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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Kay Pomeroy and Jean Pickering < jpandk@bellsouth.net > . ==================================================================== March 2004 Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, African American, Chilton County, AL African American cemetery located on Chilton County Road 840 Just off Alabama state highway 22 and across railroad to the right on Shady Side Dr. Surveyed and recorded by Kay Pomeroy and Jean Pickering Irvin, Zula R. Nov. 8, 1898---Oct. 26, 1953 In side a fence: Our baby, In memory of Martha E. Daughter of T.M and N.E Goodwin, born Sept. 9, 1845, died July 11, 1852. Goodwin, In memory of Jane E. daughter of T.M and N.E Goodwin, Born Feb.14, 1851---died June 13, 1952. Goodwin, In memory of Martha consort of Young Goodwin Sr. born April 21, 1775 departed this life Aug. 13, 1852. Aged 77 years. She died As she lived calm and composed in the Lord, while her friend mourn her death. She has gone to receive her reward, O when will the period appear, when we shall unite in her song, when the trumpet of Gabrel will sound, and we are redeemed by the Lord. In memory of Young G. Goodwin, who died Sept. 1849 in the 83rd year Of his age. Blessed are the dead who die in the lord, for they cease from Their labors on earth, and join the redeemed above. Thus on the heavenly Hills the saints are blessed above where joy like morning dew distills And all the air is love. Sacred to the memory of Julius Goodwin who died Sept. 5, 1848 in the 64th year of his age. Goodwin, Margaret Kinnard, wife of Julius Goodwin 1797---1865 he Giveth his blessed sleep. Sacred to the memory of James M. Goodwin, Born Aug. 2, 1826 Died Sept. 22, 1849. Aged 23 yrs 1 mo. And 20 days. Sacred to the memory of A. P. Goodwin, died July 27, 1853 aged 24 yrs. 5 mo. And 2 days. Goodwin, H.L. MD. In memory of , born June 19, 1831--, died Dec.22, 1856. "He is not dead, but sleepth" Goodwin, Nancy Elizabeth, wife of Turner M. Goodwin, b.Sept. 6, 1829-- d. March 8, 1917. O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory. In memory of Goodwin Turner M. ,b. March2, 1808-d. Oct. 18, 1875. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. In memory of Gertrude M. Goodwin, daughter of T.M & N.E. Goodwin. b. Sept. 8, 1861-d. Feb. 1, 1867. Goodwin, Jackson Lafayette, Son of T.M & N.E. Goodwin, b. Mar. 10, A.D 1857-departed this life Oct. 11,1863. In memory of Goodwin, Charlie E. born April 25, 1859- died March 3, 1863 End of graves in fence. Christian, Carrie T., Feb. 14, 1911---- Christian, Archie,April 27, 1911---Nov. 16, 1982. Morrow, Marianne Tagger, Jan.17,1914-May 28, 1991. From Your children with love Bennie, Robert, Hal, Harrison, And Minnie. Chaney, Bennie Sr. Feb. 28, 1908---Mar. 1, 1993, from All your children Tagger, Maggie L. April 7, 1927--- Tagger, Willie, Dec. 31, 1919---Oct. 27, 1999. Davis, George W. June 22, 1922---Feb. 29, 1992. Davis, Mary E., April 23, 1923--- In memory of Abercrumbie, Booker T. Aug. 30, 1912---Feb. 7, 1993. Morrow, (Mother), Geraldean A. June 29, 1941-Mar.6,1987. Browder, Lillie R. July 16, 1945-Mar.19,1973. We love you. Jack Worthy "Deacon" Aug. 22,1919-Aug. 1, 1989. In loving Memory we love you. Worthy, Ola M. "Deaconess" Sept. 2, 1925-Mar. 12, 1997. In Loving memory we love you. Lenoir, William Tom, 1835---1871. Weaver, Rebecca Lenoir, 1846---1893. Morton, Clarence E. Nov. 30,1969-Nov. 19, 1993. Morton, Elena C."Melody" July 15, 1966-Oct. 1, 1999, In loving memory. Mitchell, Carbin, Mar. 15,1908-June 11,1996. In loving memory. Mitchell, "Our Granny" Georgia Taylor, Apr. 29,1912-Aug.4,1990. Barron, Catherine Mitchell, Beloved wife and mother. Jan.8, 1931-Aug. 18, 1994. Wilkes, Minnie L."Loving wife and mother" Dec.2, 1948-Jan.8, 1995. Green,Corene, In loving memory. May23, 1935-April 11, 1997. Blackmon, Sr. Eddie, Feb.12, 1917- Oct.20, 2001. 1 slab in blocked area. Young, Mary, 1866-1968. At rest. Sheppard, Ermon, June 5, 1901-June 23, 1982. Sheppard, Ida T.,Jan. 21, 1896-Nov. 24, 1980. Tina Wilkes Willa Mae, -1911-1985. Hear my prayer my heart Is smitten.Grand mother Buster, Annie (Tank) Sept.4,1914-May 16,1992. We love you. Cook, Martha Pryor, In loving memory. Aug.27,1945-Nov.9,2000. Taylor, Addie G., May 17,1907-Oct. 18, 1991. Gordon, To God be the glory Nov. 4,1928. Virgia Mae(mother dear) Dec. 27,1998. You will always be in our hearts. Gordon, Willie Joe, Feb.18,1929-Mar.25,1985.Will always love you. 1 slab no name. Gordon, Robert, born Jan 1,1901-d.ied )ct. 13, 1980. 3 long slabs no names. Hatcher, Tommie J. U.S.Army Korea, Feb.9,1933-Nov.12,1985. 1 small grave no name Andrews, Frank, Feb. 23, 1934-June 21, 1995. Below Tree. Hall, Ella, 1888-1965. Hall, "Mother" Jannie B. 1902-1967. Hall, "Father" Arthur E. Oct. 16, 1899-Sept. 21, 1973. Hall, Magie, Wife of Tob Hall, 1886-1934. Gone but not forgotten Moore, John Henry, Pvt U.S Army world war II. Sept. 7, 1922-May 10, 1986. Sullivan, Estella, Dec.17, 1905-June 15, 1946.In loving memory. Sullivan, Henry, Alabama Pvt.528 SVC BN Engr. Corps World war I, Sept. 25,1896-Feb. 6, 1953. Sullivan, Henry Jr.SI U S Navy world war II, March 81924-Apr. 8, 1975. Gentry, Mary, May 21, 1947-Mar. 24, 1991. Waters, Roosevelt, SSG US Army Dec.26, 1929-Oct. 22, 1976. Waters, Ellen H. Oct. 3, 1913-May 23, 1994. Waters, Roosevelt Sr. Oct. 15, 1907--Mar. 29,1974. In loving memory. Waters, Gracie Bell, April 15, 1912-Jan. 25, 1941. Young, Cornelious, 1898-1964 Martin, Jack, 1867-1936. Martin, Rebecca, 1867---1958. Williams, Mrs Mary Anna, (At rest).Aug. 3, 1936.Aged 81 years. Young, Dave, Oct. 1, 1887---July 2, 1965. 2 slabs no names. Sullivan, Millie July 24,1890-July 21, 1967. Sullivan, Evelyn Lanier, Aug.28,1919-Feb.7,1967.In Loving memory. Lanier, Rebecca L. Dec. 29,1915-Apr. 24 1972. Nix, Annie Lue, Oct. 2,1935-May 26, 1974. Peeples, Jimmie Joe, Sept. 28, 1908-July 22,1974 Peeples, James, Sept. 28,1886-Apr. 3,1965. Asleep in Jesus. Peaceful rest. Peeples, Estella, 1887-1955. With the blessed. Peeples, Eddie, Feb. 20, 1916-Jan.4, 1947. Peeples, Isac, Dec. 22, 1905-Jan. 18, 1921. Peeples, Percey, May 1, 1918-June 21, 1943. Morrow, Ocie, Oct. 13, 1906-Feb. 26, 1978. 2 slabs no names. Thomas, Savanna, 1890-1942. At rest. Lewis, Frank, Mar. 1900-June 1, 1963. At rest. Children of L.A & Margie looks like Hubbard. Henry, Sept. 19,1908-Dec. 10, 1909. Ruth, Aug. 30, 1913-July 26, 1915. Algie, June 12, 1915-July 27, 1915. 1 grave no slab. 1 head stone can only read Daniel 1 slab no name. 1 slab no name only an angel on it. Sullivan, "Moma" Willie, Mar. 13,1892-Dec. 18, 1988. Sullivan, "Dad" Aug. 8, 1893-July 14, 1979. Young, Lettie, Dec. 24, 1875-Jan. 6, 1957. Hall, Ola, May 8, 1889-Oct. 1, 1969. 1 slab no name. Sheppard, M.C. 1875-1932. Gayle, Mary Hattie, May 8, 1890-June 4, 1971. At rest. Gayle, Gordon G. Oct. 15, 1889-Jan. 13, 1962. At rest. Bester, Mary F. July 12, 1849-- Dec. 12, 1937. Cox, Gregory, Nov. 11, 1925-Nov. 26, 1974. At rest. Driver, Willie C."Father" Aug. 15, 1906-Apr. 29,1982. Driver, Corine M. "Mother" Nov. 1, 1907--Feb. 3, 1969 James, Willie Mae, Mar.2, 1935--Mar.12, 1998. In Gods care. Driver, Jessie James, 2-19-34---9-10-03. Age 69. 1 unmarked grave Collins, Leo B. PFC US Army W.W.II, Dec.4,1919-Apr.12,1973 Dunigan, Willie V. Dec. 25, 1912-Nov. 16, 1957 Dunigan, Louise, Jan.1,1916-July 13,1992 In loving memory 2 large slabs. 1 stone can't be read Moton, Bert, June 10, 1907-July 12, 1986. Mitchell, E.C. 1 small slab Brandon, Ada, Nov. 13, 1915-July 6, 1918 2 slabs Hebb, Charlie B. Georgia PFC US Army W.W II, July25, 1919-Jan. 12, 1961. 1 unmarked grave. Crayton, Betty Lou "Mother", Aug. 11, 1936-Feb. 13, 1984 2 slabs Johnson, Joe, Feb. 1892---March 28, 1904. Abercrombie, Mary A. Mar. 8,1949-Dec. 23, 1960, In loving memory. Abercrombie, Edward Mar. 3, 1958-Mar.9,1961, in loving memory. 1 slab Brown, Dona, May 24, 1877-July 4, 1961. At rest. Sullivan, Freddie L. Oct. 23, 1929-May 27, 1983. Andrews, Geneva S. Mar. 3, 1936---Aug. 18, 1975. Pugh, Bernice S. b. Oct. 12,1927-d.Jan. 31,1964. Sullivan, Joseph, Sept. 9,1934-Dec. 25, 1990. Rivers, Lillian S. Jan.11, 1938-July 20, 1992. 1 large slab. Rembert, Bessie L. Mar.22,1922-- Oct.1,1992. Rembert, Charlie D. Dec.25,1912--- Mar.17,1977. Ervin, Willie Nell, Jan.29,1945---June 2,1966. In loving memory Morris, Jerry W. Feb.19,1970---May 25,1970. Hall, Lettie Nell Oct.20,1929---Mar.11,1986 In loving Memory of our mother-children. 3 large slabs. McGee, Irene,Our Mother, Mar.25,1906---May 10,1973. Dunnican,James Bell, Mar.6,1917---Nov.29,2000 Dunnican, Rosa Lee, Nov.27,1918---Apr.30,1990 Asleep in Jesus Irvin, Virginia- Apr.21,1919---Dec.10,1967 Irvin, Eugene- Sept.7,1914-Sept.16,1975 At rest Irvin, James- June 8,1894---Feb.25,1972 At rest Irvin, J.B. 1924---1965 4 slabs 3 slabs White Sullivan, 1 slab. Sullivan, Fred, Jan.11,1910---July 10,1996.In loving memory of daddy Sullivan, Elsie T. Mar.31,1910---Mar.13,1994 In loving memory of Moma. Morrow, Mattie Mae,Sept.4,1935--June 13,1995 In loving memory 1 slab Abercrombie, Willie E. Sept.8,1950---Aug. 20,1988 In loving memory 1 slab Morris Michail, Sept.7,1959-Nov. 24,1988. Married 6-22-1985 In loving memory, love always, Cheryl, Brandon & Ericha. 2 slabs. Morris, John Ed., Oct.9,1947---Nov.3,1973 Bailey, Fannie, Aug.10,1886---July 25,1968 Bailey, Thomas, June 15,1884---Nov.26,1966 Williams, Isaac, Feb.7,1899---Feb.23,1968 3 slabs Wikes, John, 1906---1979. Agee, Willie James, SP 5, US Army Vietnam. Apr.7,1950--Sep.19,1995. Walkin, Matt Jr. Mar.18,1938---June 23,1996. 1 slab. 1 slab. Andrews, Helen M. 1932---1962. Andrews, Willie J. 1930---1970. 1 slab. 1 slab. Reed, Annie, died 23, Dec. 1939. Age 70. 2 slabs Morrow, Eula Burden, Nov.14,1911---Feb. 1958. Lee-Morrow Lee, Ethel Morrow, Aug.20,1904---May 12,2000. Morrow, Zula Reed, Mar.13,1888---Feb.22,1883. Our Father which art in heaven. Morrow, Frank Jr. July 27,1956---Nov. 8,2001. [In lov- Morrow, Frank Sr. Apr.23,1910---Nov.30,2001. ing memory] Wilson, Larry D. Mar.26,1951---Jan.3,2000 1 slab Evans, Layton W. Apr.28,1922---Nov.26,1972. 3 slabs. 3 slabs. Taylor, Andrew, May 24,1883---Oct.14,1973. Evans, Norah, born 8-12-1901-died 11-5-1983. Cain, Lizzie Aug.28,1886---May 27,1949. At rest. Davis, Elizabeth, 1886---1949 Shields, Regnial, 4-3-88. Seal, Robert, Apr. 15,1899---Nov.18,1918 Chamber, Mary Lee, 3863 Maplesville, Alaa. Hick, Arbin b---- d. Feb.20,1921. Appie's F.E.S. David, Allin Sr. Oct.11,1837---May 15,1909. Good bye To all lover, lover sleep on, take your rest till Christ bid thee rise. White, Harry, died Dec.16,1913. Age 80 years. Brown, Robert, Mar.29,1886-Dec.26,1917. Gone but not Forgotten. Shepard, Richard, 1881---1967. Shields, James, Mar.15,1903---Feb.27,1995. Shields, Mary Lee Watkins, June 12,1910---May 30,1980 An inspiration to all who knew her. Shields, Mary L. June 14,1945---March 16,1964. At rest. In memory of Gay, Isabella, June 28,1905---Mar.9,1986.