Dean Family buried at Newburgh Cemetery

DEAN Family buried at Newburgh Cemetery
Ann Arbor Trail West of Wayne Road, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan

List of Cemeteries with Dean family burials

Jan. 20, 2009

Hi Everybody,

A member of the John Sackett Chapter DAR has contacted me in regard to David Dean's headstone. Our Ancestor, David Dean, a veteran of the American Revolution, died 170 years ago this year and was buried in the Newburgh Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. His headstone is broken, badly weathered and the old DAR plaque placed in 1930 is missing. They are looking to have a professional tombstone repair done (or a new stone carved?) and a new plaque placed. The costs have not been determined yet, but preserving it is very important. The John Sackett Chapter DAR has been in contact with the Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter DAR and hope that they will assist as well. David's grave is one of 4 in the cemetery that they are working towards marking/preserving. Depending on cost estimates, they would like to have something done by this fall if possible. They would hold a dedication ceremony and would welcome any and all descendants to attend.

The D.A.R. says that if you would like to make a tax deductable donation toward this repair, they can be made by check, and would be payable to: John Sackett Chapter, DAR. All donations made to the chapter for this project will receive a letter for tax purposes, tax deductible - a bonus. Donations can and should be earmarked to go specifically toward David Dean's grave by designating such on your check and in a letter sent with your donation. Please contact Brenda H. for information regarding donations or any other questions: [email protected]

I will post updates and further information on this page.

Your Cousin,
Troy

The Newburgh Cemetery Society was organized on November 23, 1832.
Among the first officers were:

Luther DEAN, President
William B. DEAN, Treasurer

Each lot measured 9 feet by 25 feet. In 1848 the budget was short and money for fencing unavailable. Builders of the fence, Luther Dean & Joseph Kingsley, were allowed interest on their bill of $61.25¹/₂ until the debt was discharged.

The Sign on left reads:
"REGISTERED MICHIGAN HISTORIC SITE
NEWBURGH CEMETERY
An organization, later known as the Newburgh Union Cemetery Society, was formed on Nov. 23, 1832, to establish and maintain this cemetery, the first in the present city of Livonia. One grave, that of Salmon Kinglsey, a veteran of the American Revolution who died in 1827, already existed here. In the century that followed, three other Revolutionary War veterans, more than fifty Civil War veterans and other early residents were buried here in these grounds, a treasured reminder of the pioneer era."

HEADSTONE READS	PHOTOS			NOTES
DAVID DEAN. formerly from Orange Co. N.Y. DIED Sept 23.1838 Aged 76 Yrs Bronze Plaque added Aug. 27, 1930 reads: "Revolutionary Soldier 1775-1783; placed by Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter D.A.R."	1934 Detail very sharp but headstone already leaning	June 1995 Headstone broken in half and propped up. The DAR plaque is missing.	2002 Detail considerably weathered.	Parents unknown. Born 31 Mar 1763 Little Britain, Orange Co., NY. Married Phebe Borland 6 Dec 1784 Goshen, NY. Phebe Borland Dean died 20 Sep 1831, probably at/near Penfield, Monroe Co., NY. I don't know if the cemetery has the missing DAR plaque in storage or if it was stolen. See note in red at top Three children buried here: Gabriel Dean David S. Dean Luther Dean

GABRIEL. DEAN DIED Feb 17. 1878 AGED 91ys. 3ms. & 7Ds.	1995	2002		Born 10 Nov 1787 Died 17 Feb 1878 Father: David DEAN Mother: Phebe BORLAND Gabriel moved from Marion, Wayne Co., NY to Wayne Co., MI c.1833/35 and settled near his brothers, William B. and Luther, at Livonia. Gabriel's headstone lying on the ground by 2002.
LYDIA WIFE OF GABRIEL DEAN DIED SEPT. 19. 1868: AGED 76 Years. & 7. Mo's.	1995	2002		Born 25 Feb 1792 Died 19 Sept 1868 Father: John BRADNER Mother: Lydia _____ Married Gabriel Dean 10 Feb 1810 Children: Harriet, Almira, Fanny, Henry J., Charlotte Ann, Peleg Holmes, Miranda, Edmund, Edwin, James Calhoun, Marquis 'Lafayette', Mary, and Nancy Jane 'Jennie'
HENRY J. DEAN DIED IN DEFENCE OF HIS COUNTRY May 12,1864 AGED 18 Years HIS REMAINS LIE BURIED ON THE BATTLE FIELD NEAR RICHMOND VA.	1995			Born 05 Jan 1817 Died 12/14 May 1864 Father: Gabriel DEAN Mother: Lydia BRADNER Henry's remains lie buried in an unmarked grave in Virginia near Richmond at a place then known as 'Yellow Taven'. Children: Sara Alice, George Needleton, Albert E., Charles A., Clark A.
Mrs. CALISTA DEAN DIED June 27, 1896 AGED 73 y's 1mo 15D's .........	1995			Born 12 May 1823 Died 27 Jun 1896 Father: Harvey Durfee Mother: Elizabeth 'Betsey' (Daggett) Durfee Married Henry J. Dean 22 Feb 1846 Children: Sara Alice, George Needleton, Albert E., Charles A., Clark A.
DEAN	2002			DEAN monument beside Fred Dean (1874-1896) and Fred's parents, George & Amanda. Probably predates Fred's death in 1896. Who is buried here? George is a son of Henry J. Dean & Calista (Durfee) Dean
FATHER 1849-1934 [George Needleton DEAN]	2002			George Needleton Dean Born Jan 1849 Died 1934 Father: Henry J. DEAN and Mother: Calista (Durfee) DEAN Children: Fred & Grace
MOTHER 1852-1921 [Amanda, wife of Geo. N. DEAN]	2002			Amanda was the wife of George Needleton DEAN Maiden name? Children: Fred & Grace
FRED 1874-1896	2002			Born 1874 Died 1896 Father: George Needleton DEAN Mother: Amanda Did Fred ever marry or have children?
OUR DEAR CHARLIE Son of H.J. & C. DEAN Jan.3, 1857 AGED 11Mos.&19ds	1995			Born 15 Jan 1856 Died 03 Jan 1857 Father: Henry J. Dean Mother: Calista Durfee Dean
CLARK A. son of H.J. & C. DEAN DIED ..........	1995			Born 27 Oct 1859 Died 14 Jun 1878 Father: Henry J. Dean Mother: Calista Durfee Dean I don't belive that he married or had any chidren

"DAVID S. DEAN BORN July 29, 1792 DIED Jan. 24, 1856"	1995			Born 29 Jul 1791 or 1792 Died 27 Jan 1856 Father: David DEAN Mother: Phebe BORLAND About 1836/37 David S. Dean moved his family to Canton Twp., Wayne Co., MI near his brothers Luther, Gabriel and William. He lived there for the rest of his life. David & Catharine had 13 children, only 1 is burried here.
CATHARINE wife of DAVID S. DEAN Born Dec. 23, 1798 Died Mar. 20, 1860	1995			Born 23 Dec 1798 Died 20 Mar 1860 Father: Samuel Reid MUNRO Jr. Mother: Maria 'Mary' ALYEA David & Catharine had 13 children, only 1 is burried here.
ANN E Daughter of D.S. & C.Dean DIED Aug. 5,1839 Aged.....	1995	ANN ELIZABETH daughter of DAVID S. & C. DEAN Born Sep. 24 1838 Died Aug. 5. 1839	1995	Ann Elizabeth DEAN Born 24 Sep 1838 Died 05 Aug 1839 aged 10 months. Father: David S. DEAN Mother: Catherine (Munro) DEAN Apparently a second, larger, memorial was built for Ann, probably about the time of her father's death.

WILLIAM B. Jr. Son of Wm. B. & Sarah DEAN Died Dec. 26 1836 Aged 6 years & 1 mo	1995	2002		Father: William B. DEAN Mother: Sarah (Munro) DEAN Grandson of David DEAN & Phebe (Borland) DEAN William B. DEAN Sr. Moved family to Livonia in Fall 1831. On Dec. 1, 1831 William B. Dean “of Monroe County, NY” purchased land in Livonia...He was a founder and the treasurer of the Newburgh Cemetery Society in 1832. In 1841, William traded land in Livonia for 120 acres in Bunkerhill Twp., Ingham Co....He moved there in Nov. 1842.

LUTHER DEAN DIED DEC 25.1850. AGED 47 YEARS.	1995	2002		Born 13 Sep 1803 Died 25 Dec 1850 Father: David DEAN Mother: Phebe BORLAND Luther Dean moved his family to Michigan and settled in Nankin in 1831/1832. Luther was 1st President of the Newburgh Cemetery Society organized 23 Nov 1832. Married Ruth Brundage 03 Jun 1824 Children: Thomas Jay, William Day, George Brundage, Marian Lucina, Harriet Elvina, James 'Roe' and Polly Elizabeth
RUTH wife of LUTHER DEAN Sept 19. 1805 Jan 11. 1882	date?	2002		Born 19 Sep 1805 Died 11 Jan 1882 Father: George BRUNDAGE Mother: Hannah ENGLE Married Luther Dean 03 Jun 1824 Children: Thomas Jay, William Day, George Brundage, Marian Lucina, Harriet Elvina, James 'Roe' and Polly Elizabeth

RODMAN Son of T.J & N.E. DEAN DIED March 8. 1856 Aged 8 mo's & 11 d's. ---- Our beloved sleeps. ... ... being ....from the evil in....	1995	2002		Born 27 Jun 1855 Died 08 Mar 1856 Father: Thomas J. DEAN Mother: Nancy Emily (McKinney) DEAN Grandson of Luther and Ruth (Brundage) DEAN Rodman's parent's moved to Colorado in 1865.