Richmond County Records "Staten Island"

Staten Island, a borough, was founded in 1661; it was formerly Richmond Borough, renamed Staten Island in 1975. Originally named Staaten Eylandt allegedly by Henry Hudson. Other islands under Staten Island jurisdiction are: Hoffman, Meadow, Prall's, Shooters, and Swinburne. The county of Richmond was named after the Duke of Richmond, the son of King Charles II of England.

Staten Island and Richmond County Cemeteries (from an old typed record)

• Church of the Ascension
• Fountain Cemetery, West New Brighton
• Hillside Cemetery - old section - near Graniteville
• Hillside Cemetery - new section - near Graniteville
• Spring Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville