Program

Patriot Burials

Subject

Cemetery, People, Site

Location

270 Maples Rd, Milford, NY 13807, USA

Lat/Long

42.651478, -75.021493

Grant Recipient

Binghamton Chapter, ESSSAR

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.

Maples Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents with burials as early as 1800. Among those interred here is Revolutionary War Veteran Hopkins Burlingham, who served as a private in Rhode Island. While living in Otsego County, Burlingham qualified for a pension for twelve months of service during the War. He was buried in Maples Cemetery in 1833.