Born in Somerset County, New Jersey in 1793, Peter T. Tenbroeck moved to Farmersville, New York in 1816 and lived near this cemetery, where he and his immediate family are buried. He was a successful farmer and a county judge, and he gave generously of his money and time to the public during his life. At his death, he left a trust fund of $60,000.00 for the construction of an academy that would provide free education for local high school students and be known as Tenbroeck Free Academy. At that time, few scholars had the opportunity to continue their education past fourth grade. Later, Tenbroeck Free Academy became part of the Franklinville Public School System, and the stone foundation of the present high school building in the village of Franklinville came from the original Tenbroeck Free Academy stone structure.