These stones have been
listed alphabetically before restoriation since most of the stones are
laying flat on
the ground in no apparent order.
Harris Cemetery is located on east side of road on farm owned by Eric Ames, etal. on County Road 525E 1.1 miles from SR 55. Instead of turning the first curve of SR 55 at the north edge of Mt. Ayr, go north on CR 500E, turn right onto CR 225S then left onto CR 525E.
Blankenbaker Family Funds Harris Cemetery Restoration
Harris Cemetery Stones Before:
The following was printed in The Newcomer Fall 2011
Descendants of Joel and Suannah (House) Blankenbaker, who are buried in the Harris Cemetery north of Mt. Ayr, commissioned the Graveyard Groomers out of Connersville, IN to restore this cemetery. The restoration began on Monday, October 10, 2011 and was completed Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
During the restoration, bases for two headstones were found. The headstones themselves were not located. However, they did uncover a foot stone with the initials MCR carved on it. This foot stone was located immediately to the south of the Thomas Reed burial location. We assume this to be the burial location of his daughter, Mahala C. Reed. However a Mahala Reed does show up in 1870 (different age) with a Stewart family, so more research should be done to verify this assumption.
The Blankenbaker family greatly appreciates Randy Ames giving permission for them to have access to the cemetery, which is located on his farm. When a cemetery is located on private property, it is the owner's decision as to the upkeep and preservation of the area. The other cemeteries in Jackson Township are under the jurisdiction of the trustee, Sharen Clark, who has done an excellent job in maintaining them. Submitted by Beth Bassett
Harris Cemetery After Restoration
Harris Cemetery is located on east side of road on farm owned by Eric Ames, etal. on County Road 525E 1.1 miles from SR 55. Instead of turning the first curve of SR 55 at the north edge of Mt. Ayr, go north on CR 500E, turn right onto CR 225S then left onto CR 525E.
Blankenbaker Family Funds Harris Cemetery Restoration
Harris Cemetery Stones Before:
The following was printed in The Newcomer Fall 2011
Descendants of Joel and Suannah (House) Blankenbaker, who are buried in the Harris Cemetery north of Mt. Ayr, commissioned the Graveyard Groomers out of Connersville, IN to restore this cemetery. The restoration began on Monday, October 10, 2011 and was completed Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
During the restoration, bases for two headstones were found. The headstones themselves were not located. However, they did uncover a foot stone with the initials MCR carved on it. This foot stone was located immediately to the south of the Thomas Reed burial location. We assume this to be the burial location of his daughter, Mahala C. Reed. However a Mahala Reed does show up in 1870 (different age) with a Stewart family, so more research should be done to verify this assumption.
The Blankenbaker family greatly appreciates Randy Ames giving permission for them to have access to the cemetery, which is located on his farm. When a cemetery is located on private property, it is the owner's decision as to the upkeep and preservation of the area. The other cemeteries in Jackson Township are under the jurisdiction of the trustee, Sharen Clark, who has done an excellent job in maintaining them. Submitted by Beth Bassett
Harris Cemetery After Restoration
Special thanks to Susie Hall and Beth Bassett for creating, photographing and uploading this page for researchers, 2012.
