CFB Gagetown Cemeteries
Introduction
The land currently occupied by CFB Gagetown is over 1,100 square kilometers. It is part
of Sunbury and Queens Counties and the Parishes of Blissville, Hampstead, Petersville,
Gagetown, and Burton. The land was expropriated by the federal government in 1953.
Expropriation of the land forced between 2,000 and 3,000 people to leave their homes.
Besides leaving their homes, these families left behind their deceased loved ones who
lived and worked in the area. The cemeteries are known to number 44 in total. These
cemeteries are still maintained and are mostly in good condition. They are 'Out of
Bounds' to military personnel, however, civilians may obtain a recreation pass from
Range Control to travel to and visit these cemeteries. Please note that conditions of the
pass will change on a daily basis depending on military activity. It's best to call ahead to see if the area you wish to visit on a particular day will be open for civilian use.
Range Control contact information: (506) 422-2482, Ext: 2482
Digital Photos
Approximately 98% of the grave markers were digitally photographed and are available
in the record details. These photos have the date of the image in the lower right-hand
corner of the image. These images are provided for reference purposes only. The quality
of the image may depend of the condition of the grave marker, environmental conditions,
etc.
Maps
A map of the location of each cemetery is also included in the record details. The maps
are provided as a guide only and are to be used for reference purposes only.
Unknown Graves
If a grave was marked with a white cross, very fragmented stone, rock, or other such
marker, then it was added to the database as UNKNOWN in the family name field.
Unmarked Graves
As one walks through these cemeteries it is obvious the there are many graves that are
unmarked. As was often the case during the period this area was settled, families did not
have the financial resources to erect a permanent marker. Unmarked graves were not
included in the database.
Project Notes
This project was done with the following intent:
1. To provide a searchable database on the cemeteries located on CFB Gagetown in order
to assist researchers who have interest in that area.
2. To provide a digitized photo of the cemetery and of each individual grave marker for
reference purposes.
Other Links of Interest
The Base Gagetown Community History Association Inc.
This is a great resource for information regarding this area and the families that lived
there.
www.bgcha.ca
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Home Page
http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/5-cdsb-gagetown/index.page
Final Notes
The transcriptions, digitized photos, database and the application were done by a private individual and the work donated to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.
Disclaimer: The information available here is provided for research purposes only and is strictly "as is". The Provincial Archives assumes NO responsibility for completeness or
accuracy.