Interments in the TOMPKINS GROUND



"Old Gravestones of Dutchess County, New York" by J. W. Poucher published in 1924, page 125.


Note: Some of Poucher's listings have been found to be inaccurate, so use these with caution. If you find any inaccuracies in this listing please send them to me so that I may correct them. Lynn Brandvold  Thanks.


CLASSIFICATION: Family ground.
LOCATION: On the farm of Richard F. Rohan, Dutchess Hill.
CONDITION: In an open field.
INSCRIPTIONS: 5 in number. Copied December 12, 1915, by J. W. Poucher, M.D.
REMARKS: Tompkins family ground.

1. Tompkins, Celia Jane, dau. of Peter S. & Jane, d. 1847, Oct. 22, a. 2-9-5.
2. Tompkins, Hannah M., dau. of Michael & Rachel, d. 1840, Feb. 16, a. 36-8-27.
3. Tompkins, Michael, d. 1841, Sep. 14, a. 69-6-2.
4. Tompkins, Peter S., d. 1851, Sep. 24, a. 46 y.
5. Tompkins, Rachel Schryver, w. of Michael, d. 1856, July 2, a. 78-9-9.*


*A gravestone with this inscription has recently (2004) been found at the Hyde Park Union Cemetery (East Park).

Transcribed by Liz DuBois

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