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PATRIOT BURIALS

Program
Patriot Burials
Subject
Cemetery, People, Site
Location
15749 NY-22, Stephentown, NY 12168, USA
Lat/Long
42.536670623925, -73.359200901076
Grant Recipient
Saratoga Battle Chapter, Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution
Historic Marker

PATRIOT BURIALS

Inscription

PATRIOT BURIALS
CARPENTER CEMETERY
REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN
LT. JOSEPH CARPENTER BURIED
HERE 1796. SERVED IN SOUTH
KINGSTOWN 2ND CO., RI MILITIA.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2024

The origins of the American Revolution can be traced back to 1775, when the first shots were fired between colonial and British forces at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Soon after, the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. As the newly formed United States went to war with Great Britain, hundreds of men across the Thirteen Colonies joined the fight. These men came from different walks of life; some were farmers, others were tradesmen, lawyers, doctors and merchants. Despite their differences they desired the same thing: freedom and independence. Colonial forces faced severe challenges, including lack of supplies and military training. However, in the face of obstacles they were undeterred. After nearly 8 years the colonies defeated Great Britain and successfully achieved their independence. It is important to remember the lives and sacrifices made by those who fought for American freedom.

Carpenter Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the area’s early residents. Among those buried here is Revolutionary War veteran Lieutenant Joseph Carpenter, who served in the South Kingston  Company of the Rhode Island Militia during the War.