Cemeteries: Alphabetized List
Cemeteries by Township
© 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 D&C Research Group
Surveyed July 24 and 26, 2002.
Directions: This cemetery is near the corner of Harrison Avenue and West Main Street in downtown Franklin, behind the First United Methodist Church.
Notes: A few of the tombstones were inscribed near the bottom with the names of the people or company who made them: D. A. Walker; Walkers; W. T. White; E. B. White; R. D. White.
Double stone:
W. W. Rankin Mar. 13, 1837 May 19, 1910
James Rankin Nov. 5, 1874 Feb. 21, 1896
In memory of Rebecca S. Ranken wife of W. W. Ranken Born Feb. 8,
1843 Died July 14, 1885 At rest
Sallie Crowned without conflict
Minnie Sheltered from sorrow
Little Charlie sleepeth
My husband Capt. A. W. Bell Born July 15th 1830 Died Jan. 30th
1881 Dear Father with a reverant hand, this to thy memory
given, while one by one thy household band, God rewrites in
Heaven.
Small tombstone, no writing
In loving remembrance of Nannie L. Downs Died May 24, 1888 Aged 21
yrs. 10 m's & 16 d's [inscription small and faded]
Henry son of Wilford & Minnie Downs Apr. 20, 1893 July 13, 1895
In loving remembrance of Elizabeth L. Moore Born March 1, 1810
Died July 1, 1889 God in his wisdom has recalled the boon His
love has given. And though the body slumbers here, the soul is
safe in Heaven.
Thomas P. Moore July 22, 1804 May 17, 1895 His many virtues form
the noblest monument to his memory.
Anna Leah dau. of J. K. Gray Aug. 27, 1841 July 12, 1864
Little Mary daughter of J. B. & S. E. Gray Born Nov. 14, 1875 Died
Jan. [**], 1877
Double stone, Resting till the resurrection morn.:
Geo. N. Sellers May 2, 1831 June 24, 1899
Nancy T. Sellers May 20, 1834 Nov. 22, 1913
James son of Daniel and Carrie A. Lyle Born Oct. 18, 1907 Died
Oct. 3, 1909
Mack son of Daniel and Carrie A. Lyle Born Dec. 9, 1895 Died Aug.
20, 1896
Nannie A. Moore Second wife of Dr. J. M. Lyle Daughter of Col. J.
L. Moore Born Apr. 15, 1839 Died Sep. 15, 1905
Dr. J. M. Lyle Born near Dandridge Tenn. Sept. 18, 1820 Died Aug.
28, 1892 "Let me go for the day breaketh."
Laura A. H. Lyle wife of Dr. J. M. Lyle and daughter of Capt. Wm.
Siler was born Sept. 5th 1824, married Sept. 25th 1850 and
entered into rest at noon on the 9th day of April 1866
In memory of William Leon Lyle Born Sept. 10th 1851 Died May 20th
1855 Aged 3 years 8 mos. and 10 days He giveth His beloved
sleep
Infant son of Dr. J. M. & Laura A. H. Lyle Died Nov. 15th 1856
Frank [Patton?] son of J. M. & N. A. Lyle Born March 17, 1868 Died
Jan. 5, 1871
John Moore son of J. M. & N. A. Lyle Born Nov. 8, 1873 Died Oct.
12, 1875
Harvey Angers Infant son of [***] D. H. & A. [C?.] [Comann?]
[inscription faded and worn]
Alice infant of Rev. D. H. & A. C. Comann Not dead but sleepeth
George Hensy son of Rev. G. D. & H. S. French Born Jan. 13, 1882
Died Feb. 15, 1882
Gone home Maggie Hill daughter of Rev. G. D. & H. S. French Born
Dec. 22, 1879 Died July 6, 1881
George Edwin infant son of H. & E. Sanders Born July 11, 1874 Died
Dec. 22, 1874
Rebecca M. daughter of Henry & Nancy Sanders Born Aug. 8, 1842
Died Aug. 22, 1875 She lived a devout member of the Methodist
Church for 19 yrs.
Broken stone, possible grave site
Henry Sanders Born Sept. 1, 1802 Died Dec. 8, 1875 [**] lived a
devout member of the Methodist Church for 52 yrs.
Henderson Sanders Born 1808 Died 1854
Tombstone holder
Louisa E. Allman Wife of N. C. Allman Born Aug. 19th 1822 Married
Feb. 7th 1839 Entered into rest March 6th 1873
N. C. Allman Born Jan. 5, 1818 Died Feb. 17, 1892
Headstone, Bulgin:
Footstone: Virginia M. Bulgin May 8, 1847 Sept. 8, 1922
Footstone: William G. Bulgin Born Feb. 4, 1831 Died Nov. 24, 1914
Mary I. Coleman wife of J. T. Siler Born Oct. 3, 1817 Died Feb. 5,
1899 God is love
My husband Julius T. Siler was born Dec. 23, 1825 Died June 8,
1866 We shall meet again
In memory of Black Mkr Roberts Infant son of Julius L. and Mary I.
Siler Aged 8 months and 15 days [***] these little lambs said
He, and lay them in my breast, protection they shall find in
Me, in Me be ever blest.
Little Alice Crowned without the conflict
"Little Walter"
Blank stone
Double stone:
James L. Robinson Born Sep. 17, 1838 Died July 11, 1887;
footstone: JLR
"Death is dawn" Alice Siler Robinson 1847 - 1911; footstone: ASR
Blank stone
Ida E. wife of E. K. Cunningham Born Sept. 10, 1861 Died Mar. 25,
1887 Asleep in Jesus
Mary Frances daughter of R. L. & M. F. Porter Born Oct. 14, 1884
Died Jan. 28, 1885 Of such is the kingdom of Heaven
Mary Frances wife of R. L. Porter Born Oct. 16, 1857 Died Jan. 16,
1885 God doeth all things well
Robert Bowers son of R. L. & M. F. Porter Born May 30, 1883 Died
Sept. 27, 1883 Gone to rest
Nick Allman Oct. 24, 1876 Jan. 10, 1915; on side: Children of W.
C. & C. A. Allman Fred July 26, 1885 Jan. 5, 1891 Eula
May 25, 1883 June 25, 1883
Johnston
High Lee son of J. & C. L. Johnston Died March 28th 1871 Aged 14
months and 26 days "Are they not all ministering spirits."
Antoinette daughter of J. and C. E. Johnston Died May 21th 1861
Aged 4 months
Eugenia wife of J. Johnston Jan. 3, 1833 Nov. 15, 1915; footstone:
EJ
Jackson Johnston Nov. 25, 1820 April 10, 1902; footstone: JJ
Gone home William L. Ingram Born June 29, 1860 Died June 15, 1887
"He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee"
Henry Patton Ingram Infant son of John and Martha Ingram Born
Novr. 6th 1855 Died July 24th 1863 Rest in peace thou gentle
spirit throned above, souls like thine inherit life and live
Willie son of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Apr. 26, 1870 Died Nov.
22, 1880 Suffer little children to come unto me
Eleanor Frances wife of William E. McDowell Mar. 12, 1832 May 19,
1910 "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I
will give you rest"
Double stone, Children of J. K. Gray:
Lelia Esther July 17, 1856 Mar. 2, 1863
Henry Bascom Feb. 27, 1854 May 22, 1855
Jesse S. Moore May 5, 1838 April 3, 1900 Asleep in Jessus!
Peaceful rest, whose waking is suprememly blest.
Caroline wife of J. S. Moore July 18, 1837 Feb. 14, 1913 He
giveth his beloved sleep.
Headstone, McGuire:
Footstone: Margaret E. McGuire Feb. 25, 1869 July 18, 1908
Anna dau. of W. B. & M. E. McGuire Aug. 10, 1892 Aug. 22, 1892
Such is the kingdom of Heaven
Double stone, Of such is the kingdom of Heaven:
Nellie Born Mar. 28, 1848 Died. Sept. 18, 1844 [sic]
Regind Born Mar. 12, 1838 Died Dec. 26, 1839
Silas McDowell Born May 16, 1795 Died July 14, 1879 I am the
resurrection and the life
Grandmother Elizabeth McDowell Born 1772 Died 1847
Tombstone, broken at base
Sammie son of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born May 1, 1867 Died May 31,
1870 Budded on Earth to bloom in Heaven
Lula dau. of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Dec. 20, 1860 Died June
4, 1870 Safe in the arms of Jesus
Anna dau. of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Jan. 15, 1857 Died Aug.
27, 1857 Asleep in Jesus
Lille Ella Infant daughter of John and Martha Ingram Born June
25th 1858 Died July 13th 1858
In memory of James Robert Ingram Infant son of John & Marth Ingram
who was born Aug. 10th and died Sept. 26th 1854 God in His
wisdom has recalled the precious boon His love had given, and
though the casket moulders here, the gem is sparkling now in
Heaven
Sacred to the memory of Jane Moore daughter of J. L. & Margaret
Moore who was born January 5th 1838 and departed this life Oct.
the 20th 1854 She was a member of the M. E. Church - another
link is added to the golden chain that binds us to the spirit
land
Margaret Patton Moore May 1, 1805 Apr. 13, 1896
Joab L. Moore Born Dec. 15, 1800 Died July 10, 1886
John J. Moore MAJ CO S 52 GA INF Confederate States Army Mar. 13,
1833 Dec. 29, 1893
Headstone, M. J. A.:
Footstone: Mary J. Allman Feb. 12, 1854 Dec. 12, 1941 Erected by
the Mary J. Allman Guild
William N. Allman Feb. 14, 1834 May 9, 1922; footstone: WNA
In memory of Mrs. M. A. Johnston consort of Jackson Johnston and
daughter of Ephraim Osborn who was born May 21st 1828 and died
March 20th 1858 Affliction's hand fell heavily upon her, but
she murmered not. She felt the hand of God was in it and tried
to claim Jesus as her refuge. None knew her but to love her,
none named her but to praise. Here we have no continuing city.
Walter infant son of J. and M. A. Johnston Died June 1856 Aged 17
days
In memory of Laura A. Johnston Born January 30th 1852 Died March
30th 1855 Aged 3 yrs. 2 mos. All that's bright must fade. The
brightest still the fleetest. All that's sweet was made, but to
be lost when sweetest.
In memory of Ellen R. Osborn Born August [*nd] [185*?] Died Sept.
[28th?] [18*1?] Aged 1 yr. 1 mo. [25?] ds. Ellen's sleeping
DeWitt F. Cunningham Dec. 14, 1895 Mar. 13, 1915 God knows best
Claude De Witt Son of E. K. & M. M. Cunningham Born June 25, 1892
Died Sept. 13, 1895 Folded in our Father's arms
Wells Mother M. J. W. 1835 - 1895 At last
Charlie Lane son of James & Matilda Robinson Born Apr. 12, 1840
Killed at Chancellorsville, VA May 3, 1863 CO H 16 NC REGT
Sacred to the memory of William H. Robinson who was born the 12th
Jany. 1835 and died the 8th Decr. 1851. "As for Man, his days
are as grass."
Sacred to the memory of James Robinson who died the 12th of June
1843 Aged 38 years If the actions of a good man can endear
his memory, this stone will be often visited.
In the memory of John Huggins Died August 1856 Aged 72 years He
set his face in early [*****] to tread the path of sacred
[*****] [so?] wonder than the way the [trail?] [***ed] [*****]
in peace to meet his God.
In memory of Mary M. Moore dau. of Thomas P. & Elizabeth Moore Born
Aug. 8, 1852 Died July 14, 1862 Gone but not forgotten
In memory of Jane Moore consort of John Moore who was born Jan. 20,
1767 and died April 1st 1856 Aged 89 years 2 m. 1 day She
died in the faith and is gone to rest.
In memory of Mrs. L. C. Siler consort of David W. Siler Born August
1832 and died 20th July 1861 "We believe that Jesus died and
rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God
bring to Him."
Little Lettie daughter of D. W. and L. C. Siler Died Decr. 28th
1857 Aged 5 months
Roxie Eliza daughter of D. W. and L. C. Siler Died May [18th?] 1864
Aged 5 years
Erected by Junaluska Lodge No. 115 In memory of Joab M. Carson who
died Oct. 11, 1851 Aged 29 years Till the Resurection [sic]
Upright stone
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Curtis July 15, 1916
Headstone, Gaston:
Footstone: Adelaide M. Gaston December 5, 1841 March 12, 1924
Mother
Footstone: P. C. Gaston July 31, 1835 June 18, 1891 Father
In memory of Mrs. M. E. consort of J. W. Mitchell daughter of Thomas
& Sarah Ray. She was born Oct. 30, 1838 & died June 6, 1852
Her sun of life went down as sets the morning star which goes
not down behind the darkened west but melts away into the lite
of Heaven.
One plot:
Father
Mother
Jimmie
One stone [on bottom: Cherokee Marble Works, Murphy, NC]:
Father William Sloan Born Feb. 7, 1834 Died Mar. 3, 1875
Mother Harriet Timoxena Siler wife of William Sloan Born May 24,
1835 Died Sept. 12, 1900
Baby James Robert Sloan Born Jan. 22, 1874 Died Oct. 1875
Edward Daniel son of W. W. & Annie D. Sloan Dec. 24, 1909 July 3,
1910 A link that binds us to Heaven
Emma R. wife of Jesse Sloan and daughter of W. E. & E. F. McDowell
Born Nov. 16, 1858 Died June 5, 1882
Headstone, Moore:
Roxanna E. Siler Moore 1832 - 1913
Benjamin Wylie Moore 1823 - 1895
Children Harriet Moore 1862 - 1886
Infant twin sons 1866
Little Bessie Erwin entered upon life Nov. 28, 1901 Translated July
23, 1902 [inscription unreadable]
J. B. Curtis Born Mar. 3, 1884 Died Sept. 24, 1891 Gone home
Elisabeth W. wife of J. Crawford Born May 5, 1818 Died Aug. 30,
1886
George B. son of J. G. & V. A. Crawford Born Dec. 21, 1860 Died
Jan. 12, 1864
Capt. J. G. Crawford Born May 6, 1832 Died Jan. 19, 1889
Large tombstone. One side reads: Come unto Me Crawford; the other
side reads: Siler
Virginia A. wife of Captain J. G. Crawford Aug. 8, 1839 Feb. 27,
1932
Father W. A. Curtis Apr. 26, 1841 Mar. 1, 1910 Served in Conf.
Army CO A SEC NC Cavalry 1860 to 1865
Mary Rebecca wife of W. A. Curtis Born Apr. 29, 1843 Died Oct. 23
1924
Little Billy William A. Curtis 1915 - 1920; footstone: WAC
J. W. Owen Born May 28, 1811 Died May 24, 1868
In memory of A. J. Neill who was born 1818 and died Aug. 8, 1850
Nancy E. wife of Samuel Reid Born Oct. [17**] Died Dec. 30, 1864
Sacred to the memory of Samuel Reid Was born Oct. 2, 1798 & died
Aug. 3, 1850 Aged 51 yrs. 10 m.
Sacred to the memory of Alfred Reid Was born Feby. 15, 1824 & died
March 15, 1846
Sacred to the memory of James Reid Was born April 12, 1827 & died
July 29, 1843 Aged 16 y. 3 m. & 16 d.
Mary R. dau. of J. & S. S. Reid Born May 14, 1870 Died June 3,
1870
Samuel L. son of John & S. S. Reid Born Oct. 9, 1874 Died Aug. 8,
1875
At rest Ellen E. J. daughter of John & S. S. Reid Born June 1,
1857 Died Aug. 2, 1880
Emma wife of Rev. E. H. Bogle Born Sept. 23rd 1850 Died [broken
here] 1889 Asleep in Jesus
James Wimer Siler son of John and Mary C. Siler A member of Co. K
1st NC Cavalry Born Jany. 28th 1839 and died at Petersburg, VA
April 8th 1862 He merited the esteem of all, and rests in a
soldier's grave. "All souls are Mine saith the Lord."
Wm. Theodore Siler son of John and Mary C. Siler A member of Co. K
1st NC Cavalry Born Feby. 18th 1837 Died in Richmond, VA July
24th 1862 and sleeps in a soldier's grave "The Lord give and
the Lord hath taken away."
Father John Siler July 5, 1805 Aug. 2, 1872 Christ is my hope
Mother Mary Caroline wife of John Siler Feb. 3, 1811 Jan. 19,
1878 The cross is my anchor.
Double stone:
Father Wm. M. Addington Oct. 27, 1828 June 10, 1894
Mother Virginia R. Addington June 26, 1840 Dec. 25, 1875
In memory of Henry Smith Siler Born Nov. 4th 1858 Died Nov. 10th
1859 "Of such is the kingdom of God."
In memory of Mary Q. wife of Rev. Leon F. Siler Born Dec. 22, 1832
Died June 11, 1869 Kind, affable and pious, she was an
affectionate wife, a fond and loving mother "Shudder not to
pass the stream, venture all thy care on Him, Him, whose dying
love and power, still'd its tossing, hush'd its roar."
To the memory of Rev. Leonidas F. Siler son of Jesse R. & Harriet D.
Siler who died Sept. 2nd 1870 Aged 40 years His life was a
"patient continuance in well doing" which wearied not nor
fainted. He was a devoted husband and an affectionate son and
father.
Double stone, Siler, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord that
they may rest from their labors and thri works do follow them.:
Harriet Dorothy Siler Mar. 22, 1798 Aug. 19, 1877
Jesse Richardson Siler Jan. 31, 1793 Mar. 22, 1870
In memory of Jesse Wimar Siler Born June 29th 1838 Died Nov. 9th
1862 He fell at his post. Friendship had no brighter ornament;
filial duty no more truthful example; affection no more zealous
devotee; patriotism no braver model; chivalry no more hightoned
advocate; scorning a mean action, he was the soul of honor and
his generosity was liberal to a fault. [A?] member of
Junaluskee Lodge No. 145 A.F.M. Among the first to volunteer in
Co. H 16th N.C.T.; he was elected Junior Second Lieutenant of
Co. K 1st N.C. Cavalry. Where he won the esteem and confidence
of his comrades and men by his noble daring and undaunted
courage. In a skirmish near Gaines Cross Roads in Va., he paid
the lavish forfeit of his life. His last words were "Come on
boys."
J. B. Cunningham Sept. 8, 1827 Mar. 24, 1921 Asleep in Jesus
Sarah Elizabeth wife of J. B. Cunningham Mar. 15, 1836 June 14,
1923
Upright stone
Charles Hayes Born Aug. 29, 1789 Died Sept. 1, 1873
Sacred to the memory of Robert F. Hayes was born the 11th of Sept.
1821 & died the 3rd of Oct. 1849 Aged 28 yrs. 22 d.
Sacred to the memory of Sarah Hayes was born the 24th of March 1791
& died the 19th of Dec. 1843 Aged 52 y. 8 mo. & [25?] d.
Sacred to the memory of Sarah Saunders consort of Curtis Saunders
was born Nov. 4th 1804 and Died Oct. 28th 1836 Aged [broken
and buried] 11 m & 2 [broken and buried]
Sacred to the memory of Margaret Saunders consort of Curtis Saunders
was born May 29th 1815 and died Aug. 21st [1850?] Aged 35 y. 2
mo. & [27?] d.
Sacred to the memory of Lavina Trotter consort of W. M. Trotter was
born Aug. 22, 1805 Died Nov. 19, 1847 Aged 42 ys.
Sacred to the memory of Madison Saunders was born Nov. 16th 1823 and
died Oct. 31st 1850 Aged 26 y. 11 m. & 15 d.
Sacred to the memory of W. M. Addington who was a Revolutioner & a
consistent member of the M. E. Church 40 y. Died Sept. 7th
1846 Aged 83 y.; footstone: William Addington Lieut.
Continental Revolutionary War 1759 1845
[Dr.?] Henry C. Howorth Died May 26, 1841 Aged 25 years Mortals
cry, a man is dead! Angels sing, a child is born! May we all
meet in Heaven
Mary Adelaide daughter of H. G. & E. A. Woodfin died Feb. 28,
[1841?] Aged 6 weeks [inscription small and hard to read]
Lucius Crayton Wikle was born Oct. 18th 1829 Died Nov. 11th 1839
Aged 10 years and 23 days
Sacred to the memory of William Trammell A Revolutionary Soldier
Separated this life Dec. 17th 1842 Aged 86 years
Darling we miss thee Lou, dau. of J. T. & M. C. Moore Aug. 18,
1891 May 10, 1895
Infant children of J. T. & M. C. Moore Born Jan. 24, 1888 Died
Jan. 25, 1888 Born Jan. 24, 1888 Died Jan. 31, 1888
James E. son of J. T. & M. C. Moore Born Oct. 5, 1881 Died Oct. 4,
1883
James B. Staton Born July 18, 1826 Died July 15, 1908
Nancy Jane Staton Born February 1, 1826 Died January 31, 1902
Nancy M. Cook Born Dec. 15, 1826 Died Feb. 9, 1902 Asleep in
Jesus, peaceful rest, whose waking is supremely blest. No fear,
no woe, shall dim that hour, that manifests the saviours power.
Burdell Robertson July 21, 1875 June 10, 1896
Eliza Ann wife of Dr. H. G. Woodfin Born Oct. 6, 1819 Died Nov.
25, 1882 Forever with the Lord
To the memory of my husband Dr. H. G. Woodfin Born Dec. 27th 1811
Died May 24th 1881 "God is Love."
Margaret McKee Born Apr. 1, 1816 Died Aug. 8, 1857
Mary E. McKee Born Aug. 1, 1814 Died May 28, 1857
Eli McKee Born Oct. 15, 1802 Died June 4, 1857
Double stone:
Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter 1907 - 1996
James Bryson Porter 1909 - 1988
L. C. H. Jarrett Born Oct. 1, 1827 Died Dec. 6, 1842
Ralph Henley 1834 - [no date]
Margaret Henley 1832 - [no date]
Mary Siler Henley 1810 - 1837
Double stone [note: this tombstone looked very new]:
Weimer Siler Feb. 28, 1755 Feb. 4, 1831
Margaret Raferty wife of Weimer Siler Oct. 12, 1767 Jan. 15, 1839
Margaret Caroline Siler 1825 - 1836
Double stone, McKee:
Wm. McKee Sept. 28, 1843 Mar. 28, 1919
Mrs. W. M. McKee Nov. 30, 1835 Oct. 30, 1914
Caroline Siler Nolen Apr. 18, 1834 Nov. 25, 1969
Horace Whipple Nolen Sept. 26, 1827 Oct. 13, 1863
George William Nolen July 17, 1857 Sept. 12, 1888
Sacred to the memory of Mary L. Gray was born the 6th day of March
1804 and died the 1st day of July 1831. She was for eight years
a pious member of the Methodist E. Church [*****] [*****] who
read this stone you know that I have undergone consumptions
sore decay. My dust doth speak to you behind, see ye the one
thing [*****] lest ye be called away.
Sacred to the memory of Francis W. Gray was born 17th Decr. 1814
Died the 14th Octr. 1843 Aged 28 years 10 months and 3 days.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Grant who was born Aug. 27th 1779
and died May 20th 1868
Infant of R. L. & Jane Scott Dec. 4, 1889 Dec. 5, 1889 A little
time on earth he spent till God for him His angel sent.
M. O. [could belong to the grave of Margaret Ogilvie]
In memory of Elizabeth Lovell Ray consort of Henry H. Ray She was
born the 8th day of April A.D. 1830 and died the 22nd day of
March A.D. 1853 Aged 22 years 11 months and 14 days Thou art
gone to they grave [*****] [*****] longer behold [thee?] or
tread the rough path of the world by the sick. God gave thee,
He took thee and He will restore the [broken] death has no
sting for thy [broken] has died.
Dorothy R. Summerall Mar. 23, 1916 Dec. 4, 1920 She was the
sunshine of our home.
Sacred to the memory of Martha Love consort of Gen. Thomas Love who
was born the 27th day of Sept. 1771 [broken here; so faded and
worn that it's almost impossible to read]
[Possibly second half of Martha Love's tombstone, or another grave
site]
Adelia Siler 1826 - 1839
Sacerd to the memory of Mrs. Althia Siler consort of Mr. Wm. Siler
Born 28th December 1798 Died the 6th March 1846 Saved by
Grace
Sacred to the memory of Capt. William Siler Sept. 6, 1790 May 5,
1868
Irene Siler 1840 - 1868
Antoinette Siler 1828 - 1873
[*****] [*****] [*****] 1831
In memory of David Allen Born March 2, 1785 and died September 26,
1851 [WPA: 3-9-1785 9-26-1854]
Double stone, Dobson:
Joseph W. Dobson July 9, 1815 Apr. 13, 1893; footstone: JWD
Rebekah J. Dobson Aug. 20, 1818 Apr. 16, 1893; footstone: RJD
In memory of Mrs. Margaret Ogilvie Born Decr. 18th 1785 Died Oct.
14th 1850 She lived a consistent member of the M. E. Church
for 50 years and died as she had lived in bright hopes of
blissful immortality.
At rest Emma D. wife of Zebulon Baird Oct. 13, 1855 Sept. 12,
1900; on back: Gone but not forgotten
At rest Laura N. dau. of Zebulon & Emma Baird Feb. 26, 1888 Died
in New Mexico Aug. 18, 1907; on back: Christ is my hope
Double stone, In memory of:
Father H. P. Carpenter June 17, 1828 May 15, 1897
Mother His wife Louisa E. Allen May 7, 1830 Jan. 16, 1895
Chas. M. Carpenter Born Aug. 6, 1859 Died Apr. 28, 1894
Robt. B. son of H. P. & L. E. Carpenter Born Feb. 18, 1857 Died
April [3?], 1877 Aged 20 yr's, 1 mo. & 15 days. [broken]
Isabella C. wife of R. K. Wallace Born Nov. 15, 1832 Died Nov. 14,
1901 Kind angels watch her sleeping dust
[possible grave site]
George Lee son of J. J. & R. A. Scroggs Born Feb. 26, 1862 Died
Oct. 30, 1866 How much of light, how much of joy, is buried
with a darling boy.
R. K. Wallace Born Oct. 7, 1832 Died Jan. 25, 1900 Although he
sleeps his memory doth live.; footstone: Robert K. Wallace PVT
CO B 7 NC CAV Confederate States Army Oct. 7, 1832 Jan. 5,
1900 [sic]
Double stone, Love, Sons of Dillard & Margaret Love:
John B. Love Aug. 31, 1827 Nov. 22, 1860
Samuel L. Love Sept. 19, 1829 Feb. 19, 1865
Double stone, Love, Resting till the Resurrection morn:
Dillard Love Nov. 3, 1789 July 24, 1872
Margaret Love Apr. 16, 1799 June 19, 1869
Our baby Age 5 months [next to the Harrison graves, below]
Winifred Eugenia Harrison Sept. 20, 1891 Apr. 13, 1892
Mildred Harrison Oct. 9, 1890 June 5, 1891
Charles Augustus infant son of H. W. and M. C. Nolen Born Oct. 23rd
1859 Died Nov. 18th 1859 Aged 28 days [inscription small and
hard to read]
Double stone:
Our mother Anna C. Hood Born Sept. 14, 1852 Died Apr. 9, 1898 At
rest
Our father Jas. N. Hood Born Jan. 26, 1852 Died Jan. 20, 1895 At
rest
In memory of Rev. Jacob Hood Born Dec. 30, 1821 Died Apr. 23, 1879
[broken]
Margaret wife of Rev. Jacob Hood Born Jan. 19, 1823 Died Dec. 30,
1893 Blessed sleep
Large concrete slab set into the ground
In memoriam of Edwin Patton Siler son of T. P. & C. E. Siler who was
born Jany. 23rd 1853 and died Nov. 27th 1863 Little Eddie
sleepeth
Sacred to the memory of Harriet Lavinia Siler infant daughter of
T. P. and C. E. Siler was born the 3rd Aug. and died the 16th
Septr. 1849 Suffer little children to come unto me.
My husband Jesse R. Siler Born [***] 5th 1860 Died Aug. 4th 1884
Addie London Aug. 18, 1861 Dec. 28, 1921 Addie was a Methodist
and a faithful follower of Christ; footstone: AL [not set in]
Charles C. Smith Beloved husband of Roxa L. Smith Born Mar. 10,
1853 Died Oct. 2, 1904 Rest
Roxa L. Smith Nov. 10, 1854 Jan. 13, 1893 Wife
In memory of William A. Addington Died Nov. 2, 1881 Aged 32 years
We shall meet again
In memory of W. A. Trotter who was born Nov. 11th 1837 and died Nov.
27th 1863
In memory of Charles Thomas Trotter As a citizen he was patriotic;
As a son he was dutiful; as a brother he was affectionate; as a
friend he was generous; as a soldier he was brave; as a man he
was sincere. Born in Person Co., NC on the 15th of July 1835
He died at [Ed*ay] Va. a sergeant in Co. H 16th N.C.T. on 30th
September 1861 "Thy brother shall rise again."
[O. or D.] [H. or N.] Jarrett Born Sep. 1, 1840 Died Sep. 15, 1840
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