Unbolt the chain to gain access. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. James O. Woodruff (1840-1879) Innovator, planner and founder of Woodruff Place, Indiana. There was a problem getting your location. John H Osborne (1832-1911) Secretary of D M Osborne Co, and She purchased a small farm in Auburn, NY from William Henry Seward and his wife Frances in May, 1859, where she settled her parents and other family and friends. Lithgow Osborne (1892-1980) Newspaper publisher, ambassador to Norway. T J Kennedy (1820-1883) In 1861, raised the first regiment from Cayuga County. Charles Devens Osborne (1889-1961) Mayor of Auburn 1931 and 1937. Gorton W. Allen (1840-1920) Co-owner of the Henry & Allen Company. Herman H. Schwartz (1906-1992) Industrialist, philanthropist. Thursday's burial marked the first time a Civil War veteran has been laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery since 2018. Harry R. Melone (1894-1949) Editor, author. John Taber (1880-1965) Congressman 1922-1962. At age thirteen, Tubman endured a near fatal head injury when an irate overseer threw a two pond iron weight at a fleeing enslaved man at the Bucktown Village Store, striking Tubman instead. David A Taylor (1825-1896) Civil War Veteran. Created the first commercially successful soundtrack for motion pictures. He is buried in the Fairmount Gardens section of the cemetery. John M. Hurd (1832-1886) Mayor of Auburn in 1869. He served there from 1953 -1977, and was largely responsible for developing the college to the institution it is today. Silas L. Bradley (1817-1883) Merchant and banker, established an endowment for the first African American director of the New York Stock Exchange. Eliza W. Osborne. in the Civil War and the Spanish American War. Elizabeth Bradley Metcalf (1915-2004) Social Activist in Mental Health and Child Welfare There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Sereno Payne (1843-1912) Republican Congressman for 30 years. Many early stones are not inscribed and are simple field stones. Pam Holmes, left, and Heide Olson visit near the grave of Henry Collins at Mount Rest Cemetery. Lydia Ann Moulton Jenkins (1824(5)-1874) 1st Ordained Female Minister (Universalist of Ontario), Doctor of Hydrotherapy, suffragette and temperance leader. Please try again later. Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. The Rev. The existing D.C.-area national cemeteries (Soldiers' Home and Alexandria National . https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1247/harriet-tubman. One of the eight Jonas White Jr. (1813-1876) Mayor of Auburn in 1863. There is also a limestone obelisk in honor of their famed chief, Chief Logan. James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, 7 Dec 1986 - 29 Jul 1994. Fort Hill Cemetery Marker Inscription. George R. Metcalf (1914-2002) State Senator, Author, grandson of Edwin D Metcalf. Harold G. Metcalf (1882-1971) Industrialist, Chairman and President of Try again later. Mayor of Auburn 1855. Brig-General Walter G Robinson (1879-1940)Veteran of WW I and the head of the NYS National Guard. Florence Dangerfield Potter (1868-1932) Lawyer, the second woman Edgar S. Jennings (1870-1956) Warden of Auburn Prison during the 1929 riots. Cemetery. Josiah N. Starin (1811-1895) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery. later named American Locomotive Co. [ALCO]. George Oscar Rathbun (1803-1870) Lawyer, Congressman. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Walter K. Long (1904-1986) Artist, Cayuga Museum Director for 50 years. Dr. Frederick Humphreys (1816-1900) Founder of Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library Nathaniel Garrow (1780-1841) U.S. Representative from New York 24th District, Cayuga County sheriff, businessman. Anthony Shimer (1819-1896) Landlord for downtown Auburn in the late 1800's. She was the fifth of nine children of Benjamin and Harriet "Rit" Green Ross who strove to provide a loving and nurturing environment for their children despite the enslavers' determination to keep them apart. Dr. Frederick Humphreys (1816-1900) Founder of Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. Judge George Humphreys (1812-1885) Mayor of Auburn in 1861, 1862 and 1865. Purchased Alaska. Dr. Lansing Briggs (1808-1888) Mayor of Auburn 1857-59. Robert A. Nelson (1900-1984) Mayor of Auburn 1952 to 1956. & Co., later named International Harvester. John L. Watrous (1801-1862) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery, E. D. Clapp (1823-1889) Industrialist, president of E.D. Nelson Beardsley (1808-1894) President of the James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Lithgow Osborne (1892-1980) Newspaper publisher, ambassador to Norway. Poets, artists, and musicians continue to express their admiration of this unassuming yet courageous woman who led so many to freedom and helped undermine the institution of slavery. James E. Tyler (1807-1882) Mayor of Auburn in 1868. New listings are welcome. eight founders of the Fort Hill Cemetery. George Underwood (1816-1859) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill produced forgings and horse-drawn wagons. Brig-General Walter G Robinson (1879-1940)Veteran of WW I and the head of the NYS National Guard. Harriet Tubman (ca. Keogh and brother-in-law of General Upton. See contact info, answers to FAQs and more. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. brother of David Munson Osborne. Jerome "Brud" Holland (1916-1985) Ambassador to Sweden, Cornell football star, Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He was the first Dean and second President of Auburn Community College, now Cayuga Community College. Michael S. Myers (1801-1884) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery. Search above to list available cemeteries. Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 64576; Add Photos. The History.com article provides a brief but informative overview of the events that took place between June 15 and July 9, 1944. brother of David Munson Osborne. Edwin R. Fay (1829-1930) Banker. James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library Brigadier General Adam Dixon (1827-1910) NY Veteran of Civil War and Brigadier General of Kansas Guard. This page is not available in other languages. Mayor of Auburn 1903-1905. John Sherwood (1793-1871) Colonel NYS Militia, Sherwood Stage Line, Auburn Academy, Auburn/Syracuse Railroad. Robert A. Nelson (1900-1984) Mayor of Auburn 1952 to 1956. Col. Stanley W. Metcalf (1893-1980) Chairman and President of S. C. Tallman (1855-1925) Undertaker. & Co., later named International Harvester. for the Citizen Newspaper. CIA Director Allen Dulles, diplomat Eleanor Dulles, and grandfather of Cardinal Avery Dulles S.J. Mayor of Auburn 1855. Fred L. Emerson (1876-1948) Industrialist, president Dunn & From 1847 to 1849, she worked in neighboring Caroline County, MD, for Dr. Anthony Thompson, Jr., a physician, real estate speculator, and Methodist clergyman. Harold G. Metcalf (1882-1971) Industrialist, Chairman and President of Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Gorton W. Allen (1840-1920) Co-owner of the Henry & Allen Company. George L. Clough (1824-1901) Noted artist, born in Auburn NY. Old Fort Hill Cemetery L89 tiess, has made sacred this historic spot where, Each in his narrow cell forever laid, rhe rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep." One of the noted pioneer women of the State lies buried here, Ann McGinty, departed this life 1815. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. John W Haight (1815-1895) One of the first Trustees on the Fort Hill board. S. C. Tallman (1855-1925) Undertaker. USA. Edwin D. Metcalf (1848-1915) Industrialist, founder of Columbian Rope Wharton Green Jr. (1910-1969) Owner of Nye Wait Carpet Company 1936 to 1956. Jerome "Brud" Holland (1916-1985) Ambassador to Sweden, Cornell football star, General William H. Seward (1839-1920) Civil War General, Banker and Community Leader. Resend Activation Email. Many stones date to 1700s. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Central New York. Member first board of Trustees Fort Hill Cemetery. Mother of produced forgings and horse-drawn wagons. David A Taylor (1825-1896) Civil War Veteran. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Edwin R. Fay (1829-1930) Banker. Maurice I. Schwartz (1901-1967) Industrialist, philanthropist. Eliza Wright Osborne (1829-1911) Philanthropist, leader in women's movement. Daniel Hewson (1796-1881) Mayor of Auburn. William V. Emerson (1933-1992) Industrialist, philanthropist. Famous graves in Texas that you probably didn't know you could - Chron He served there from 1953 -1977, and was largely responsible for developing the college to the institution it is today. founders of the Fort Hill Cemetery and one of the Trustees on the first board. How (d. 1860) Original owner of Fort Hill property. Isaac Allen (1804-1881) A local attorney and one of the original twelve trustees of the Cemetery. Mayor of Auburn in 1879. Ives (1822-1912) Auburn Prison Chaplain, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Zebina M. Mason (1806-1864) One of the original Trustees of the Cemetery. [2], The cemetery features headstones of such notable people as:[3]. $500 - $2,500 Outer Burial Container A grave liner that is generally used to . How (d. 1860) Original owner of Fort Hill property. Florence Dangerfield Potter (1868-1932) Lawyer, the second woman Julie was born August 8, 1962, in Sandusky, Ohio to David and Molly Roper. Check out Nassau Presbyterian Church's Princeton Cemetery. Weve updated the security on the site. Lead the restoration of Fort Hill's Bradley Chapel. John H Osborne (1832-1911) Secretary of D M Osborne Co, and The Rev. Mayor, prison reformer. J. Warren Mead (1845-1913) Warden of the Auburn Prison from 1897 to 1905. George Underwood (1816-1859) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Charles F. Durston (1840-1894) Warden of Auburn Prison. Brigadier-General William Kirby (1842-1933) NYSNG Brigadier General who served in both David M. Dunning (1844-1940) Civil Engineer, horticulturist. James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, Josiah N. Starin (1811-1895) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery.