W.B.G.A. Land Records, 1708-2010

Archive

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Groton Public Library

Name/Title

W.B.G.A. Land Records, 1708-2010

Entry/Object ID

2026.019.014

Scope and Content

Collection of land records and deeds (photocopies) pertaining to the Wightman Burying Ground, 1708-2010. Also includes correspondence and other documentation regarding these land transactions. *copy of a land grant from William Stark to Valentine Wightman, July 31, 1708 *copy of a land grant from William Stark to Valentine Wightman, March 24, 1709 *copy of a land grant from William Stark to members of the First Baptist Church of Groton for a "burying place," March 24, 1718 *copy of a land grant from Caleb and Seabury Haley to the Wightman Burial Ground Association, December 31, 1917 *copy of deed from Thomas Whittle to Frederick Whittle with reference to the Wightman Burying Ground and former location of the First Baptist Church of Groton, 1974

Collection

Wightman Burying Ground Association Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.019

Source or Donor

Wightman Burying Ground Association

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Wightman Burying Ground

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Record, Land

Archive Details

Creator

Wightman Burying Ground Association

Date(s) of Creation

1708 - 2010

Archive Size/Extent

1 Folder

Provenance

Notes

Admin or Biographical History: The Wightman Burying Ground is an historic cemetery located near the intersection of Yetter and Cold Spring Roads in Groton. The cemetery is associated with the First Baptist Church of Groton, established 1705, and was named for the first pastor of the Church, Valentine Wightman. It is known for its colonial era graves, including wolf stones.