Edgar S. Jennings (1870-1956) Warden of Auburn Prison during the 1929 riots. James O. Woodruff (1840-1879) Innovator, planner and founder of Woodruff Place, Indiana. Nancy Green Wyatt-Brown (1915-2002) Daughter of H G Metcalf. John L. Watrous (1801-1862) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery, Founder of Auburn. Allen Macy Dulles (1854-1930) Professor at Auburn Theological Seminary. founders of the Fort Hill Cemetery and one of the Trustees on the first board. President of the first board of Trustees. Sereno Payne (1843-1912) Republican Congressman for 30 years. CIA Director Allen Dulles, diplomat Eleanor Dulles, and grandfather of Cardinal Avery Dulles S.J. Tucked away in the colonial town of Auburn, New York or "Prison City" as it's sometimes known for being the birthplace of both the Auburn . Cyrenus Wheeler, Jr. (1817-1892) Inventor, mayor of Auburn. Edgar S. Jennings (1870-1956) Warden of Auburn Prison during the 1929 riots. Created the first commercially successful soundtrack for motion pictures. William C Merritt (1923-2015) Businessman, President of Simplex. Col. Stanley W. Metcalf (1893-1980) Chairman and President of Majority Leader. Cyrenus Wheeler, Jr. (1817-1892) Inventor, mayor of Auburn. Thomas Mott Osborne (1859-1926) Son of Eliza W. and David M. Osborne. Although the book lists W. J. Moses as the publisher, the authors are not listed. Lee Petty (1914-2000) One of the first superstars of NASCAR was also a pioneer of the sport. Alonzo G. Beardsley (1820-1906) Lawyer, one of the organizers of Anthony Shimer (1819-1896) Landlord for downtown Auburn in the late 1800's. produced forgings and horse-drawn wagons. 1820-1913) Former slave, leader of the Underground Railroad. Frances A. Seward (1805-1865) Wife of William H Seward. Anthony Shimer (1819-1896) Landlord for downtown Auburn in the late 1800's. Founder of Auburn. Dr. Blanchard Fosgate (1809-1887) Physician at the Auburn Prison in 1834. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. McCarthy, first to adapt assembly line production in shoe industry. The Rev. Cemetery. Fort Hill Cemetery: Famous Burials - See 67 traveler reviews, 43 candid photos, and great deals for Auburn, NY, at Tripadvisor. On April 28, 2006, Technical Sgt Alfred Wesley Hill's remains were laid to rest at the Fort Sill National Cemetery. first African American director of the New York Stock Exchange. Louis B. Lawton (1872-1949) Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor To upload a spreadsheet, please use the old site. & Co., later named International Harvester. James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library Cyrus C. Dennis (1806-1866) First Mayor of the City of Auburn. S. C. Tallman (1855-1925) Undertaker. James O. Woodruff (1840-1879) Innovator, planner and founder of Woodruff Place, Indiana. admitted to the Bar of New York City. The cemetery continues to capture the colorful history of past generations. Nathaniel Garrow (1780-1841) U.S. Representative from New York 24th Back to home page. Harold G. Metcalf (1882-1971) Industrialist, Chairman and President of George H. Nye (1854-1916) Bank president, president of Nye Wait Carpet. The historic chapel is the work of James Renwick who also designed the Smithsonian Castle. Cemetery. Enos Throop Martin (1808-1883) Attorney, one of the original Trustees of the Cemetery, nephew of Governor Enos Throop. Josiah N. Starin (1811-1895) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery. and President of Columbian Rope Company 1916-1948. Drag images here or select from your computer. Robert A. Nelson (1900-1984) Mayor of Auburn 1952 to 1956. George H. Nye (1854-1916) Bank president, president of Nye Wait Carpet. Robert A. Nelson (1900-1984) Mayor of Auburn 1952 to 1956. Fort Hill Cemetery, 19 Fort Street, Auburn, NY., 13021. James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, Hugo B. Rathbun (1812-1886) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery. Sereno Payne (1843-1912) Republican Congressman for 30 years. Harold G. Metcalf (1882-1971) Industrialist, Chairman and President of Back to home page. later named American Locomotive Co. [ALCO]. The military shield was used to mark the graves of Civil War Union soldiers and Spanish-American War dead. 1820-1913) Former slave, leader of the Underground Railroad. Henry Wegman (1845-1894) Operated the Wegman Piano Company. John H Osborne (1832-1911) Secretary of D M Osborne Co, and James E. Tyler (1807-1882) Mayor of Auburn in 1868. Seward, Hardenberg and and Chief Logan among them. Lead the restoration of Fort Hill's Bradley Chapel. TSgt Hill was missing in action for 62 years. J. Warren Mead (1845-1913) Warden of the Auburn Prison from 1897 to 1905. He was the first Dean and second President of Auburn Community College, now Cayuga Community College. Jane Rogers (d. 1892) Director of Cayuga Asylum for Destitute Children for 32 years. Nassau County. Dr. Frederick Sefton (1859-1938) Physician, built 'The Pines' on South Street. Frank A. Barney (1862-1954) Auburn artist known for landscapes of scenery from Thomas Mott Osborne (1859-1926) Son of Eliza W. and David M. Osborne. John Taber (1880-1965) Congressman 1922-1962. Weve updated the security on the site. Theodore W. Case (1888-1944) Scientist, inventor. James E. Tyler (1807-1882) Mayor of Auburn in 1868. David A Taylor (1825-1896) Civil War Veteran. Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 50271; Add Photos. There are links within the roster for additional information. The Rev. Hon. Col. Stanley W. Metcalf (1893-1980) Chairman and President of Louis B. Lawton (1872-1949) Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. General John S Clark (1823-1912) Civil War General, Authority on Early Jesuit Missions, Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, WA. George W. Hatch (1805-1866) Original owner of Fort Hill property, one of the Dr. Frederick Humphreys (1816-1900) Founder of Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. Harriet Tubman (ca. Gen. Emory Upton (1839-1881) Distinguished Civil War commander. & Co., later named International Harvester. One of the first Trustees on the Fort Hill board. Jonas White Jr. (1813-1876) Mayor of Auburn in 1863. 5. In the introduction to Tombstone Tourist, author Scott Stanton notes that he was inspired to write the 2003 book a guide to the gravesites of famous musicians after a visit to Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon where Duane Allman and Berry Oakley . Click here for a list of Auburn Undertakers, past and present. The Rev. Anthony Shimer (1819-1896) Landlord for downtown Auburn in the late 1800's. Cayuga County National Bank. for the Citizen Newspaper. George L. Clough (1824-1901) Noted artist, born in Auburn NY. Company. The land for Maple Hill Cemetery was originally bought from LeRoy Pope for $100 in 1822. Mayor of Auburn 1860. John Sherwood (1793-1871) Colonel NYS Militia, Sherwood Stage Line, Auburn Academy, Auburn/Syracuse Railroad. founders of the Fort Hill Cemetery and one of the Trustees on the first board. General William H. Seward (1839-1920) Civil War General, Banker and Community Leader Edwin R. Fay (1829-1930) Banker. David Munson Osborne (1822-1886) Industrialist, founder of D. M. Osborne Isaac Allen (1804-1881) A local attorney and one of the original twelve trustees of the Cemetery. The roster list will appear for last names beginning with that letter. Henry Wegman (1845-1894) Operated the Wegman Piano Company. Lithgow Osborne (1892-1980) Newspaper publisher, ambassador to Norway. George W. Hatch (1805-1866) Original owner of Fort Hill property, one of the The cemetery is administered by the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Maurice I. Schwartz (1901-1967) Industrialist, philanthropist. James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, George L. Clough (1824-1901) Noted artist, born in Auburn NY. I have identified all the gravestones with my current . & Co., later named International Harvester. The original Cemetery consisted of 22 acres and was dedicated on July 7, 1852. He is buried in the Fairmount Gardens section of the cemetery. Here, it is possible to connect with the inspiring stories of people whose "lives well lived" reflect the rich and diverse history of New England. He was the first Dean and second President of Auburn Community College, now Cayuga Community College. Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. Nancy Green Wyatt-Brown (1915-2002) Daughter of H G Metcalf. Benjamin F. Hall (1813-1891) Mayor of Auburn, Colorado Supreme Court Justice. Active in women's rights movement. bankruptcy. James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library T J Kennedy (1820-1883) In 1861, raised the first regiment from Cayuga County. eight founders of the Fort Hill Cemetery. Theodore M. Pomeroy (1824-1905) State Senator, Mayor of Auburn. John Sherwood (1793-1871) Colonel NYS Militia, Sherwood Stage Line, Auburn Academy, Auburn/Syracuse Railroad. Josiah N. Starin (1811-1895) One of the eight founders of Fort Hill Cemetery. Created the first commercially successful soundtrack for motion pictures. Col. Stanley W. Metcalf (1893-1980) Chairman and President of 293. David A Taylor (1825-1896) Civil War Veteran. He is buried in the Fairmount Gardens section of the cemetery. Mayor, prison reformer. Location of Harriet Tubman Davis Burial Ground. Zebina M. Mason (1806-1864) One of the original Trustees of the Cemetery. George H. Nye (1854-1916) Bank president, president of Nye Wait Carpet. The area acquired its present name through its association with William Copp, a shoemaker and early settler who lived near today's Prince Street. Today, approximately 450 people are buried in the cemetery, only a few of them without a marker. Lithgow Osborne (1892-1980) Newspaper publisher, ambassador to Norway. T J Kennedy (1820-1883) In 1861, raised the first regiment from Cayuga County. Eliza Wright Osborne (1829-1911) Philanthropist, leader in women's movement. George H. Nye (1854-1916) Bank president, president of Nye Wait Carpet. admitted to the Bar of New York City. Burial Hill Cemetery (1622). James A. Seymour (1864-1943) Co-founded McIntosh & Seymour, Eliza W. Osborne. Edwin R. Fay (1829-1930) Banker. Dr. Lansing Briggs (1808-1888) Mayor of Auburn 1857-59. ~ Fort Hill Cemetery ~ The first settlers, mainly from the East, arrived in the northeast corner of Illinois in 1833. Maurice I. Schwartz (1901-1967) Industrialist, philanthropist. John S. Fowler (1821-1902) Mayor of Auburn 1866 and 1867. John Taber (1880-1965) Congressman 1922-1962. first African American director of the New York Stock Exchange. David A Taylor (1825-1896) Civil War Veteran. Strangely, neither the guy from the song, nor the fried chicken magnate. Walter K. Long (1904-1986) Artist, Cayuga Museum Director for 50 years. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Martha Coffin Wright (1806-1875) Sister of Lucretia Mott. James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library Herman H. Schwartz (1906-1992) Industrialist, philanthropist. Anthony Shimer (1819-1896) Landlord for downtown Auburn in the late 1800's. George Corning (1818-1892) Established the first shoe manufacturing company Fort Hill Cemetery: Education through Grave Sites. James O. Woodruff (1840-1879) Innovator, planner and founder of Woodruff Place, Indiana. later named American Locomotive Co. [ALCO]. Auburn, Cayuga County, Dr. Sylvester Willard (1798-1886) Physician, capitalist, philanthropist. Gen. Emory Upton (1839-1881) Distinguished Civil War commander. William F. Wait (1846-1915) Vice-President and General Manager of Nye & Wait Carpet Co. Hon. Cemetery. Fort Hill Cemetery, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Harry R. Melone (1894-1949) Editor, author. Dr. Frederick Humphreys (1816-1900) Founder of Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. Coincidentally, the Hope Grove Cemetery is located 1.25 miles southwest of the Fort Hill Cemetery. Mayor of Auburn in 1879. S. C. Tallman (1855-1925) Undertaker. Mayor, prison reformer. Majority Leader. Allen Macy Dulles (1854-1930) Professor at Auburn Theological Seminary. Email: forthillcemetery@centralny.twcbc.com Col. Stanley W. Metcalf (1893-1980) Chairman and President of You have successfully removed Fort Hill Memorial Park from your Photo Volunteer cemetery list. District, Cayuga County sheriff, businessman. Fort Hill Main Entrance At Fort Street and Westlake Avenue. Alonzo G. Beardsley (1820-1906) Lawyer, one of the organizers of Gen. Emory Upton (1839-1881) Distinguished Civil War commander. construction and maintenance of Bradley Chapel. John Beardsley (1783-1857) Associate Judge of Cayuga County. ~ Fort Hill Cemetery ~ 1853 HandBook In 1853, the Fort Hill Cemetery Association published a handbook. Mayor of Auburn 1903-1905. One of the Fort Hill Cemetery. Charles Devens Osborne (1889-1961) Mayor of Auburn 1931 and 1937. George W. Hatch (1805-1866) Original owner of Fort Hill property, one of the Thomas Y. In 1888, Clemson bequeathed three-fourths of the Fort Hill plantation and $80,000 to the state of South Carolina for the establishment of a public scientific and agricultural college. John H Osborne (1832-1911) Secretary of D M Osborne Co, and James S. Seymour (1791-1875) Philanthropist, founded Seymour Library John Hardenburg (1746-1806) Revolutionary War soldier. Horace R. Wait (1844-1919) Merchant and Real Estate Dealer The spreadsheet upload feature is disabled during this preview version of Find a Grave. The history of the cemetery dates back to the 19th century and was built on a fortified village built by the Iroquois Indians of the Cayuga Lake region. City of Cleveland P.O. and Auburn City Hospital. John Sherwood (1793-1871) Colonel NYS Militia, Sherwood Stage Line, Auburn Academy, Auburn/Syracuse Railroad. in the Civil War and the Spanish American War.