Shadrach Bond

 

Before Chester had long been in existence, a burying ground was required.  Such a place was established on the bluff above the site later occupied by MAGGE's Mill.  This cemetery, being difficult of access, was deserted for the present site in 1834.  It is in this new location that many of the early settlers of noted, lie buried, one being Shadrach BOND, first governor of the state.

Submitted by David McKelvey

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