This cemetery is located at Coon's Corners, Hayfield Township, Crawford Co., PA. Going west on Route 198, pass Coon's Corners and take the next dirt road running north. "It was opened prior to 1810 which is the earliest date on stones now there. It is part of the original James Dunn farm. James Dunn and his half-brother, Philip Dunn, came into the region about 1795. Both fought in the revolution, were first settlers and are buried in the cemtery. They came from Piscaraway, New Jersey. The early graves were usually marked by rough stones and were mainly on top of the hill to the east. They are remembered by the present President of the Association, but have been removed. The present road was private until late in the last century. On February 24th, 1877, the application and order of court for the Dunn Cemetery Association were filed and recorded in Crawford County Agreement Book "C" at page 159. The thirty-eight (38) applicants, practically without exception, became lot owners. Some of the earlier lot owners were granted deeds but many were "squatters" in this novel sense. The three who took the oath for the application were: Thomas H. Dunn, Charles Burns and Henry Deeter...The present seven maple trees in front were planted May 7th, 1883...The south side and rear were American chestnut ....In the early days the fence was wood. In 1898 it was decided "to place hitching posts in front of the cemetery".... The present fence, consisting of steel posts in concrete with wire on the sides and back and wood in front, was built in 1950....The cemetery is deep in the country and has a well and facilities for those who wish to visit, work there and have picnic suppers.... The original cemetery deed was given by Walter G. Dunn and his wife, Polly M. Dunn, in 1877. It is part of the original James Dunn Farm and Walter was his grandson. The records show Polly was buried New Year's Eve in 1882 and that Walter left early in 1883 for the West. In 1912 the part on the north was purchased for $34.00 and in 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Price, not only donated a piece on the rear (east) but also gave an easement on the south which will make an attractive entrance through trees now planted. An up-to-date map was drawn in 1950. Of possible interest is the history of the sexton. At first he received $1.50 for a grave up to four feet long and $2.50 for others. The prce went up very gradually. By 1916 the minutes read significantly "nobody wanted sexton" and the present practice is to have the funeral director make arrangements. There is no maintenance fund worthy of the name. But there is considerable interest and annual picnics are held late in August at which some definite job is undertaken. There is probably no system of maintenance so desirable as some organization among "those who care". The cemetery is now being used for the sixth generation by some families. Our President, Mr. Thomas R. Deeter, tells me his children will be the sixth generation, that is: Thomas is the son of Forest, son of Fred, son of Michael, and son of John who first came over from the "old country". My own family stems from the original Hugh Dunn who went to Dover, New Hampshire, before 1640, and moved to Piscatawy, New Jersey....James and Philip Dunn were the sons of Jeremiah and their background includes such familiar early family names as Martin, Langstaff, Hull, Drake, Bonham, Dunham, Roberts and the three Mayflower Fullers....T. P. Dunn" There is an index on file at the Crawford County Historical Society in Meadville along with the rest of this description. Bill: George Dearborn died 25 September 1864 age 57y11m12d Dearborn, Walter D. born 1839 and died 1906 Dearborn, Cordella E. born 1842 and died 1926 (NOTE: Bill got in touch with me and asked about this cemetery; this is his response) -- ********************************* Pat Butterfield Vedner Conneautville, PA 16406 http://www.toolcity.net/~vedner