Muskalonge Cemetery, Restoration Project

In 2010, a group of concerned citizens came together to form "Friends of Muskalonge Cemetery", whose sole purpose was to restore the vandalized grounds of this pioneer cemetery. The Friends of the cemetery have held work parties to get that effort off the ground; and anticipate 3 - 5 year restoration plan at this cemetery. Thank you to all those in the community who have helped. Check back to see what research has been uncovered at Muskalonge Cemetery. !!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Muscalonge Cemetery Burial Grounds
Located on Evans Road, Hounsfield NY
Photo taken on Sat., May 26, 2012.

The original Muskallonge Burial Ground Association of Hounsfield (now dissolved) was formed March 31, 1849 with Frederick M. Livermore, Samuel Wilder, Thomas W. Warren, Richard Hooper, John Hunt, Chauncey Smith, trustees [a history of Jefferson County, by Franklin Benjamin Hough]. Most of these same men are interred at Muskalonge Cemetery (Chauncey Smith was not located therein).

Friday, June 8, 2012

The Jefferson County New York Genealogical Society (JCNYGS) will be publishing an article on Muskalonge Cemetery's eighteen (18) War of 1812 Veterans in their next issue of "The Informer". If you don't subscribe, you may do so by sending $15 to:

JCNYGS
PO Box 6453
Watertown, NY 13601