Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, Event, Site

Location

43 N Broad St, Carthage, NY 13619, USA

Lat/Long

43.97638, -75.62945

Grant Recipient

Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution Thousand Islands 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 eight 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. 

Hillside Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents, with burials as early as ca. 1805. Among those interred here are at least 10 Revolutionary War veterans including Solomon Calkins, Deacon Jonathan Carter, Abel Crandall, Joseph Crook, Asa Harris, Jonathan Loomis, Jonathan Loomis, John McNitt, Nathaniel Peck, and Silas Rockwell. 

Another veteran, Richard Wait, may be buried in the cemetery as well, however his marker is a modern replacement and original documentation of his interment was not located at the time of the marker’s evaluation.