Submitted by nesquiksand2 t3_106m4vt in pittsburgh
FrankF412 t1_j3j3o35 wrote
Finley Cemetery in Bethel Park. It is two graves in someone’s front yard on Broughton road across the street from the South Park BMX track.
This family farm cemetery comprises two graves of early Allegheny County pioneers, John Finley (b. June 2, 1759, d. March 25. 1846), and his wife, Margaret Roland Finley (b. November 16, 1758, d. February 12, 1841). John and Jane Finley brought 11 children into the world at this location.
John Finley served six months in the Revolutionary War in the Maryland Flying Camp company raised by Captain James Maxwell in Cecil County, Maryland and saw service during the Army's defensive retreat through the Jerseys following its defeat at New York. His grave bears memorial plaques placed by the U. S. Army and the Daughters of the American Revolution and cites his service as a drummer for the Maryland Troops.
In addition to extensive farm lands in Allegheny County, John Finley owned significant acreage in Washington County, Pa. including the site Finleyville, Pa. which was named in his honor.
sittingonmyarse t1_j3l7vfn wrote
Interesting!
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