cemYates Cemetery

Also known as:  Bush Cemetery, Mill Cemetery,
Slaterville, & Town Cemetery

"The Old Cemetery at Slaterville Springs"

Harford Road
Corner of Slaterville Road & Harford Road, behind a house on the corner.
Hard to see from the road in the summer time with growth on the trees.
Town of Caroline, Tompkins County, NY
Cemetery is inactive.
This record is the most complete as possible at this time.

This cemetery has just been completely restored in the summer of 2002.
View Pictures of Yates Cemetery Cleanup

Yates Cemetery Map of burials

See below for credits on volunteers.

Please use Notes as a guide only!

Barney,      Lydia - See wife of Francis Norwood


BELKNAP, Candace, wife of David BELKNAP
             died Sept. 13, 1857 aged 42y 7m 1d
             Footmarker C. B.
             Think of me kindly when my life id o'er,
             I ask no tears, I ask no useless sighs
             But when the heart that loved thee throbs no more,
             Let not the memory in they bosom die;
             Forget the errors that have caused thee pain,
             Think only of the virtures that you knew,
             When linked together in love’s willing chain
             Life o’er its pathway its sweet blossoms threw.

          
             Candace is buried at the foot of Lemuel & Lucinda &
             next to Mary Yates their other daughter.
             Belknap's are also found buried in Charles Mulks Cemetery,
             Town of Caroline  - 1850 census records for Dryden,
             Belknap, David age 42 born Pa,
             Candice age 34 yrs., Amos age 18 yrs.,
             George age 14, Aurilla age 1.

             (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
             re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)


BOWNE,  Martha,  See - Martha Bush, wife of Isaac Bush


BRADY,   Philip P.
             died June 2, 1864 aged 60 yr.
             Footmarker P. P. B.

             Note:
             Philip P. Brady is found in 1850 living with
             James H. Hardenburgh & family.
             Philip is listed as a Laborer
             (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.
             It is now re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker.
             The headstone also was repaired where broken)


BRAINARD, Ansel T.
             born 1804 died 1856 (on monument)
             Ansel T. Brainard (on headstone)
died Aug. 9, 1856 aged 52 yrs., 1 mo., ___dys (headstone)

             Note: buried in fenced in area with Nancy his wife,
             & Harriet B. Truman and Kate B. (Truman) McIntyre



BRAINARD, Nancy Bush w/o Ansel Brainard
             born 1806 died 1884

             Note: Believe she is the daughter of Isaac & Martha(Bowne)Bush
             They had a daughter born 1806 named Ann Nancy Bush,
             Believe this to be that person.
             Isaac & Martha are buried two graves from Nancy.
             1850 Dryden census records has the following:
             Braynard, Ansel T. age 46 [Tobacconist] born in Mass.,
             Nancy age 43, William age 17, in same household
             William H. Braynard age 32 [Pedlar),
             Caroline age 31, Edward age 3


Bush,        Nancy,  See wife of Ansel T. Brainard


Bush,        Sally, See Sally Deuel wife of Lyman Deuel

Bush,        Catherine, See wife of Stephen Yates


Bush,        Martha, See Martha Ann Robison, w/o Zachariah & James Robison

BUSH,     Gershom Bowne, son of Isaac & Martha Bush
             died Apr 2, 1832 ae 15y, 4 m.,15d
             Footmarker G. B. B.
           In memory of Gershom Bowne,
             Son of Isaac and Martha Bush,
             Who died April 2, 1832
             Aged 15 years, 4 months, 15 days

             Note: Per Bowne Genealogy - born Nov. 18, 1816
             (2002 update: footmarker had fallen, it is now re-set in an
             upright position, as is the footmarker)


BUSH,      Isaac flag Rev. War Soldier (Per Town of Caroline History)
             Who died Aug. 2, 1848 aged 84y 3m 8d
             Footmarker I. B.
             In the Memory of Isaac Bush
             Who died Aug. 2, 1848 aged 84 years 3 months 8 days
             Here lies the Honorable dead

             Note: He served in "The Dutchess Co. Militia"
             (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.
             The headstone has been repaired where broken.
             It is now re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker.


BUSH,      Martha, wife of Isaac BUSH
             died Apr. 5, 1846 aged 69y 5m 22d
             Footmarker M. B.

             Note: headstone had fallen, found under sod February 2002
             Believe this is Martha Bowne,
             married Isaac Bush Feb. 27, 1794
             dau. of Gershom & Elizabeth (Gildersleeve) Bowne

             Notes on Martha's parents:
             GERSHOM BOWNE, son of Obadiah, 41, born Apr. 21, 1745;
             died 1799; married, first, Married: 2 DEC 1773 in, NY to
             Elizabeth Gildersleeve; b: 1751 in Hempstead,Nassau, NY
             she died about 1783; Gershom Bowne married, second,
             about 1786, Nancy Gosling, b. Oct. 1, 1756; d. about 1819.
             Gershom resided at Johnsville, in the town of Fishkill, N.Y.
             Gershom Bowne was an enlisted man in the Dutchess County,
             New York Militia, Second Regiment, during the Revolution.
             Land Bounty Rights. New York in the Revolution.

             (2002 update - The headstone could not be repaired.
             Base was not found.  This headstone is lying flat on the
             ground and set in gravel.  Footmarker found and re-set.


BUSH,     Martha A., dau of Abram I. & Sally BUSH
             died July 14, 1833 aged 10 years
             Footmarker M. A. B.

             Note: her headstone was found under sod, 2002 –
             found lying next to Isaac Miller's grave.
             Abram I. Bush was the son of Isaac & Martha (Bowne) Bush
             (2002 update – headstone re-set, footstone reset.


BUSH,     Susan, daughter of Isaac & Martha Bush
             died March 9, 1871 aged 60 yrs.,
             Footmarker S. B.

             Note: She was living with her sister Martha Ann Robison 1850
             Per Bowne Genealogy: born March 12, 1813
             (2002 update: Headstone had fallen.  It is now
             re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



             Note: No headstones were found for the Cornell Family,
             It is also unknown the location of where these burials
             are in this cemetery.  All notes for the Cornell family
             are from the Cornell Family records given by
             Madeline Hopkins (d/o Adolphus Whitted & Gladys Cornell)

CORNELL, Frank, d. Jan. 10, 1917    "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)
             Note: Frank Cornell b. July 11 1916,
             He was born & died in Slaterville Springs, NY
             12th child born to Edmund & Ida (Rumsey) Cornell


CORNELL, Harry James   d. Dec. 13, 1921
             "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)
             Note: Harry James Cornell born about June 1919
             son of Harry & Lena M. (Finch) Cornell
             born and died in Slaterville Springs, NY.

CORNELL, Howard, d. Dec. 19, 1921
             "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)
             Note: Howard C. Cornell born about 1921
             Son of Harry & Lena M. (Finch) Cornell

CORNELL,  Edmund L., d. Feb. 9, 1929
             "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)

             Note:
             Edmund Lamont Cornell, born June 12, 1860,
             VanEtten, NY, son of Joseph Cornell & Charlotte R. Bailey
             He married about 1886 to Ida Rumsey,
             dau. of James & Mary J. (Starks) Rumsey.
             Ida his wife is buried Ludlowville Cemetery.
             Edmund was a blacksmith, he came to Slaterville Springs
             about 1909 from Alphine, NY to work on the Crispell's Potatoe
             farm, there he was a blacksmith for the Crispell's.
             His daughter Glayds remembered when they lived in the
             house right in front of the cemetery as it was then the
             Crispell's tenant house.


CORNELL, Lena, d. Nov. 12, 1934
             "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)

             Note: Lena M. Finch born about 1901, wife of Harry Cornell,
             daughter of Edward Finch
             Harry was the son of Edmund & Ida (Rumsey) Cornell
             Her husband Harry Cornell died Mar. 14, 1962,
             He was buried in the Soldier's Plot in Ithaca City Cemetery



CORNELL, Ralph, d. Apr. 26, 1935
             "Unmarked Grave"
             (records from Town Clerks records)

             Note: Ralph R. Cornell born about 1928
             Son of Harry & Lena M.(Finch) Cornell


CRISPELL,  Matthew

             died Apr. 16, 1869 aged 82y 6m 26d
             Yet again we hope to meet thee
              When the day of life is past.
              Footmarker M.C.

            Note: son of Elisha & Catharina (Davis) Crispell
              Matthew Crispell came early in the 19 century, he came from
              Ulster Co., with a team of oxen and built a log cabin up
              Six Mile Creek in the Town of Dryden, Tompkins Co., NY.
              (This area is known as 600, some of this area is now in the
              Town of Caroline)
              (2002 update: Headstone had been repaired with iron rods.  Rods
              were removed and the headstone was repaired with epoxy.



CRISPELL,  Elizabeth wife of Matthew CRISPELL
              died Aug. 25, 1871 aged 75y 1m 14 d
              Footmarker E. C.
             (First lines of epitaph defaced)
              And in heaven in joy to greet thee
              Where no farewell tear is shed.

              Note: dau. of Walter & Elizabeth (Eighmey) Norris



CRISPELL,  Catharine, daughter of Matthew & Elizabeth CRISPELL
              Born Apr. 23, 1818
              died June 16, 1840 aged 22 years, 1 month, 24 days.
              Footmarker C. C.

              Note: Spelled CHRISPELL on headstone.
              (2002 update: Headstone was re-set.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



CRISPELL,     Benson, son of Matthew & Elizabeth Crispell,
              died Oct. 3, 1913 age 82 yrs. [his wife was Cynthia(Evans)

              Note: burial record is from town clerk's office.
              No headstone found.
              Benson & Catherine had no children that are known.
              Obituary for Benson:
              Benson Crispell died Wed at the home of his niece,
              Mrs. Willis Brace, He was 83 yrs.old.
              Mr. & Mrs Crispell, both feeble, were taken last week to
              the home of his niece to be cared for.
              He died of old age & liver trouble.



Crispell,   Cynthia,

              Note: No grave found, unsure if she is buried here.
              Born abt. 1836 was still living Oct. 1913
              Believe she was Cynthia Evans,
              dau. of Bailey & Charlotte (Crandall) Evans.


DARLIN,    George L., son of Philo & Polly A. DARLIN
              died Sept. 11, 1853 aged 2y 4m

              Note:
              Philo & Polly A. Darlin are buried in Caroline Grove Cem.
              Philo Darlin b. Sept. 20, 1825 d. Mar. 11, 1907
              Polly A., his wife b. July 25, 1829 d. Jan. 27, 1901
              Believe Polly A. was a daughter of Amariah & Phebe Yates
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



DARLIN,    George M., son of Philo & Polly A. DARLIN
              died Aug. 11, 1861 age 2y 8m 24d
              Two we loved has left ________

              Note:
              George M. & Sarepta A. Darling are listed on same monument.
              (2002 update: Monument had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position)



DARLIN,    Sarepta A., dau of Philo & Polly A. DARLIN
              died Aug. 11, 1861 age 12y 3m (or 8m) 1d

              Note:
              Listed on same monument as George M. Darling
              (2002 update: Monument had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position)



DARLING,  Susan Yates wife of Preston Darling
              died March 30, 1899 age 59 yrs.
              Daughter of Francis & Lucy (Marsh) Yates
              Budded on Earth to,
              Bloom in Heaven.
              Marker "Susan"

              Note: Name on headstone with Francis & Lucy Yates
              Preston Darling is buried in Carolilne Grove Cemetery with
              His first wife Jane - as follows:
              Preston Darlin  d. Oct. 27, 1918
              Jane, w/o Preston Darlin d.  Oct. 27, 1892 ae 62y 4m
              (2002 update: Monument had tipped, it is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



DEUEL,     Sarepta, wife of Benjamin DEUEL
              died July 22, 1847 age 20y 5m 20d

              Note: footstone has S. R.
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



DEUEL,     Benjamin Bowne
              born Feb. 8, 1824  died Nov. 26, 1886

              Note: son of Lyman & Sally Deuel
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen. It is now
              re-set in an upright position)



DEUEL,    Sylvia Maria wife of Benjamin Bowne Deuel
              born Jan. 17, 1832 died May 17, 1877

              Note: Sylvia Maria Jenks, dau. of Seth & Laviah (Jenks) Jenks
              married Oct. 8, 1850 Benjiman Deuel
              This headstone had been recorded in earlier
              years as that of Benjamin.
              Found in 2002, headstone has fallen, but is clear to read.
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position)
              (Note: Laviah Jenks, daughter of Michael Jenks and Sarah Hunt)
              (Seth Jenks son of Laban Jenks)


DEUEL,     Phedora
              died Apr 16, 1878 aged 47y
              One less to love on earth,
              One more to meet in heaven.

              Note: dau. of Lyman & Sally Deuel
              (2002 update: Monument was re-set


DEUEL,     Sally wife of Lyman DEUEL
              died Apr 10, 1875 aged 73y

              Note: Believe this is the daughter of Isaac & Martha(Bowne)Bush
              Sally named her son Benjamin Bowne Deuel
              Susan Bush was born Jan. 16, 1802 (per Bowne Genealogy)

              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position)



DEUEL,     Lyman
              died March 3, 1858 aged 65y 4m
              Prepare to meet thy God

              Note: Lyman Deuel was the son of Reuben & Amy (Arnold) Deuel
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.
              It is now re-set in an upright position)



EASTMAN, Emery L., son of A. and R. A. Eastman
              died Sept. 6, 1857 aged 5m 11d
              Footmarker E. L. E.
              Gone but not forgotten

              Note: Emery Lane Eastman s/o Amos & Rachel Ann (Lane)Eastman
              His parents are buried in Mulks Cemetery.
              He is listed with them in that cemetery also.
              Emery’s grandmother was Charity Norris Lane,
              Who is also buried here in Yates Cemetery

              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)


EIGHMEY,  Benjamin
              died Aug. 23, 1861 aged 85 yrs., 18dys

              Note: headstone found Feb. 2002, headstone has tree growing
              around headstone.
              Not recorded in earlier years
              Believe he is the brother to Elizabeth Eighmey Norris


EIGHMEY, Janet, wife of Benjamin Eighmey
              d. Sept. 4, 1836 age 54y, 21d
              Footmarker J. E.

              Note:Record found in Reformed Church records Ulster Co., NY.
              Benjamin Eighmey married Jennett Pamerton.
              Her headstone found under sod, lying flat.
              She is buried next to Gershom B. Bush on one side, her husband
              At the other side.
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)


Eighmey,      Elizabeth - See wife of Walter Norris

Freeman,      Joanna, See wife of Solomon Robison


GASSO,    James M., son of Peter & Delight GASSO
              died Apr. 15, 1844 age 1y 5m 8d
              Footmarker J. M. G.

              Note: Delight was the daughter of Walter Norris.
              Gasso's lived up on the Hill in 600
              near where there is another old burial ground,
              no grave markers are found today 2002
             (2002 update: headstone & footmarker have been re-set)


JAMES,     Davis A.
              died Oct. 29, 1861 age 11y 2m 26d

              Note: On The James Monument
              Son of Arnold & Maria James
              With grave marker "D. A. J."
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Helen J.
              died Oct. 24, 1861 age 18yr 6mo 1d

              Note: On The James Monument
              dau. of Arnold & Maria James
              With grave marker "H. J. J."
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Rosalia M.
              died Oct. 20, 1861 age 16y 9m 20d

              Note: On The James Monument
              dau. of Arnold & Maria James
              With Grave marker "R. M. J."
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Susan M.,
              died Oct. 31, 1861 age 9y 12d

              Note: On The James Monument
              dau. of Arnold & Maria James
              With Grave marker "S. M. J."
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Arnold
              died May 7, 1870
              age 61 yrs., 5 mo., 26 dys.

              Note: On The James Monument
              With Grave marker "Arnold"
              Arnold James was Justice of the Peace
              in Slaterville Springs, (1868)
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Maria L. wife of Arnold James
              born Sept. 10, 1817 died Sept. 5, 1898

              Note: Maria L. Straight, d/o John Strait & Sabria Langdon
              On The James Monument, with Grave marker "Maria"
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



JAMES,     Fred E., son of Arnold & Maria James
              died at Evanston, Wyoming Ter.
              on Dec. 15, 1880 age 21 yrs., 7 mo., 8 dys.

              Note: (Name & dates of Arnold James Monument)
              No footmarker, nor grave marker found for Fred E. James



JAMES,     Erville, dau. of Arnold & Maria James
              b. Nov. 9, 1839 d. Feb. 14, 1886

              Note: On The James Monument
              With "Erville" to mark her grave
              (2002 Update: Gravemarker has been re-set)



James,      Harriet, see wife of Milo Yates


JOHNSON, James E., son of John and Alice (Watson) JOHNSON
              Born May 17, 1844  died Aug. 25, 1865 ae 21yr 3mo 8d
              We know not what a day nor an hour may bring forth.
              He was lovely in life and not changed in death.
              Dear James, around thy tomb we come
              To drop a silent tear;
              And Oh! How lonely are the hours
              Since thou art no more nigh.
              Footmarker J. E. J.

              Note: James was killed in a farming accident on the Yates farm.
              Headstone found Sept. 2001 - broken - lying face down.
              (2002 update: It is now repaired & re-set in an upright
              position, as is the footmarker)



JOHNSON, Lizzie E., dau. of John and Alice (Watson) JOHNSON
              b.Jan. 29, 1840 in Eng d. Oct. 28, 1867 aged 27y 8m 29d
              "Gone Home"
              Footmarker L. E. J.
              Note: Elizabeth
              headstone found Sept. 2001 - lying against a tree.
              (2002 Update:
              Headstone has been repaired and re-set, as has the footmarker.


JOHNSON, Alice (Watson) wife of John Johnson  (name also found spelled Allis)
              b. abt 1805 in Eng d. aft 1875

              (Note: no marker was found in 2001)



JOHNSON, John
              b. abt 1790 in Eng d. Sept. 1873 in Dryden

              Note: no marker was found in 2001
              Believe graves of John and Alice are next to their two
              children - two unmarked graves are clearly seen,
              a search for headstones was unsuccessful.
              John Johnson and his wife, Alice Watson Johnson,
              came from Leeds, England by ship in 1841.  He went
              up the Hudson River by boat to Newburg leaving his
              family there, including a baby girl born on the trip over,
              which took three months, as they were blown of course.
              The baby was Caroline "Carrie" Johnson (1841-1900) who
              later married William Crispell (1822-1900) son of Matthew
              & Elizabeth (Norris) Crispell of Slaterville Springs.
              John and his 16 year old son, William W. Johnson,
              walked to Ithaca to the farm at the corner of Route 79
              and Pine Tree Road, and borrowed an oxen team and returned
              to Newburg for the family.  John had been to New York State
              on two occasions, probably knew the farmer.
              He settled on the Hanford Farm on Slaterville Road where
              his son farmed and he worked at boat building, on the site
              of the late Remington Salt works.



KEELER,   Abigail, wife of Albert KEELER
              died Sept. 2, 1850 ae 33y 10m 22d
              Footmarker A. K.
              Her gentle spirit sores away to
              dwell with God in endless day.

              Note: believe this is Abigail Thurston
              1850 Caroline census records:
              Albert Keeler ae 37, Abigail age 14,
              David age 12, Olive age 5,
              Zilpha age 47, Albert H., age 16.
              Albert Keeler is buried in Cooper Cemetery, Brooktondale, NY
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)



KEELER,   Adison, son of Albert and Abigial KEELER
             died Aug. 19 1850 age 2y 7m 19d
             Sweet little flower for earth too fair
              Has gone to heaven to blossom.
              Footmarker A. K.

            Note:
              (2002 update: Headstone had fallen and was broken.  It is now
              re-set in an upright position, as is the footmarker)


Knickerbocker, Polly, see wife of James Robison


LANE,       Charity, wife of Abraham W. LANE
              died Nov. 9, 1858 aged 55y 6m 17d
              Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord

              Notes: Charity was the dau. of Walter Norris,
              Her husband Abram Lane, died May 4, 1885 age 83yrs.,6 mos.,
              he is buried in Central Chapel Cemetery, Town of Caroline.
              1850 Caroline Census; Lane, Abraham age 48, Charity age 46,
              Rachel A. age 17, Abraham E. age 13, Charles age 9.
              [Rachel married Amos Eastman, in 1860 they were living
              with Abram Lane.
              Living next door was Walter Lane ae 26, Louisa ae 28,
              with Jonas Sweet ae 10, Sophia Sweet ae 8 living with them.

              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


LANE,       Charles W.
              died Oct. 16, 1861 aged 20y 10m 16d
              Rest in peace until the morn of the resurrection

              Note:  son of Abraham & Charity (Norris) Lane
              Charles married Sarah Norris
              d/o Benson Norris & Eliza Catherine Quick
              She married 2nd Peter Crispell s/o Matthew & Elizabeth Crispell
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


Marsh,        Lucy B., see wife of Francis Yates


McINTYRE, Kate B. Truman, wife of D. H. McINTYRE
              born July 8, 1854 died May 22, 1889

              Note: Name on Brainard Monument
              Grave inside fence with Ansel & Nancy (Bush) Brainard
              Believe she is a granddaughter of Ansel & Nancy Brainard,
              Her mother could be Harriet A. Brainard Truman.  Kate B.
              Truman age 24 a school teacher is living with Harriet A. Truman
              in 1880, Ithaca, they are living in the household of
              William W. Brainard, her uncle.
              Ansel, Nancy his wife, Harriet Truman and Kate B. McIntyre are
              All buried in a fenced in area next to each other.


MIDDAUGH, Mary Elva, dau of V. and S. A. MIDDAUGH
              died Mar. 22, 1863, aged 11 months

              Note: Headstone found February 2002 -
              Lying flat under sod.
              Believe that V. could be Valentine Middaugh
              Believe that S. A. is Survilia A. Robison
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


MIDDAUGH, Survilia A., wife of V. MIDDAUGH
              d. Mar. 10, 1867 ae 36y 7m 18d
             She hath entered into rest.

              Note: Believed to be d/o Solomon & Joanna Robison
              A Valentine Middaugh is found in 1850 census
              Survilia is buried next to Joanna Robison.
              (Believe V. Middaugh = Valentine Middaugh, s/o
              Richard & Angeline(Smith)Middaugh)
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


MILLER,       Achsah C., dau of Isaac and Esther MILLER
              died July 29,1845 aged 27y 2m 7d
              Footmarker broken with no letters that can be viewed.

              Note: (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


MILLER,    Isaac
              died June 28, 1818 in the 26th year of his age.
              Footmarker I. M.

              Note: He is listed in Landmarks of Tompkins Co.,
              as an early Merchant in Slaterville Springs.
              Quote from Landmarks of Tompkins Co.
              The first sale of land by Mr. SLATER was to Isaac MILLER
              in 1816, about three acres, owned in later years by D. B.
              DRUMMOND.  MILLER built a frame store across the road from
              the tannery and started in trade, but died soon after,
              and Mr. SLATER succeeded to the business.

              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)


NOBLE,     Bernardus N., s/o Ezekiel H. & Ann NOBLE
              died July 22, 1849, aged 3 yrs., 6 mo., 2 dys
              Footmarker B. N. N.

              Note: 1850 Caroline Census records
              Living in Slaterville Springs, NY
              Ezekiel H. Noble age 44, Blacksmith
              Ann age 40, Chapman N. age 18,
              Margaret age 17, Martha J. age 14,
              Ezekial H. Jr. age 12, Asa S. age 10,
              Mary age 8, Sarah age 2.
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)



Norris,     Elizabeth - See Elizabeth wife of Matthew Crispell


NORRIS,   Walter D.
              died Nov. 1, 1850 aged 82y 7m 4d

              Note: Walter came from Shandaken to Caroline in 1826
              (believe Shandaken was in Ulster County, NY)
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set)


NORRIS,   Elizabeth, wife of Walter NORRIS
              died Aug. 31, 1849 age 75 yr 8m 10 or 19 days
              Dearest Mother thou hast left us
              Here thy loss we deeply feel
              But its God that has bereft us
              He can all our sorrows heal

              Note: Elizabeth Eighmey



NORRIS,   Rachel, dau. of Walter & Elizabeth Norris)
              born Oct. 5, 1811 died Jun. 28, 1853
              Blessed are the dead
              Which die in the Lord

              Note:
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)



NORRIS,   Anna, dau of Walter & Elizabeth NORRIS
              died Mar. 1, 1833 age 24yr 1mo 1d
              Ye mourners, who in silent gloom
              Bear your dear Kindred to the tomb,
              Grudge not when christians go to rest.
              They sleep in Jesus and are blest.

Norris,      Delight –
              see James M. Gasso, s/o Peter & Delight (Norris) Gasso


NORWOOD,  Francis,
flag A Revolutionary War Soldier
              died Oct. 23, 1842 aged 87yr 1mo 5d
              Ye mourners who in silent gloom,
              Bear your dear beloved to the tomb,
              Grudge ye not when christians go to rest.
              They sleep in Jesus and are blest.

              Note: s/o Francis & Anna Norwood.
              Francis Jr.; born 1755 at Dunstable, Middlesex, Mass.
              married Lydia Barney, dau. of David & Elizabeth Barney
              on 9th of July 1778 at Richmond, New Hampshire

              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set, as was the
              footmarker)

NORWOOD, Lydia (Barney) wife of Francis Norwood
              b. 1855 d. March 2, 1842

              Note: headstone has not been found. May not be buried here.
              Lydia was the Daughter of David & Elizabeth Barney



Norwood,      Lucinda, see wife of Lemuel Yates

PETTIGROVE,   John, flag Co. B. 6 Reg't, NY Vol. H. A.

             born July 23, 1833 died Jan. 21, 1905
              "At Rest"

            Note: (2002 Update: Monument re-set)


PETTIGROVE,  Hannah M. (Yates) wife of John Pettigrove
              born May 1, 1836 died November 14, 1921

              Note: dau. of Francis & Lucy B.(Marsh)Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument re-set)


Reed,         Phebe, see wife of Amariah Yates


ROBISON,  D R     1818 May 23
              Note:
              Headstone next to Isaac Miller is defaced from
              weather, the only writing on this that can be
              read is what looks like it was chiseled
              in by hand,  D R 1818 May 23
              No other inscription is visible.
              This is the headstone of David Robison, who died May 23, 1818
              See below under Anna Robison, his name and death also listed on
              her stone.

              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set in an upright position)


ROBISON,  John,flag A Revolutionary War Soldier
              d. Feb. 20, 1838, aged 72 y 4m 1d

              Note: son of Josiah & Catrina (VanWagenen) Robison
              John came to the Town of Caroline in 1801 (per Caroline history)
              The first school-house erected in Slaterville was
              a small log addition to the residence of John Robison, on
              the present site of Slaterville, in 1802.
              The following is from Landmarks of Tompkins Co., NY
              by John H. Selkreg, 1894; D. Mason & Co., Publisher
              Chapter XV - The Town of Caroline.
              A post-office was opened in 1823, with John ROBISON as
              the first postmaster, and the name of Slaterville was given to it,
              he also kept a tavern at the same time (1823).
              John ROBISON, grandfather of Henry, came in 1801 from
              Marbletown and settled next east of Levi SLATER, where C. H.
              DEUEL's house now stands.  In 1816 or 1817 John ROBISON and
              Mr. HEDGES built a tannery and operated it a few years;
              it stood on the site of the present barn of Carn's Hotel.
              ROBISON and HEDGES were succeeded in the business by Milo and
              James HEATH, who continued it many years.
              Other history notes on John Robison: Ephraim Chambers and
              John Robison were the first Justice of the Peace in the Town
              Of Caroline.  John Robison served 2 years as Town Supervisor.



ROBISON,  Anna, wife of John ROBISON
              d. Aug. 9, 1830 ae 64yr 9mo 26d

              Note: Antje Terwilliger married John Robison
              Record found of Antje Terwillinger,
              daughter of Solomon Terwilliger and Lena (Helena) Bosch/Bush
              She was born 1765 in Kingston (formerly Wildwyck and Esopus
              of New Amsterdam), Ulster County, New York.

              David Robison listed on bottom of her headstone, see below
              Headstone had fallen, found under sod March 2002, broken.

              (Writing on the bottom of Anna’s headstone reads:
              David Robison
              At the foot died May 23, 1818 aged 17 years 10 months ? dys
              Age could be 15 years.
              (David is buried at the foot of his mother)



ROBISON,  David
              d. May 23, 1818, ae 17 yr 10 mo., ? da (see above)

              Note: Listed on the headstone with Anna Robison
              He has another headstone D R  1818 May 23

              (2002 Update: Headstone was re-set – broken – base not found)



ROBISON,  Obadiah G., s/o Zachariah & Martha Ann ROBISON
              d. Sept. 30, 1836 age 6mo 13da

              Note: His mother was Martha Ann Bush
              Unknown where Zachariah Robison is buried or when he died.

              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set)



ROBISON, Martha Ann (Bush)
              born July 29, 1813 died April 8, 1890
              wife of Zachariah & James Robison

              Note: Front of headstone states "Our Mother"
              Her name and dates are on the back of headstone.
              Martha Ann Bush is believed to be the daughter of
              Isaac & Martha (Bowne) Bush, she married Zachariah Robison
              and 2nd she married James Robison.

              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set)



ROBISON,  James
flag WAR OF 1812 Soldier
              d. Aug. 16, 1849 ae 54y 9m 18d
              Resigned, he bade this earth adieu,
              Resigned, We gave him up to God.

              Note: son of John Robison
              Headstone found Feb. 2002, headstone had fallen and was
              under sod – stone broken in the center and at the base.
              James Robison married first Polly,
              2nd Martha A. Bush – Martha and James
              had a child Mary b. in the spring of 1850 after his death.
              Martha married 1st to Zachariah Robison

              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set)



ROBISON, Polly, wife of James ROBISON
              d. Mar 14, 1848 aged 48yr 4m 17d
              The righteous shall be an everlasting remembrance.

              Note: Headstone found (Feb. 2002) is still standing
              Record found that a James Robison married Polly Knickerbocker
              b. Oct. 27, 1799
              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set)


Robison,   Martha C., b. 1836 died March 11, 1848,
              dau. of James & Polly Robison

              Note: a space for a grave is next to her mother, with two large
              cedar trees hat have grown together.
              Her headstone could be under the tree roots.
              Grave not found, unsure if she is buried here.
              She died on March 11 and her mother died March 14th 1848


ROBISON,  Soloman
              d. Oct 9, 1868 ae 76yr 4m 9da
              Gone but not forgotten

              Note: Son of John & Anna Robison
              Ran a tannery in Slaterville Springs.
              From Landmarkes of Tompkins Co., NY.
              A flour mill was built at Slaterville in 1820 by Solomon ROBISON,
              who rebuilt it in 1836. It was burned in 1863, and three
              years later the second mill was erected by Jason D. ATWATER.
              This mill was burned down in 1891 and not rebuilt.

              The Caroline Literary Association was organized Jan. 13, 1818,
              Established the first circulating library in the town, if not the
              First in the county.  Board of Trustees for the first year,
              Solomon Robison sat on this board.

              Headstone for Solomon was found in 2002, broken
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired & re-set)


ROBISON,  Joanna, wife of Soloman ROBISON
              d. Aug. 10, 1866 ae 70yr 6m
              Not lost, but gone before

              Note: Joanna Freeman b. in Connecticutt (per 1850 census)
              Soloman & Joanna have a son buried in Caroline Grove Cem.
              Henry Leroy, son of Soloman & Joanna Robison
              Died Oct. 17, 1836 age 2 yrs.
              Headstone found broken and fallen over.
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired and re-set)


ROBISON, Sophia A.
              d. Aug. 17, 1864 aged 45 years

              Note: dau. of Soloman & Joanna Robison
              Headstone found broken and fallen over.
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired and re-set)


Robison,      Sally, see wife of Joseph C. Yates

SHOEMAKER,    Edward C.
              1840 – 1895
              (with large footmarker "Edward"

              Note: son of Samuel B. & Betsey K.(Hyde) Shoemaker
              1892 Caroline Census, he is listed as a butcher.
              Marriage to Mary Robison was his 2nd marriage.
              (2002 Update: Headstone and foot stone re-set)


SHOEMAKER,    Mary R.
              1850 - d. Jan. 29, 1931

              Note: wife of Edward C. Shoemaker &
              dau. of James & Martha (Bush) Robison
              Mary R. Shoemaker, dau. of James & Martha Ann (Bush) Robison was
              A rural correspondent for The Ithaca Journal-News &
              Postmistress at Slaterville for 58 years.
              She was born in Slaterville on June 16, 1850,
              Her mother Martha Ann Bush Robison was born
              July 29,1813 died April 8, 1890, she was the wife of
              Zachariah Robison & 2nd wife of James Robison.
              Martha was the daughter of Isaac & Martha(Bowne) Bush.
              Mary R. Shoemaker, resided in Slaterville all of her life.
              Not only was she one of the oldest postmistresses in this
              Section of the country, but was one of the oldest rural
              correspondents, having served The Joural-News since 1874.
              At the age of 15, Miss Robison, who later became Mrs. Edward
              Shoemaker on March 25, 1891, started out to learn the
              printing trade.
              Mary went to work in the printing office of Ashel B. Clapp at
              Dryden, publisher of the Dryden Weekly News.  For five years,
              she set type and absorbed the technique of the printing
              profession. Because of illness in the family, she went back
              to her home in Slaterville and became an assistant to her
              elder sister in the post office.   She died on Jan. 29, 1931.
              1892 Caroline Census has Gerald SHOEMAKER age 11 living in the
              same house hold as Mary and her husband, unsure if this is a
              son of Mary’s.  The sister that is spoken about was,
              Nancy E. Robison Wattles, wife of D. Webster Wattles.
              D. Webster Wattles, d. June 11, 1883 ae 43y 3m 8d and
              Nancy E. (Robinson) w/o D. Webster was born Oct. 21, 1838
              and died May 31, 1903, Nancy & her husband are buried in
              Caroline Grove Cemetery.
              Her obit states she had one son Gerald Shoemaker.
              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set)


STICKLE,  George W., son of Alexander & Aleda STICKLE
              d. Sept. 20, 1818 or 1848 aged 2yr 1m 6d
              (Headstone is very worn, looks like death year could be 1848)
              This lovely child ____
              ______ ___  ______

              Note: headstone found 2002, lying face down.
              An earlier reading states son of Alexander & Alida STICKLE
              (2002 Update: Headstone re-set)


STRAIGHT, Deborah, wife of Thompson STRAIGHT
              d. Feb. 13, 1858 ae 44yr 6m 27d
              Far from affliction, toil and care.
              The happy soul has fled.
              The breathless clay shall slumber there,
              Among the silent dead.

              Note: Record found in 1850 Census Virgil, Cortland County,
              New York pg 388 – 389 - 29th day of August 1850
              901/934 –
              Thompson Strait age 43, Farmer, Deborah Strait age 37
              Hiram Strait age 13, Martin age 11, Riley age 9,
              Adaline age 7, Sabra age 4, Saphronia Strait age 1
              Headstone was found lying flat and broken.
              (2002 Update: Headstone was repaired and re-set)


STRAIGHT, Sabria
              d. Sept. 19, 1841 aged 74 years
              Gravemarker S. S.
              Note: Believe death date is incorrect.
              She is buried next to the James family,
              Her inscription is on the Arnold James Monument.
              Still living 1850. In 1850 a Sabria Strait is found living with
              the Arnold James family,(her son - in - Law) age was 74,
              born in Mass. I believe death date should be 1851.
              She is buried between Rosalia & Erville James (grandchildren)
              Per death cert of her dau. Maria L. James, her name is listed as
              Sabra Langdon wife of John Strait.
              LDS Library records has her
              Father:  Lewis LANGDON Mother: Submit COOLEY
              (2002 Update: Grave marker re-set)

Terwilliger,  see Anna wife of John Robison


TRUMAN,  Harriet B.,
              b. January 1, 1830 d. July 9, 1912

              Note:
              Record found in Divorced people in Tompkins County, New York
              taken from the 1880 census in Danby, NY of Harriet A. Brainard
              Truman age 50 being divorced from her husband in 1880. She is
              living with her brother William W. Brainard 1880 Ithaca, NY.



Truman,    Kate B., see wife of D. H. MacIntyre

VanWagenen,   see John Robison, s/o Josiah Robison & Catrina VanWagenen

Watson,       Alice - see wife of John Johnson

Yates,        Hannah M. - see wife of John Pettigrove


YATES,    Amariah
              b. Aug. 6, 1801 d. Sept. 9, 1877
              Footmarker "Father"
              Note: son of Lemuel & Lucinda (Norwood) Yates
              Amariah’s name on monument w/wife Phebe and dau. Xzena Yates.
              Monument found in 2002 tipped over.
              (2002 Update: Monument re-set)

YATES,    Phebe (Reed), wife of Amariah YATES
              b. June 16, 1806 d. Oct. 24, 1856
              Footmarker "Mother"
              Note: Information above on Monument
              2nd inscription on her headstone has the following:
              Phebe wife of Amariah Yates
              Died Nov. 24, 1856 aged 50 yrs., 4 mo., 8 dys.
              (2002 Update: Headstone & footmarker re-set)

YATES,    Xzena, dau of Amariah & Phebe YATES
              b. Oct. 23, 1842 d. Aug 15, 1844

              Note: Name on Monument with parents.
              2nd inscription on her headstone.
              Xzna, daughter of Amariah & Phebe Yates
              Died Aug. 15, 1844 aged 1 year 9 months, 15 days.
              Her gentle sprit soars away
              To dwell with God in endless day

              Spelling of Xzna on headstone/ Xzena on monument
              Her headstone was found 2002 lying flat in hedge.
              Headstone found lying in hedge, broken at base.
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired and re-set)


YATES,    Milo H.
              b. Dec. 30, 1832 d. July 16, 1909
              Footmarker "Milo"
              Note: son of Stephen & Catherine (Bush) Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument re-set)

YATES,    Harriet E. JAMES wife of Milo H. YATES
              b. May 12, 1841 d. May 10, 1911
              Footmarker "Harriet"
              Note: dau. of Arnold & Maria L.(Straight)James
              (2002 Update: Monument re-set)

YATES,    Francis,
              d. May 1, 1883 aged 77y
              A light from our household gone;
              A voice we loved is stilled.
              Footmarker "Father"
              Note: son of Lemuel & Lucinda (Norwood) Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument re-set)

YATES,    Lucy B. MARSH wife of Francis YATES
              d. Nov. 13, 1891 ae 79y
              A place is vacant in our homes
              That never can be filled.
              Footmarker "Mother"
            (2002 Update: Monument re-set)

YATES,     See Susan Darling, wife of Preston Darling

YATES,    Stephen
              b. Nov. 11, 1799 d. Dec. 31, 1875

              Note: son of Lemuel & Lucinda (Norwood) Yates


YATES,    Catherine BUSH wife of Stephen YATES
              b. Mar. 20, 1804 d. Feb. 16, 1887

              Note: Believe her to be the daughter of
              Isaac & Martha (Bowne) Bush, their daughter
              Catharine Bush was born 20th MARCH 1804


YATES,    Gersham B. son of Stephen & Catherine Yates
              d. Oct. 9, 1836 age 1 yr, 5 mo., 13 dys
              Footmarker G. B. Y.
              Note: Headstone found near Isaac & Martha (Bowne) Bush graves
              Spelling of GERSHAM on this headstone.  The spelling of GERSHOM
              is found also in this families records.
              (2002 Update: Headstone & footstone re-set)

YATES,     M. Elizabeth
              1830 -  1905

              Note: d/o Stephen & Catherine (Bush) Yates
              (on monument with Stephen & Catherine Yates)


YATES,    Chester
              d. June 1, 1900 aged 76y

              Note: son of Stephen & Catherine (Bush) Yates
              (2002 Update: Headstone & Footmarker re-set)


YATES,    Jane M., wife of Chester YATES
              b. Feb. 22, 1829 d. Feb. 13, 1891

              Note:
              dau. of Bailey & Charlotte (Crandall) Evans
              (2002 Update: Headstone & Footmarker re-set)


YATES,     Joseph C.
              1822 - 1900
              Footmarker "Father"
              Note: Son of Lemuel & Lucinda (Norwood) Yates
              (2002 Update: monument & footmaker re-set)

YATES,     Sally A. (Robison) wife of Joseph C. YATES
              1826 – 1910
              Footmarker "Mother"
              (2002 Update: monument & footmaker re-set)

YATES,    Alma, dau of J. C. and S. YATES
              d. Sept. 16, 1861 aged 7y 3m (or 8m) 15d

              Note: dau. of Joseph & Sally Yates
              Monument for the children of Joseph & Sally Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument & footstone re-set)


YATES,    Mary, dau of J. C. and S. YATES
              d. Oct. 9, 1861 aged 5y 2m 8d

              Note: dau. of Joseph & Sally Yates
              Monument for the children of Joseph & Sally Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument & footstone re-set)


YATES,    Hattie, dau of J. C. and S. YATES
              d. Aug. 1, 1860, aged 4 mo

              Note: dau. of Joseph & Sally Yates
              Monument for the children of Joseph & Sally Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument & footstone re-set)


YATES,    Johnnie, son of Joseph C. and Sally A. YATES
              d. Oct. 1, 1861 aged 11yr 1m 21d
              Monument for the children of Joseph & Sally Yates
              (2002 Update: Monument & footstone re-set)

YATES,    Lemuel
              d. Aug. 23, 1854 age 84 years, 1 mo., 6 dys

              Note: Has been given credit to be flag A Revolutionary Soldier.
              I believe this is in error, his age does not fit that time period.
              He may of served in the war of 1812, no record has been
              found to credit him there either.  His father was
              a soldier of the Revoluntion.
              Headstone found, still standing - sinking in ground
              D.A.R. records state he was buried on the farm.
              Record found he was born July 23, 1773 in Mass.
              (see census for other birth place)
              Son of Amariah & Margaret (Thayer) Yates
              He married in Apalachin, NY on Feb. 20, 1799.
              1850 Caroline census: Yates, Lemuel age 77  a farmer, born Rhode Island,
              Mary A. age 24 born in NY, William age 30 born in NY.
              Living in the same household was Lemuel Nash age 17,
              Lemuel Nash is believed to be a grandson of Lemuel Yates.
              (2002 update: Headstone re-set)


YATES,    Lucinda (Norwood) wife of Lemuel YATES
              d. June  11, 1848 ae 67y 9m 25d
              Dearest Mother thou hast left us
              Here thy loss we deeply feel
              But tis God that has bereft us
              He can all our sorrow heal
 

              Note: daughter of Francis & Lydia (Barney) Norwood
              Headstone found Feb. 2002 under sod, lying flat, & broken
              (2002 Update: headstone repaired and re-set)


YATES,    Mary Ann, dau of Lemuel and Lucinda YATES
              d. Jan. 10, 1862 ae 42y 8m 15d
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired and re-set)

YATES,    Wm.
              died Sept. 5, 1865 aged 48y 2m 11d
             Thy Brother shall rise again

              Note: William Yates, s/o Lemuel & Lucinda (Norwood) Yates
              (2002 Update: Headstone repaired and re-set)


Credits:

Family records of the Johnson & Crispell Families. Gladys Cornell Whitted's, Cornell family records donated by her daughter, Madeline Hopkins. John Yates, decsendant of Chester Yates. Updated and corrected from walking the cemetery to check the headstone inscriptions. There are still unmarked graves that are not recorded.  All Headstone inscriptions were read & transcribed by JanMarie.

A clean up of this cemetery was started in the spring of 2002, with headstone repair being over the summer months. (Summer of 2002).

A total to date of 35 headstones were found that had fallen and were under sod.
A total of over 220 plus hours have been spent clearing brush, trees and debris removal to restore this cemetery.
Volunteers at this time are: Janet Nash, Steve Nash, Randy Crispell, Greg Crispell, Paul Crispell, & Cathy Knauff, Dennis Whittaker & Jessie Davis. Many headstones had fallen and were in need of repair. Dennis Whittaker has been doing the repair on the damaged headstones and resetting them. He has done an outstanding job in restoring the headstones. Thank you Dennis for all your hard work.

A project to collect donations has been underway to help pay for the expenses to restore this cemetery, and to maintain what we have restored. Thank you goes out to all of you for your volunteer work in this project.
At this time we would like to thank the following for their donations that helped greatly to restore this cemetery.
Linda Ely, Florence Starr, Janet Nash, Dennis Whittaker.  In the year of 2004 Barry Goodrich donated a gate and sign for the entrance.  

In reviewing all the inscriptions I find in the months
Aug. - Dec. in the year of 1861 this little town lost 12 people,
mostly children to some illness.  7 of these deaths were in the month of Oct.
The families that lost their loved ones were that of the following families:
Darlin, Eighmey, James, Lane & Yates.

The Cornell Family is also buried here with no headstones to be found. (6 grave's)

History note:
SLATERVILLE. --
This small village is situated on Six-Mile Creek, on the northern line of the town.
Families should properly be mentioned, as residents early in that vicinity were John ROBISON,
Robert FREELAND, Lemuel YATES, Francis NORWOOD and others.

In 1816 or 1817 John ROBISON and Mr. HEDGES built a tannery and operated it a few years;
it stood on the site of the present barn of Carn's Hotel.
ROBISON and HEDGES were succeeded in the business by Milo and James HEATH,
who continued it many years.
About the same time (1816/1817)
Isaac MILLER built a frame store across the road from the tannery and began trade;
he died soon afterwards. (his grave is found in this cemetery, he died in 1818.)
 
 

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