Location: 43.90607, -70.95713
From its intersection with Dugway Road, drive south 0.3 miles on Old County Road to Everett Lane (Fire Lane 15G) on the right (west) side of the road. A woods road splits right off of Everett Lane 180 feet from Old County Road. Walk this rough woods road north then west about 0.2 miles. The cemetery is on the south side up on the hill, currently in a heavily logged area. It is a stone-walled rectangle with at least three grave depressions but no stones. It is probable that the graves were moved.
Historical Information:
The woods road used to continue quite far back. Near its intersection with Old County Road was the saw mill. Next was the residence of Vilruveus Hurd (1858) and his son Jacob E. Hurd (1880). There is still a house here. Further along the woods road is the cemetery to the south, then a cellar hole for John Blake (1858) and his son Benjamin F. Blake (1880). Farthest back was the residence of Edmund W. Blake, who was another son of John Blake.
This cemetery was mentioned in a quit claim deed after the death of John Blake. His widow, Abigail, released her claim on the land as it went to their son, Benjamin F. Blake. This included 50 acres off the west end of Lot 27 as well as a strip of land 11 rods wide adjoining the westerly side of that land (this would be in Lot 26). This was “excepting and reserving the burying yard situated on the above described premises with the right of way to the same” (Book 48, Page 441, June 24, 1867). When Benjamin F. died his estate was sold by an administrator to Edwin H. Blake and the cemetery was not mentioned.
It is likely that John Blake (1793-1856) was buried in this cemetery. Other possible burials are Sophia and Victoria, daughters of Benjamin F. Blake. In Pine Grove there are two lots (211 & 212) that contains the headstones of these individuals, as well as others in the family. These lots are located next to other lots that contain graves that were moved from other small family cemeteries. The headstones appear to be original, but it is unknown whether the graves were actually moved.
It is also possible that the three children of Edmund Blake (son of John), who lived nearby, were also buried at this cemetery.
Condition (5/21/18):
All that remains of this cemetery is a stone wall, partly knocked over by logging equipment. Trees have grown up inside. No stones were found.