1864 Civil War Era Burial Lot Receipt – Winsted CT Old Burying Ground For Sale

Original 1864 handwritten receipt documenting the purchase of a burial lot in Winsted, Connecticut.

This manuscript receipt, dated September 1, 1864, records payment of ten dollars by James C. Cleveland for Lot No. 25 in the old burying ground, land noted as formerly owned by Philemon Kirham. The receipt is signed by Jeremiah Marsh, likely acting in an official or trustee capacity.

Such informal burial and land receipts often served as the sole proof of ownership during the 19th century and are considerably scarcer than formal deeds. The document offers a tangible glimpse into Civil War–era community life, burial practices, and local land administration in rural Connecticut.

Details:

• Date: September 1, 1864

• Location: Winsted, Connecticut

• Subject: Burial lot / cemetery land payment

• Amount: $10

• Signatory: Jeremiah Marsh

• Named parties: James C. Cleveland; Philemon Kirham

• Format: Original handwritten manuscript receipt

Condition:
Original period paper with age toning, vertical fold, and light edge wear consistent with age. Ink remains legible throughout. No repairs or restoration.

A solid piece for collectors of Civil War–era documents, cemetery history, Connecticut ephemera, or early American land records.