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As the dates on the gateposts explain, this cemetery was begun in 1836 by the Bronnenberg family and is situated on what used to be a Bronnenberg farm. A brick Victorian farm house built a little later in the century by Carroll Bronnenberg is located across the road just west of the cemetery. The Bronnenberg was a private graveyard even up until 1895 when historian Samuel Harden was publishing The Pioneer. With the help of a donation in the 20th century by descendant Estes Bronnenberg, 1892-1966, the cemetery was incorporated into a burial business serving the town of Chesterfield and surrounding area. The stone pictured below left tells of his contribution and greets the visitor upon entering the gate.