BATES CEMETERY

While en route to Ashtabula, we were surprised to discover this cemetery, located on a hill in the woods off Route 84 in Saybrook. Later research revealed that this is actually on private property, although that has done little to prevent vandals from damaging the site.

Although most of the markers are unreadable, records indicate that the oldest grave dates back to 1828. Approximately 87 persons are buried here, but less than 40 markers were visible.
This cemetery is most notable for its unusual gravestone markings, like those found below

Right and Below:

Marker of Adelaid E. Steward, the young wife of N.E. Steward. She died in 1858, at the age of 17 years.
Another tombstone with unusual markings.

More tombstones. The right 2 are that of Laura and David Harvey, Husband and Wife. She was around 30 years-old when she died in 1863. He died 3 years later, in 1866, at the age of 33.

To the left are the stones of David's parents, Esther and Harris Harvey, who died in 1889 and 1875, respectively.
Tombstone of Penelope Covell, who died in 1845 at the age of 20 years.
Some of the many damaged or destroyed tombstones.