CEMETERY: Sherman - Moore Family Cemetery; Trenton, Oneida co. NY

submitted by Kathy Last (kllast at juno.com)
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Submitted date: June 18, 2006
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Sherman-Moore Cemetery
Trenton, N.Y.

This cemetery is located on the hill in back of the site of the Trenton
Falls Hotel on the property belonging to the Niagara Mohawk.The 
hotel burned many years ago but there is a stone marker and plaque 
placed on the site.Access to the cemetery is restricted and the 
Niagara Mohawk property is fenced and posted.

The cemetery is surrounded by a large wrought iron fence and the area
is well maintained.This was a private family burial ground for the 
Sherman Family.

The tombstones in this cemetery were transcribed by Kathleen Last 
and Virginia Ackerman on April 29, 2004. 

“In commemoration of the visit of the Secretary of State, William H. 
Seward and the Diplomats of Seven Nations to Moores Hotel August 18, 
1863.These representatives here agreed to advise their countries against
the confederacy, a decision which hastened the end of the War between the
States. erected by the Central NY Power Corporation August 18, 1936”

Bouton, Harriet Sherman born April 3, 1807 died May 21, 1828

Moore, Julia Sherman born Feb. 28, 1837 died Nov. 2, 1890
Moore, Maria Sherman born Dec. 17, 1808 died May 31, 1899
Moore, Michael born April 13, 1803 died May 28, 1888
Moore, Michael born Nov. 11, 1832 died May 20, 1902

Morris, Polly, a faithful servant 40 years, died Oct. 15, 1836

Sherman, Abigail Perkins born May 15, 1774 died Dec. 8, 1860
Sherman, John born June 30, 1772 died Aug. 2, 1828
Sherman, Rev. John, A.M., died Aug. 2, 1828 age 56 yrs. He was born in 
	New Haven, Conn., graduated with honors of Yale College.He emigrated
	to this town in 1806 and became the first pastor of the Reformed 
	Church.He was an ardent admirer of the truth, firm in his friendships.
	Distinguished for the urbanity of all stations he accepted.
Sherman, Julia born June 15, 1810 died Sep. 29, 1832
Sherman, Julia, dau of John & Abigail Sherman, died Sep. 29, 1832 age 22 yrs