Binder containing research on the Wightman Burying Ground compiled by Iva Alexander Arpin, 2010. The collection includes maps, deeds and surveys of the burying ground, burials lists, a comprehensive history on the cemetery, genealogical and biographical research on individuals buried at the cemetery (including military service records) and email correspondence.
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, Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Research
Archive Details
Creator
Iva Arpin
Date(s) of Creation
2010
Archive Size/Extent
1 Binder
Archive Notes
Date(s): 2010
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.
Iva Alexander Arpin is a descendant of several people buried at the Wightman Burying Ground including William Stark, Edward Culver and John Burrows.