FAIRVIEW/HIX/BRADFORD CEMETERY

 The Wesleyan Methodist people built a church in Washington Township Section #16 and called it Fairview. This was in 1862. The building was destroyed by fire some years ago and has never been rebuilt. Some of the leading members and trustees of that early day are buried here. The cemetery is not as frequently used as it was when the church building stood there. Hummel Creek flows to the south. The above was written by the DAR in the 1940's.
 
I have heard this cemetery referred to by all the above names. Many Hix/Hicks and Bradfords are buried here. In May of 1994, I found this cemetery in very good shape. There is a nice driveway leading back to the cemetery that has been maintained. It had been freshly mowed for Memorial Day. Although I am rather disturbed at the new caretaker's idea of cleaning up the cemetery. They want to remove all the trees and take down the fence in the front. This will open it up so the privacy of this little place will be lost forever. When you go back into this cemetery you leave behind all the troubles of the world. It is very peaceful and lovely. Very little has been disturbed since the DAR read this in the 1940's. I do hope they change their minds and leave this as it is now. This cemetery is located in the N. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section # 16 Range 8 E. Twp. 25 N. on the south side of 450 N. between State Road # 9 and 300 E. The following narrative was taken from "Whitson's History of Grant County" - 1914. "Fairview (Wesleyan Methodist) in the central part of the township was built in 1862 and dedicated in the same year. Services on dedication were conducted by Reverend Matlock of New York. The first trustees were Christopher Sears, Casper Bradford, Noah S. Bradford and George Camblin. One of the leading members of this church was Aunt Polly Bond. Her husband, Moses Bond, died in 1854 and for more than fifty years she remained loyal to his name, bearing the burdens and responsibilities of the home with unflinching courage. Her name was a household word in almost every home in Washington (Twp.) for more than a half a century. She was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin Bond, who were well and favorably known all over Grant county." 1996 update - the cemetery is now opened up to the road, the caretakers having gone about their business of cutting out all trees and vines. * Denotes a stone not found at this time. 


Fairview/Hix/Bradford Cemetery


Allen,
	Rachel  1811 - 1895  "Mother"
	Ruth  1840 - 1914
	Solomon  1833 - 1880
	Wesley  1809 - 1897  "Father"
Ault,
	Ella  Oct. 22, 1873 - Apr. 29, 1905
Bond,
	Mary wife of Moses died Feb. 15, 1900 aged 90y.1m.23d.
			"Mother"
Bradford,
	Benjamin F. son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Aug. 25, 1880 
		aged 28y.10m.19d.  
			"at rest"
	Elizabeth wife of George Bradford  Nov. 3, 1797 -  Dec. 17, 1874
		S/S with George
*	Elmer G.  died Nov. 22, 1899  
			(This stone was not found, but a newer one 
			with Elmer G. and Eva is there)
	Elmer G.  1864 - 1899  S/S with Eva
	Eva  1865 - 1943  S/S with Elmer G.
	Floyd K. son of Joseph & Mary J. Bradford died Feb. 26, 1881 
		aged 9m.16d.
	George   Aug. 21, 1783 -  Dec. 14, 1855  
		S/S with Elizabeth
	Infant son of J.T. & L.J. Bradford  "Stillborn"  Nov. 3, 1861
		Listed on older stone of Lucy J. Bradford
	Isaac Fremont son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Oct. 11, 1860 
		aged 3y.16d.
	Jesse T.  (Has 2 stones, neither had dates.)
	John W. son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died May 6, 1876 
		aged 22y.8m.21d.
	Joseph died Apr. 22, 1908 aged 84y.5m.  
		S/S with Mary J. and Sarah
			"Now Father I have done all I can
			and I leave it all with thee"
	Lucy J. wife of Jesse Bradford   May 2, 1840 - Mar. 5, 1875
		Note:  In the N.E. corner of the cemetery is the original stone
		for Lucy J. and an infant son it reads as follows:
	Lucy J. wife of Jesse T. Bradford died Mar. 5, 1875
		aged 34y.10m.3d.
	Infant son of J.T. & L.J. Bradford
		Stillborn  Nov. 3, 1861
	Mary J. wife of Joseph Bradford died Feb. 23, 1899 
		aged 56y.5m.14d.
		S/S with Joseph and Sarah  (Also had a separate stone.)
	Noah S. died Aug. 24, 1878 aged 39y.8m.16d.
			"Wife, children, friends dry up your tears
			Subdue thy grief dispel thy fears
			He whom thou mournest is not dead
			But risen from his earthly bed"
	Ruth E. dau of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Sept 3, 1880 
		aged 24y.11m.5d.
	Sarah wife of Joseph Bradford died May 21, 1872 aged 45y.6m.16d.
		S/S with Joseph and Mary J.  
			"Our Mother"  
		(Also had a separate stone.)
	Schuyler C. died Mar.2, 1887 aged 21y.10m.6d.
			"In loving memory of"
			"who lost his life by accident."
			"He sweetly sleeps"
Bragg,
*	Jennie dau of J. & R. Bragg died Dec. 31, 1891 aged 22y.8m.22d.
			(This stone is now at Morris Chapel Cemetery.)
Brown,
	Gracie  dau of J.J. & A.J. Brown  (No dates)
Butler,
	Enos W. died Feb. 13, 1865 aged 56y.7m.11d.
*	Thomas Butler was not found - 
		I believe the DAR actually saw Enos W. 
Camblin,
	Eliza J. dau of Geo. M. & Rebecca Camblin died Apr. 1, 1861 
		aged 2y.3m.6d.
Campbell,
	Green N.  1848 - 1916  S/S with Maria
	Maria wife of Green N.  1849 - 1926  S/S with Green N.
Christman,
	Charlie son of G.W. & M.B. Christman died July 23, 1898 
		aged 16y.10m.25d.
	Frances G.  1892 - 1929
	George W.  Mar. 25, 1848 - Nov. 9, 1933  
			"Father"  
		S/S with Margaret B.
	Henry son of G.W. & M.B. Christman died Feb. 17, 1888 
		aged 6y.9m.21d.
	Margaret B. wife of George W.  Sept. 27, 1851 - July 17, 1921  
			"Mother"
		S/S with George W.
Cook,
	Pearl May  1886 - 1985
Cox,
	Arthur  1861 - 1918
	Dillon M.  1842 - 1927  S/S with Elizabeth 
			"Gone but not forgotten"
	Eber  1880 - 1964  S/S with Edna S.
	Edna S.  1885 - 1965  S/S with Eber
	Elizabeth  1844 - 1935  S/S with Dillon M.
	Infant dau of D.M. & E. Cox  (No name or dates.)
	Maynard L.  1911 - ____  S/S with Wilmer D.
	Mrs. O. H.  1841 - 1919
	O. H.  1836 - 1919
	Suda  dau of D.M. & E. Cox died Mar. 2, 1900 
		aged 22y.3m.5d.
	Wilmer D.  1902 - 1911  S/S with Maynard L.
	Wm. A.  1859 - 1915
Dooley,
	Caleb W.  1844 - 1925  S/S with Lucy M.  
			"Father"
	Lucy M. wife of Caleb  1860 - 1909  S/S with Caleb W.  
			"Mother"
Edmonds,
	Clyde S.  1878 - 1915
	Magdalene  1881 - 1966
Ellis,
	John died June 20, 1876 aged 51y.
Gaines,
	Alice  1870 - 1955
	Benjamin   Feb. 20, 1823 -  June 8, 1888  
		S/S with Catherine
	Catherine wife of Benjamin Gaines  
		Mar. 25, 1841 -  May 17, 1888  
		S/S with Benjamin
	Edmond P. died Sept. 5, 1877 aged 78y.6m.17d.
	Frances   Apr. 1, 1838 -  July 2, 1896
	George  51 Ind. Inf.  1833 - 1863  S/S with Sarah
	Infants of B. & C.J. Gaines  No dates or names.
	Mary wife of E.P. Gaines died Apr. 4, 1875 
		aged 77y.7m.18d.
	Sarah E.  1843 - 1862  S/S with George
	W.E.  Sep. 21, 1871 - Nov. 15, 1909  
		S/S with Alice Jeffrey
Goodknight,
	Howard infant son of Howard & Bernice Goodknight  
		No dates.
Hamaker,
	Alice E. Hamaker wife of John T. Helm died Sept. 21, 1876 
		aged 25y.2m.17d.
		S/S with John T. Helm
	Myrla G.  1898 - 1952
Harreld,
	Alonzo E.  1870 - 1910  S/S with Lydia I.
	Lydia I.  1862 - 1949  S/S with Alonzo E.
	Mark Dewitt  Jan. 31, 1899 - Aug. 3, 1899  
		S/S with William W.
	William W.  born and died Sept. 2, 1896  
		S/S with Mark Dewitt
			"Infants"
Hart,
	Joy Marie  Dec. 14, 1985 - Jan. 8, 1986
			"I Thess. 4   13-18"
Helm,
	Alice E. Hamaker wife of John T. Helm died Sept. 21, 1876 
		aged 25y.2m.17d.
		S/S with John T.
	John T. died Aug. 28, 1877 aged 25y.5m.9d.  S/S with Alice E.
			"United in heaven"
Hicks,	
	Bert J.  1875 - 1933
	Edith wife of Wm. Hicks died July 22, 1892 aged 41y.9m.2d.
	Glenn W. son of W.H. & E.O. Hicks  
		July 9, 1884 - May 19, 1905
			"Gone but not forgotten"
	William   June 5, 1844 -  Sept. 3, 1905
	William H. son of W.H. & E.O. Hicks  
		July 17, 1875 - May 17, 1898
			"Sweetly Resting"
Hines,
	Cloa C.  1892 - 1927
Hix,
	Benjamin  Co. F  34  Ind. Inf.  June 13, 1841 -  July 12, 1889
		(Also listed on same stone with wife Mary C.)
	Bertha A.  1883 - 1961  Same crypt with Burr
	Burr  1879 - 1976  Same crypt with Bertha A.
			"Blessed are the pure in heart
			For they shall see God"
	Corda J. son of H. & M.A. Hix  died Mar.17, 1903 
		aged 31y.2m.19d.
	Elvada  1867 - 1889
	Hamilton  June 16, 1832 -  Sept. 14, 1908  
		S/S with Mary Ann
	James  1806 - 1887  S/S with Sarah
	James  1848 - 1875
	Lottie  1873 - 1899
	Mark H.  1887 - 1928  S/S with Vernis
	Mary Ann wife of Hamilton Hix   July 13, 1832 -  Feb. 1, 1885
		S/S with Hamilton
	Mary C.  1850 - 1925  S/S with Benjamin
	Mary D. dau of H. & M.A. Hix died Feb. 26, 1886 
		aged 19y.3m.14d.
	Ruth  1833 - 1894
	Sarah  1809 - 1880  S/S with James
	Shanda Lavon  born and died  June 23, 1878
	Vernis  1899 - 1976  S/S with Mark H.
Jeffrey,
	Alice  1870 - 1956  S/S with W.E. Gaines
King,
	Laura  1890 - 1891  S/S with William and Martha
	Martha  1852 - 1895  S/S with William and Laura
	Myrtle D.  1884 - 1974
	William  1856 - 1927  S/S with Martha and Laura
Line,
	Aaron   Oct. 3, 1845 -  Nov. 10, 1910  S/S with Catherine
	Carl G.infant son of E.B. & A. Line born and died Oct. 5, 1905
			"Our Babys"
		S/S with Earl C.
	Catherine wife of Aaron Line   June 1, 1859 -  Dec. 4, 1897  
		S/S with Aaron
*	Charlie son of J.& O. Line died July 13, 1861 aged 1y.6m.
	Earl C. infant son of E.B. & A. Line Oct. 5, 1905 - Oct. 22, 1905
			"Our Babys"
		S/S with Carl G.
McNames,
	Bertha V.  1871 - 1902
			"Sacred to the memory of"
Miller,
	Albert  son of J. & M. Miller  June 28, 1884 -  Sept. 21, 1888 
		aged 4y.2m.23d.
	Henry B.  son of J. & M. Miller  Aug. 21, 1887 - Feb. 11, 1887
		aged 6m.5d.  
		(Figures wrong - Maybe the birth and death were 
		accidently reversed.)
	Jesse    Nov. 10, 1845 - Oct. 11, 1918
			"Co. L 8 Reg't Ind. Cal."
	Vern E.   June 30, 1893 - Dec. 11, 1965
			"Pvt.  Btry E 142 Field Arty  World War I"
Morris,
	Henrietta C. wife of William O. 1865 - 1888
	Rachel  E.  1884 - 1884
	William O.  1860 - 1902
Ray,
	Burgess J. died Mar. 17, 1894 aged 23y.27d.
Sears,
	Christopher  Aug. 3, 1814 - Feb. 28, 1900
		Christopher and Lydia has a large 
		SEARS monument between them.
	Clayton P.  Apr. 20, 1870 - No death date  S/S with Grace D.
	Grace D. wife of Clayton P.  Apr. 14, 1879 - June 28, 1909  
		S/S with Clayton P.
	John O. son of  C.P. & G.D. Sears  
		Mar. 31, 1906 - Dec. 15, 1908
	Lydia J.  Nov. 15, 1815 - Jan. 9, 1898
Smith,
	Eliza T. wife of John E. Smith died Apr. 20, 1883 aged 30y.1m.26d.
Spangler,
	Mahala  1861 - 1945
	Thomas  1856 - 1933
Taylor,
	Wm.  "Co. D  54 Indiana Infantry"
Veach,
*	Anna E. wife of William Veach  1863 - 1898
*	William  1859 - 1938
		(Neither of these was found, however I did find them 
		in the Morris Chapel Cemetery, but Anna E.'s stone 
		said she died in 1914.)
Williams,
	Alice wife of William Williams died June 13, 1881 aged 78/70y.6d.
	Wm. died Apr. 11/14, 1883 aged 86y.29d.
		(Both of these stones were very illegible, due to weathering.)
Wolfe,
	Henry  1863 - 1897  S/S with Lola Dale
	Lola Dale  1867 - 1962  S/S with Henry

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