Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
USA, NY, Niagara, Lockport
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- Wilson Family Members Known to be Buried in Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
- Collateral Family Members Known to be Buried in Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
From History of Niagara County, N.Y., With Illustrations Descriptive of its Scenery, Private Residences, Public Buildings, Fine Blocks, and Important Manufactories, and Portraits of Old Pioneers and Prominent Residents: 1821-1878, Sanford & Co., New York, pages 183-84:
"The Glenwood Cemetery Association was formed in May, 1865, with the following officers: President, Joseph Ballard; vice-president, J. H. Helmer; treasurer, J. H. Helmer; secretary, George W. Bowen. The first trustees were Jason Collier, D. M. Mather, Peter B. Aiken, Silas H. Marks, Calvin Haines, J. H. Helmer, Joseph Ballard, George W. Bowen, William B. Gould, Daniel Van Valkenburgh, John Hodge and B. L. Delano. The superintendent, from the beginning to the present time, has been Mr. George Woods, to whom we are indebted for the data from which this article is written.
"An attempt was made to purchase land to enlarge the Cold Spring Cemetery. Failing in this project, it was found necessary to open the Glenwood Cemetery, in order to keep pace with the growth of the city. Almost one hundred acres of land, situated north of the road known as the ‘old railroad,’ a mile from the center of the city, were purchased of Michael Wheaton at $80 per acre. The locality selected is admirably adapted to such an object, being only conveniently removed from the business portion of the city. The extensive grounds seem to have been formed in all their picturesqueness by some convulsion or upheaval from beneath, or a violent sundering of masses of earth from the brow of the mountain, to shape the hills and valleys with which they are broken, and which afford an opportunity for the display of skill in improvement which has been seized upon and profited by those who have had the grounds in charge.
"The association secured the services of Frederick E. Knight, the accomplished civil engineer who laid out the Central Park grounds in New York. He planned the drives and general form of the cemetery, and the work was carried forward under the supervision of the superintendent, who directed the workmen in the laying of pavements and the construction of sewers. Improvements are in progress all the time. A large vault was built in 1875, and a fountain is partially completed which, when finished, will add much to the beauty of the grounds. Many fine monuments have been erected, the most conspicuous being those bearing the names of Daniels, Keep, Bowen, Fox, Richmond, Moody, Marks, Hodge and other prominent families of the city. Perhaps the most imposing monument in the cemetery, and the one to which attaches the greatest interest, is that of ex-governor Washington Hunt, erected to his memory by influential friends in all parts of the Union, at a cost of $6,000. It is twenty-two feet high from base to top, and all the dies are bronze. The following is a copy of the inscriptions and a description of the devices on the different sides. South side: ‘In grateful remembrance of the public services and the private virtues of Washington Hunt, who departed this life, February 2nd, 1867, aged 54 years. Many friends have united in erecting this monument.’ East side: ‘Conspicuously attached to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, he was a distinguished member for the last fifteen years of his pure and honored life.’ North side: ‘With eminent ability and patriotism, he successively filled the offices of First Judge of Niagara county, Representative in the Congress of the United States, Comptroller and Governor of the State of New York.’ West side: Coat of arms of the State of New York in bronze relief, and the word “Hunt” in large, square letters near the base.
"Glenwood Cemetery is open for the interment of people of all classes, sects and religions, a portion of it being set aside for the use of the Jews, who are seldom buried in the same ground with people of the different Christian denominations. It is justly the pride of the citizens of Lockport. Few cities possess so creditable an improvement, and its founders deserve a permanent memorial upon the grounds so properly selected and so tastefully beautified."
Glenwood Cemetery is located on the west side of the Town of Lockport, Niagara, NY, to the north of Glenwood Avenue. The only entrance is off Glenwood Avenue. The cemetery is hilly and heavily wooded. It contains many very large and extraordinary monuments.
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Wilson Family Members Known to be Buried in Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
- Morrill, Mary L
- Nelson, Mary L (Morrill)
- Nelson, William Martin
- Richau, Virginia Arleen/Arline
- Taylor, Arnold Abraham/Abram
- Wilson, Burt Allen "Bert"
- Wilson, Virginia Arleen/Arline (Richau)
Collateral Family Members Known to be Buried in Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum