Two Especially Noteworthy Cemeteries in Bensalem

Maintained by the Historical Society

 
Williamson-Johnson Cemetery
         
  Williamson-Johnson Cemetery   Located on Lerch Road in the Glen Ashton section of Bensalem is the private cemetery of the Williamson and Johnson families. Both were early settlers of Bensalem Township. Now maintained by the Historical Society of Bensalem Township, it contains a memorial marker dedicated to Duncan Williamson. However, Duncan is buried in the Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church cemetery in Philadelphia.  
         
 
Williamson_Johnson Cemetery
 
         
  Williamson_Johnson Cemetery  


 

The locked gates are now painted black.

 

 

 

 

 
 
Gibbs Family Burial Ground
 
Gibbs Burial Ground
 

This is the approximate site of the colonial-era Richard Gibbs Burial Ground which contains the remains of Gibbs and 12 family members. Gibbs was born in England and came to America in 1746. He lived on a 205-acre farm on this land that he called Eddington, after an estate in his native land. A strong supporter of the American Revolution, Mr. Gibbs was also a teacher, clerk, and sheriff in Bucks County.

 
         
 
Gibbs Burial Ground
 
         
 
Gibbs Burial Ground
Gibbs Burial Ground

 

 

 

 

 
 
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