According to Whitson's History of Grant County the church was erected in 1876 but the deed for it was made in 1879. A part of it follows: Page 573, Deed Book 18. "Isaac Bradford deeds to William R. Jackson, Jefferson Hamaker, Christopher B. Porter and Isaac Bradford trustees of the United Brethren Church and their successors in office, for the sum of $50., the following real estate******Commencing at a point in the north east corner of the cemetery known as the Beekman Cemetery******containing one acre and being a part of the south end of the west half of the north west quarter of Section #18, Township 25 North Range 8 East." The date is June 7, 1876 and is signed by Isaac Bradford.
Many pioneers of the county lie buried here. Two of them were veterans of the War of 1812 - Jesse Romine and Levi Carter. The church was used by the denominations, the United Brethren and the Society of Friends. The early name of the cemetery, Beekman, has long ago been discarded and even those who attended school there long ago have forgotten that it ever bore such name. The church and cemetery are now both known as Union Chapel.
The above was written by the DAR in the 1940's.
I worked in this cemetery in July of 1996. It is located on the north side of 550 N. just east of 500 E. in Washington Township in Section 12 Township 25 N Range 8 E. This cemetery should not be confused with Union Chapel in Fairmount Township. In the above information we see that this cemetery was once called the Beekman Cemetery. This is evidenced by the fact that over 50 readings are listed below with death dates many years before the 1876 date on the Union Chapel Church. Interesting to note here is the fact that there once was an active church just a few miles south of here of the Dunkard or German Baptist denomination. On the 20th day of May 1877 this church was partially destroyed by what they called a cyclone. A Union Sunday school had been organized by the good people of the vicinity and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon on the above date, when perhaps one hundred and fifty persons were engaged in the study of the lesson, a threatening cloud accompanied by lightning flashes and rolling thunder made it's appearance. (For more on this story see Whitson's History of Grant County - 1914 pg. 275). Two young men were killed in this storm and I didn't find them in the Tinkel Cemetery that was just across the road from this church. One was Eddie Mills the other was John Jackson. In this cemetery I found a John Jackson died June 7, 1877 aged 16y.9m.7d. and another stone for M.E. Mills with no other information on it. Could these two be the two young men killed in the cyclone at the German Baptist Church?
The following narrative was taken from "Whitson's History of Grant County" - 1914, page 275 -6. "Union Chapel, in the northeastern part of the township, was built in 1876 and dedicated in the same year by Rev. J.W. Holt of Dayton, Ohio. This church was erected by the United Brethren and Quakers, but the United Brethren had the deed to the property. The first trustees were C.B. Porter, Isaac Bradford, Daniel Shank and William R. Jackson. Prominent among the charter members were Daniel Creviston, Jefferson Hamaker and F.A. Bradford. the Weesners, Crevistons, Calentines and Gaines were among the first worshippers. The old church was remodeled a couple of years ago and all modern improvements added. It's decorated interior, with its art windows, is in keeping with the elegant homes which grace this part of the township. Rev. Cyrus Smith was the first pastor of this church."
I am regretful to say this fine church is now gone (1996). I don't know when it was removed. You can still see the foundation and walks of the church, even the supports are still there. All the large bushes and trees, that once made this cemetery a place of beauty have also been removed.
* Denotes a stone not found at this time.
Union Chapel/Beekman Cemetery Aker, __________ C. P.A. Aker (No dates and much of the information was missing. This is a homemade marker made of cement, and had been decorated with shells. The way it was done makes me believe it was for a child.) Amos, Charlie J. son of H. & H. Amos died Oct. 7, 1885 aged 6m.3d. (This stone was badly weathered and almost illegible, the mother's initial "H." may not be right.) Banter, Mary E. wife of John Banter died Apr. 17, 1907 aged 56y.10d. Baxter, James L. 1849 - 19__ S/S with Rebecca J. Rebecca J. wife of James L. Baxter 1847 - 1923 S/S with James L. Beekman, Anna M. wife of L.C. Beekman died June 29, 1878 aged 38y.9m.16d. Catherine wife of J.D. Beekman died May 25, 1868 aged 51y.3m.18d. Charity Ann wife of J.R. Beekman died Aug. 23, 1870 aged 22y.7m.28d. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Christiann dau of J.D. Beekman died Oct. 16, 1863 aged 14 years (Stone is broken in half.) Clara Bell dau of L.C. & A.M. Beekman died Feb. 16, 1877 aged1y.5m.8d. Cora P. dau of C.F. & S.A. Beekman died Feb. 24, 1889 aged 3y.10m.3d. Eli H. Oct. 12, 1837 - Feb. 23, 1914 "Father" S/S with Elizabeth Elizabeth wife of E.H. Beekman Sept. 24, 1839 - Jan. 29, 1901 S/S with Eli H. Hannah wife of Leander Beekman died July 26, 1893 aged 58y.5m.13d. S/S with Leander Jacob R. died Dec. 15, 1872 aged 30y.10m.4d. (Badly weathered and illegible.) James W. son of J.D. & C. Beekman died Apr. 28, 1854 aged 1y.11m.20d. Jesse son of J.D. & C. Beekman died Feb. 19, 1853 aged 2y.3m.6d. John D. born Aug. 27, 1812 died Feb. 17, 1880 aged 67y.5m.20d. Leander died May 26, 1906 aged 75y.8m.26d. S/S with Hannah Belville, Joie M. Creviston - Belville 1900 - 1975 S/S with Daniel B. Creviston Bevard, Mary A. Bevard - Pulley Oct. 28, 1847 - Feb. 11, 1917 S/S with Robert Bevard Robert May 17, 1841 - Jan. 17, 1902 S/S with Mary A. Robert also has a separate military stone that reads: "Rob't Bevard Co. F 9 Ill. Cav." Booher, Ramey son of S.B. & R. Booher died May 28, 1904 aged 7y.3m.25d. "Gone but not forgotten. At rest." Borror, Claude Elmore Sept. 10, 1895 - Aug. 19, 1984 S/S with Dessie Marie Dessie Marie Feb. 22, 1898 - May 30, 1993 S/S with Claude Elmore "Married July 1, 1922" Bradford, Anna D. dau of M.T. & S.E. Bradford Aug. 23, 1869 - Mar. 17, 1873 Carl S. 1876 - 1912 Clayton 1872 - 1928 "Father" S/S with Minnie Cora May dau of O.M. & M.E. Bradford Dec. 1, 1878 - Nov. 23, 1889 Daniel April 19, 1813 - Nov. 30, 1900 "Father" S/S with Louisa Dinah wife of Isaac Bradford died Apr. 26, 1894 aged 63y.2m.11d. Dulcinna wife of Oliver M. Bradford died Dec. 9, 1875 aged 26y.8m.14d. Earl son of Clayton & Minnie Bradford died Aug. 20, 1899 aged 8 months "Darling Son" Francis A. 1850 - 1932 with Maria L. Francis E. 1886 - 1924 Homer Feb. 20, 1893 - Feb. 7, 1894 S/S with James T. and Nora A. Homer J. Mar. 13, 1887 - May 9, 1912 Infant dau of D. & L. Bradford "Stillborn" 1844 Infant son of F.A. & M.L. Bradford born & died Nov. 10, 1879 Isaac June 2, 1816 - June 4, 1900 aged 84y.2d. Isabell Maxine 1922 - 1931 James T. May 1, 1864 - Aug. 5, 1904 "Father" S/S with Homer and Nora A. Laurel E. 1891 - 1973 "In Memoriam" Louisa wife of Daniel Bradford Nov. 11, 1815 - Mar. 11, 1899 "Mother" S/S with Daniel Maria L. 1853 - 1932 with Francis A. Mary E. wife of O.M. Bradford Mar. 22, 1847 - July 30, 1906 * Maude dau of B.M. & R.J. Bradford Mar. 12, 1881 - Dec. 1, 1897 Minnie 1873 - 1948 "Mother" S/S with Clayton Moses T. Dec. 6, 1845 - Sept. 10, 1914 Nora A. wife of James T. Bradford Oct. 25, 1868 - June 6, 1959 "Mother" S/S with James T. and Homer Oliver M. Mar. 18, 1843 - Dec. 23, 1893 Samuel son of Isaac & Susan Bradford May 19, 1874 aged 29y.8m.29d. Susan wife of Isaac Bradford died Dec. 21, 1877 aged 54y.10m.21d. Unknown I found a bottom of a stone that has this on it: ____ford died Nov. 15, 1860 aged 24y.1m.14d. (There was also a poem, but it was illegible.) Brinker, see Rinker Brown, John A. 1857 - 1931 S/S with Rebecca E. and Rachel E. Mahlon T. 1856 - 1941 S/S with Sarah J. Margret E. wife of Thomas P. Brown Dec. 31, 1833 - Oct. 21, 1913 Mary E. 1852 - 1905 "At rest" Rachel E. wife of J.A. Brown died Aug. 28, 1893 aged 37y.10m.11d. Rebecca E. wife of J.A. Brown died May 24, 1882 aged 18y.3m.24d. Sarah J. 1832 - 1915 S/S with Mahlon T. Thomas P. Dec. 11, 1833 - Aug. 9, 1912 Vanora Aug. 28, 1875 - Sept. 28, 1875 Browne, Martha E. 1854 - 1925 Callantine Abraham 1799 - 1876 S/S with Susannah Emit son of H. & M.A. Callantine died Jan. 23, 1864 aged 27 days (Badly weathered and illegible.) S/S with Francis M. Francis M. son of H. & M.A. Callantine died May 27, 1863 aged __y.1m.17d. (The years of age was chipped and the whole stone was badly weathered and almost illegible.) S/S with Emit Henry J. 1832 - 1914 Martha A. 1837 - 1883 Nellie Marie dau of G. & M. Callantine died Aug. 29, 1901 aged 10 days Susannah wife of A. Callantine died Jan. 23, 1854 aged 42y. The above was an older stone, she also is listed with Abraham. S/S with Abraham reads: Susannah 1812 - 1854 Camblin, Phil son of T.B. & E.A. Camblin Feb. 3, 1897 - Aug. 18, 1897 Capron, * Mirtle dau of W.M. & M. Capron died Dec. 26, 1876 aged 3m.27d. Carter, Elizabeth wife of Levi Carter died Feb. 24, 1873 aged 77y.1d. Levi died June 15, 1876 aged 81y.11m.7d. DAR notes Levi Carter was a veteran of the War of 1812. Clark, Viola Belle 1879 - 1974 Cochran, Jacob died Dec. 11, 1863 in the 66 year of his age Cole, Alice 1851 - 1927 Almira 1879 - 1884 Levi M. 1842 - 1920 Conn, Ezra born 1874 died 1898 Hannah wife of Simon B. Conn July 17, 1863 - Sept. 30, 1950 S/S with Simon B. Jesse P. Jan. 26, 1872 - Nov. 10, 1894 "Brother" S/S with Minerva Minerva May 8, 1831 - Mar. 28, 1904 "Mother" S/S with Jesse P. Sarah J. wife of Wm. E. Conn died Oct. 16, 1878 aged 27y.7m.11d. Simon B. June 23, 1859 - June 15, 1910 S/S with Hannah Wilda E. 1862 - 1941 Wilson P. 1856 - 1933 Coomler, Charlotte 1841 - 1932 Elihu "14 Ind. L.A." Corey, Infant dau of P.C. & S.A. Corey born & died July 6, 1890 Counts, Cora L. dau of S.M. & M.E. Counts Oct. 27, 1877 - Dec. 30, 1896 aged 21y.2m.3d. Margaret E. 1851 - 1943 Sylvester M. 1848 - 1934 Cox, Bobby born & died 1938 S/S with Mary E. and Leon B. Carl E. son of C. & L.E. Cox born & died 1931 S/S with Ernest D. Ernest D. son of C. & L.E. Cox born & died 1925 S/S with Carl E. Flora A. 1873 - 1931 S/S with Harvey Harvey 1867 - 1935 S/S with Flora A. "Gone but not forgotten." Leon B. 1898 - 1963 S/S with Bobby and Mary E. Mary E. 1898 - 1968 S/S with Bobby and Leon B. "Together Forever" Craft, Alonzo J. son of A. & S. Craft died Aug. 5, 1855 aged 11m.17d. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Creviston, Daniel died Feb. 25, 1880 aged 65y.3m.5d. "Our Father" Daniel B. 1893 - 1965 S/S with Joie M. Creviston - Belville E.W. Nov. 29, 1839 - July 23, 1914 "Father" "Co. F 34th Ind. Vol." Elbert son of H.M. & __ (illegible) Creviston died Dec. 18, 1873 aged 2y.3m.29d. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Elijah J. 1844 - 1907 Elmer J. 1866 - 1938 S/S with Myrtle L. Estella died Feb. 10, 1879 aged 1y.10m.1d. Ethel died Apr. 17, 1897 aged 6y.7m.10d. w/Myrtle L. and Elmer J. Creviston Florence W. Sept. 1, 1883 - Sept. 30, 1885 Frances died Mar. 23, 1880 aged 24y.6m.25d. Joie M. Creviston - Belville 1900 - 1975 S/S with Daniel B. Creviston Levi son of Daniel & Sarah A. Creviston died Mar. 6, 1863 aged 21y.1m.19d. Lydia died Sept. 14, 1874 aged 28y.2m.15d. Margaret wife of E.W. Creviston May 21, 1841 - Apr. 24, 1922 "Mother" Mary J. dau of Daniel & Sarah A. Creviston died Oct. 27, 1860 aged 6y.7m.18d. Myrtle L. 1870 - 1930 S/S with Elmer J. Nanie wife of E.J. Creviston died June 30, 1902 aged ____ (not given) Pansy died Apr. 11, 1897 aged 5y.1m.29d. w/Myrtle L. and Elmer J. Creviston Sarah A.wife of Daniel died Aug. 11, 1902 aged 82y.8m.18d. "Our Mother" Daughtrey, James C. 1847 - 1933 S/S with Susan Susan wife of James C. Daughtrey 1848 - 1922 S/S with James C. Dawson, Monument only. There are several footstones near this monument but no names or initials could be found. Deeds, Allie dau of H. & V. Deeds died July 3, 1894 aged 10y.9m.8d. S/S with Henry and Mrs. Henry Deeds Henry died Aug. 17, 1903 aged 72y.7m.7d. S/S with Allie and Mrs. Henry Deeds Mrs. Henry Deeds died July 18, 1921 aged 79y.4m.26d. S/S with Henry and Allie Dicken, Albert died Oct. 1, 1886 aged 26y.8d. Cora D. (Dicken) wife of J. Irvin White 1876 - 1955 S/S with J. Irvin White Florence dau of T. & A.L. Dicken born & died Nov. 21, 1877 Matilda died Oct. 29, 1892 aged 76y.3m.4d. "Mother" S/S with Richard Minnie M. dau of J.W. & F.A. Dicken died Feb. 1, 1887 aged 2y.7d. Richard died Oct. 4, 1891 aged 75y.2m.12d. "Father" S/S with Matilda Dunken, Selena died Sept. 23, 1878 aged 23y.1m.16d. S/S with Hannah, E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans Ebert/Ebbert, Andrew died Sept. 14, 1858 aged (stone broken) I did not find this older stone, it has been replaced with the following: (Note the change in spelling Ebert/Ebbert.) Andrew Ebert 1810 - 1858 Elizabeth 1847 - 1923 Infant dau of S. & E. Ebert born & died Sept. 22, 1865 Mary wife of Andrew Ebbert died June 1861 aged 50y.5m.8d. I did not find this older stone, it has been replaced with the following: (Note the change in spelling Ebert/Ebbert.) Mary Ebert 1810 - 1861 Eis, Christina dau of J.& M.C. Eis died Dec. 26, 1864 aged 3y.11m.20d. Margaret wife of Joseph Eis died Sept. 28, 1871 aged 48y.5m.3d. Simon C. son of J. & M.C. Eis died Mar. 11, 1868 aged 1y.1m.7d. Ervin, Robert born Feb. 2, 1836 died Mar. 8, 1890 aged 54y.3m.6d. S/S with Robby and Sarah Robby Aug. 7, 1875 - Apr. 19, 1889 aged 13y.8m.12d. "His Son" S/S with Robert and Sarah Sarah wife of R. Ervin died Mar. 14, 1892 aged 55y.6m.13d. S/S with Robert and Robby Evans, Isabel died Sept. 14, 1875 aged 29y.1m. S/S with Hannah, E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Selena Dunken Eviston, George died June 11, 1880 aged 84y.2m.29d. Farthing, John died Nov. 26, 1881 aged 28y.6m.23d. Richard died Dec. 16, 1882 aged 54y.4m.13d. Sarah died Mar. 8, 1879 aged 16y.1m.3d. Gaines, Francis C. dau of Oliver & Mary J. Gaines July 19, 1862 - Sept. 18, 1864 Louisa J. dau of Oliver & Mary J. Gaines Aug. 8, 1858 - Nov. 25, 1876 Mary J. wife of Oliver Gaines Nov. 1, 1831 - Apr. 6, 1904 aged 72y.5m.5d. "Mother" Oliver July 14, 1832 - Dec. 2, 1914 Gardner, Airy M. 1873 - 1953 S/S with Harvey D. G.W. died Aug. 21, 1878 aged 60y.3m.23d. "Father" S/S with Margaret George L. 1889 - 1954 Harvey D. 1869 - 1953 S/S with Airy M. James K. 1844 - 1923 "Father" S/S with Susan Levi G. 1866 - 1894 Margaret wife of G.W. Gardner died Sept. 15, 1891 aged 71y.4m.27d. "Mother" S/S with G.W. Gardner Susan wife of James K. Gardner 1847 - 1918 "Mother" S/S with James K. Gillespie, Ralph L. son of Ed & Laura Gillespie 1901 - 1917 Gundy, Mary E. dau of U.A. & D. Gundy died Dec. 25, 1910 aged 2y.2m.15d. May dau of U.A. & D. Gundy died Apr. 12, 1900 aged 1y.1m.8d. "Our Darling" Oscar V. son of U.A. & D. Gundy died Aug. 20, 1903 aged 1y.8m.12d. "Our Darling" Haines, Hazel dau of L. & J.H. Haines July 23, 1889 - Mar. 27, 1913 Infant son of L. & J.H. Haines Feb. 9, 1904 - Feb. 14, 1904 Hall, Addie Lorene 1926 - 1928 Elmer May 30, 1861 - May 31, 1908 Ernest H. Jan. 9, 1897 - July 22, 1978 S/S with Eva Eva wife of Ernest H. Hall Sept. 8, 1899 - Sept. 10, 1915 S/S with Ernest H. Merrill W. born & died Jan. 11, 1948 Mildred dau of Elmer & Sarah Hall died Sept. 3, 1896 aged 1y.8m.26d. "He whose love exceedeth ours Hath taken home your child." Pauline dau of Ernest and Gladys Hall born & died 1920 S/S with Phyllis Phyllis dau of Ernest and Gladys Hall born & died 1938 S/S with Pauline Sarah C. Dec. 12, 1861 - June 4, 1947 Harrell, Alviedore S. son of E. & S.E. Harrell died June 4, 1887 aged 1y.3m.20d. S/S with Infant Dorris G. son of H.P. & M.E. Harrell Feb. 13, 1916 - July 1, 1918 Elijah Dec. 10, 1854 - Dec. 23, 1910 "Father" S/S with Sarah E. Hovey P. 1888 - 1965 S/S with Minnie E. Infant dau of E. & S.E. Harrell born & died Sept. 19, 1891 S/S with Alviedore * Iva M. dau of E. & S. Harrell died Oct. 18, 1890 aged 10y.9m.6d. * John C. died Oct. 5, 1877 aged 17y.1m.27d. Minnie E. 1890 - 1982 S/S with Hovey P. Sarah E. wife of Elijah Harrell Feb. 28, 1854 - Sept. 12, 1908 "Mother" S/S with Elijah Hawkins, Mary wife of John Hawkins Dec. 23, 1841 - Jan. 18, 1884 Walter B. son of J.T. & E.A. Hawkins Jan. 2, 1898 - June 16, 1899 Helmet, Infant son of J.W. & C. Helmet born & died Apr. 24, 1905 Hewitt, Benjamin M. Jan. 4, 1856 - Dec. 18, 1925 Charlie E. son of B.M. & R.J. Hewitt born & died Dec. 7, 1879 Enos E. 1858 - 1916 Lydia A. 1862 - 1944 Martha J. wife of Tarver Hewitt died Oct. 6, 1889 aged 63y.3m.5d. S/S with Tarver Maud E. dau of B.M. & Rebecca J. Hewitt Mar. 12, 1881 - Dec. 1, 1897 Orla L. son of B.M. & R.A. Hewitt Apr. 21, 1887 - Aug. 13, 1887 Rachel A. wife of B.M. Hewitt Oct. 2, 1858 - Nov. 12, 1921 Rebecca J. wife of B.M. Hewitt died Dec. 9, 1882 aged 24y.2m.16d. Tarver died May 4, 1898 aged 81y.6m.19d. S/S with Martha J. Howard, Mary H. dau of M.& C. Howard died Sept. 6, 1892 aged 6m.24d. S/S with Ray Maurice M. 1870 - 1942 Ray son of M. & C. Howard died Apr. 8, 1891 aged 4 days S/S with Mary H. Hunt, Elbert S. son of J.M. & H.M. Hunt died Mar. 25, 1871 aged 10y.6m.15d. Orla D. son of J.M. & H.M. Hunt died Dec. 10, 1876 aged 3y.7m.29d. Jackson, Delilah born May 7, 1809 died July 16, 1888 aged 79y.2m.9d. Harriet M. 1842 - ____ Joel 1831 - 1903 John L. son of J.& M. Jackson died June 7, 1877 aged 16y.9m.7d. William R. died Feb. 18, 1893 aged 85y.3m.9d. Johnson, Adaline died Nov. 17, 1874 aged 22y.1m.3d. S/S with Hannah, E.J. and Elizabeth Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken Albert M. June 30, 1850 - Aug. 2, 1925 S/S with Margaret E. Anna wife of Elias Johnson died _____ aged ____ "Mother" (No dates were listed.) S/S with Elias Charles L. son of A.M. & M.A. Johnson died Aug. 11, 1882 aged 7m.24d. E.J. Johnson died _(not listed)___ aged 2 days S/S with Hannah, Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunkin Elias died Jan. 31, 1881 aged 70y.11m.25d. "Father" S/S with Anna Elias A. son of E. & R. Johnson died Nov. 22, 1860 aged 3y.7m.2d. S/S with Infant Elijah died Feb. 25, 1879 aged 78y.4m.22d. Elizabeth A. died Dec. 17, 1860 aged 11y.10m.16d. S/S with Hannah, E.J. and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken Hannah wife of W. Johnson died Dec. 5, 1864 aged 44 years S/S with E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken Infant child of E. & A. Johnson (No dates listed.) S/S with Elias A. Infant dau of L.C. & P.E. Johnson born & died Apr. 15, 1876 S/S with Plina E. L.A. died May 9, 1888 aged 26y.6m.16d. Laura B. dau of M.H. & L.F. Johnson died Mar. 15, 1888 aged 1m.7d. Laura F. 1858 - 1939 S/S with Milton H. Lewis died Sept. 2, 1861 aged 40y.23d. Margaret E. Dec. 27, 1855 - Oct. 17, 1925 S/S with Albert M. Mariam dau of E. & A. Johnson died Dec. 8, 1860 aged 27y.3m.20d. S/S with Nancy Matilda J. (Johnson) wife of John McDonal died Oct. 6, 1877 aged 22y.2m. S/S with Hannah, E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken Milton H. 1841 - 1917 S/S with Laura F. Nancy dau of E. & A. Johnson died Sept. 30, 1867 aged 23y.9m.22d. S/S with Mariam Plina E. wife of L.C. Johnson died Mar. 10, 1880 aged 30y.11m.24d. S/S with Infant Willahdene dau of C.A. & C.D. Johnson 1911 - 1912 "Baby" "Our Darling" Jones, Bert 1869 - 19__ S/S with Clara Clara 1871 - 1942 S/S with Bert Jos. "Co. D. 74th Ind. Inf." King, Susan Ellendor wife of George Williams and dau of Lothliny and Levina King died Apr. 22, 1881 aged 37y.8m.12d. (DAR had Susan listed as Levina King - Williams, which was incorrect.) Kirkpatrick, Margaret wife of William M. Kirkpatrick died Sept. 1, 1887 aged 75y.6m.19d. "Our Mother" William died Apr. 4, 1889 aged 78y.2m.16d. Landess, Myrtle G. dau of O.E. & S.J. Landess died Apr. 13, 1886 aged 4y.4m.4d. Oscar E. June 10, 1849 - Oct. 22, 1902 aged 53y.4m.11d. S/S with Sarah J. A separate smaller stone reads: "Oscar E. Gone but not forgotten." Sarah J. Mar. 26, 1853 - Aug. 31, 1912 aged 59y.5m.5d. S/S with Oscar E. A separate smaller stone reads: "Sarah J. We will meet again." Lett, Allie 1873 - 1946 S/S with Perry Perry 1864 - 1938 S/S with Allie Lindsey, * Anna E. wife of H.G. Lindsey June 7, 1856 - Mar. 20, 1897 (This may have been a mistake, I did find the one listed below.) Emma H. wife of O.C. Lindsey June 7, 1851 - Mar. 20, 1897 "In Memory" Lobdell, Miranda C. wife of Alfred Lobdell died Feb. 15, 1881 aged 23y.10m.8d. Lugar, Herbert C. son of M. & A.J. Lugar Mar. 23, 1905 - Aug. 24, 1905 Infant of C. & S.A. Lugar Dec. 24, 1887 - Mar. 13, 1888 aged 2m.24d. Roscoe son of Joseph & Mary Lugar died Feb. 23, 1893 aged 6y.5m.1d. Lytle, Oma Ethel 1891 - 1943 Mathias, Aaron died June 28, 1890 aged 67y.2m.16d. S/S with Mary A. Clara A. dau of J. & M.E. Mathias died Nov. 7, 1891 aged 1y.2m.17d. S/S with Claude M. and Infant (Badly weathered and illegible.) Claude M. son of J. & M.E. Mathias 1896 - 1898 S/S with Clara A. and Infant (Badly weathered and illegible.) Infant dau of J. & M.E. Mathias born & died Oct. 1886 (No day was given.) S/S with Clara A. and Claude M. (Badly weathered and illegible.) John 1852 - 1926 S/S with Mary E. Mary A. died Sept. 13, 1905 aged 77y.9m.26d. S/S with Aaron Mary E. 1852 - 1917 S/S with John McCracken, Annettie (Wine) wife of D. McCracken died Mar. 7, 1910 aged 19y.8m.25d. McDonal, Jonathan E. died Jan. 10, 1877 aged 3m.21d. S/S with Hannah, E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, and Matilda (Johnson) McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken Matilda J. (Johnson) wife of John McDonal died Oct. 6, 1877 aged 22y.2m. S/S with Hannah, E.J., Elizabeth and Adaline Johnson, Jonathan McDonal and Isabel Evans and Selena Dunken McVicker, Anna 1858 - 1948 S/S with Samuel Samuel 1853 - 1923 S/S with Anna Von died Aug. 27, 1894 aged 9m.14d. Mills, M.E. (No other infomation on stone.) Moore, (Also see the "Unknowns" at the end of this reading.) Archibald died June 23, 1887 aged 61y.8m.3d. Burr son of A.R. & E.L. Moore 1880 - 1909 Geo. W. 1859 - 1935 Ida M. 1875 - 1958 S/S with John L. Jane T. wife of Jesse Moore died July 15, 1890 aged 64y.6m.24d. S/S with Jesse Jesse died Feb. 3, 1863 aged 37y.8m.13d. "Co. D 34th Ind. Vol." S/S with Jane T. John Emerson 1871 - 1926 John L. 1873 - 1953 S/S with Ida M. Mary A. wife of Patterson Moore died Apr. 27, 1887 aged 46y.10m.21d. "Mother" S/S with Patterson Patterson died Feb. 6, 1890 aged 51y.2m.28d. "Father" "At Rest" S/S with Mary A. Thomas 1867 - 1894 Myers, John A. son of T. & M.E. Myers Aug. 23, 1867 - July 26, 1904 aged 36y.11m.3d. Newton, Anna N. (Mrs.) June 22, 1826 - Aug. 19, 1887 aged 61y.1m.27d. Noble, William son of J. & J. Noble June 22, 1865 - Mar. 24, 1868 aged 2y.9m.2d. Phillips, Edwin B. 1846 - 1925 S/S with Eliza E. Eliza E. 1841 - 1880 S/S with Edwin B. Eliza's older stone that was listed by the DAR was not found at this time. "Eliza wife of E.B. Phillips died Feb. 2, 1881 aged 39y." James June 16, 1809 - Dec. 16, 1874 S/S with Sarah A. Sarah A. wife of James Phillips Nov. 8, 1819 - Aug. 7, 1902 S/S with James Plummer, Benjamin died Feb. 6, 1887 aged 54y.10m.28d. S/S with Harriet A.J. and Lewie E. Harriet A.J. wife of B.A. Plummer died Dec. 5, 1895 aged 63y.11m.14d. "Mother" S/S with Benjamin and Lewie E. Small footstone nearby reads Hattie J. no other information. Lewie E. dau of B.A. & H.A.J. Plummer died Feb. 14, 1886 aged 19y.2m.13d. "Sister" S/S with Benjamin and Harriet A.J. Porter, Ann 1882 - 19__ Clara R. June 17, 1886 - Apr. 16, 1889 Eliza wife of Joseph Porter 1855 - 1936 S/S with Joseph Joseph 1854 - 1940 S/S with Eliza Martin S. son of C.B. & M.A. Porter died Dec. 11, 1869 aged 7d. Mary Ann wife of C.B. Porter died July 12, 1875 aged 29y.3m.14d. Mary Eliza wife of C.B. Porter died Aug. 22, 1887 aged 35y.5m.5d. Susan dau of C.B. & M.A. Porter died Oct. 14, 1879 aged 5y.6m. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Virgil A. son of J. & E. Porter Aug. 2, 1884 - Feb. 10, 1900 Pulley, Chas. A. 1875 - 1929 Chester 1895 - 1898 No last name on stone. (Next to Henry H. and Molley) Etta M. wife of Salathiel Pulley Nov. 12, 1868 - Sept. 8, 1898 aged 29y.9m.26d. S/S with Salathiel Etta M. is also listed on separate stone: Etta M. (Walker) Pulley 1868 - 1898 Henry H. 1865 - 1946 "Mason" S/S with Molley Ida L. 1860 - 1936 S/S with Thomas B., Ollie D. and Maurice W. Lula "Infant" born & died 1888 No last name on stone. (Next to Henry and Molley) Maria 1809 - 1877 S/S with William and Rosanna Maurice W. 1884 - 1962 S/S with Ida L., Thomas B. and Ollie D. Mary A. Bevard - Pulley Oct. 28, 1847 - Feb. 11, 1917 S/S with Robert Bevard Molley 1868 - 1951 S/S with Henry H. Ollie D. died Sept. 16, 1881 aged 4m.21d. S/S with Ida L., Thomas B. and Maurice W. Ollie D. also has a separte older stone that gives same information. Rebecca A. wife of Samuel W. Pulley 1845 - 1933 S/S with Samuel W. Rosanna 1843 - 1913 S/S with William and Maria Salathiel Sept. 21, 1864 - ____ S/S with Etta M. Samuel W. 1839 - 1894 S/S with Rebecca A. Thomas B. 1849 - 1920 S/S with Ida L., Ollie D. and Maurice W. W.M. died Feb. 4, 1915 aged 72y.7m.17d. William 1817 - 1881 "Father" S/S with Maria and Rosanna Rinker, David 1865 - 1894 DAR had David Rinker recorded as Brinker. Roberson, Bertha dau of P.R. & L.A. Roberson died Feb. 6, 1899 aged 11m.15d. Romine, Jesse died Feb. 16, 1855 aged 61y.4m.6d. DAR notes Jesse Romine was a veteran of the War of 1812. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Rowland, Libbie (Walker) Rowland 1873 - 1896 Sands, Franklin son of J.A. & M. Sands died Jan. 18, 1879 aged 21y.7m.16d. S/S with John A. and Margaret John A. died Feb. 27, 1879 aged 62y.11m.7d. S/S with Franklin and Margaret Margaret wife of J.A. Sands died Aug. 30, 1892 aged 71y.10m.2d. S/S with Franklin and John A. Shank, Catherine died Mar. 9, 1879 aged 61y.1m.17d. S/S with Daniel Daniel died Dec. 6, 1898 aged 86y.2m.18d. S/S with Catherine Elbert Murphy died Aug. 6, 1879 aged 5m.24d. S/S with Eliza C. Elijah son of D.& C. Shank died Sept. 3, 1843 aged 10m.10d. S/S with Jacob H. Also has a separate stone, same information. Eliza C. dau of Daniel & Catherine Shank died Mar. 31, 1879 aged 24y.4m.25d. S/S with Elbert Jacob H. son of D. & C. Shank died May 20, 1874 aged 24y.9m.30d. S/S with Elijah Sherron, Luther P. 1874 - 1950 (This was a homemade wooden slab - beautifully decorated.) Zella M. June 3, 1896 - June 18, 1896 Shoemaker, Addie M. Feb. 16, 1872 - June 19, 1940 S/S with George L. George L. July 18, 1867 - Jan. 28, 1944 S/S with Addie M. Shuff, Charles E. 1864 - 1933 Henry G. son of C.E. & M.S. Shuff June 9, 1902 - May 7, 1911 Malinda S. 1867 - 1932 "Mother" Opal E. dau of C.E. & M.S. Shuff May 10, 1908 - Dec. 16, 1911 Wallace July 22, 1887 - Dec. 7, 1950 "Indiana Pvt. 17 MG BN 6 Division World War I" Sleeth, Annie 1869 - 1904 S/S with William N. William N. 1865 - 1950 S/S with Annie Stephens, Ethel M. dau of Levi & Nettie D. Stephens died July 29, 1891 aged 9m.7d. S/S with Gleason E. Gleason E. son of Levi & Nettie D. Stephens died Feb. 26, 1892 aged 1m.14d. S/S with Ethel M. "Borne by angels hands away to a home of peace and love." Paul P. son of L.T. & N.D. Stephens Feb. 10, 1898 - Aug. 1, 1899 Stoker, Ann 1863 - 1899 S/S with Thomas Thomas 1861 - 1946 S/S with Ann Stotler, John W. died Feb. 1, 1878 aged 29y.4m. Older stone gone, new one reads: John W. born October 1849 died January 1878 S/S with William M. William M. son of J.W. & A.J. Stotler died Dec. 19, 1876 Older stone gone, new one reads: William M. son of John W. & Amy J. Stotler died December 19, 1876 (assume born & died) S/S with John W. Swafford, * David F. died Nov. 15, 1860 aged 21y.1m.11d. Tinkle, Chester son of J.H. & M.J. Tinkle Mar. 13, 1904 - Apr. 13, 1904 "Our Babe" Ethe 1898 - 1959 S/S with Lora Henry J. 1863 - 1949 "Father" S/S with Margaret Jane and Leroy Leroy son of Henry J. & Margaret Jane Tinkle 1886 - 1950 S/S with Henry J. and Margaret Jane Lora 1897 - 1984 S/S with Ethe Margaret Jane 1867 - 1937 "Mother" S/S with Henry J. and Leroy Marion 1933 - 1940 Trowbridge, Charles L. son of E.H. & M.E. Trowbridge died Apr. 23, 1876 aged 3y.6m.11d. S/S with Martha E. and Susan E.H. 1850 - 1941 Martha E. wife of E.H. Trowbridge died Sept. 5, 1891 aged 40y.8m.16d. S/S with Charles L. and Susan Susan dau of E.H. & M.E. Trowbridge died Nov. 5, 1875 aged 7m.11d. S/S with Charles L. and Martha E. Turner, Bernice 1913 - 1924 George 1870 - 1922 Vern son of Jas. & Nellie Turner July 30, 1912 - Mar. 10, 1913 W.T. died Nov. 2, 1891 aged 26y.10m.5d. Walker, Etta M. wife of Salathiel Pulley Nov. 12, 1868 - Sept. 8, 1898 aged 29y.9m.26d. S/S with Salathiel Etta M. is also listed on separate stone: Etta M. (Walker) Pulley 1868 - 1898 Infant dau of S.& A. Walker born & died June 6, 1886 Iva A. 1894 - 1945 S/S with Thomas A. Libbie (Walker) Rowland 1873 - 1896 Seth 1847 - 1920 S/S with Susannah Susannah 1849 - 19__ S/S with Seth Thomas A. 1892 - 19__ S/S with Iva A. Walters, Henry L. 1848 - 1910 "Father" Westfall, Alice Mae born & died Aug. 16, 1926 "Infant" White, Adra dau of C. & L. White died Oct. 19, 1896 aged 9m.25d. "Sleep on dear Adra and take thy rest God calls thee home He thought it best." Caroline wife of Levi White May 3, 1842 - Nov. 12, 1909 "Mother" S/S with Levi "We will meet again." Cora D. (Dicken) wife of J. Irvin White 1876 - 1955 S/S with J. Irvin Eva Ettie wife of Frank L. White July 31, 1875 - June 29, 1911 S/S with Florence G., Frank L. and Landess L. Florence G. Aug. 3, 1895 - ____ S/S with Landess L., Frank L. and Eva Ettie Frank L. Oct. 8, 1872 - Oct. 7, 1938 S/S with Florence G., Landess L. and Eva Ettie Harry D. 1920 - 1921 J. Irvin 1875 - 1959 S/S with Cora D. Landess L. Mar. 20, 1890 - ____ S/S with Florence G., Frank L. and Eva Ettie Lavonne (No dates.) Levi Sept. 24, 1840 - Aug. 17, 1909 "Father" S/S with Caroline and Levi also has separate military stone Levi White "Co. H 58 Ohio Inf." Sarah wife of Thomas E. White Sept. 8, 1846 - Nov. 24, 1904 S/S with Thomas E. Sarah E. 1867 - 1948 S/S with Yearsley F. Thomas E. Sept. 2, 1836 - Mar. 1, 1903 S/S with Sarah Yearsley F. 1867 - 1948 S/S with Sarah E. Wigger, John 1846 - 1928 "Father" S/S with Margaret Margaret wife of John Wigger 1847 - 1896 "Mother" S/S with John Williams, Carl son of S.J. & C.J. Williams born & died June 26, 1891 S/S with Guy Guy son of S.J. & C.J. Williams died Feb. 7, 1886 aged 4m.21d. S/S with Carl John A. died Oct. 20, 1894 aged 21y.8m.10d. Levi died Feb. 5, 1891 aged 67y.8m.18d. "Father" S/S with Mary A. (This was a large stone that was down, so I could not check Levi's reading for accuracy as it was the side that was down.) Lewis died Aug. 17, 1916 (No other information on stone.) Mary A. died Apr. 3, 1888 aged 63y.11m.15d. "Mother" S/S with Levi Samuel son of L. & M.A. Williams died May 18, 1877 aged 22y.11m.11d. (Badly weathered and illegible.) Susan Ellendor wife of George Williams and dau of Lothliny and Levina King died Apr. 22, 1881 aged 37y.8m.12d. (DAR had Susan listed as Levina King - Williams, which was incorrect.) Wine, Annettie wife of D. McCracken died Mar. 7, 1910 aged 19y.8m.25d. S/S with Henry and Mary E. Annettie also has a separate stone that reads: Annettie wife of Dillon McCracken July 12, 1890 - Mar. 7, 1910 Henry (No dates) S/S with Annettie and Mary E. Infant dau of H. & M.E. Wine born & died Jan. 20, 1880 S/S with Infant son Infant son of H. & M.E. Wine born & died Oct. 11, 1881 S/S with Infant dau Mary E. wife of H. Wine died Mar. 10, 1911 aged 53y.10m.22d. "Mother" S/S with Annettie and Henry Young, Dorothy 1919 - 1933 Zent, Donald E. 1924 - 1924 Unknown, Cory A. born & died ___ 9, 1876 John O. died ______ 1876 aged 3y.3m.__d. Sarah J. wife of J. (Moore) died Jan. 3, 1877 aged 30y.1d. Unknown - completely illegible. These 4 are all on the same stone, but I could not read most of it. Badly weathered and illegible. At most the last name Moore is a guess, but that was the best I could get from it. Melinda E. (No dates or last name on the stone.) 2 stones side by side with 3 initials C.V.S. and D.V.S. These didn't appear to be footstones and they don't match any of the readings.
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