Friends of Green Lawn Cemetery

          "Reflecting on the past, Embracing the Future"

Honoring Legacy, Preserving History

A Legacy Rooted in Community in May 1907, Lawrence Murray, Sr. envisioned a place where history, honor, and community would converge. That vision became Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township, Pennsylvania—a hallowed ground that pays tribute to the lives and legacies of countless individuals. Among them are veterans who served our nation with courage and distinction, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, including the celebrated Buffalo Soldiers. It is also the resting place of African American community members whose contributions and sacrifices have shaped our shared history. Each marker, every blade of grass, whispers a story of resilience, sacrifice, and love. Green Lawn Cemetery stands as a sacred testament to these enduring leg

A Mission Worth Supporting

 Our mission is to preserve and honor the memories of those interred within Green Lawn Cemetery. This cherished resting place deserves to be maintained with the care and dignity befitting the veterans and community members it holds. To achieve this, we humbly seek your support to ensure that future generations can continue to reflect, honor, and be inspired by this remarkable historic place.

 How You Can Help: A Call to Action

Your contributions will help us meet critical needs that safeguard the cemetery's legacy. Together we can make a difference!

Pryor Family Headstone

Jim Mosley at work with a drone.

Jim is a member of the Groove Phi Groove  Fraternity.

Mrs. Hollis buried on December 30, 2025 at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Veterans Day 2023.

Muriel Queen's  grave is preserved.

                                            The Green Lawn Cemetery Flag!

Two dedicated volunteers working Saturday morning, Temperature 45 degrees!!!

Restoration efforts are defined by individual stories and histories.

 Arthur Carl Hudson’s grave was located after volunteers cleared fourteen feet of dense vegetation, allowing his family—who had nearly lost hope—to witness the reappearance of his memorial stone.

Jeff Bruton, a U.S. Army veteran, was identified between two women’s graves in Section 2. A military marker has been requested to formally recognize his service.

Arthur Raymond and Helen Stinson were found near Alexander McClay Williams’s grave; their memorials, once obscured, have now been restored and made visible.

The search for Richard and Lucinda Chisholm is ongoing due to overgrowth in their section. Their family has committed to assisting further restoration efforts in Spring 2026, demonstrating continued engagement with the project.

Each uncovered name represents renewed access to family heritage. Discoveries provide connections for generations who believed their relatives were lost.

Visiting Green Lawn today reveals significant transformation. Previously neglected grounds have been cleared, and volunteer activity fosters community engagement. Restored pathways allow for the recognition of individuals—including educators, veterans, clergy, parents, and children—whose lives contributed to Chester’s community development.

Original Layout of Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carter Graveyard 1736 - located across the road from Green Lawn Cemetery.