Rockville (aka Irish Cemetery) Cemetery, Town of Belfast, Allegany County, NY
Many burials were removed to the Riverside Cemetery as they were in the right of way for the Erie railroad. This record is from the files of the Belfast Historical Society originally prepared by Margaret Kaufman and submitted by Mary Nangle. Transcribed by Mary Rhodes 2006. Photos courtesy of Amy Burgett.
Buried here:
Boyle, William Died Nov 22, 1844 Aged 23 Yrs. Born in Shannon Bridge, Kings County, Ireland. "Parents dear grieve not for me, I am not dead but sleeping here. My glass was ran. My grave ye see. Prepare for death and follow me. Requiescant in Pace. Amen"
Dort, Darwin Son of John and Roxey Died Sept 15, 1838 Age 2 Yr 22 Days
Dort, Roxey Dau of John and Roxey Dort, "She Lives in Heaven" Died Mar 2, 1842 Age 2 Yr 11 Mo 22 Days
Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Dau of Wm & Louisa Died Mar 20, 1838 Age 3 Yr
Miller, Christian May 18, 1783 - Jan 9, 1857 "My Savior called. With Him I live no more to die"
Miller, Susannah His Wife, Died Mar 20, 1793 age 60 Yr 26 Days
Raymond, Daniel Died Oct 8, 1838 Age 50 Yr
Raymond, Daniel L. Died Oct 17, 1841 Age 10 Yr
Steward, Iantha Died May 16, 1832 "Death oft destroys the husband's joys"
Steward, Sarah A Died Jan 20, 1837 Aged 24 Yrs, Wife of nathan Steward "Silent she lies beneath the sod, in life she usually sought her God. Beloved by all around"
