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ON THIS PAGE, 2 CEMETERIES

McCALL CEMETERY & PODONQUE CEMETERY

 

The list below was transcribed by Mary Rhodes,  2005,  from D.A.R. Record Archives of The Catherine Schuyler Chapter - Copied by Hazel M. Shear
Ina G. Church Chairman
Genealogical Records Committee 1958

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McCALL CEMETERY

Old Cemetery Near Podonque

Photo supplied by Jody Brown   

McCall Monument, 2007

Podonque is the old spelling of the name of the little community in the town of Rushford, Allegany County, NY, now known and written as “Podunk”.  The correct old spelling is over the gate of the cemetery now in use, PODONQUE.  The old cemetery was to the right of State Route 24 and the right of County Route 23, now in a cow pasture.  The original stones were taken out, piled up and cemented over.  Two flat markers on each side were placed facing out and one at each corner of the base in the same manner.  In the summer of 1958 the cement is crumbling to show that the old markers were piled up and cemented over.  There is said to be quite a story in connection with this “monument” but we at present do not know the correct version.  One of the markers with which it is faced is that of James McCall who died in 1856 aged 82.

Page 791 of the 1895 History of Allegany County says that James McCall came in 1818 with William B. Rochester, and in 1816 with John Dow, represented Allegany and Steuben in the assembly.  Judge McCall was a state senator from the 8th district in 1824, 25 ,26 and 27.

Page 808 of the same volume states that “Judge James McCall, who came with Levi Benjamin in 1814 was the first storekeeper bought and ran the Warren grist mill in 1818, filled many town and county offices, represented Allegany in the state legislature in 1818, 1819 and 1823 and was the most prominent citizen of Rushford for many years.

Other references of the period show his importance not only to his town but to the county.  Does it not seem sad that his grave and those of his family should be in such a sad condition?? 

Note: (2006)  The highway map shows the McCall Monument on Route #243 between East Centerville Rd and Rt 23.  To date we have not been able to locate it.  If anyone knows more about this burial plot and monument please contact Mary Rhodes.  Email HERE

Goff Infant Son of R & S Goff Died June 28, 1825
Goff Richard Died May 6, 1863 Aged 76.  "Blessed are the Dead Who Died in the Lord"
Goff Sally Ann Died June 26, 1834 Aged 2 Yr 1 Mo 7 Days.  In Memory of Sally Ann, Daughter of Richard S and Sophia Goff
Goff Sophia Died June 15, 1878 Aged 77 Years 8 Mo.  Wife of Richard S. Goff
HHD   Footstone - no other data
McCall Child Infant Child of James and Elizabeth Died 1820 Aged 10 Days
McCall Elizabeth Died July 3, 1833 Aged 50 Years.  Wife of James McCall
McCall Elizabeth A Wife of Milton McCall (Dates not legible)
McCall James Died March 24, 1856 Aged 82
McCall James C. In Memory of James C, Son of Simon G and Sarah Ann Viner - Dates Missing
McCall Lydia Died March 6, 1850 Aged 70 Years.  Wife of James McCall
Rawson Julia Died Aug 31, 184? Aged 2 Mo 17 Days, Dau of David and Sarah Ann
Rawson Lydia Jane Died Mar 21, 18?? Aged 2 Yr 7 Mo, Dau of David and Sarah Ann
Rawson Sarah Ann Wife of David
PODONQUE CEMETERY

Town of Rushford, NY

View of Pondonque Gate

Photos by Mary Rhodes (2005)
Podonque Cemetery is located on Rt 23 in the Town of Rushford. It sits high
on a hill, only the Cemetery sign is visible from the road. It is a well
kept, active cemetery. The following list is from the files of Margaret
Hodnett and dated August 1978. It is a PARTIAL list. Transcribed by Mary
Rhodes 2005.


There are two soldiers from the War of 1812 and 1 Revolutionary War Soldier
in this cemetery.
 
First Name Last, Middle/Maiden Birthdates, Deathdates, Age, Comments
Adams Amy Wife of Leonard 1832 - 1918
Adams Leonard 1825 - 1908
Armison James 1813 - 1875
Armison Leverett   1857 - 1935
Armison Mary Wife of James 1818 - 1892
Armison Oliver Son of James and Mary Died Feb 22, 1879 Age 19 Yr 8 Mo
Babbitt Benjamin Franklin Sept 27, 1854 - Apr 9, 1916
Babbitt David Died Mar 17, 1867 Aged 72 Yrs 10 Mo
Babbitt Horace Died July 7, 1876 Aged 52 Yrs 6 Mo 19 Days
Babbitt Lucy  Wife of David Died June 30, 1873 Age 79 Yrs 7 Mo 13 Days
Babbitt Mary Fairolia Mar 14, 1858 - Dec 13, 1938
Babbitt Mary L. Wife of Horace Died Feb 7, 1895 Age 70
Benjamin Abigail Wife of Asa Died Sept 2, 1851 Age 68
Benjamin Asa W. Died Mar 6, 1830 Aged 75
Benjamin Lucia S. Wife of Oliver 1812 - 1895
Benjamin Oliver D. 1806 - 1864
Benjamin Rhoda A. 1846 - 1856 Dau of Oliver & Lucia
Bishop Ira Died June 5, 1873 Age 80 "Soldier of 1812"
Bishop Sarah Wife of Ira Died Oct 24, 1857 Age 61 Yr 6 Mo 13 Days
Board Anna 1852 - 1906
Board Clarissa Wife of Oscar 1819 - 1906
Board David J. 1792 - 1877
Board Frank M. 1850 - 1919
Board Laura Wife of David 1791 - 1869
Board Oscar F. 1820 - 1899
Boon Mary Ann Wife of Thomas Feb 18, 1849 - Sept 15, 1908
Boon Thomas Oct 31, 1843 - Dec 4, 1926
Colburn Abigail Wife of Phineas
Colburn Charles Born Shrewsbury VT Aug 6, 1798 Died Albion, Orleans County NY Oct 14, 1866 Age 68 Yrs 2 Mo 8 Days
Colburn Clarence E Son of Ellijah B & E Died Oct 14, 1856 Age 1 Yr 9 Mo 19 Days
Colburn Gracie M. 1842 - 1918
Colburn Phebe P. Wife of Holton Died May 9, 1856 Aged 46
Colburn Phineas Blank
Daley Annette H. Dau of Hiram and Carrie 1883 - 1900
Daley Carrie Wife of Hiram 1862 - 1932
Daley Hiram B. 1855 - 1913
DuBell John C. Died Feb 12, 1902 Age 70 GAR Marker
Eaton Myra Ann Wife of Rev Thomas W Eaton Died Mar 1, 1848 Aged 33 Yr 8 Mo 25 Days
Farwell Almeda V. Dau of Lowell & Sally Died May 8, 1834 Age 4 Yrs
Farwell Arvilla M. 1854 - 1941
Farwell Elizabeth M. Wife of Lemuel 1835 - Uncut
Farwell Florencia A. Dau of Lowell & Sally Died July 1, 1849 Age 8 Mo 19 Days
Farwell Geo O. 1848 - 1925
Farwell Lemuel 1818 - 1894
Farwell Lowell M. Died Feb 8, 1863 Aged 37
Farwell Polly Wife of Russel Farwell Died May 2, 1851 Aged 76
Farwell Rhoda A Wife of Lemuel 1821 - 1863
Farwell Sally Wife of Russel Farwell Died Aug 2, 1859 Age 31 Yrs 10 Mo 26 Days
Frost Hiram Died July 8, 1847 Aged 12 yr 3 Mo 12 Days
Gant George 1848 - 1929
Gant Harriett Wife of George 1847 - 1878
Heald Annette H. Dau of Clifford and Maria 1896 - 1907
Heald Clifford 1878 - 1943
Heald Daniel D. No Dates
Heald Esther Dau of Rebecca and Randolph Died Feb 3, 1837 Age 1 Mo 2 Days
Heald Homer B. 1870 - 1942
Heald John R. 1843 - 1914
Heald Maria S. 1876 - 1916
Heald Martha 1845 - 1913
Heald Randolph H. 1808 - 1899
Heald Rebecca R. Wife of Randolph 1818 - 1877
Heald Rev Nathan E. 1838 - 1919
Heald Sarah Annette Wife of Nathan 1844 - 1883
Hill Edward B. 1821 - 1905
Hill Lucy  Wife of Edward 1823 - 1897
Lapham Mary E. Hill 1845 - 1918
James Ellen 1872 - 1941
James Leah Wife of W.L. 1840 - 1906
James Watkins L. 1841 - 1925
Leavens Calvin Died 1863 Aged 56
Leavens Lucy  Wife of Calvin Died Aug 17, 1860 Age 71
Litchard Alexander L. Nov 12, 1841 - Jan 16, 1922 - Civil War Marker
Litchard Myra A Wife of Alexander June 29, 1852 - Feb 9, 1915
Lynde Grace 1877 - 1933
Lynde