Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, Event

Location

6762 Big Tree Rd, Livonia, NY 14487, USA

Lat/Long

42.812031678154, -77.642026736472

Grant Recipient

Columbia-Mid Hudson Valley SAR Chapter

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.

Union Cemetery in Livonia, New York is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here are at least ten Revolutionary War veterans, including Selah Stedman, Sr., John H. Hallsted, Oziel G. Smith, Peabody Pratt, Hezekiah Beecher, Oliver Woodruff, Solomon Woodruff, Remembrance Gibbs, Eldad Gibbs and Elias Chamberlain.

In addition, seven other veterans of the Revolutionary War are likely interred at Union Cemetery, including, Jeremiah Riggs, Andrew Woodruff, Richard Blake, Daniel Linsley, Onesimus Risdon, Noah Amsden, and Richard Blake, Sr.