This is the “old Cady Street Cemetery” and was the first cemetery located in Northville. There are burials dating back to the early 1800s, along with some Revolutionary War Soldiers and Civil War Veterans. The cemetery is not an active burial site and is kept locked to help preserve its history. Many burials in the cemetery reflect names of early settlers and streets throughout the city. The City of Northville Public Works Department maintains the cemetery.

June 1989 – Originally read by the Northville Genealogical Society and compiled by Gloria Collins
June 2006 – Updated and edited by Richard and Patricia Allen, Northville Genealogical Society
April 2013 – Updated and edited by Joe and Jen Brodzik, Northville Genealogical Society

The library’s local history page has more info about Oakwood Cemetery. It includes detailed info about each gravestone, plus a map and veteran biographies.

Tombstone photos may be found on Find a Grave. The Northville Genealogical Society is in charge of the memorials for this cemetery.

The Oakwood (Cady) Cemetery Book may be purchased from the Northville Genealogical Society for $12.00. A full name index can be found here. Please see Publications for details