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From: "Beverly G. Kirby-McDonough" <>
Subject: [NJHUNTER] Case Cemetery - Flemington
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 10:47:00 -0400

Here is what the book, Union Township - Rural Recollections - says
about this cemetery:

"A most fascinating story surrounds the pioneer members of the Kase
(now Case) family. John Phillip Kase arrived in Hunterdon County,
from Germany, about 240 years ago. Not far from the cabin that Kase
built alongside the Tuccaminjah Creek, now Mine Brook, lay the
encampment of Chief Tuccamirgan, a man of peace. According to family
tradition, the chief had his tribesmen help cut logs for the Kase
dwelling, and he scooped out a gum log to make a cradle for the white
man's babies. Childless herself, the Chief's wife often took care of
the young ones as though they were her own. The friendship endured
beyond life. Upon the death in 1750, Chief Tuccamirgan was buried in
the Kase family graveyard. His resting place is marked today by a
stone monument at the burial ground along Bonnell Street, Flemington,
inscribed "In memory of the Delaware Indian Chief, Tuccamirgan." This
lasting memorial was erected by patriotic and historical organizations
in 1925."

Of last note, another interesting headstone appears in this tiny
graveyard. It is that of Sarah Clark Case. The headstone reads "In
Memory of Sarah Clark - Widow of David Case - Born of Leicestershire
England, March 11th, 1776 - Died Feb. 5th 1859". This is another very
interesting story. This Sarah Clark Case was probably the first woman
medical doctor in Hunterdon County, and perhaps in the state of New
Jersey. I believe she practiced medicine near Pattenburgh at Union
Township.

Enjoy!!!

Beverly G. Kirby-McDonough
Holland Township, HC, NJ

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