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Civil War Medical Case Files Shed Light on Washingtonville Soldiers

I was recently introduced to a set of Civil War records that I had not been aware of prior and wanted to share what I’ve found so far in my search of these six volumes as they relate to some of our Civil War soldiers. The volumes are called The Medical and Surgical History ofContinue reading “Civil War Medical Case Files Shed Light on Washingtonville Soldiers”

Civil War Letters from Thomas E Owen to Elijah G Owen

When Linda Standish passed away in January 2022, her files from the cemetery contained a load of obituaries and articles she had collected about those interred at the cemetery – soldiers in particular. Though I had digitized the majority of them, I didn’t truly get a chance to read through and categorize them properly untilContinue reading “Civil War Letters from Thomas E Owen to Elijah G Owen”

Celebrating Juneteenth

This year for Juneteenth, we thought we would celebrate by introducing our USCT soldiers & sailors (and one nurse)! These slides were part of the larger slideshow we did for the 160th commemoration of Gettysburgh where we used that opportunity to highlight all 88 of our Civil War soldiers & sailors. However, we thought todayContinue reading “Celebrating Juneteenth”

Saying Farewell to 2023 with an Appeal for the New Year

As the remaining days for 2023 dwindle down, we reflect back on our very long and blessedly full year at the cemetery. Nancy Popoloski, our cemetery committee chairman, recorded this video following our Wreaths Across America event on December 16th reading an open letter to our community, friends, & supporters as we strive to continue ourContinue reading “Saying Farewell to 2023 with an Appeal for the New Year”

Captain Isaac Nicoll’s Final Journey Home

I had intended to update Captain Nicoll’s blog post for the 160th Anniversary of Gettysburg but was frightfully behind doing other things for the overnight vigils.  However, I still wanted to update this post because, for all that has been written about Isaac, I have always had a feeling that his story was not “complete.” Continue reading “Captain Isaac Nicoll’s Final Journey Home”

Washingtonville Cemetery’s Civil War Veteran Slide Show

I apologize for not getting these slides online during the actual event but things we’re a bit harried on our end and I simply ran out of time. If you click the weird looking square in the bottom right of the slides, it opens into a bigger screen and you can click on the leftContinue reading “Washingtonville Cemetery’s Civil War Veteran Slide Show”

Caroline Halsey (Robinson) Freeman

This piece was graciously written for us by Sherri Price Bruen about her third great-grandmother Caroline Halsey (Robinson) Freeman in honor of Mothers’ Day. “It is my duty to write to you upon the painful subject of your husband’s death…” Holding the official-looking letter, Caroline Freeman’s hands must have trembled with dread. Her mind mustContinue reading “Caroline Halsey (Robinson) Freeman”

Mary Elizabeth Freeman Dolson

This piece was written by Stephanie Jones about her second great-grandmother Mary Elizabeth (Freeman) Dolson. Stephanie currently resides in Germany but has been actively helping the cemetery identify and link generations of her family that is buried here. Village old-timers might remember a tiny, wooden house that once sat on the edge of the WashingtonvilleContinue reading “Mary Elizabeth Freeman Dolson”

On the Loss of Linda Standish

Words cannot express our profound sorrow for the loss of Linda Standish. Our team has lost its most valuable player. For over twenty years Linda has been the heart and soul of the Washingtonville Cemetery having served many years as superintendent and on the committee overseeing operations. Linda has helped numerous families through their griefContinue reading “On the Loss of Linda Standish”