The Cemeteries Of Western New York Project

The Cemeteries Of Western New York Project Cemetery Photo-Documentation Digitally,my main focus is pre-1900 stones,but I do consider newer stones depending on overall cemetery size or stone condition.

Preserving old cemeteries(digitally and physically) was a project that I have wanted to do for years.I want to make sure that these important people that helped form our community are never forgotten. I enjoy the tranquility, serene beauty, unique craftsmanship, historical importance and individuality that can be found in every cemetery and recording it for future generations to enjoy as well. Aft

er a great article in the Democrat & Chronicle about forgotten graveyard sites and some great photography from my friend Michael Vaalkoth I finally decided to get the project underway. "TCOWNYP" has taken to actual preservation of some of the smaller graveyards themselves. Please leave me a message if this is something that might interest you.I also am a member of the Association of Gravestone Studies,Find A Grave and The Grave Tenders Association.

*** All Photos taken by me (Scott Banker) unless otherwise specified. ***

I ask that the images which i have worked VERY HARD to capture, which includes researching where the cemeteries are,driving to locations,taking photos and uploading to my computer and website NOT be copied and published to another website without my permission. Images are not allowed to be copied for publication and resale. Personal use for family genealogy is fine but it's always nice to be asked and credited. This is a simple thing to do and goes along way to make me feel that i'm doing something good for others. Thanks,

Scott Banker
[email protected]

06/04/2026
06/03/2026
05/19/2026

This massive tree at Mt Morris Cemetery, Mt Morris NY adds a sense of history and solidity to this beautiful garden cemetery .

05/08/2026

This monument honors the family of Austin and Patience Steward in West Cemetery, Canandaigua, NY. Austin was born a slave in Virgina and moved to to Bath NY with the Helm family. In 1814 he escaped to Rochester where he became interested in and moved to the Wilberforce colony in London Ontario. Returning to Rochester he authored the book "Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman in 1857. He died of typhoid fever in 1869. He and Patience had 9 children.

05/04/2026
05/01/2026

Temple Hill Cemetery is south of Rochester in Geneseo. James and William Wadsworth arrived in 1790 and bought land along the Genesee River. The valley of the Genesee is wide and fertile. Farmers would pole their produce up the river to Rochester where it was off-loaded for transport. The family plot here is surrounded by a handsome wrought iron fence, still in excellent condition today.

12/22/2025
12/21/2025

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