PATRIOT BURIALS
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Patriot Burials®
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Cemetery
- 2183 Church St, Ashville, NY 14710, USA
- 42.0947258, -79.3776141
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Sons of the American Revolution - Empire State Society - Chautauqua Chapter
PATRIOT BURIALS
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PATRIOT BURIALSMAPLE GROVE CEMETERY
REV. WAR VETERANS SAMUEL
BENEDICT, JOHN STOW, DAVID
HOLLISTER & WILLIAM MATTESON
INTERRED HERE CA. 1837-1858.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2022
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.
Maple Grove Cemetery is the final resting place of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here in between ca. 1837-1858 are at least four Revolutionary War veterans: Samuel Benedict, John Stow, David Hollister, and William Matteson.