FOCAAdmin  Apr.25.2013

The Friends are thrilled that Bremner’s stone was the first to be repaired in the historic Little White Cemetery in Dobbs Ferry.

Bremner was the first keeper and superintendent of the Aqueduct Trail in the 4th district. He was responsible for daily maintenance and annual inspection of every foot of the interior in his area. He was stationed and housed in the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry from the late 1840’s to his death in 1872. He lived there with his wife and two stepdaughters and must have used the old barn on Walnut street.

To the Friends he is an important reminder of the amazing work done to construct the 41 miles of Aqueduct tunnel. He was born in Scotland, became an engineer and was hired by John Jervis. We aren’t sure if he came directly from Scotland or was here when he took on this important job.

About 10 years ago The Friends discovered his stone and found it in two pieces. When the Village of Dobbs Ferry undertook the revitalization of the cemetery....( does that sound like a second coming ??) we requested that Bremner’s stone get top priority and it did. The restorer is actually using the same kind of hydraulic cement that Jervis insisted on for the mortar in the tunnel. Bremner’s spirit will be happy - as are we!

We plan to have a little rededication ceremony - we'll keep you posted...