Explore a historical record of gravestones from the Schoharie Old Stone Fort Cemetery. This transcription presents a tangible link to the people who lived in Schoharie and the surrounding area, with names, dates, and family connections gleamed from the gravestones themselves. The collection offers a snapshot of local life across the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
The entries span family histories, military service, and daily life, providing a quiet portrait of a bygone community. While the notes are brief, they reflect the region’s broader history, including references to military service and long-standing local families.
Ideal for history enthusiasts, genealogists, and readers curious about Schoharie’s past.
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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format. Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book's fascinating collection of epitaphs from the Old Stone Fort cemetery in upstate New York offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the area's early settlers. Arranged alphabetically by family name, these inscriptions provide both genealogical information and poignant insights into the hopes, fears, and beliefs of those who lived in this community during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author has meticulously transcribed and contextualized each epitaph, providing additional historical research to bring the individuals buried in this historic cemetery to life. These inscriptions reveal stories of tragedy, loss, love, and faith, inviting readers to connect with the human experiences that transcend time. Beyond its genealogical value, this collection delves into the broader themes of mortality, community, and the enduring legacy of the past. Through these epitaphs, we gain insights into the social, cultural, and religious values that shaped the lives of our ancestors, offering a glimpse into the beliefs and aspirations of a bygone era. The book serves as a testament to the power of words to capture the essence of a life, preserving the memory of those who have passed on and providing a rich source of historical and cultural information for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333693640_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333693640
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