A History of Cheektowaga's War of 1812 Cemetery
This book uncovers the legacy of the War of 1812 Cemetery on Aero Drive in Cheektowaga, New York — from its origins as a burial ground for soldiers who died of illness at the General Military Hospital near Williamsville, to its quiet transformation into a historical landmark.
Drawing on archival deeds, military hospital records, and rare photographs, it follows the site's complex land transactions, its ties to the Holland Land Company, and the efforts of local citizens such as Col. John Bliss and John R. Evans to preserve the sanctity of the ground.
Through aerial overlays, eyewitness accounts, and reflection on what has been lost, The Garrison Burying Ground invites readers to rediscover a chapter of local and national history long overlooked — and to honour those whose names may be gone, but whose sacrifice endures.