Cemetery Records

First Presbyterian Church Graveyard, Caldwell, New Jersey

Essex County /

The First Presbyterian Church, located at the intersection of Bloomfield, Westville, and Roseland Avenues, is a historical landmark with a noteworthy steeple visible from Bloomfield Ave. The adjacent burial ground, dating from 1788 to 1881, contains the graves of several Revolutionary War veterans. Despite being well-maintained, many monuments have weathered significantly, erasing numerous inscriptions. The documented graves include those of individuals such as Calvin Backus, several of the Baldwin family, and numerous others.

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Allentown Methodist Cemetery, Manasquan, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Allentown Methodist Cemetery, Manasquan, New Jersey

Monmouth County /

Allentown Methodist Cemetery is owned by Allentown United Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown. Location Broad St.Allentown, NJ 08501 Cemetery History Allentown United Methodist Church was officially established in 1810, though Methodist sermons were being performed in Allentown as early as 1790. The present-day location at 23 Church St. began in 1832. However, the present-day building was erected in 1859. Originally burials were performed on church grounds, surrounding the church building. As the congregation grew, more land was needed to expand the church building. On March 9, 1880, the church bought land for a cemetery on the corner of

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