Miller Cemetery is nestled a short distance from the intersection of Rt 9 and North Maple Avenue in the center of New Gretna. The Rt 9 entrance is usually kept closed, so it is recommended that visitors use the North Maple Avenue entrance at the end of the gravel road. The cemetery is divided into three sections: the Hill Section (the oldest), the West Section, and the Crate Section (the most recent). The GPS coordinates for Miller Cemetery are: 39.594479,-74.448938. |
Often, it is said, that the biggest tombstones at the top of a cemetery's hill belong to the richest family in town. Such is the case in Miller Cemetery where large French family tombstones dominate the top of the Hill Section. French merchants and family sea captains, who sailed around the world in the mid to late 1800's, brought riches to their families. The photo above shows the tombstone of Capt. Burrows M. French who died of injuries sustained in a two ship collision off the coast of Delaware. His son, Winfield, was lost at sea during the incident and has a memorial marker nearby Burrows stone. You can read about the tradegy on page 8 of issue #4 of the "Bass River Gazette" by clicking here . . . READ ABOUT THE BURROWS FRENCH TRADEGY.
E.M. Woodward, in his book "History of Burlington County, New Jersey", pages 227-228, presents the Bass River French Family geneology. It apprears he has taken it from Leah Blackman's "History of Little Egg Harbor Township". CLICK HERE TO VIEW WOODWARD'S FRENCH FAMILY GENEAOLGY. Use your Browser's BACK BUTTON to return to this page. |
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There are 4 known Civil War Veterans buried in MIller Cemetery. All are buried in the Hill Section. Looking for the American Flags on medallions next to all veterans' tombstones will narrow your search and help you locate them more quickly. Happy hunting! |
The first, on your left as you walk up the hill from the flag pole, is William Darby.
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