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PATRIOT BURIALS

Program
Patriot Burials®
Subject
Cemetery, People
Location
1148 Harris Rd, Earlville, NY 13332, USA
Lat/Long
42.776356225041, -75.4372764123
Grant Recipient
Columbia-Mid Hudson Valley SAR Chapter
Historic Marker

PATRIOT BURIALS

Inscription

PATRIOT BURIALS
BEAVER MEADOW CEMETERY
REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN
SMITH PARKS, JR. INTERRED
HERE 1842. SERVED IN
NEW YORK 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.

Beaver Meadow Cemetery in Hamilton, New York is the final resting place of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here is Revolutionary War veteran Smith Parks, Jr., who served in the New York Militia.