the homes of its members. On December 3, 1787,
Joseph Oliver conveyed a lot of ground at . . . — — Map (db m36888) HM
In 1733 a charter was granted to “a dissenting congregation” of Scots and Irish Presbyterians who had settled in this area. A Meeting House was subsequently erected at this location. The Reverend Thomas Evans conducted the first service . . . — — Map (db m39032) HM
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the organization of a local “society” in the 1770’s. Meetings were held in private homes before a frame structure was built here circa 1786 on land provided by Col. Allan McLane, . . . — — Map (db m39027) HM
The first religious organization to hold services in Duck Creek Hundred - 1705. Property transferred to Duck Creek Historical Society - 1962. Michael Desmond, Jr's Eagle Scout Restoration Project - 2002. — — Map (db m39711) HM
The name Union Cemetery is derived from the fact that this burial site was created to inter deceased members affiliated with the African-American houses of worship in this area. Originally owned by James and Hester Till, the land for the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m130460) HM
In 1677, John Grubb (1652-1708) came from Stoke Climsland, Cornwall and settled on the Delaware River at "Grubb's Landing." He was one of the first Englishmen in Delaware.
John and his wife Frances raised nine children: Emanuel Grubb . . . — — Map (db m144195) HM
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, an early national cemetery for the Civil War dead. Starting in 1909, a date . . . — — Map (db m184904) HM WM
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 12, 1919, James P. Connor entered the U.S. Army in January 1941. As a member of the 7th Infantry, 3rd Division, he was a participant in the amphibious landing at Cape Cavalaire in southern France. On August . . . — — Map (db m144315) HM
The African Union Church (AUC) of Christiana Bridge built a wood-framed church on this site in 1819. The AUC was the first incorporated religious group in the country controlled entirely by African Americans. The congregation replaced the structure . . . — — Map (db m243662) HM
Mount Pleasant ME Church formed in 1837 as an outgrowth of local camp meetings. Construction on the simple stone church began in 1838 and a cemetery was established in 1841. In 1893, Mount Pleasant added stained glass windows, a raised pulpit, and . . . — — Map (db m140549) HM
Welcome to the Mount Pleasant Episcopal Cemetery, first established in 1841. There are 110 known graves and several unknown or unmarked graves. Members of both the Methodist Episcopal Church (1841-1960) and the Church of Christ (1961-1996) are . . . — — Map (db m240844) HM WM
The origin of this congregation may be traced to the earliest days of Methodism in America. In March, 1771, Joseph Pilmore, one of the first Methodist missionaries from England, preached outdoors at Christiana. Upon returning in 1773, Pilmore noted . . . — — Map (db m145164) HM
In 1835 five trustees of the African Union Church purchased this half acre of land for $80, thereby establishing a church, now razed, and cemetery. Throughout its active years the church and cemetery served the residents of Polktown, one of the . . . — — Map (db m244708) HM
The African Union Church once stood on this site adjacent to the cemetery. The church was a branch of the original "Spencer Churches," founded by Wilmington's Peter Spencer in 1813. In 1835, five trustees of the church - Perry Reynolds, Noah . . . — — Map (db m244731) HM
This cemetery is the final resting place for five Civil War veterans. The United States War Department established the Bureau of Colored Troops on May 22, 1863 under General Order 143. These were free African American men who served in a segregated . . . — — Map (db m244717) HM
Typical of a 19th century working class community, this burial ground likely contained a large number of wooden and fieldstone markers. Open unmarked areas indicate that was probably the case. Many of these handmade markers have disappeared over . . . — — Map (db m244729) HM
In the years prior to the Revolutionary War, John Aiken commenced the operation of a tavern and storehouse at this location near the intersection of two of the major roadways of the Delmarva Peninsula. Aided by their proximity to this important . . . — — Map (db m153860) HM
On October 15, 1701, William Penn granted 30,000 acres of land to William Davies, David Evans, and William Willis "in behalf of themselves and Company of new Welsh Purchasers." Known as the Welsh Tract, this expansive holding attracted large . . . — — Map (db m153859) HM
The Hockessin Friends Meeting has operated with an active membership and regular services, known as Meetings for Worship, since its founding. The Meeting is part of the larger Philadelphia Yearly Meeting faith community.
The expansion of the . . . — — Map (db m92144) HM
Site of the first Catholic church in Delaware, Usually called "Coffee Run" Church. Land purchased 1772 by Rev. Matthias Manners. First church erected shortly thereafter. Last church erected by Rev. Patrick Kenny. Remained standing until 1908. . . . — — Map (db m43694) HM
Early home of Commodore Thomas Macdonough. Hero of Battle of Lake Champlain 1814. Born 1783. Died 1825. Commodore 1813. Assisted Commodore Decatur in capturing and burning the "Philadelphia" off the coast of Tripoli, 1804. Original name of village . . . — — Map (db m10305) HM
Here lie the remains of the family of James McDonough, an Irish immigrant who purchased land at this location in 1748. Seven children were raised here by James and his wife Lydia. Their eldest, Thomas McDonough, was a prominent local physician. In . . . — — Map (db m92152) HM
1682 - 1932
This tree was living when
William Penn
came to Pennsylvania
1682
White Oak, Quercus Alba
Girth Breast High, 1932, 14ft. 4 ins. — — Map (db m73845) HM
Three Welsh members of the St. George's Anglican Church were reinterred here on Jun 20, 1937, the 232nd anniversary of St. Anne's Parish. Their remains were removed from the church cemetery when the C & D Canal was widened in 1937. — — Map (db m73846) HM
Sacred
To the memory of
My beloved Husband
Capt. John Evans.
Of 2nd Reg. Del. Vols.
After having distinguished himself
at the Battles of Gains Mills [sic],
Savage Station, Peach Orchard,
White Oak, Malvern Hill,
Antietam, . . . — — Map (db m102551) HM WM
Here lie the remains of
Mary Wansey
Wife of George Wansey
of Towanda, Bradford Co., Pa.
She died at Sea Aug. 8th. 1842
on her return from Italy
aged 37 years. — — Map (db m102550) HM
Wounded in Battle
of Lake Ontario May 28th
Died at Kingston Canada
May 30th 1813 aged 26 years
[Also on monument]
John Stockton
Born 1755, Died Oct. 29, 1822
An Officer of the Revolution.
Thomas Stockton
Born April 4, 1781 . . . — — Map (db m102608) WM
In 1854, a Methodist Society was organized in the African American community in New Castle. Not long after the society's inception, the group adopted the name Mount Salem Methodist Church and purchased land on which to build a church. Mount Salem's . . . — — Map (db m94193) HM
John Aicken • Archibald Alexander • Gov. Gunning Bedford
John Bird • James Booth, Sr. • James Carter
The Rev. Robert Clay • Thomas Clay • William Clay
Dr. Mark Elliot • Stephen Gilbert • Isaac Grantham
John Hall • William Hazlett • Joseph . . . — — Map (db m102564) WM
The first meetings of this congregation were held in the homes of its members. In 1824 a stone church building was erected at this location. The growth of the congregation resulted in the replacement of the original building by a one-story frame . . . — — Map (db m155020) HM
The first Presbyterian services in this area were conducted by Rev. John Wilson in 1706. Then pastor of New Castle Presbyterian Church, Rev. Wilson came every other Sunday to minister to the many residents of this area who had immigrated from . . . — — Map (db m9979) HM
The history of this congregation may be traced to the 1670s, when Dutch and Swedish members of the "Reformed Church" were gathering locally for worship. By the first decade of the 18th century the settlement of persons largely of Scottish descent . . . — — Map (db m10538) HM
In 1831, a Methodist Society was organized in this community. The congregation was incorporated as Cantwell's Bridge Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832. A small meeting house known as "Brickbat Church" was subsequently constructed on land provided . . . — — Map (db m10539) HM
This congregation was organized in 1812. For a number of years services were conducted by Methodist “circuit riders” in members’ homes and local schools. On March 7, 1834, Thomas and Hannah Aldred donated land at this location on which to build a . . . — — Map (db m175220) HM
A log church was built here in 1789 on land donated by Joseph Dickinson. The church was named "Dickinson's Chapel" in his honor. Francis Asbury and many other pioneers of American Methodism conducted services here. Levi Scott, a native of this area . . . — — Map (db m10608) HM
William Lloyd Nelson was born near Dover, Delaware, on February 22, 1918. He was the son of J. Clarence and Carrie Phillips Nelson. Following his family's move to a farm near Middletown, he was educated in the public schools of the community. He . . . — — Map (db m245058) HM
Born a slave, Bishop Spencer was the father of Delaware’s independent Black church movement. In 1813, he founded the Union Church of Africans, presently known as the African Union Methodist Protestant Church. The mother AUMP church . . . — — Map (db m144198) HM
Newark Union Church was built in 1845 near the site of a 1704 poplar log Quaker meetinghouse and burial ground. The church was originally a one-room, two-story fieldstone structure built by Lewis Zebley and Joseph Sharpley for $800. Renovations in . . . — — Map (db m197040) HM
Sacred to the memory of Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours Knight of the Order of Vasa, of the Legion of Honor and of the Order of Du Lis, Counselor of State, Member of the First Constituent Assembly, President of the Council of Ancients and member of . . . — — Map (db m128801) HM
Delaware's only known foreign-born governor, John McKinly emigrated from Northern Ireland to Wilmington in 1742, began a medical practice and became actively involved in Delaware politics. McKinly served as a member of the Colonial Assembly, . . . — — Map (db m39575) HM
The origin of this congregation is traced to the early 19th century when the Brandywine Manufacturer's Sunday School was established to serve the spiritual and educational needs of the families of workers in the industrial community on the . . . — — Map (db m13589) HM
1747-1812. Member of Continental Congress and of Annapolis Convention. A framer of United States Constitution, which Delaware was first to ratify. Appointed First District Judge of Delaware by President Washington. Purchased this property 1793 as . . . — — Map (db m14706) HM
Riverview Cemetery was founded in 1872 by a coalition of 18 fraternal lodges of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. This 42-acre site was the first cemetery outside of Wilmington city limits to be open to people of all . . . — — Map (db m92151) HM
These are the earliest dated fieldstone markers in the churchyard. Along with the carved initials, 1726 is still visible.
The initials stand for Kathrina and Brita Cock, Swedish sisters who died from typhoid fever within two days of each . . . — — Map (db m174903) HM
This small stone is probably one of the oldest still visible in the churchyard. It is not known who M. B. was or when he or she died.
The stone is typical of the simple rough markers of the late 1600s and early 1700s. — — Map (db m174891) HM
More than twenty Bayards are interred in this underground vault. They include four U.S. Senators: (1) James A. Bayard the Elder (1717-1815), a member of Congress, U.S. Senator, and a member of the Commission for the Treaty of Ghent in 1814; (2) . . . — — Map (db m174898) HM
He served as pastor of Calvary Church, Rockdale PA from 1838 until 1841, at which time he was consecrated as first bishop of the Diocese of Delaware. Prior to Lee's consecration, affairs of the Episcopate had been administered by Assistant . . . — — Map (db m174913) HM
The Brinckles are an old Delaware family. The Rev. Samuel G. Brinckle was the first Rector of Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, "preaching almost until the time of his death in 1863," Gertrude Brinckle was the longtime librarian at the . . . — — Map (db m174890) HM
Horace Burr was a physician, an author and served in the Delaware Legislature. At Old Swedes he was Senior Warden and Vestryman. His 1899 translation of the early Swedish church records is still used today and is a valuable genealogical research . . . — — Map (db m174866) HM
He was born in Sweden in 1658 and educated in London. On his way home from his duties in the Swedish Legation one evening in 1678, he was kidnapped and shipped to Virginia to serve five years as an indentured servant. Springer learned of the . . . — — Map (db m174895) HM
Born Halland, Sweden, Christiern first appears Old Swedes Church records in 1714. The daughter of Elizabeth Justis and Matthias Peterson, Maria descends from Måns and Brita Andersson who arrived on Kalmar Nyckel in 1640. Christiern and Maria . . . — — Map (db m174896) HM
Dr. Joseph Capelle was a surgeon in the French army serving under General Rochambeau's command. After serving throughout the Revolutionary War, he decided to make his home here in America. He became a respected practitioner, a founding member of . . . — — Map (db m174904) HM
Miss Montgomery was the daughter of Capt. Hugh Montgomery, of Revolutionary War fame. She was prominent in Wilmington society in the first half of the 19th century. A successful teacher, she was also a founding member of the Female Bible Society. . . . — — Map (db m174908) HM
These French families fled a slave insurrection in Santo Domingo in 1791 and relocated to Wilmington. Peter Bauduy helped convince his friend Éleuthère Irénée duPont to settle here, and was an early partner of duPont's.
Some members of these . . . — — Map (db m174910) HM
Judge Ignatius Grubb (1841-1927) was of English descent. His grandfather, Henry Grubb, purchased Pennsylvania lands in 1679, three years before William Penn arrived.
In 1848, Ignatius and his family arrived at Grubbs Landing (now part of . . . — — Map (db m174899) HM
In 1862, he transferred to Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's army, serving in staff and engineering positions.
He was promoted to staff Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector General of the Army of Tennessee. He took part in the Vicksburg campaign. In . . . — — Map (db m174845) HM
Sacred to the memory of
Major Peter Jaquett,
a distinguished officer of the Revolution Army, who died at his residence, Long Hook Farm, near this city, September 13th, A.D. 1834, in the 80th year of his age, having been born on the 6th of . . . — — Map (db m42647) HM
Major Jaquett, a distinguished officer of the Delaware Militia in the American Revolution, was a participant in 32 of the war's battles and was twice wounded. He was by the side of both Colonel Haslet at Princeton and Baron De Kalb at Camden when . . . — — Map (db m174901) HM
Over 15,000 people are buried here at Old Swedes. Many, like Miss Vining, are buried in unmarked graves. Her grave is believed to be in the southern area of the yard.
Mary was the daughter of John Vining, a Chief Justice and Speaker of the . . . — — Map (db m174909) HM
Maj. Daniel Adams •
John Brynberg •
Peter Brynberg •
Dr. Joseph Capelle •
Thomas Coxe •
Matthew Cripps •
James Cunningham •
Benjamin Elliot •
Lt. John Hendrickson •
Timothy Jackson •
Maj. Peter Jaquett •
Griffith Jordan • . . . — — Map (db m174440) WM
The Stidhams were another prominent family in the early days of the New Sweden Colony and Old Swedes.
Dr. Tymen Stidham arrived on the fourth voyage of Kalmar Nyckel. He was the the first physician in this area. Much of the success and . . . — — Map (db m174847) HM
Their ancestor became Lutheran, fled the Netherlands to avoid persecution, and settled on the Brandywine, calling his place "Vendever's Island."
In the presence of William Penn, Dr. Cornelius and Jacob Vandever became naturalized citizens in . . . — — Map (db m174905) HM
Upon completion of Old Swedes, the church bell was being hung in a tree on the north side of the church. Those living across the river and to the south complained they could not hear the bell, so a wooden scaffold was erected on the south side . . . — — Map (db m217893) HM
Nearby is grave of John Dickinson, Lawyer, Scholar, and Statesman. Member Colonial Assemblies of Delaware
and Pennsylvania and Legislative Council of Delaware State. Delegate from Pennsylvania to Stamp Act
Congress. Representative in Continental . . . — — Map (db m129371) HM
Grew from New-Wark Meeting established 1682. Present house is third in this vicinity. Friends School begun here in 1748 has operated continuously. Among 3,000 buried in yard are founders of Wilmington, John Dickinson, "Penman of the Revolution," and . . . — — Map (db m10943) HM
Born August 21, 1789, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Garrett came to Wilmington in 1822. A prominent merchant, his home and business were located nearby on Shipley Street. Garrett was committed to the anti-slavery efforts of his Quaker faith. He is . . . — — Map (db m67356) HM
The first Meeting House on this site was built in 1738. It was replaced in 1748 when a larger building was constructed. The old Meeting House was then converted into a school. Known as Wilmington Friends School, it was relocated to a new facility in . . . — — Map (db m10941) HM
In May 1852, this parcel of land was purchased by Bishop (now Saint) John N. Neumann of Philadelphia. From the early 1850s through the late 1870s, this was the primary cemetery for Wilmington’s Catholics. Those buried here represented all walks of . . . — — Map (db m10916) HM
The roots of this congregation can be traced to the efforts of Methodist pioneer Thomas Webb, who visited this area to spread the message of his faith in the years prior to the American Revolution. Influenced by his sincerity and eloquence, a local . . . — — Map (db m128089) HM
In 1862 the members of Mother AUMP Church, also known as the Union Church of African Members, purchased property at the corner of Lancaster Ave. and Union St. in Wilmington for the purpose of establishing a cemetery. In 1914 the Church sold the . . . — — Map (db m235732) HM
In honored memory
of
Gunning Bedford Jr.
Signer of the
Constitution of the United States
by the
Delaware State Society, NSDAR,
in this
Bicentennial year 1987 — — Map (db m216018) HM
This plaque is dedicated to all Revolutionary War hero's that are buried in Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. While there may be others who are known only to their creator, the following Patriots have been identified as being . . . — — Map (db m216019) WM
Before the settlement of the boundary dispute between Delaware and Maryland, this area was considered to lie in Maryland. On July 5, 1755, responding to the request of members of the Church of England residing in the upper portion of Worcester . . . — — Map (db m39556) HM
By the 1840’s, a group of local Methodists were meeting nearby in Jones School. Desiring a permanent place of worship, the congregation built a church in 1857
at a site one-half mile west of here. In 1861, Jacob Jones and his wife, Love . . . — — Map (db m48566) HM
Hebron MP Church is a small country church located 2.5 miles west of Georgetown, south side of Rt 404, 6 miles east of Coverdale Crossroads. Land given for sum of $25.00 by John H. Day and his wife Mariah L. Day for place of worship. This land . . . — — Map (db m199248) HM
Methodism first came to this area in the late 18th century when circuit riding preachers traveled through the countryside spreading the message of their faith. For a number of years residents of this neighborhood worshipped in local homes and . . . — — Map (db m225427) HM
Here lie the remains of 70 early setters of Sussex County.
This burial site was owned by Revolutionary War veteran, Nathaniel Hays (1744-1810) and served as a family burial plot until donated to the Methodist Church by John W. . . . — — Map (db m245143) HM
In 1881 the Nanticoke Indian people constructed
this church to provide a place to join for religious
devotions. Known as “Johnson’s Chapel,” the church
was affiliated with the Methodist Protestant
denomination. On March 27, 1884, the land . . . — — Map (db m37564) HM
On June 6. 1890. Benjamin H. Elliot and his wife. Sarah Ann Hastings Elliot. donated this land and building materials for the construction of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. They had previously donated land for the site of Sycamore Public . . . — — Map (db m245053) HM
This Federalist served as the governor of Delaware between 1805-1808. He was born in Laurel in 1752, attended Old Christ Church, and is buried in this churchyard. Mitchell was commissioned as adjutant of militia 1775, promoted captain in 1776, and . . . — — Map (db m39779) HM
Established on Broad Creek in 1770 as a "Chapel of Ease" of Stepney Parish, Maryland on land purchased by a levy of 80,000 pounds of tobacco. Building completed by Robert Holston in 1772 at a cost of £510. — — Map (db m39778) HM
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