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WESTPORT POINT
G.R. 4. - gravestone record, Westport Point Cemetery in Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located within the rural residential and historic area of Westport Point. The cemetery is south of and considered under the authority of the Westport Point United Methodist Church. However the records are not clear. The Town of Westport maintains the cemetery.View Cemetery
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1912 Main Road Corner of Drift Road Westport
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HICKS - SOWLE
G.R.35. - gravestone records, Hicks Private lot, on road from Gifford's Corner to Westport, and G.R. 36. - Gravestone record, Sowle Private Lot, on road from Gifford's Corner to Westport Point, both in Westport Vital Records to 1850. These cemeteries are combined into one by transfer of bodies to the Hicks Private Lot. It is located on private property and not to be entered without express permission. Gravestones cleaned June, 2020.View Cemetery
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1603 Main Road At end of private lane Westport
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MACOMBER, MARY
The cemetery does not have a G.R. number and is located within Map and Lot 56-6. There are only two engraved stones.View Cemetery
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1432 Main Road Westport
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SHERMAN, J. L.
G.R. 34.- gravestone record, J.L. Sherman private lot on road from Gifford's Corner to Westport, Westport Vital Records to 1850. WSP 803 is engraved on south stone wall. It is located on private property and part of Santos' dairy farm. Owner's permission is required to visit.View Cemetery
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1309-1325 Main Road Rear of Santos Barn Westport
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BEECH GROVE
G.R. 1. - Beech Grove Cemetery,Central Village.Town-owned historic cemetery. The records state: "1855. Voted to purchase the six acre lot adjoining the wood lot of Thomas J. Allen for a Public burying Ground. Voted that Abraham R. Gifford be Superintendent of the Burying Ground." The cemetery is divided into several sections, including a potters field and dedicated veteran lots. The sections are identified with a letter and a number such as A1, B1, etc. Both section and lot numbers, or section and grave numbers are given for the interred in most cases. Sections have various size 'lots' within them: 1 grave, 2-grave, 4-grave, 6-grave and 12-grave. Cremated remains are also recorded when known. In some cases, there are no lots, only grave numbers, e.g., A4 to A7. Sections are organized in various ways which can be confusing when searching the cemetery. Arrows have been provided on the map as a visual guide to show how the lots are laid out. A straight arrow indicates lot numbers (or grave numbers) that run consecutively from one end of the section to the other end. A zigzag symbol indicates lot numbers that run consecutively from one row to the neighboring row and back again. In recent years the new plots are single graves only. If people wish to have a "plot" they simply buy adjoining single graves. All interred in the 'Potters field' can be searched by typing 'potters field' into the 'Lot' box. All interred in the 'Veteran lots' can be searched by typing 'veteran lots' into the 'Section' box. Details on the 'veteran lots' sections (D3 and D4), which are a combination of multi-grave lots and single graves, are given in a separate sub-map. An infants Scattering Field is located on the North side of the Cemetery. Beech Grove was established in 1855. There are only 3 gravestones in Potters Field. This is a section of the Beech Grove cemetery seemingly dedicated to burial of indigent persons. Originally there were medallions placed in the ground for the interred but the information on them has been lost and the medallions have sunk into the ground now unseen. The cemetery records themselves do not identify the interred. Betty Slade reviewed the remaining records of the Poor Farm (Town Farm) and found records for persons who were interred in Potters Field in those periods. It is not known if others were interred before or after that period. These records give the row and place of the interred. The Poor Farm documents can be found on the town of Westport website under "Historical Documents." In 1992 a 12-grave lot was sold at the South end of Potters Field and labeled B-261.View Cemetery
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947 Main Road Westport
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FRIENDS - CENTRAL
G.R. 5. - gravestone record, Friends' Cemetery, Central Village, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is visible from the road, but located on private property. The caretaker's permission is required to access.View Cemetery
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930 Main Road Rear Friend's Meeting Hse Westport
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WAITE - POTTER
There is no G.R. number. This cemetery is on private property. Owner's permission is required to visit. To date no marked stones have been found, but it is reported that there are two marked stones "RK" and "IK" (likely Robert Kirby and Ichabod Kirby.) So, based on the testimony of persons familiar with this cemetery, we believe upon closer inspection some crude engravings may be found. The property on which this cemetery is located has been known as the Waite-Potter farmstead, however it is better described as the Waite-Kirby-Potter property. It was purchased by Robert Kirby from Thomas Waite, the original owner. The house has been destroyed by a hurricane, but the huge stone chimney remains and was restored in 2007. It might be the oldest structure in Bristol County.View Cemetery
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720 Main Road NE of House @ 720 Main Westport
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KIRBY
G.R. 17.- gravestone record, Kirby private lot, on crossroad from Drift Road to Main Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is within map and lot 54/2D on private property. (On land of Leonard A. Moniz as of 2006). This cemetery was originally part of the huge dairy farm owned by the Kirby family which consisted of as many as 600 acres and included both of the north & south sides of Kirby Road. Message from Richard Gifford, Hartford, Ct. r-gifford@sbcglobal.net Nathaniel4(Robt3,Rich2-1) Kirby had a farm "near the small fork in the Noquechuck River, above the bridge." Dwight, "Kirbys of New England" (1888). This farm was inherited by, and divided between, his sons Wesson and Justus. Justus' homestead was located "a little north of the spot where the present Town Alms House now stands, and the old well is in the road --- the east or 'drift' road that was opened to the public about fifty years ago." Wesson's farm presumably abutted Justus' to the north. Abraham6 Kirby "inherited the homestead of his father, Wesson, where he lived and died and was buried." So to try and fill in a lineup card for the Kirby Cemetery, my guesses would be as follows: 1. Abraham6 Kirby (1775-1836) 2. Eunice (White) Kirby (ca 1780-1836) 3. Harvey7 Kirby (1810-1819) s. Abraham & Eunice 4. Wesson5 Kirby (1731-1798) 5. Hannah (White) Kirby, wife of Wesson 6. Nathaniel4 Kirby (1708-1738) 7. Abigail (Russell) Kirby, wife of Nathaniel 8. Justus6 Kirby 9. Catherine (Cornell) Kirby, wife of Justus. The dates (1776-1836) and initials "AK" would fit my great-great-great grandfather, Abraham6(Wesson5,Nathaniel4, Robert3,Richard2-1) Kirby (although actual date of birth is December 11, 1775). The intitials "EK" would fit his wife, Eunice (White) Kirby. She was the daughter of Obed & Sarah (Peckham) White who are buried in cemetery WSP 873. According to Dwight's "Kirbys of New England," Abraham inherited this farm from his father Wesson, who in turn had inherited it from his father Nathaniel Kirby. The unmarked stones are probably earlier generations of Kirbys.View Cemetery
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ALLEN - BROWNELL - BROWN
G.R. 14. - Gravestone record, Allen private lot, on road from Gifford's corner to Westport Point, Westport Vital Records to 1850. Cemetery cleaned and stones leveled, November 2020View Cemetery
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582 Main Road Westport
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KIRBY, TILLINGHAST
G.R. 13. - gravestone record, Kirby private lot, Kirby's Corner, Westport Vital Records to 1850. There are four marked stones only and three fieldstone markers. Stone cleaning completed Oct. 2019View Cemetery
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0 Main Road Charlotte White & Main Road Westport
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FRIENDS - NORTH
G.R. 6. - gravestone record, Centre (Friends')Cemetery, Gifford's Corner, Westport Vital Records to 1850. There are 234 unmarked stones - likely these are stones pre-dating the year 1850 when Friends/Quakers did not engrave their tombstones. The earliest known/recorded date of death at this cemetery is 1809.View Cemetery
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19 Main Road Westport
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GAMMONS - CORNELL
G.R. 19. -gravestone record, Gammons private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport. The cemetery is between 145 and 155 Old County and is designated on the GIS at 66/5C. Graves cleaned March, 2020.View Cemetery
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Between 145 and 155 Old County Road Westport
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HOWLAND - COLE
G.R. 38. - gravestone record, Howland private lot, Old County Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located within map and lot 35/4. (As of 2006, owner is Mary R. Lennon Tr.)View Cemetery
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40 Old County Westport
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DEVALL - BROWNELL
G.R. 39.- gravestone record, George Cook Brownell private lot, Old County Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. It is on private property.View Cemetery
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579 American Legion Hgwy Westport
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BAKER, JOHN RICE
Access to the cemetery is not permitted so complete records are not available. New Bedford Registry of Deeds, book 5330, page 353 says this property was conveyed by Ebenezer Baker (father of John Rice Baker) to Edward L. Baker in 1851 excepting the burying ground to remain forever for descendants of Ebenezer Baker. The cemetery is surrounded by a stone wall 40 by 60 feet. No perpetual care funds have been established for ongoing maintenance of this cemetery. The owner of the property says that there was only one stone (we did not view the cemetery)that of John R. Baker. He says it is about 40' x 60" and has a stone wall.View Cemetery
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117 Forge Road Westport
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REYNOLDS, THADDEUS
G.R. 58. - gravestone records, Reynolds private lot, Old Country Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. There is one marked stone and no wall. The dimensions of the cemetery are unknown. It seems to have been impacted by construction and other activities.View Cemetery
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369 Old County Westport
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GIFFORD - RICHMOND - MOSHER
G.R. 11. - gravestone record, Gifford and Richmond private lot, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This is a large private cemetery for several early families. Access is via Town right-of-way off Reed Road.View Cemetery
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0 Reed Road Westport
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LINDEN GROVE
G.R. 2. - Gravestone record, Linden Grove Cemetery, Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. The cemetery was originally supervised by the private group, Linden Grove Association, but is now part of Town of Westport property and supervised by the Town Cemetery Director. This cemetery is next to Maple Grove Cemetery. There are three additions to the data for Linden Grove not available for the private cemeteries: photo(s) of each stone, a map of the cemetery showing relative locations of lots and the name of the owner(s) of the lot. Detailed information about the stone is left unspecified. There is only one "section" in Linden Grove. As of June, 2010, the final quality control of the data is being made for Linden Grove. Please check back periodically.View Cemetery
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0 Reed Road Westport
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MAPLE GROVE
G.R. 3. - gravestone record, Maple Grove Cemetery, Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery was originally supervised by a private group, the Maple Grove Cemetery Association but now is owned by the Town of Westport and under the supervision of the Cemetery Director. This cemetery is next to Linden Grove Cemetery. There are three additions to the data for Maple Grove not available for the private cemeteries: photo(s) of each stone, a map of the cemetery showing relative locations of plots and the name of the owner(s) of the plot. Detailed information about the stone is left unspecified. Plots of twelve graves were originally sold, but over time plots were divided into one, two, four, six and twelve graves. Numbering is not consistent, so that there exists, e.g., plot 5.5 with six graves, plot 60 with twelve graves and plot 60A with one grave, but not next to each other. In Section A some plots on the East side are denominated by letter names (A - Q). Data and photographs are being entered (as of June 2010.) Note: The pump is located on Plot 173. The office building (unattended) and parking are located on plots 123-130 and 211-214. Please check back periodically as we update and provide interactivity with these three sections. LOOK BELOW MAPLE GROVE MAP FOR PINK, GREEN AND BLUE SECTIONSView Cemetery
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HOWARD
G.R. 57. - gravestone record, Howard private lot, Old County, Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery was also registered for the Town of Dartmouth as MHC 849 by Judith Lund after the road was changed. There are approximately 12 unmarked fieldstones remaining out of an estimate made by Eleanor Tripp in 1979 of 40. This is an historically important cemetery because of the intermarriage of the Howard family with Captain Paul Cuffe's family. Eleanor Tripp reports the following: "Andrew Sherman writes there was a large stone with the names of the Cuffees. Many years ago it was thrown in the road and smashed." "Sally Loomis records show that Naomi Howard, wife of Peter, was a Cuffee." This cemetery may include both Peter and Naomi Cuffe Howard. Westport Vital Records show that Naomi Howard is buried here. The deed for the Howard cemetery is vol. 16 p. 7 dated 6/4/1843 recorded 3/25/1848 from Abner B. Gifford for $1 quitclaim to Jane Cuffe, widow of John Cuffe. About 12 rods of land "for a burying place" located "in the corner of the pasture where the burying place now is" on the farm that grantor had of John Cuffe. Beginning at the corner of the wall, then S 3 rods and 4 feet by a wall, then W parallel to the N wall by the road 4 rods and 1 foot, then N parallel to the E wall 3 rods and no feet, then E by the line of the road where the wall stands 4 rods and 1 foot. At that time there doesn't seem to be a wall on the S or W side. Land is "to be used for no other purpose than as a burying ground." (Source: Richard Gifford)View Cemetery
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808 Old County Corner of Fisher Road Westport
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ALLEN - WILCOX
G.R. 65.- gravestone record, James Allen and Abner Wilcox private lot, South Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This beautiful cemetery with a beautiful view is considered to be on land owned by the Town of Westport, but tucked up to a private property.View Cemetery
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South of 1 Hav-A-Look Lane off Pine Hill Road Westport
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ALLEN, JEDEDIAH
There is no G.R. Number. This cemetery is South of Map/Lot 38/10; off a dirt trail on the west side of Pine Hill Road and about 1,050 feet into the trail and to the right on private property. Access is not permitted by the property owners.View Cemetery
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795 Pine Hill Entrance to dirt trail is across from 796 Pine Hil Westport
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GIFFORD - WHITE - CORNELL
G.R. 22.- gravestone record, Gifford, White, and Cornell private lot, South Westport, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is within map and lot 50/19. As of 2019, property owner is Russell Family Farms, Inc. The cemetery is located to the rear of the Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery Retail Store. It is in good condition.View Cemetery
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417C Hix Bridge Westport
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WOOD - WING
G.R. 51. - gravestone record, Wood and Wing pirvate lot, Horseneck Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is on private property and owner requests name and address not be made known. Form E not provided. An engraved stone marker (WSP 823) indicates that this cemetery is registered with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and WHC files.View Cemetery
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WILCOX, BENJAMIN
G. R. 52.- gravestone record, Brightman private lot, Horseneck Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located within 73/66. Stones cleaned May, 2020View Cemetery
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441 Horseneck Westport
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ALMY
G.R. 53.- gravestone record, Almy private lot, Horseneck Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located on a large parcel of posted, private property and is difficult to find. This property was visited on 1/31/20. It is extensively overgrown with vines and thorns. The wooden gate to keep cattle out has rotten and broken.View Cemetery
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1227 Horseneck Westport
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DAVIS, ABNER
No G.R. number. This is an unkempt cemetery with access through a private road. Eleanor Tripp surveyed this property in the 1970s. She found two inscribed stones not found later. She sais there were 24 field stones but thought maybe 12 graves....View Cemetery
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7 Fox Lane Westport
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TRIPP, TILLINGHAST
G.R. 37. -gravestone record, Tripp private lot, Drift Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. It is located within map and lot 56/23C. As of 2019, owner is David Allen.View Cemetery
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1473 Drift Road Westport
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KIRBY, SILAS
G.R. 21. - gravestone record, Silas Kirby private lot, Drift Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. It is within 55/54 but is accessible from the road. It is a well kept cemetery. As of 2019, property owner is Katherine Domato. Engraved granite marker number 828 is to the right as you enter the cemetery.View Cemetery
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1248 Drift Westport
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ALLEN, GREEN
G.R. 20. - gravestone record, Green Allen private lot, Drift Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. It is within map and lot 55/54. It is well kept and easily accessible from the road. As of 2019, owner is Charlotte Babbitt. Cemetery stones cleaned, May, 2020.View Cemetery
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1067 Drift Westport
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GAMMONS, REV. M. E.
G.R. 19. -gravestone record, Gammons private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. As of 2006,owner is Fred and Flor Farnam. Stones cleaned and footstones reset, June, 2020.View Cemetery
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915 Drift Westport
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HOWLAND
G.R. 18. - gravestone record, Howland private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. No access without permission.View Cemetery
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MILK - WAITE - BRIGHTMAN
G.R. 63 - gravestone record, Milk, Wait and Brightman private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. It is on private property. As of 2019,owner is John & Cindy Cummings. In the past this cemetery was grazed by cattle and many of the stones are broken. It is possible that stones are buried. The walls remain.View Cemetery
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658 Drift Westport
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WING, GIDEON & WHITE, GEORGE
G.R. 12. - graveston record, George Wing private lot, on road from Handy's corner to Head of Westport. Cemetery is on private property to the rear of a former restaurant. From Richard Gifford, Hartford, Ct. r-gifford@sbcglobal.net George White (1792-1859 is the great-grandson of William White and Elizabeth Cadman. He is: George7(Obed6,George5,William4,Sylvanus3, Peregrine2,William1) White, who married Rhoda Tripp. He is a brother to Eunice (White) Kirby, who seems to be buried in cemetery in WSP 807, and son of Obed & Sarah (Peckham) White of cemetery WSP 873. George5 White (and William4, for that matter)may lie under one of the uncarved stones in WSP 873. All of these Whites would have descended from the Mayflower Pilgrims Peregrine White, William White, Susanna White, Francis Cooke, John Cooke and Richard Warren (the last three via William4 White's marriage to Elizabeth Cadman). GRAVESTONES CLEANED AND FOUR DOWN/TOPPLED STONES RESET NOVEMBER 2019View Cemetery
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140 Charlotte White Extension Westport
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TRIPP, PRINCE ALBERT
G.R. 61. - gravestone record, Tripp private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. On private property; property owner does not want visitors. It may be located on lot 14A.View Cemetery
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TRIPP - SISSON
G.R. 60. - gravestone record, Tripp and Sisson private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This has been an unkempt cemetery at the site of a former gravel pit. Westport Highway Department has begun clearing the grounds in March 2020 under the direction of Chris Gonsalves as part of a town project to protect cemeteries. New stones are being uncovered and others now can be read better. A statement by Richard Gifford, genealogist, is as follows (March 2020): This cemetery is likely the one mentioned in a series of deeds in 1856-57, not recorded until 1880, from various heirs of Stephen Tripp Sr to Stephen Jr., conveying shares of the Stephen Sr. homestead farm. No size is given, but the abutters are North: Isaac Tripp (Isaac Jr., Stephen's brother), East: the river, South: Abner Kirby (my great-great grandfather), and West: Francis Tripp (Stephen's first cousin). Each of these deeds has language "Reserving to ourselves the right to be buried in & use the burial ground & the privilege of passing and repassing to and from the same." As far as know, all of the grantors ended up being buried elsewhere (Beech Grove, Linden Grove, Maple Grove). This property was conveyed in 1817 by Isaac Tripp to his son Stephen. It was a 14 acre segment of Isaac's homestead farm where Stephen's house then stood. Around the same time Isaac conveyed other parts of his homestead to his other sons, including William (ancestor of Prince Albert Tripp, buried at 311 Drift). There is no mention of a burial ground in any of these deeds. Isaac Tripp (1736-1826) and his wife Edy/Edith Russell (1737-1804) have a cenotaph at Linden Grove but are reportedly buried elsewhere, perhaps here. Edy was a member of the Apponegansett Monthly Meeting but was disciplined for "marrying out of meeting." Isaac Tripp inherited the entire homestead farm of his father, Francis Tripp (1705-1779). Francis inherited the farm under the will of his father, James Tripp (1656-1730), an original settler of Westport. Francis owned the northern part of a 195 acre parcel granted by the Dartmouth Proprietors in 1713 to James Tripp, with Francis' brother Robert owning the southern part. James' homestead was just south of Noquochoke Orchards, which was the homestead farm of James' brother Joseph. James and Joseph, I believe, are buried with unmarked stones at the east end of the Milk-Waite-Brightman cemetery. James, Joseph and Francis were Quakers. All in all, if there are a significant number of unmarked stones in the Tripp-Sisson burial ground, it would indicate that it was started by either Isaac or Francis Tripp.View Cemetery
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TRIPP FAMILY MONUMENT
No G.R. number. This is a "saved" cemetery by the town despite development around it. Stones need cleaning. There may be more information about this cemetery available with some research. Descendant Tripp family members may have information.View Cemetery
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LYON
G.R. 10 - gravestone record, Lyon private lot, on road from Handy's Corner to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. It is located on private property.View Cemetery
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146 Drift Westport
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MANCHESTER - BURNS
There is no G.R. number. This cemetery is within map and lot 24/5.View Cemetery
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92 Gifford Road Near the intersection of East Briggs Road. Westport
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BLOSSOM, ALICE & ELIJAH
There is no G.R. number. There are seven marked graves in this cemetery -- all Blossom family members.View Cemetery
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BABCOCK - GIFFORD
G.R. 49.- gravestone record, William H. Gifford private lot, Blossom Road, North Westport, Vital Records to 1850. Mixture of marked graves and fieldstones.View Cemetery
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WORDELL, RUFUS E.
G.R. 48. - gravestone record, Rufus E. Wordell private lot, North Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is is within map and lots 3/30 and 3/32. As of 2006, the property owner is Rumstick Design Group, 101 Old Bedford.View Cemetery
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BORDEN, EDWARD
G.R. 44.- gravestone record, Borden private lot, Sanford Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850.View Cemetery
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281 Sanford Westport
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SANFORD, DAVID
G.R. 43.- gravestone record, David Sanford private lot, Sanford Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is within map and lot 23/15. As of 2019, it is owned by Keith Branco.View Cemetery
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Sanford (near 422 Sanford Road) Westport
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CROSSMAN - SANFORD
There is no G.R. number. This cemeter was vandalized a long time ago. Eleanor Tripp's research in April, 1979 revealed broken stones. These same broken stones were found buried in the cemetery in February 2006. A visit on October 24, 2007 found only one broken, marble stone leaning against a tree and the south stone wall and with the name Job Crosmon, 9/11/1882. Job Crassman (Crossman) marriage intentions were made to Asenath Chace on 7/14/1836 in Dartmouth.View Cemetery
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W. Briggs & Corner of Tickle Roads West of Sanford Road & north of Tickle Road Westport
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SANFORD - BROWNELL
There is no G.R. number. This cemetery is within map and lot 19/48 near 645 Sanford Road on the same Map and Lot as the Andrew & Ann Sanford Cemetery. As of 2006, owner is Christopher Riley. The deed evidence indicates that this is actually two cemeteries but not divided. The 25 ft by 25 ft section at the west end was purchased by David Sanford from his half-nephew Thomas Sanford in 1879. The unmarked stones at the east end were the "Pettey Burial Ground". These two bordered the north wall of "burying yard of the late John Sanford" [i.e. Sanford-Brownell]. Here is the abstract: vol. 92 page 129, Thomas Sanford of Fall River (wife Sylvia releases dower) for $6 to David Sanford 1st of Westport, a parcel of land measuring 550 square feet (should be 625?), beginning at the NW corner of the burying yard of the late John Sanford, then N along a wall 25 feet to a wall corner; then E 25 feet to the Pettey Burying Ground. then S in a parallel line to the W boundary to the John Sanford burying yard; then W to the point of beginning. Note that there in this deed there is no stone wall separating the David Sanford parcel from the Pettey Burial Ground. The house at 625 Sanford Road, built between 1810 and 1830 and attributed (mistakenly, most likely) to Elisha Francis, was occupied by Thomas Sanford. When he sold this property to Rhoda T. Macomber there was a provision "Reserving the Sowle or Francis burying yard as now walled in on the south side of the granted premises." The same burial ground was sold by Hiram Francis to Elisha Francis, at which time it measured 1936 square feet. This would be the nearby "Elisher" Francis cemetery. When this farm was sold by Squire Sanford to George W. Sowle in 1822, it was noted to be that part of his father's estate "as my Mother improves by her thirds." Since the widow was usually granted dower for the portion around the farmhouse, this was likely the location where David Sanford Sr lived. No cemetery is mentioned in the 1822 conveyance, nor in the 1836 conveyance from Sowle to Elisha Francis. David Sanford Sr is buried in the cemetery named for him some distance to the south. The ca1880 house at 645 Sanford Road is attributed to George F. Pettey. John Sanford's house is still in existence at 685 Sanford Road, although the estimated construction date (1830) makes it possible that it was built by Holder Earle, who purchased the property in 1834. [Richard Gifford, November 2020]View Cemetery
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SANFORD, ANDREW & ANN
This cemetery is within map and lot 19/48; near 645 Sanford Road and adjacent to MHC 845. Owner is Christopher Riley.View Cemetery
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BORDEN, PETER
G.R. 41.- gravestone record, Borden private lot, (formerly)Sanford Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery was found accidently after several searches failed. Peter's gravestone is broken in two and held together with a metal brace. The burial ground is in an open field without an enclosure. There are approximately thirteen unmarked granite field stones in this burial plot. Peter Borden was of African heritage and may have been a slave in his early years.View Cemetery
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Grinnell Court Lot 86; Briggs Landing (not built) Westport
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MACOMBER - CHACE
G.R. 40. - gravestone record, Macomber private lot, North Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is North of map 22 and lot 20E easement. It is an unkempt cemetery. We are not definite that this is GR 40 but evidence points to that. More research may be needed.View Cemetery
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BROWNELL, EZEKIEL
G.R. 8. -gravestone record, Ezekiel Brownell private lot, Brownell's Corner, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is within map and lot 30/23E. As of 2006,owner is Jose Torres.View Cemetery
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0 Sanford (across from 959 Sanford Road). Westport
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TRIPP - BOOTH - CORY
G.R. 7. - gravestone record, Tripp and Booth private lot, Brownell's Corner, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. It has been called the Brownell Cemetery in recent years. This cemetery was registered as two cemeteries with the Massachusetts Historical Commission as MHC 850 and MHC 851. Currently, both the Cory portion of the cemetery located to the East and the Tripp-Booth portion located to the West are maintained.View Cemetery
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479 American Legion Highway South of Intersection of Sanford Rd Westport
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MOSHER
G.R. 24. - gravestone record, Mosher private lot, Sodom Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This database separates out the formerly combined Petty-Mosher Cemetery into separate cemeteries because they are on separate properties. An unkempt cemetery where cows have been permitted to wander.View Cemetery
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LAWTON
G.R. 9.- gravestone record, Lawton private lot, Old County Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. It has been called the Chace Cemetery in recent years. Cemetery borders map and lots 61/15B and 19 owned by Jane and Lisa Medeiros as of 2019. Cemetery fronts directly on the American Legion Highway ten feet from the edge of the road.View Cemetery
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PIERCE - DEVOL - SNELL
G.R. 25. - gravestone record, Devol private lot, Sodom Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located on pristine, well-kept private property about 1/3 of a mile west of Sodom Road.View Cemetery
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275 Sodom Westport
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PETTY
G.R. 24. - gravestone record, Mosher private lot, Sodom Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This database separates the former Petty-Mosher cemetery into two cemeteries because they are on different properties. This portion is relatively well maintained by the property owners.View Cemetery
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WHITE, CHARLOTTE
G.R. 64. -gravestone record, White private lot, Charlotte White Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. Charlotte White and her mother, Elizabeth, are known to be buried here along with two other unmarked grav es. . It is believed that Zip White, Charlotte's father is also buried here.The road in Westport is named after this native American woman Deed, March 28, 1874 recorded May 29, 1915, Book 422, p. 327 at the Registry of Deeds, New Bedford, Ma. This deed is for the 10 acre farm which was given under the 1762 will of George White to his former slave Zip White, the husband of Elizabeth David White and father of Charlotte (who never married) and Jane White (who married John Cuffe, brother of Paul Cuffe.) The cemetery referred to is where Charlotte & Elizabeth White are buried. Samuel Cuffe moved here after the east part of the Cuff Slocum farm was foreclosed upon by Abner B. Gifford. The road that leads from Tillinghast Kirby's (SW corner of Charlotte White and Main) to George F. Wood's (SE corner of Charlotte White and Sodom) is Charlotte White Road.View Cemetery
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8 Oak Ridge Lane Off of Charlotte White Road and to the north. Westport
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COGGESHALL - WOOD
G.R. 27. - gravestone record, Wood private lot, Sodom Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. On private property about 1/3 of a mile west of the 1830 Devol farmstead on Sodom Road. This property is under a preservation restriction. An engraved fieldstone with the identification WSP 856 is located outside and to the right of the sheep's gate to the cemetery. This is the only cemetery in Westport where we have found a sheep's gate.View Cemetery
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315 Sodom Road Westport
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DEVALL - CASE
G.R. 27. - gravestone record, Wood private lot, Sodom Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This property is under a preservation restriction. This cemetery is one of two historic cemeteries located on this property and includes a fieldstone marker outside and to the right of the cemetery entrance gate bearing the identification WSP 857.View Cemetery
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315 Sodom Westport
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BROWNELL - HANDY
G.R. 16. - gravestone record, Brownell private lot, on road from Central Village to Adamsville, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located within map and lot 80/9 and as of 2020 is owned by Norm Anderson and Laurie Marinone.View Cemetery
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TRIPP - GROVES
G.R. 15. - gravestone record, Tripp private lot, on road from Central Village to Adamsville, Westport Vital Records to 1850 This cemetery is located within map and lot 80/1 and as of 2006 owned by Daniel Souza.View Cemetery
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Cory, Thomas & Abigail
G.R. 31. -gravestone record, Cory private lot, Cornell Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. An unkempt and difficult to access cemetery.View Cemetery
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265 Cornell Road Westport
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BRIGHTMAN, HENRY
G.R. 32. gravestone record, Henry Brightman private lot, Cornell Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850.Access to this cemetery is via a long private dirt road.View Cemetery
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40 Perseverance Lane Westport
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DAVIS, WILLIAM
G.R. 33.- gravestone record, Davis private lot, off Cornell Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located on Judge's Way. As of 2019, the owners are Hugh Morton and Nancy Dawson. There are two graves marked with small white marble head and footstones but no inscriptions.View Cemetery
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13-17 Judge's Way off of 58 Cornell Road Westport
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RECORDS
G.R. 29. - gravestone record, Records private lot, Westport Harbor, Vital Records to 1850. On well-maintained private property at Westport Harbor.View Cemetery
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539 River Road Westport
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BROWNELL - EARLE
G.R. 30. - gravestone record, Brownell private lot, Westport Harbor, Vital Records to 1850. An early cemetery on private property in Westport Harbor. A stone identifying marker was placed in this cemetery July, 2008.View Cemetery
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587 River Road Westport
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PALMER
There is no G.R. for this cemetery. One Monument only on private property in Westport Harbor.View Cemetery
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18 Acoaxet Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G.R. for this cemetery. All stones are illegible on this private property. The cemetery is more like a lawn.View Cemetery
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850 Pine Hill Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G.R. for this cemetery. This cemetery is close to an exquisitely restored historic house. It has only two unmarked stones.View Cemetery
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212 Cornell Road Westport
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DEVOL, JEREMIAH (POSSIBLY)
There is no G.R. number for this cemetery. This cemetery was the center of outrage when the ELJ company allegedly removed stones which were found near a stone crusher. This action was reported by David Anctil. The District Attorney did not pursue the case in court, but the Town of Westport did. Although there was no penalty to ElJ directly, by court order, PAL was hired by ELJ to research and register the cemetery. Research was done by Public Archaeology Laboratory(PAL)on the existence of remains and on the history of the property. The stones were replaced and a proper dedication ceremony was done with several people present. PAL mentions that this is possibly a Howard family cemetery. The wooden stacks in the cemetery photo indicate the location of the unmarked gravestones which were replaced after being removed by the owners. Richard Gifford suggests it has the remains of Jeremiah Devol, perhaps his parents or grandparents, perhaps brothers and sisters, his two wives and children and grandchildren.View Cemetery
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0 Main Road Off Charlotte White Road Westport
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PETTY, JOSHUA
There is no G.R. number for this cemetery. This cemetery is within map and lot 22/25 with many unmarked and only one marked stone -- that of Lt. Joshua Petty, a soldier of the Revolutionary Army. It is assumed that this is one of the Petty family cemetery. There is an easement on the property to go to the cemetery. The following information was submitted by ncsutton@hotmail.com I am writing concerning Cemetery WSP #869. Joshua Petty is my 4th great-grandfather. I believe the first mention of this cemetery in deeds of Westport occurs in a deed in vol.58, pgs 230-231 of Bristol Co (New Bedford) Deeds. Thomas Sanford 2nd grants a right of way to Moses Petty (son of Joshua),thence east seven and three fourths degrees south along by the South West corner of the burying ground (lines 15 & 16). This deed was signed on 31 July 1866. The next mention is in a deed in Bristol County (New Bedford), vol. 67, pages 8-10. James L. Snow, Ray Green Pettey (son of Moses), and Louisa Snow (daughter of Moses) convey to John Buckley being the homestead farm late of Moses Pettey, deceased (lines 8 &9) And subject to the right of way across the land hereby conveyed for Thomas Sanford 2nd, as provided in deed from Moses Pettey aforesaid to said Sanford and reserving a burying ground four rods and a half by two rods and a half & on the northerly side of the premises hereby conveyed and a right to pass to and from said burying ground from the road aforesaid.(lines 15-20) This deed is dated 13 May 1870. This was land that I believe was conveyed from Nathan Petty (will gives all of his homestead to his son Joshua; Bristol Co., MA Probate Records, Nathan Petty, Westport, 1809) to Joshua Petty. In a deed dated 15 April 1826, Bristol Co., MA Deeds, vol. 29, pages 222-223. Joshua conveys to Moses Petty One undivided half of my Homestead farm situate in Westport...Considering the above documents, I believe that Rosamond (Potter) Petty wife of Joshua, Moses Pettey, and Phebe (Cook) Petty wife of Moses are also buried in this cemetery. It may also be the burying place of Nathan Petty and his wife (wives?) as his will was probated in Westport in 1809 and this land was conveyed to Joshua in his will. Note: The change in spelling of Petty is spelled as in the documents. I think your website is very well organized and easy to navigate. I hope the above information is helpful. I have copies of the above mentioned documents and would be willing to share with fellow researchers. Nancy Sutton 25 April 2008View Cemetery
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3 Stella Lane (Briggs Landing Development) Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G.R. number for this cemetery. There are seventeen unmarked stones in an unkempt cemetery at Westport Harbor.View Cemetery
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306 Old Harbor Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G.R. number for this cemetery. There are about fourteen unmarked stones in a private lot just north of Bittersweet Farm (as of 2006).View Cemetery
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468 Main Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Five unmarked stones in a private cemetery about 1/2 mile into wooded area off the west side of Main Road.View Cemetery
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1219 Main Westport
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WHITE, OBED
There is GR 62 of the records found in Westport Vital Records to 1850. It likely is the burial ground of George Cadman whose farmstead's south boundary is now the Charlotte White Road Extension. This property was owned for over a century by the White family, descendants of George Cadman.It was owned by Stephen P. Kirby, a grandson of Obed White. Stephen P. and his brother Abner Kirby owned the northern part of the Obed White farm. The property owner does not want visitors. No marker is being placed here.View Cemetery
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450 Drift At the end of Charlotte White Road Extension. Westport
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PETTY, D.
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Just the initials "D P" were found on this only marked stone; believed by the owner of the property to be a member of the Petty family.View Cemetery
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465 American Legion Westport
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Davis Burial Ground
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a remote, difficult to find cemetery located on private property. The cemetery has not been maintained and all stones are unmarked.View Cemetery
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1612B Drift Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This cemetery lies to the west of a private road and is in a wooded area with no marked stones and is within map and lot 129/0 and as of 2006 is owned by Belmira Borges.View Cemetery
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On Costa Lane off 142 Briggs Road Westport
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MACOMBER - WHITE
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. GPS at utility pole no. 26/3. The owner of this property does not want visitors. She states the cemetery has been "deconsecrated" so all bodies may have been removed. The Macomber cemetery was in the deed with rights of the White family burials.View Cemetery
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15 Cape Bial Lane Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. There are approximately twenty-two unmarked stones in this unkempt cemetery.View Cemetery
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14 Clyde's Way Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a remotely located cemetery situated in a heavily wooded area.View Cemetery
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36 Crane Westport
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DAVIS, REV. PERREY
G.R. 47. - gravestone record, Davis private lot, Davis Road, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. Some bodies were moved to Swan Point cemetery and some seem to have been buried at Maple Grove. It is not known definitively if all Davis family (or other) remains were removed from this cemetery. The site is unkempt. It abuts Lots 1J, 1M, and 1T and is across from lot owned by Kenneth & Stacey Medeiros. We have records from Maple Grove that at least Rev. Perry Davis and Deacon Abiel Davis were moved to Maple Grove. We do not see records for the others at cemeteries in Westport so do not know if their bodies were also moved. We do note in the description that the bodies might have all been moved and we saw no engraved stones. Plan in Book 52, page 10 at the New Bedford Registry of Deeds (NBRD) shows the existence of the cemetery. The deed in Book 10431, page 298, at the NBRD states that there is a cemetery and not part of the deed. This is common with many cemeteries which did not have perpetual care by the town.View Cemetery
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Davis Westport
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WHITE, LUTHAN
G.R. 62.- gravestone record, White private lot, on road from Handy's Coern to Head of Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is located among derelict-looking farm equipment and other debris.View Cemetery
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488 Drift Bottom of Charlotte White Extension Westport
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WAINER
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Located on the boundary line of either of the above properties. The exact location could not be determined. This cemetery is very difficult to access. The cemetery is a long hike thru wooded area from either Drift Road, or Route 88. Based on Wainer homestead evidence found on an old Westport map, we believe that this and a smaller adjoining cemetery were the burial grounds for the Wainer family, black people related to the family of Captain Paul Cuffe.View Cemetery
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1461 Drift or 1489 Drift Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Located on the boundary line of either of the above properties. The exact location could not be determined. This cemetery is very difficult to get to. The cemetery is a long hike thru wooded area from either Drift Road, or Route 88. Based on Wainer homestead evidence found on an old Westport map, we believe that this & a smaller adjoining cemetery were the burial grounds for the Wainer family, black people related to the family of Capt. Paul Cuffe.View Cemetery
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1461 Drift or 1489 Drift Westport
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Case Family Burial Ground
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a well-kept cemetery on private property.View Cemetery
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1165-1167 Drift Road Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a well-maintained cemetery on private property. No marked stones.View Cemetery
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249B Fisherville Lane Off Horseneck Road Westport
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BRAWLEY - REYNOLDS
G.R. 55 (Reynolds) and G.R. 56 (Brawley). gravestone record, Reynolds private lot, Gifford Road, Westport and gravestone record, Brawley private lot, Gifford Road, Westport, both in Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery combines two cemeteries which are now within Map/Lot 31/6. As of 2019, property owner is Mary Ferry. It is severely damaged with three marked, damaged gravestones stacked against the South stone wall.View Cemetery
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Gifford So. of 287 Gifford Westport
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GIFFORD, MARK C
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This cemetery is within map and lot 47/11. As of 2019, owner is Paul & Viola Gay. One stone only marking the graves of Mark & Ethel Gifford.View Cemetery
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0 Horseneck Near 442 Horseneck Road Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. There are about 30 unmarked stones in this well kept cemetery on private propertyView Cemetery
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TRIPP, BENJAMIN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This cemetery is directly on Main Road at the intersection of Benjamin Tripp Drive.View Cemetery
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224 Main Corner of Benjamin Tripp Drive Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Five unmarked stones in a heavily wooded area off the west side of Main Road on private property. This cemetery is located on a property on the Westport Historic Inventory which is labeled Lawton-Tripp-Macomber house and is estmated to have been built around 1800.View Cemetery
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479 Main Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. In a very remote difficult-to-find, heavily wooded area requiring access across private property.View Cemetery
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1449 Main Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Eighteen unmarked stones in a remote heavily wooded area of Westport Harbor.View Cemetery
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233 Old Harbor Westport
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BRIGHTMAN, ASA
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a heavily damaged cemetery with three legible marked stones now located within a cornfield.View Cemetery
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136 Old Pine Hill Westport
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SISSON, DAVID
G.R. 23.- gravestone record, Sisson private lot, Pinehill lot, Westport, Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery is within Map/Lot 36/1. As of 2019, owner of property is Nicholas S Gregory. This cemetery was severely vandalized many years ago and has been in a state of severe neglect since that time. Only two broken partial stones remain -- that of Nancy Sisson & Penelope Sisson. There is also a partial stone reflecting David Sisson's date of death. Some fieldstones seem to exist there also. There is a right of way from the drive just north of Riverview Rd. There is a path from that drive leading to a gate and the cemetery.View Cemetery
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Known as "Indian Hill" Cemetery; about ten unmarked stones on land under conservation; possibly Native American burial ground.View Cemetery
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501 Pine Hill Westport
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THOMPSON
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. To the rear of a home and private lot off Reed Road.View Cemetery
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23 Reed Westport
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FRANCIS
G.R. 42. - gravestone record, Francis private lot, Sanford Road, Westport Vital Records to 1850. This cemetery has not been maintained for many years.View Cemetery
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TABER - TRIPP
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. This is a heavily damaged cemetery on the east side of Sodom Road within a cornfield. All stones are badly damaged. Many stones may have been removed or plowed under. There is no information as to the original perimeter of this cemetery.View Cemetery
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790 Sodom Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. Little information is available about this cemetery which is located about 100 feet from the west side of Sodom Road. The owner indicated that a family member once mentioned seeing a stone with the name "Smith". No stones could be found. The wall remains partially standing.View Cemetery
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592 Sodom Westport
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BALLY, CAPTAIN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. The so-called Captain Bally stone is the only marked stone. See "History of Westport in the 20th Century" by Carmen Maiocco and Claude Ledoux, part II, p. 3.View Cemetery
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1634J Drift Aberdeen Development Westport
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UNKNOWN
There is no G. R. number for this cemetery. RESEARCH NOTES ON WESTPORT CEMETERY WSP 8001 Sources: 1. Research paper entitled “An Historical Sketch of Coxet and The Richmond Family” by Henry B. Worth dated 1907. (Document – courtesy of Richard G. Manchester which includes photo of Leland W. Manchester residence, Richard’s grandfather). 2. Westport map of 1885 identifies the triangular tract of land mentioned below. 3. Westport map of 1871 shows the location and name “Old Indian Burying Ground” close to Simmons Brook, and the A. Manchester property. The following is an abstract from Henry Worth’s document: The triangular tract of land from Adamsville, RI, south to Buzzards Bay and bordering Little Compton, RI, to the west and the west branch of the Westport River to the east was called Seconet. In 1741, this land was annexed to MA. The Devol Pond area in the southeast part of the triangle became known as Coxet after the Indian name Cockeset. Before 1700 the area was the home of the Seconet Indian tribe that aided the English in King Philip’s war. Henry Worth purports that the Native American who shot King Philip lived in this region to the north of the Abraham Manchester farm. His name was Alderman and he was a Seconet Indian. Worth makes frequent reference to the Seconet tribe who lived in this area. In 1773, Edward and Perez Richmond deeded ninety-five acres north of Abraham Manchester’s farm and west of Simmons Brook to Pardon Brownell. In this deed there were two exceptions the first of which was “1. The Indian Burial place.” identified on the Westport map of 1871 as the “Old Indian Burying Ground”. Later deeds do not mention the burial ground. On pages 27 and 28 of Worth’s research document he says: “Edward and Perez Richmond, in the deed to Pardon Brownell, reserved the old Indian Burial Ground on the north side of the farm and their descendants are still owners of that lot. Possibly this arrangement was made to fulfill a promise given to the Redmen when it was evident that their race was doomed to disappear from the land and they requested some friend among the English to secure and preserve their last resting place. So this Indian Cemetery remains marked and respected, one of the very few whose tenure is fixed and established by the records.” Notes by Paul Pannoni, March 14, 2008.View Cemetery
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601 Old Harbor Road Westport
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Unknown
This cemetery is on 41 acres of a prior dairy farm. There is an historic home from the 1700's, and a cow barn. The cemetery is in a well-wooded and overgrown area of the farm and is about 300 yards west of the barn and silo on a slope to a brook. There are outbuildings currently used for storage.View Cemetery
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27 Horseneck Road Westport
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VIRTUAL VETERANS CEMETERY
Virtual Veterans Cemetery has been created to identify veterans who went to war for the Town of Westport, MA and did not survive. These veterans were buried in various National Cemeteries under the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The sources for the family history, place of burial and other information about the veteran include the Department of Veteran Affairs, Ancestry.com, Fold3 historical military data, civilwardata.com, and other websites and military publications. Specifics about the ten Westport Civil War veterans in this virtual cemetery can be found in the Interred dropdown view.View Cemetery
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Dunham's Brook Conservation Area Roberts Parcel
Heavily forested and shaded by trees. Granite fieldstones without engraving. Burial ground is higher than surrounding land which as wet areas. The size is 29ft by 10 ft. The property is open to the public for passive recreation. There is no indication who is buried here, but it had many residents of European origin starting with George Sowle, his sons, and then to Michael Wainer.View Cemetery
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1470 Main Road, Westport, Ma. Westport
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