Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, Site

Location

4RW5+PR Marion, NY, USA

Lat/Long

43.146838824613, -77.190443953812

Grant Recipient

Rochester Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

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.

With burials as early as 1808, Marion Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here are at least four veterans of the Revolutionary War: Ivory Simmons, Samuel Eddy Sr., Obadiah Archer and Lewis McLo[u]th. Additionally, a fifth veteran, Solomon Leonard, could be interred there as well, though primary evidence of his burial, as of 2023, remains yet to be discovered.

The historical marker is located within the cemetery near the oldest section, and it sits beside the cemetery chapel where a Memorial Day ceremony is held each year.

Links

• Patriot Burials® Marker Grant Program