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A group of early settlers known as the Proprietors of the Burying Grounds purchased the original one acre of land from Thaddeus Griswald on April 8, 1833, for $8.00. They continued to operate the burying grounds until 1847, when it was deeded to the Township of Southfield. At the same time, the township purchased 2½ acres of land for $37.50. Additions since 1847 have brought the total to 5.6 acres.
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Southfield, Michigan · United States
