Thurston-Lawton Lot (PO020) - Portsmouth, RI
Posted by: 
Downy288
N 41° 33.967 W 071° 16.952
19T E 309681 N 4604120
Quick Description: West Main Road, Near The Water Works.
The only names found were Lawton and Thurston.
This cemetery is almost invisible, yet is within just a few feet of the road.
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2009 5:34:59 PM
Waymark Code: WM7ZTD
Views: 3
Long Description:A quick google search came up with PO020- 50 burials with 15
inscriptions from 1763 to 1901. 80ft x 80ft in good condition
enclosed with a stone wall. Best access is from an unmarked loop of
road that passes the water works. Follow the river almost to the
tunnel, then look left.
Oldest stone found was ANN LAWTON (1763)
Newest stones are ROBERT THURSTON (1897) and his Wife SYBIL
(1901)