PATRIOT BURIALS
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Patriot Burials
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Cemetery, Site
- 819 Bennie Rd, Cortland, NY 13045, USA
- 42.569195771758, -76.220157375697
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Sons of the American Revolution - Finger Lakes Chapter
PATRIOT BURIALS
Inscription
PATRIOT BURIALSSOUTH CORTLAND CEMETERY
BURIALS AS EARLY AS CA. 1808.
AT LEAST TWO VETERANS OF
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
INTERRED HERE.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2023
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.
South Cortland Cemetery is the final resting place of many of Cortland and Cortlandville’s early residents. Among those buried here are Revolutionary War veterans John Daboll and John Stanbro. In addition, many believe Elisha Goodrich and Francis Wilcox, both veterans of the Revolutionary War as well, are interred in the cemetery as well. However, original markers for these two men are no longer there, and as of 2022 an official burial listing has not been discovered.
