For the history buffs:
"The oldest cemetery in Leroy, Brakeman Cemetery, was
established in 1811. Once known as Peters Cemetery, this land was
donated by Josiah Hungerford. Deacon Hungerford was a native of
East Haddam, Connecticut, who settled in Leroy in 1826. He and his
family made the trip by covered wagon with only the youngest
allowed to ride. The rest of the children walked with their parents
form Connecticut to Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hungerford are buried
here. The earliest grave in Brakeman Cemetery is that of Benjamin
Bates first wife in 1811. Ira Bates, age 9 days, born from
Benjamin's second wife, was buried Dec. 3, 1915. His mother died 15
years later at the age of 32 and was buried July 2, 1830. There is
also a marker for Jacob Brakeman, age 13, buried in 1831. There
were exceptions to the rule of dying young. Nathan French is buried
here and his inscription reads: Died Aug. 3, 1837, age 87 yrs., 6
months, 27 days, Soldier of the American Revolution. Josiah
Hungerford was also a soldier of the Revolution. A split rail fence
was erected around this cemetery in 1860.
Josiah Hungerford is well known in the history books, and the
stone probably reads that he died September 19, 1841 at 78 years of
age."
Excerpt from Debbie Kinyon and Pat Greene's book,
History of Leroy
The Nitty Gritty:
You are looking for a small lock n lock container. To start,
it's full with swag and a travel bug.
Spend a few minutes to check this small cemetery out.
Unfortunately many stones are broken and damaged. You'll even find
a headstone sliding down the hill. If you see the need, please
CITO.
This cemetery is located on Route 86/Painesville Warren Rd. It's
a 55 MPH road. There is a narrow strip to pull off on the side of
the road. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN ENTERING AND
EXITING YOUR VEHICLE. Do NOT park in any of the private
drives nearby. I don't recommend this for kids because of the close
proximity to the road and the many broken stones to trip over.
- You do NOT need to go down the hill.
- Please close and re-fasten the gate when you leave.
- You do not need to be near any graves while searching for this
cache.
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