W.B.G.A. Maps and Burial Lists

W.B.G.A. Maps and Burial Lists

Name/Title

W.B.G.A. Maps and Burial Lists

Entry/Object ID

2026.019.001

Scope and Content

Binder containing stone location maps and burial lists of the Wightman Burying Ground published in 1996, 1992, 1988, 1986 and 1932.

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

List, Burial

Archive Details

Creator

Wightman Burying Ground Association

Date(s) of Creation

1932 - 1996

Archive Size/Extent

1 Binder

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1932-1996

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. The Wightman Burying Ground Association was established in 1882 by a group of descendants who were interested in preserving the gravestones and maintaining the cemetery.