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Cemetery NumberCY017
TownCOVENTRY
Cemetery NameWHALEY-HAVENS LOT
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LocationMAPLE VALLEY ROAD
StateRI
DirectionS
Pole Number52
Distance10
Map Number323
Page Number 
Plat Number87.1
Deed Book 
Deed Page 
Size in Feet90
Size in Feet65
Burials27
Inscriptions22
Fieldstones0
Tombs0
Exist?YES
Last seen date? 
Newest1981
Oldest1816
VandalismN
Veteran0
PoleG
CommentThis lot is located 10 feet south of Maple Valley Road at telephone pole #52. It is at the junction of Maple Valley Road and Franklin Road. Steps lead up from Maple Valley Road. It is 90 ft x 65 ft, in good condition, and enclosed by a raised platform. This historic cemetery sign is in good condition. There are 27 burials with 22 inscribed stones. It is on the tax assessor’s map, map #323, Lot #87.1. James N. Arnold visited on 24 Jul. 1905 and noted , “Opposite side of road from the above [CY018, Olney Lot] in corner of road, is a fine yard, walled and stones in fine order” (Vol. 6, Book A, page 999). Charles and Martha Benns visited in 1931, their #24. Amelia K. Whitford also recorded this lot.Recorded by Dr. Bill Eddleman and John Sterling for a 1998 book on Coventry cemeteries
Conditiongood
Enclosureraised platform
Gateno gate
Growthovergrown-weeds
Terrainlevel
Cemetery Location
Cemetery Burial Map N/A
 

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