Cemeteries

The cemeteries in which Stephentown's people are buried. That's a broader subject than just the boundaries of the town. As expected the data which the Society has includes people who were buried here. It also has individuals whose bodies ended up in cemeteries in nearby and sometimes even foreign cemeteries. Some moved away, some were buried in family plots located elsewhere, and more than a few were only short-time residents or had ties to the town which may be discovered in doing historical research.

And Remember: in the early days, Stephentown covered a much larger area, including parts or all of many Rensselaer County towns. (See Map.) An older cemetery may have been in Stephentown when it was in use, but could now be in another town. Town locations in the table below are the current (2010) towns and communities.

The geographical influence of living here in the mountains and valleys also tends to be more important than political subdivision. The northern Jericho Valley section of Hancock, MA has a long-standing affinity to the Stephentown community. Similarly, the West Stephentown community often showed stronger connections with Sand Lake. But then, some of the listed cemeteries never were in the old Stephentown nor were geographically connected; they just are the final resting place of folks important to the history of Stephentown.
Key:
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Cemetery Code	Cemetery Name	Location	# in File
ST001	Adams	Losty & Southard Roads	9
DD000	Anatomical Donor		11
ST002	Arnold	RT. 22	9
ST057	Babcock	East Road	5
ST003	Bailey	Garfield Rd.	19
ST004	Bennett	Wemple Rd.	12
ST005	Berry	Adams Rd.	6
ST006	Bishop	Bateman Rd.	4
ST007	Bligh	Hanky Mull Rd.
ST008	Boardman #1	Osgood Rd.	11
ST009	Boardman #2	RT. 22	6
ST010	Brainard #1	Branerd Rd.	1
ST075	Brainard #2	Horse Heaven Rd.	3
ST011	Briggs	East Rd.
ST012	Brockway	Madden Rd.	6
ST067	Brown	Black River Rd.
ST015	Calvin Cole	Black River Rd.
ST013	Carpenter	RT. 22	58
ST014	Chapman	Brainard Rd.	2
ST016	Cranston	Intersection of Cranston Hill Rd. & Newton Rd.	24
***CC000	Cremation	N/A	54
ST017	Dension	Giles & East Rd.	42
ST018	East Nassau	Garfield Rd.	782
ST019	Eddy	Bateman Rd.	10
ST020	Farrington	Hotel Rd.	10
ST021	Fellows	Hager Rd.	17
***ST081	Gardner Earl	Troy NY Creamatorium	10
ST062	Gardner Slave	RT. 43
ST064	Gardner, Lower	Madden Rd.	2
ST025	Gardner, Upper	Madden Rd.
***ST022	Garfield	Garfield Rd.	1115
ST068	Goodrich	Black River Rd.	4
ST024	Greenman	Madden Rd.	13
ST023	Greenman Hill	Greenman Hill Rd.	38
ST026	Harrington	Black River Rd.	6
ST070	Harrington #2	Old Black River Rd.	2
ST027	Harris #1	RT. 22
ST028	Harris #2	Garfield Rd.
ST082	Hayes	Bert Hager Rd.	2
ST029	Hillside	Fire Tower Rd.	1109
ST030	Hoxsie-O'dell	Griffin Rd.	17
ST031	Huntington #1	Garfield Rd.	7
ST032	Huntington #2	Garfield Rd.	26
ST033	James	Horse Heaven Rd.	3
ST069	Johnson	Shepard Rd.
ST034	Kittle	Staples Rd.	69
ST059	Knobloch	Hunt Rd.
ST063	Launt	Rt. 43 & Williams Rd.
ST035	Leonard	Hunt Rd.	4
ST065	Little Jack	Goold Rd.
ST036	Moon	West Rd.	7
ST078	Orphan Gravestone	Garfield Rd. & Staples Rd.	1
ST037	Presbyterian	Presbyterian Hill	163
ST038	Reynolds	East Rd.	8
ST061	Reynolds Slave	East Rd.
ST039	Rogers #1	Rt. 22	1
ST058	Rogers #2	Losty Rd.
ST040	Root	Tayer Rd.	47
ST041	Rose #1	West Rd.	9
ST079	Rose #2	West Rd.
ST076	Rose #3	West Rd.
ST042	Sacred Heart	Cranston Hill Rd.	6
ST044	Senter	RT. 43	5
ST045	Shaw #1	East Rd.	17
ST074	Shaw #2	C.C.C. Dam Rd.
ST046	Sheldon	Losty & Southard Rd.	2
ST073	Sprague	Sprague Rd.	1
ST043	St. Joseph's	Rt. 43	271
ST047	Stephentown (a/k/a Baptist)	Cemetery Hill Rd.	755
ST048	Stephentown Center Baptist	Calvin Cole Rd.	87
ST049	Strait	Gentile Rd.	43
ST071	Sutherland	Hunt Rd.
ST072	Taplin Pond	Garfield Rd.	1
ST050	Tayer #1	Tayer Rd.	3
ST051	Tayer #2	South Stephentown Rd.	24
ST052	Tifft	Greenman Hill Rd.	50
ST053	Tinley	Tinley Rd.	9
ST083	Turner	Stephentown Rd. & Hoad's Corner	15
ST066	Weatherby	Firetower Rd.	Value
ST060	Webster	Horse Heaven Rd.	1
ST054	Wilcox	Black River Rd.	3
ST077	Williams Rd.	Williams Rd.
ST055	Winston	Hager Rd.	4
ST56A	Wylie A	Wyomanock Rd.
ST56B	Wylie B	Wyomanock Rd.

Cemetery Code	Notes
ST001
DD000	There was a need to enter persons who have donated their remains and were not entered into a cemetery.
ST002
ST057	All small slate stones.
ST003	**Note Card in file:Bailey Cemetery is about 1/4 mile East of the Strauss house on Garfield Roda, Stephentown. It is on the North side of the road back in among a clump of trees. Most of the stones are down and many are broken (1974).19 names on list - Researched 1974 - Copied 12/19/80.
ST004	**Note on card file:Bennett Cemetery - Across from Kenneth Brown's home on Wemple Rd.9 names on list - copied 12/19/80.
ST005	Value
ST006	**Note on card file:Bishop Cemetery - On former Leon Face Property on the North sided of Billy Bateman Road about 800' off Horse Heaven Road.4 names on list.
ST007
ST008
ST009	**Note on card file:Boarman Cemetery - Next to Liebenow home on Route 22, below Pease Farm.5 names on list - copied 12/19/80.
ST010	**Note on card file:Brainard Cemetery - Located on Brainard Rd., opposite William Luchow Place, has a fence around it.4 Names on list - Researched 12/05/1978 - Copied 12/19/80.
ST075	The two graves were relocated to Hillside Cemetery.
ST011	Removed from East Road to Stephentown Cemetery
ST012	**Note on card file: Brockway Cemetery - is located on the side of Madden Road on the former Freihofer Farm, owned by the Morelli family (2010).\ \ 3 Names on list
ST067	Metal posts in corners hold up a metal cable around it.
ST015	No known dates for time period in use.
ST013	Has iron fence surrounding it.\ \ **Note on card file:\ \ Carpenter Cemetery - Behind Elmer Stuart\'s Place Route 22 approximatedly 1/2 mile below route 43 & 22 intersection.\ \ 52 Names on list - Copied 12/19/80.
ST014
ST016	**Note on card file:\ \ Cranston Cemetery - Newton Rd., Stephentown 1982 tax, .28 acre, 40.92\' frontage, 234.30 depth, $-----total exempt.\ \ 21 Names on list
CC000	There was a need to enter persons who were cremated but not entered into a\ cemetery.
ST017
ST018	Note on card file:\ \ East Nassau Cemetery - is located in the Town of\ Stephentown, a short distance from the village of East Nassau on County Rd.\ #26 on the left hand side of the road travelling from E. Nassau. The\ cemetery is in good condition, fenced to the road with entrances at two\ gates.\ Section 1 - Extreme right as one enters cemetery.\ Section 2 - Middle section between the 2 gates.\ Section 3 - Extreme left, West Section, starting from the driveway at the\ West gate working to the West, 9 Rows of lots.\ Section 4 - The rear section\ *Mr. Arthur Laier, in charge of the cemetery says it was established\ c.1850.\ Stephentown 1982 tax, 3.71 acres, Rte 23, 410\' front $----total exemption.\ 770 Names on list - Researched 06/05/1974.\ \ Note: In 2010 - Stephentown accepted Thomas Laier into the position of Town Historian. Thomas also became a member of the Stephentown Historical Society at this time.
ST019	**Note on card file:\ \ Eddy Cemetery - On Turner Hill Road (behind Beebe\'s).\ \ 9 Names on list.
ST020	**Note on card file:\ \ Farrington Cemetery - Located between Zwack\'s & Stephentown Hotel on Route 43.\ \ 9 Names on list - Researched August 1980.
ST021	Value
ST081
ST062	Gravestones, if any, were removed many years ago. Local story states someone started to excavate for gravel, found human bones and quit!
ST064	There are no gravestones.
ST025	**Note on card file: Upper & Lower - is on Carter Griswold property on Madden Road. 2 Names on list
ST022	Note on card file: On Garfield Road, Stephentown. Founded in 1805 Originally called "Elmwood Cemetery" Received a legacy from William L. Cranston $3,000. The committee estimated it was established c.1805. 1921 Newspaper (in Garfield file) states there are 23 graves of CIVIL WAR veterans. Stephentown 1982 tax, Cty Hgwy 26, 5.45 acres, 400' frontage, $8,700 total exemption. Done thru 1974 & 1975.
ST068	There are no gravestones.
ST024
ST023	**Note on card file: Greenman Cemetery - Stephentown 1982 tax, Greenman Hill Road, .93 acres, 250' frontage, 210' depth, $2,000 total exemption. See William & Loretta Murray.
ST026
ST070	Walter Harrington searched for these stones several times, including one search with Donald Harrington from Pittsfield, MA. When Walter's father, Walter H., wished to make mowing easier he laid the three markers down. Since that time the elements have rotted and grown inches above the stones and they and the horse buried here are not visible. The cemetery is across from the remaining foundation of the family barn.
ST027
ST028	Before the removal on November 27, 1983, the cemetery was on top of a hillock about 20' above the present area. Removed to Garfield Cemetery.
ST082	**Note on card file: Hayes Cemetery - is located on Bert Hager Rd. It is small, in the woods off Bert Hager Rd., Stephentown. Appears to be four family plots, one in each corner. 6 Names on list - Researched April 14, 1973 - Copied 12/19/80
ST029	*Note on card file: Hillside Cemetery - West Stephentown. From Route 43 go onto Firetower Rd. and it is on the right. Section A. - To the left as you enter Central Drive, all the way up to the Dirt Driveway. Section B. - Left side of Central Drive, above the Dirt Driveway. Section C. - To the right of Central Driveway from the bottom of hill all the way to the top to the walking path. Section D. - Is from the walking path to the right to the embankment. Section E. - The new section is cleared and partially grassed. There is a hand-drawn map on the back of card. The committee estimates it was established c.1812. 1098 Names on list - Researched August 1974 - Done thru 1974 & 1975. **Note on 2nd card in file: Stephentown 1982 tax, Fire Tower Rd., 3.04 acres, 20' frontage, $5,800. Total exempt.
ST030	**Note on card file: Hoxie-Odell Cemetery - Route 43 to Griffin Rd. At Mr. Elmer's stop to let them know you want to go there. They will kindly show you the way which is past their mailbox, up a rising lane to the right. Go past this then off lane and up into pine woods on right. Keep going up and right - cemetery is 200 feet or so uphill and right from lane, at top edge of gravel pit and also bordering another gravel pit. 14 Names on list - Researched 11/03/1974 - Copied 12/19/80.
ST031	**Note on card file: Huntington Cemetery A/#1 - is located about 1/4 mile off the North side of Garfield Rd., Stephentown. It is on the East side of an Old Coach Rd., in the woods on the Stewart Estate. It is in fair condition as of 1974. Total of 31 Names on lists A/#1 and B/#2 - Researched 1974 - Copied 12/19/80.
ST032	**Note on card file: Huntington Cemetery B/#2 - In Heatherkill Woods on South side of Garfield Road back in a lane about 1/4 mile East entrance to the cemetery. Total 31 Names on lists for A/#1 & B/#2 - Researched 1974 - Copied 12/19/80.
ST033
ST069	Stone was present in spring 1985 and missing in spring 1986.
ST034	**Note on card file: See: Carpenter Cemetery
ST059	Unmarked at this time, this family graveyard has three humans, two family dogs and one family cat.
ST063	These gravestones disappeared at the time of the relocation of the highway and the use of this bank for the fill.
ST035
ST065
ST036
ST078	Stones without bones.
ST037	Presbyterian Cemetery - 12th June, 1820 George Holcomb used his oxen and Ephraim Pierces cart to draw stone to fence in the burying ground near the Presbyterian Church. John Russell must have been in charge of the Presbyterian burying ground because on Feb. 16, 1824 he gave the family liberty to bury Beriah Holcomb there next to his grandson George Jay (a little to the south of the head of the first grave mentioned). **Note card in file: Presbyterian Cemetery Assoc. - 1887 - Theo D. Platt will give title of old ground and 20 subscriptions to pay for new addition. E.R. Garvey and wife will give right of way through their lands for road. E.R. Potter, $25.00; C.M. Reynolds $10.00; J.W. Smith $10.00; Wm. McGill $20.00. The Church was moved down the hill into Garfield. They used his property as a cemetery, calling it Elmwood Cemetery and the later changed the name to Garfield Cemetery. Trustees meeting Dec. 14, 1887 - considering cemetery lot owned by J. W. Smith, adjoing lot now full and formerly owned by T.D. Platt. E.R. Garvey and wife Mary gave right of way through their lands for road to Presbyterian Cemetery 1887. January 18, 1981 talked to Audrey Foody and she says no one has been buried here since at least 1974. Stephentown 1982 tax, 1.02 acres, 150' frontage, $2,400 total exemption. 162 Names on list - Researched 1981 - Copied 11/05/1990.
ST038
ST061
ST039	The State Highway Department deposited these gravestones here when the road was widened.
ST058	The graveyard was here until about 1970 when the gravestones and a stone wall were bulldozed out of the way to make a path for a logging operation. Only one stone has been found (1985) and it has been given to the Stephentown Historical Society for safekeeping.
ST040	Root Cemetery - Stephentown 1982 tax, Tayer Rd., .52 acres, 230' frontage 190' depth, $------total exempt. 42 Names on list - Researched 1938? - Copied 12/19/1980.'
ST041	Rose Cemetery - Over 300 feet West of West Road on boundary line. 150' North of house in old overgrown orchard on Frank Mohos property. 6 Names on list - Researched Sept. 1978 - Copied 12/19/80'
ST079	Possibly 10 gravesites? Until about 50 years ago (per 1990 statement by Elizabeth W McClave) this was located on West Road. The cemetery was located where the new house now stands.
ST076	Possibly 6 gravesites? About 50 years ago there was a family cemetery here.
ST042	Sacred Heart Cemetery Assoc. - Stephentown 1982 tax, no information, Total exemption. 1917 tax shows a 2 acre cemetery, $100.00 bordered by S. Potter, W. Robinson, N. Kent and E. Highway. It is on North side of Cranston Hill Road, behind the home of Scott McEwan.
ST044	From the Senter farm on Staples Road, proceed to Route 43. It is almost 150' due North across the road and up into the woods. There is one large stone. 3 Names on list
ST045	Value
ST074	Possibly 6 gravesites? There may be more burials there. The 1784 map confirms this to have been owned by Shaws.
ST046	This was a joint cemetery with the Adams (#1), had a fence surrounding it, with an arch entrance. **Note on card file: Sheldon Cemetery is in Atwater Hollow. 4 Names on list.
ST073	Two known burials in recent years (cremations).
ST043	St. Joseph's Cemetery Assoc. - Stephentown 1982 tax, 3.25 acres, Route 43, 630' frontage, 48,900. total exemption. On route 43 Southeast corner of Route 22 - Established 1896 250 Names on list - Done thru 1974 & 1975 - Rubbed & Mapped 1987
ST047	Baptist Cemetery - Cemetery Hill Road, Stephentown. Stephentown 1982 tax, Cemetery Hill Road, 4.59 acres, 550' frontage, $7,300. total exemption. Received $100.00 in August 1957 when the Will of Cora A. Robinson of Stephentown was probated. The Committee guesses it was established c.1795 Stephentown 1982 tax, no details, $1,700. total exemption. 294 names on list - done thru 1974 & 1975.
ST048	This is no longer a seasonal road.
ST049	**Note on card file: Strait Cemetery - On Garfield Road, Stephentown, back in East of the Old Strait School which is now the residence of Buntings. 36 Names on list - Researched 1938.
ST071	There were three grave markers here according to Sheldon Sutherland.
ST072	One known burial (George W. Meacham, died Aug. 2, 1915) here, as told to me by Benjamin Franklin Pratt, Jr., Dec. 21, 1981. Also buried was Mary Taplin (died before 1805).
ST050	We believe this was stolen from East Nassau Cemetery where this child's parents were buried and placed on Tayer Road. It has now been returned to its original place.
ST051
ST052	.45 mile on Greenman Hill Road from Horse Heaven Road. There is a logging road on the right. Walk up, parallel to stone wall in distance on left, for about 500'. When the wall comes toward you around a knoll, the cemetery is on the knoll. 3 sides have a stone wall and the 4th side is fenced with a gate.
ST053	**Note on card file: 2 Names on list
ST083	**Note on card file: Turner Cemetery 14 Names on list - Researched 1938
ST066	These two gravestones are reported by neighbors (who are hunters).
ST060
ST054
ST077	Not located at this time.
ST055
ST56A
ST056B
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