Warren County
Old Whitestown Cemetery
Cole Hill Road
Pittsfield, Pennsylvania, 16340
LONGITUDE: -79.4253006 W
LATITUDE: 41.8125000 N
Historical Significance
Historical Burial Significance
- Giles White (1752-1813) Giles is the 3rd Great Grandson of Elder John White, a founder of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut. (See complete history here).
- Giles White is thought to also be related to Presidents George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush, confirmation is still pending.
- Sarah (Dodd) White, wife and cousin to Giles is also from the same family above.
- Revolutionary War Soldiers' names to be confirmed by the DAR.
Historical Designations
- County Historical Commision
- City Landmark
Historical Marker (Pending)
- Marker Date - Established 2020
- State of Marker - Pennsylvania
- Marker Organization - General Joseph Warren, NSDAR
Funding
The Chapter has raised more than $5,000 for the project and has requested a grant from the DAR for $3,600 based on the estimate cost of the monument we propose. The fundraising continues.
Tourism
- Open to the Public
- Family Friendly
- Hours of Operation - Dawn to Dusk
Promotional Materials Avialable
Brochure and Promotional Site (Facebook)