PATRIOT BURIALS
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Patriot Burials®
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Cemetery, People, Site
- 1180 Southwestern Dr, Lakewood, NY 14750, USA
- 42.051919989773, -79.291889522097
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Sons of the American Revolution - Empire State Society - Chautauqua Chapter
PATRIOT BURIALS
Inscription
PATRIOT BURIALSHATCH CEMETERY
AT LEAST TWO REVOLUTIONARY
WAR VETERANS, LAWRENCE FRANK
AND REUBEN LANDON, INTERRED
HERE CA. 1813-1854.
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.
Hatch Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here between ca. 1813-1854 are at least two veterans of the Revolutionary War, Lawrence Frank and Reuben Landon.
Additionally, another individual, John Stephan Frank Sr., may also be interred in Hatch Cemetery, and may also have served during the Revolutionary War as well. As of 2024, conclusive evidence of his service and burial with primary sources has not been discovered.