Amity Reformed Church Vischer Ferry Cemetery in Vischer Ferry, New York

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Get directions 335 Riverview Road, Rexford, New York 12148

Coordinates: 42.79700, -73.82500
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The Amity Reformed Church Vischer Ferry Cemetery is located on the hill behind the Amity Reformed Church on Riverview Road in the village of Vischer Ferry. The mailing address for the church is 335 Riverview Road, Rexford, New York 12148

The Amity Reformed Church grew out of the Niskayuna Reformed Church Congregation on the south side of the Mohawk River. In 1802 they started Amity & Cemetery on the north side of the river. Thomas Romeyn was first regular minister. He served Amity from 1806-1827.

Christopher Miller (Revolutionary Soldier and Church Elder) and his wife Eve donated the initial property in 1802. In 1806, Evert VanVranken (Revolutionary Soldier and Church Deacon) donated additional land. This was followed by additional land donated by Nicholas VanVranken in 1819 and Floyd Patterson in 1955.

There have been three Church buildings. The first one 1802-1871 was taken down and the good wood was used to build the current Chapel Hall. The second building 1871-1886 burned down Christmas eve. The third and current church was built in 1888.

The Cemetery has five different sections: Section A and Transient section started in 1802. Section B in 1854, Section C in 1875, and Section D in 1955.

There are approximately 820 grave stones. In 2022 GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) was used to identify approximately 95 unmarked graves in the Transient section.

The Cemetery has five different sections: Section A and Transient section started in 1802. Section B in 1854, Section C in 1875, and Section D in 1955.

There are approximately 820 grave stones. In 2022 GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) was used to identify approximately 95 unmarked graves in the Transient section.