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Revolutionary War PatriotS
IntroductionThe Maine Old Cemetery Association's Revolutionary War Patriot Burials Project is one of the state's most significant cemetery documentation and preservation initiatives. Since the nation's Bicentennial in 1976, thousands of volunteers have worked to identify, document, and preserve the burial places of Maine's Revolutionary War Patriots. As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, MOCA is building on that legacy by updating and expanding this remarkable record for future generations. The project began as the Bicentennial Inscription Project (BIP), a statewide effort involving more than 200 volunteers who researched and documented the burial locations of Revolutionary War veterans throughout Maine. Their work was computer indexed and distributed to libraries across the state, while the original research notes were preserved in the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections at the University of Maine. As technology evolved, MOCA rescued the aging microfiche records by converting them to paper and then to digital form. In 2005, Donna and Norm Conley transformed the collection into a searchable electronic database, and in 2021 the project became available through the MOCA Member Portal. |
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MEMBER PORTAL: EXPLORE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS COLLECTION Why This Project MattersToday, the project contains information on more than 7,500 Patriots and continues to grow through ongoing research and volunteer contributions. More than a database of names, the project seeks to verify burial locations, document gravestones, preserve military and biographical information, and connect each Patriot with the cemetery where they are remembered. As new information is discovered, the historical record becomes more complete while supporting the preservation of Maine's historic cemeteries. How You Can HelpThe Revolutionary War Patriot Burials Project depends on the knowledge and dedication of volunteers across Maine and beyond. Descendants, genealogists, local historians, cemetery stewards, historical societies, veterans' organizations, and interested citizens are encouraged to help identify previously undocumented Patriot burials, verify existing records, contribute gravestone photographs, and share military, family, and biographical information. Every contribution strengthens this statewide effort to honor those who helped secure American independence. MOCA members can search the Revolutionary War Patriot Burials database through the Member Portal and submit updates, corrections, photographs, and additional documentation directly from individual Patriot profiles. Non-members are also encouraged to contribute new information or report previously undocumented Patriot burials through MOCA's Revolutionary War Patriot Project Coordinator. By working together, we can ensure that Maine's Revolutionary War Patriots—and the cemeteries where they rest—continue to be remembered, preserved, and honored for generations to come. Join us — and help keep the spirit of 1776 alive,
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