Notable Burials
- Frederick Philipse (1626–1702) - formerly held 52,000 acres (210 km²) of land along the Hudson River, Philipsburg Manor; builder of the church of Sleepy Hollow
- Eleanor Van Tassel Brush (1763–1861) - one of several possible models for Katrina in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
- Catriena Ecker Van Tessel - a possible model for Katrina in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and her Revolutionary War hero husband Petrus Van Tessel
- Wolfert Acker (1667–1753), former deacon of the church, Collector of Philipsburg Manor, and subject of Washington Irving's "Wofert's Roost." His wife Maretje Sibouts and his brother Jan Acker, the church's first deacon, was also buried here (supposedly in the church).
- Wolfert's son Syboat Acker (gravestone was one of 36 restored by the Rockefeller Family).
- Susanna Requa, first wife of Revolutionary War hero and founder of Newburgh Ferry, NY, Wolfert Ecker. Wofert is buried with his second wife in Marlborough, New York.
- Abraham Martling (1743–1830) - a possible inspiration for the character of Brom Bones in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
- William Paulding, Jr. (1770–1854), U.S. Representative from New York and mayor of New York City
- Dirck Storm (1630–1715) - author of "Het Notite Boeck der Christelyckes Kercke op de Manner of Philips Burgh," a book about the early years of the Old Dutch Church. He also served as Town Clerk in the early years of many New Amsterdam communities, including New Lots, Flatbush and Bedford, as well as Tax Collector for Frederick Philipse.
- Joseph Youngs (1722–1789) and Susannah Youngs, (1732–1783) - the parents of Samuel Youngs, one of several possible models for Ichabod Crane
- Samuel Youngs (1760–1839) - Friend of Washington Irving and one of several possible models for the character of Ichabod Crane of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. His remains were later removed to Ossining's Dale Cemetery.
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