McLean Cemetery
Photo added by cemeteryluvr

McLean Cemetery

Also known as McLean Rural Cemetery , Old McLean Cemetery

McLean, Tompkins County, New York, USA

Add cemetery photos

About

  • Get directions McLean, New York, USA
    Coordinates: 42.55631, -76.29238
  • Cemetery ID:

Members have Contributed

Advertisement

Photos

See 7 more
The McLean Cemetery had its beginnings on land owned by Abraham Boynton who buried his wife, Betsey Marsh Boynton, here amid his apple orchard in 1824. Subsequently, Boynton set aside about an acre as a free burying ground for family and neighbors. This old section was expanded in 1857 when the grounds were fenced and plotted, and deeds were given to purchasers. In April 1870, the McLean Cemetery Association was formed and an additional six acres were purchased from Alpheus West, bringing the total cemetery size to about 16 acres. While Betsey Boynton's burial is traditionally thought to have been the first, there are several surviving markers that indicate earlier burials, including those of Almira Morgan (1811) whose grave is among Morgan family members adjacent to those of Betsey and Abraham Boynton; Mary Benedict (1820); Esther Benedict (1822); and Josephus Whipple (1823).
The McLean Cemetery had its beginnings on land owned by Abraham Boynton who buried his wife, Betsey Marsh Boynton, here amid his apple orchard in 1824. Subsequently, Boynton set aside about an acre as a free burying ground for family and neighbors. This old section was expanded in 1857 when the grounds were fenced and plotted, and deeds were given to purchasers. In April 1870, the McLean Cemetery Association was formed and an additional six acres were purchased from Alpheus West, bringing the total cemetery size to about 16 acres. While Betsey Boynton's burial is traditionally thought to have been the first, there are several surviving markers that indicate earlier burials, including those of Almira Morgan (1811) whose grave is among Morgan family members adjacent to those of Betsey and Abraham Boynton; Mary Benedict (1820); Esther Benedict (1822); and Josephus Whipple (1823).

Nearby cemeteries

Episcopal Zion Cemetery

McLean, Tompkins County, New York, USA

  • 35
  • 86%
  • 6%
0.3 mi
Saint Patricks Cemetery

McLean, Tompkins County, New York, USA

  • 130
  • 88%
  • 0%
0.9 mi
Luther Family Cemetery

Groton, Tompkins County, New York, USA

  • 5
  • 40%
  • 0%
2.4 mi
East Groton Cemetery

Groton, Tompkins County, New York, USA

  • 153
  • 86%
  • 0%
2.7 mi
  • Added: 10 Dec 2006
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2199464