Program

Patriot Burials

Subject

Cemetery, Site

Location

1652 NY-376, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Lat/Long

41.630623, -73.87641

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.

New Hackensack Cemetery is the final resting place of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here ca. 1788-1835 are at least eight Revolutionary War veterans: Jacob Van Bunschoten, Matthew Van Bunschoten, Peter Van Bunschoten, Teunis (Tunis) Van Bunschoten, Isaac Conklin, Obadiah Cooper, Henry Dodge, and Isaac Sebring.