Chester Rural Cemetery
Chester Rural Cemetery is a cemetery in Chester, United States. It was established in 1863. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including William Cameron Sproul, Paulene Myers, Edward Fitzgerald Beale.

At a glance
| Location | Chester, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.86030, -75.36810 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1863 |
| Era | 1800s |
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Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- William Cameron Sproul (1870–1928), governor, politician
- Paulene Myers (1913–1996), actor, stage actor, television actor
- Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1822–1893), military officer, diplomat, explorer
- Samuel Edwards (1785–1850), lawyer, politician
- William Ward (1837–1895), lawyer, politician
- James W. Reese (1920–1943), military personnel
- Young Singleton Walter (1811–1883), politician, editor
- Alfred O. Deshong (1837–1913), businessperson, banker, philanthropist
- John J. McClure (1886–1965), politician
- Q63333312 (1880–1957), dancer
- Jonathan Edwards Woodbridge (1844–1935), marine architect
Common questions
Where is Chester Rural Cemetery?
Chester Rural Cemetery is in Chester, United States, at coordinates 39.8603, -75.3681.
When was Chester Rural Cemetery established?
Chester Rural Cemetery was established in 1863, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Chester Rural Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Chester Rural Cemetery, including William Cameron Sproul, Paulene Myers, Edward Fitzgerald Beale, Samuel Edwards, William Ward.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5093704 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/7998639