The Failing homestead was settled about 1815. Mary Ann , daughter of Richard and Catherine Faling died when six weeks old and was the first person to be buried on the plot. The cemetery is not governed by an association. Individual lot owners take care of the grounds. It is surrounded by a good ornamental iron fence.
Many headstones are fallen and others are covered with vines and weeds.
Four soldiers of the War of 1812 are buried here and are thoughtfully decorated by the American legion in May of each year. Peter Zimmerman , died December 20, 1854. Adam Zimmerman, the first settler on Delaware Road, born 1786, died August 30, 1839. John Cherry , born 1791, died February 19, 1860. Jacob Wire , born 1772 - died June 21, 1857.