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The land first used for this cemetery was deeded by Mrs. Sarah L. Baird a daughter of William and Sally Townsend. Her mother was Sally foster. She was a granddaughter of Nathan and Dorcas Townsend original settlers in the town of Floyd.

The property was deeded on June 27, 1890 for an amount of $100. The land that was known as the "old cemetery" was reserved by her. Additional pieces of property were obtained in 1891, 1900, and 1905.

Information provided at an unknown date by a local resident indicate that burials in the "old cemetery" probably started around 1814.

Many of the old burials no longer have markers or monuments but include some from the Revolution and War of 1812 survivors.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERANS

Lieutenant Nathan Townsend: Born 1764 Hancock, Massachusetts Died March 1854 Floyd, NY.

Belonged to Captain Brigham's company showing service rendered at various places and fines paid in lieu of services. Credited with service at Dorchester (10 months) and at New York (5 and 3/4's months).

Dr. James Bradish: Born October 21 1752 Hardwick, Massachusetts Died September 18, 1818 Floyd, NY.

Served as surgeons mate in 9th. Continental Regiment, under Colonel David Brewer. In camp at Roxbury 1775. At the seige of Boston. Stationed at Dorchester Heights.

War of 1812

William Grant: Born 1775 Died Trenton, N.Y. October 16, 1862

Joseph Lawton: Born 1776 Died 1862

Captain Salmon Laird: Born 1782 Berkshire, Massachusetts Died September 22, 1854 Oneida Castle, N.Y.

Many veterans of The Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf Wars reside in this cemetery.

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