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Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Morristown

Coordinates: 40°47′53″N 74°28′45″W / 40.79806°N 74.47917°W / 40.79806; -74.47917
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Burying Ground of the Presbyterian Church
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Coordinates40°47′53″N 74°28′45″W / 40.79806°N 74.47917°W / 40.79806; -74.47917
Part ofMorristown District (ID73001126)
Designated CPOctober 30, 1973

The First Presbyterian Church Cemetery is a historic churchyard cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places, listed as a contributing property to the Morristown District, on October 30, 1973.[1]

History

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The oldest interments date to 1731. There is a mass gravesite for about 150 soldiers of the American Revolutionary War who died from smallpox in 1777.[2]

Revolutionary War memorial

Notable burials

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Jacob Ford family plot

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Karschner, Terry (July 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Morristown District". National Park Service. With accompanying 18 photos
  2. ^ a b c d Viola, Joey (August 2021). "Eminent Remains". Skylands Visitor.
  3. ^ George Vail, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 2, 2007.
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