LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the bicentennial celebration of the
historic Victor Village Cemetery on May 22, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those historic sites within the State of New York which serve as lasting
reminders of our rich heritage and unique past; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the bicentennial celebration of the historic Victor Village Ceme-
tery; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this most auspicious occasion, the Town of
Victor will host a bicentennial event on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the
Victor Village Cemetery located behind the Methodist Church on Main
Street in Victor, New York; and
WHEREAS, There is no known documented history of the Victor Village
Cemetery, as many records were destroyed when the town hall burned in
1934; however, during this time in history, burials were often held in
churchyards which were the common community burying ground; and
WHEREAS, The first permanent Methodist organization in Victor was
established in 1807 consisting of a group of seven including, Nathan
Loofborough (Loughborough); his wife, Sarah Morford; sister of Sarah,
Theodosia Morford Stout; Reverend John Rose who became the second local
preacher of the Victor Church; his wife Jennet; as well as David Gould
and Hannah Berry; and
WHEREAS, The earliest known burials in the cemetery are Mary Reed,
daughter of William and Polly Reed, who died May 3, 1810, and William
Lacy Loofborough, son of Nathan and Sarah, who died January 4, 1810; and
WHEREAS, Many Loofborough family members rest at the Victor Village
Cemetery, including Nathan, known as the "Father of Victor Methodism";
other early members of the Church who are buried there are Reverend John
Rose, his wife and several children, Israel Blood and family members,
Jeremiah Hawkins and his wife, and many members of the Boughton family;
and
WHEREAS, The historic cemetery is also the resting place of several
Revolutionary War patriots as well as veterans of the War of 1812, Mexi-
can War and Civil War; they are recognized by bronze markers placed next
to their headstones; and
WHEREAS, In addition, there are many people interred in this cemetery
who were instrumental in the founding of Victor, New York, including
Town Supervisors, Samuel Rawson, Eleazer Boughton, and Lanson Dewey; and
WHEREAS, The last known burial is that of Lillie M. Jacobs who died in
1949; she was the daughter of Ovid and Lydia Jacobs; and
WHEREAS, After many years of abandonment, the cemetery fell into
disrepair; in June 2007, the Victor Village Restoration and Preservation
Committee was established; under the leadership of the Historian's
Office and the Parks and Recreation Department, the committee serves as
overseers and protectors for Victor's "Pioneer Cemetery"; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Victor Village Cemetery stands as a picturesque
reminder of a colorful place in time that has faded into history; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize events
which symbolize the historical, social and cultural development of this
great Empire State and embody the principles upon which this Nation was
founded; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the bicentennial celebration of the historic Victor Village
Cemetery on May 22, 2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Victor Village Restoration and Preservation Committee.