Gleason Grave
Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York
DIRECTIONS: From Route 37 in Fort Covington, turn north onto Pike Street for a total of 2.2 miles. After crossing the railroad tracks, the street turns westward and becomes Drum Street or County Rte. 43. The stone is on the south side of the road, about 200 feet into the woods. It is not visible from the road.
COORDINATES: N 44° 59.302' W 074° 32.455'
NOTES:
- This stone was transcribed and photgraphed August 28, 2003 by Joyce M. Ranieri.
- Many thanks to Elizabeth Mount for helping me locate this stone and to Clayton Almond for clearing a path.
On the north side:
SIMON GLEASON
DIED
July 5, 1865
In his 51 year
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NANCY,
Wife of
SIMON GLEASON,
DIED
June 11, 1860
In her 45 year
On the west side:
JOHN S.
DIED
Sept. 1841
AE 2 y's & 9 mo's.
On the east side:
ELLEN,
DIED
Apr. 24, 1863.
In her 23 year
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LYDIA M.
DIED
Feb. 8, 1865.
Aged 14 years
This page maintained by Joyce M. Ranieri