To better appreciate the beginnings of the North Fork, the best place to start is in the ancient burial grounds that dot the East End. These beautiful sites tell the tale of northeastern Long Island's early history, preserved in stone. The names that appear—Booth, Conklyn, Corwin, Fanning, Hallock, Latham, Terry, Tuthill, Wickham, Youngs—read like a who's who of the North Fork.
Author Clement M. Healy has compiled North Fork Cemeteries using an assortment of original photographs, paintings, newspaper clippings, and other historical items to form an eclectic portrait of the North Fork. The book brings to life many untold stories of the original residents. It is a tribute to the men and women who, in years past, gave of themselves to create a place of prosperity for future generations.