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Ephraim Green buried in the Old Baptist Cemetery was a Captain in the War of 1812. His military headstone states he fought in the Revolutionary War, but records show that information to be incorrect. The documentation that warranted Ephraim Green to gain a military headstone is incorrect. The person who submitted the application confused Ephraim Green with another soldier by the same name.
Ephraim Green
Ephraim Green
Ephraim Green was born October 10th 1773 in Thomas, Windham County, Connecticut. His parents are Amos, born in 1746 and Lavina, born in 1750. Ephraim was one of their five known kids, but his number of siblings is probably higher (more research is being done).
In 1800, he married Sarah Claghorn of Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Sarah was twenty-four at the time of marriage and Ephraim was twenty-seven.
The Real Ephraim Green's Military Service
The Real Ephraim Green's Military Service
Ephraim Green served under Captain Peter Mills in the 23rd Infantry Regiment. Formed on June 26, 1812, and saw action in 14 battles during the War of 1812.
In 1815 it was consolidated with the 6th, 16th, 22nd, and 32nd Regiments of Infantry into what is at present the 2nd Infantry Regiment.
In Turner's History and Landmarks of Wayne County, Turner says, after referring to Ephraim Green, "Most of the immediate recruits for frontier defenses were drawn from the local militia of Western New York ; men who left the plow in the furrow, the new fallow unfenced, their recently cultivated fields ripe for the scythe and the sickle, the axe and the maul, the rude mill, manufactory or workshop, to go out and contend with a powerful foe." The same writer testifies that "never at any period, in any exigency, did men more cheerfully or promptly take up arms, and from citizens become soldiers, than did most of the able-bodied men of all this region, on the breaking out of the war of 1812."
The military headstone in the Old Baptist Cemetery for Ephraim currently is incorrect with his military service. His birth and death are correct, where he was born in 1773 and died in 1857. The person who applied for the headstone confused Ephraim Green with another soldier by the same name who fought in War of Revolution. Ephraim Green who served under Captain Alvord (as shown on the headstone), was born about 1760 as military records show and only fought in the War of 1812. Ephraim Green, who is buried at the Bryant Cemetery was born in 1773, making him age 2 when the Revolutionary War started and age 10 when it ended. To conclude, Ephraim Green has false military information engraved on his military headstone. Correct dates, incorrect war. Even though the military headstone is incorrect the VA (Veterans Association) will not being a new one for Ephraim Green since the headstone does have the correct dates of his birth and date, besides that point, it is difficult to acquire a military headstone due to lots of requirements.
Ephraim Green Index Card
Photo from 1990s B. Rice Boy Scout Project
Ephraim Green in Palmyra
Ephraim Green in Palmyra
Ephraim Green settled in the Macedon/Palmyra area September 27th, 1789. He was given the deed to his land in township 12 in 1804. Ephraim built his land on the north part of lot 46 where he cleared away the land.
In Landmarks of Wayne County, New York, Ephraim Green is also listed as one of the first grand jurors empaneled in the county.
Ephraim Green was apart of the first records of the town, his name written on the first page of 'The First Volume of the Town Records of Macedon, New York (1823-1851).' He was an overseer of varying highways depending on the year.
Ephraim Green died while visiting his son James, in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York on August 7, 1857, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 27 days.
Ephraim Green buried at the Old Baptist Cemetery within the wrought iron fenced area, with his wife, Sarah, his daughter, Sarah M. and his son, William (although William's headstone no longer stands.)
Ephraim Green listed as one of Macedon's Overseers in first town record
Ephraim's headstone reads, "Ephraim Green / New York / CPL / Captain Alvord's Co / Rev War / October 10 1773 / August 7 1857." His original headstone has not been recorded in any document or photo. The base of his original headstone is still in the ground.
Ephraim does have his footstone accounted for along with the footstones of his wife, Sarah Claghorn Green, and daughter, Sarah M. Green. The Green footstones that belong in the fenced in plot were put back up right in their original locations September 7th, 2025.
Ephraim's military headstone
Fenced in Green plot with the following indivdals in order of left to right, Sarah M., William, Sarah (Claghorn) and Ephraim.
Ephriam Green's Banner
Macedon Banner Project
Macedon Banner Project
On Saturday, April 25th, Macedon held a Hometown Heroes banquet to honor veterans from Macedon, from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The banquent was held at Crooked Pines Golf Club for the Macedon Banner Project. Senator Pamela Helming, along with Brian Manktelow was there in support.
The veterans being honored were granted banners with their names and service listed, along with their photos when available. Since most of the soldiers were not around to be photographed art of what the soldiers of the time would have looked like were used instead. Of the over 20 banners created, 5 were from the Old Baptist Cemetery. The following men were given banners that are scheduled to be displayed on Macedon's Main Street along Route 31: Private Ephraim Green, Corporal Jacob Spear, Sergeant Lemuel Spear, Private Aaron Brister, and Private Levi Wood.
Sarah (Claghorn) Green
Sarah (Claghorn) Green
Sarah (Claghorn) Green was born October 12th, 1776 in Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to the parents of James Claghorn and Salome Cottle. Sarah is one of five known children of her father who is recorded to have three marriages. Her mother was James' first wife.
Sarah married Ephraim Green in 1800 whom she had a confirmed eight children with. She died April 15th, 1843, cause of death unknown.
For years, Sarah's headstone has been tilted and in slightly poor condition due to marks from a lawn mower. Sarah is buried within the iron fence in the Old Baptist Cemetery alongside her husband, daughter, Sarah M. Green, and young son, William.
Her headstone reads, "Sarah Green, wife of Ephraim Green, died April 15, 1843. 66 yrs. 6 months."
Children of Ephraim and Sarah Green
Children of Ephraim and Sarah Green
Ephriam and Sarah have a confirmed eight children, but some sources say they had eleven. The confirmed Green children are listed in order of birth: Althea, Nelson, James, Almon, Orson, William, Sarah M., and Elizabeth Ann.
Click on the names below to open the individual's profile on the FindAGrave.com website.
Althea (Green) Sutphen (1801 – 1867) [Buried at The Old Baptist Cemetery]
William Green (1814 – 1816) [Buried at The Old Baptist Cemetery]
Sarah M. Green (1817 – 1831) [Buried at The Old Baptist Cemetery]
Elizabeth Ann (Green) Stebbins (1820 – 1853) [Buried at The Old Baptist Cemetery]
Nelson is buried at Hillside Memorial Park. Photo added by Barbara LeClaire.
Althea is buried at the Old Baptist Cemetery. Photo taken by Erika Newcombe.
Elizabeth Ann is buried at The Old Baptist Cemetery. Photo taken by Erika Newcombe.
James is buried at North Otto Cemetery. Photo added to findagrave.com by Larry.
Sarah M. Green is buried at the Old Baptist Cemetery. Photo taken by Erika Newcombe.
Sources for this page (Sources are not listed in order of usage)
Sources for this page (Sources are not listed in order of usage)
Deanne Newcombe's Essay on Ephraim Green (2024)
The First Volume of the Town Records of Macedon, New York (1823-1851) and its Maryland Connections
Ephraim Green's Military Index Card
1990s B. Rice Boy Scout Project photos and transcriptions
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