Where were the human remains discovered in New York?

The human remains were discovered in the Town of New Windsor in Orange County, New York, during excavation for a gas line.

Who believes the remains belong to a missing family?

Local historian Glenn Marshall believes the discovered remains may belong to a family missing for over 200 years.

What is the estimated age of the burial site in New York?

The burial site is believed to date back to the mid to late 1700s, aligning with the Revolutionary era.

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Revolutionary-Era Family Lost for Centuries Found?

23 Nov

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Summary

Human remains discovered during gas line excavation in upstate New York.
Historian believes remains may belong to a family missing for over 200 years.
Site is likely a burial ground dating back to the mid to late 1700s.

Revolutionary-Era Family Lost for Centuries Found?

Human remains discovered during excavation work in upstate New York's Orange County may hold the key to a Revolutionary-era mystery. Workers for Central Hudson Gas & Electric unearthed the remains on October 14th while installing a gas line in the Town of New Windsor.

A New York State Police spokesperson indicated the site is likely the historical Murders Creek (now Moodna Creek) burial ground, with burials believed to have occurred in the mid to late 1700s. Town historian Glenn Marshall is particularly interested, as he believes the find could belong to a family who went missing over 200 years ago.

Marshall has been searching for a specific family of seven, and he stated that this discovery confirms his research. He hopes further studies, potentially by local universities after the ground thaws, will help confirm the identity of the remains and possibly uncover more graves.