Boyd & Parker Memorial Tree, Cuylerville, New York
N 42° 46.474 W 077° 51.266
18T E 266483 N 4739733
An exceptional tree on several counts....
Waymark Code: WM28MT
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2007
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This tree has the distinction of not only being notable for it's size and age, but also known loccally as the "torture" tree.
The photo of the plaque ststes:
The Internatioanl Society of Aboriculture and the National Arborist Assn. jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary Period.
Also of historical significane is the link to the touture of these two soldiers, Lieutenant Thomas Boyd and Sergeant Michael Parker.
The girth was obtained from a teacher friend whose 4th grade class needed 11 students to join hands around the tree!
Genus/Species: White Oak
Height: 150
Girth: 33
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Park
Age: 230
Historical significance:
Lieutenant Thomas Boyd and Sergeant Michael Parker were captured by the British and Senecas at a Groveland battle site during Sullivan's march and tortured and killed at the present day park location. The huge white oak at the park is reputed to be the actual "torture tree".
Website reference: [Web Link]
Walk time: 0
Planter: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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