General Views 1 , 2

(contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Memorial Monument

     John Owens and wife Nancy deeded this corner acre of their land to Clearfield as a burial ground in 1823.  Among the veterans resting here are three Revolutionary War soldiers: Alexander Read 1826, Clearfield's First Postmaster; James Ardery 1814, John Owens 1853.  Dedication May 26, 1986 by Community Volunteers

     Owens Cemetery is located just east of the City of Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA on Owens Road at the intersection of Fire Tower Road and Odell Street.

Tombstone Photos - (partial survey)

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Love, Margaret A., (view 2 , 3), w/o Benjamin, d. 20 Apr 1878, aged 52Y 6M 1D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Alexander, (view 2), d. 11 Sep 1826, in the 75th year of his age, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Amos, (view 2), d. 09 Nov 1884, aged 86Y 9M 25D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Sarah, (view 2), w/o Amos, d. 23 Sep 1870, aged 68Y 11M 12D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Samantha A., (view 2), d/o A. & S., d. 12 Feb 1852, aged 4Y 2M 25D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, James G., (view 2 , 3), d. 10 Jan 1865, aged 25Y 11M 16D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, James A., d. 13 Jun 1871, aged 76Y 2M 19D, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Margaret C., w/o James A., d. 02 May 1844, aged 44Y, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)

Read, Jemima A., d. 13 May 1840, aged 84Y, Revolutionary War flag marker, (contributed by Diane Falk Romaine)