Live Oak Cemetery, Section B, East Side of King Street, Selma, Dallas, Alabam http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/dallas/cemeteries/old-live-oak/old-live-oak-b.tx ============================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices & submitter information is included These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access This file was contributed & copyrighted by Kay Pomeroy an Jean Pickrering =============================================================================== March 2005 Live Oak Cemetery This cemetery is between Dallas Avenue & Selma Avenue in Selma, Dallas Co., AL. From Broad Street, turn west on Dallas Avenue. Turn left onto King Street into the cemetery, which lies on either side of this street. The portion east of King street, called "Old Live Oak Cemetery," was reserved as a cemetery in 1829. The western portion, called "Live Oak Cemetery," was purchased by the city of Selma in 1877 from Sallie Ann Jones. Most people call the entire cemetery "Old Live Oak Cemetery" as there is a newer cemetery a few miles down the road called "New Live Oak Cemetery." The cemetery office is in New Live Oak & the people there are happy to help you find a grave. The original eastern part of the cemetery, called the West Selma Cemetery in the mid-1800s, was laid out haphazardly, to the dismay of many of the townspeople. By 1865 the Selma City Council passed an ordinance calling the cemetery "a nuisance" & prohibited any more burials. Burials were to be done in the East Selma Cemetery built in 1855 & maintained by the city. It was used predominately for area slaves who died in a small pox epidemic in 1860. Some confederate soldiers are buried there. In 1858 the city council decided that West Selma Cemetery should be resotred and the cemetery put "in good order." The city added to the cemetery when it purchased the land in 1877. The western section is laid out neatly by sections, blocks, & rows with roads and walkways, making it easy to walk around & easy to find the occupants. Information in brackets [ ] added by Carolyn Golowka, Lot locations from "Dallas County, Alabama Genealogical Records, Volume III, Inscriptions- Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Alabama Prior to June, 1868," copyright The Sturdivant Musem Association, and used here by permission. East side of Live Oak Cemetery, aka Old Live Oak Cemetery KEY: s/s = same stone with Section B Lot Name Birth Date Death Date Other Informatioin 1E Gatchell, Henry Apr 23, 1827 Jan 5, 1869 Born Dublin, Ireland Died Selma, AL (T W S S T K S H inside a circle) 1E Gatchell, Susan J. Sep 1, 1841 Jan 13, 1895 Born Russell County, AL Died Selma, AL For the which cause I also suffer these things, nevertheless I am not ashamed for I know whom I have believed and am pursuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day [Susan J. King married Henry Gatchell on May 24, 1868 Macon County, AL] 1E Gatchell, Dana King Nov 20, 1888 Feb 22, 1960 [daughter of Edward S. & Mary Scott Taylor Getchell 1E Gatchell, Katie Pollock Sep 22, 1866 Jan 15, 1897 Wife of Thomas K. Gatchell 1E Gatchell, Infant Only one date: 1888 Son of Thomas & Katie 1E Gatchell, Mary Scott Tayler May 7, 1862 Jul 12, 1949 1E Gatchell, Edward S. 1863 1906 (cross insignia on stone with words "Hoc Signo Vinces") 1E Scarff, John E., Mrs. Mar 10, 1837 Jan 31, 1910 s/s J. E. C. Scarff (1870 census shows Amanda M wife of John E. Scarff) 1E Scarff, J.E.C. Sep 28, 1828 Jun 6, 1901 s/s Mrs. John E. Scarff Born in Greensboro, AL Died in Selma, AL (son of William D. C. & Mary B. Scarff) 2E Craig, Laura Oct 16, 1844 May 18, 1884 s/s Eliza R. Craig Wife of B. H. Craig Died Columbus, MS Died Marietta, GA Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord 2E Craig, Eliza R. Jan 17, 1837 Dec 1868 s/s Laura Craig Wife of B. H. Craig Born near Milledgville, GA Died Selma, AL Asleep in Jesus, She sleepeth well and she had need of rest. God's rest is hers, His peace upon her brow 2E Craig, Benjamin Hogan Apr 27, 1835 Jul 10, 1907 Born Cahaba, AL Died Selma, AL (Confederate Cross) 2E Craig, James H. Oct 26, 1891 Aged 32 years 2E Hudson, Sallie Craig Sep 3, 1837 May 13, 1873 Daughter of James D.Craig Wife of H. S. Hudson 3E Saffold, Ray Phillip 1898 1929 Son of Lt. Ray P. & Cammie Robbins Saffold 3E Saffold, Ida Margaret Only one date: Feb 3, 1926 Dodd, Noland My Little Noland Dodd farewell but not forever. (east of Lot 3E) 5E Craig, William Benjamin Nov 2, 1877 Nov 27, 1925 5E Craig, Irene Kunst Feb 17, 1850 Wife of William Benjamin Craig 6E Craig, Ida Aug 8, 1869 Sep 23, 1870 Little Ida, daughter of George and Alvena Craig Of such is the kingdom of heaven 6E Craig, Alvena White Oct 28, 1849 Mar 18, 1917 Wife of George H. Craig 6E Craig, George H. Dec 25, 1845 Jan 26, 1923 (Confederate Cross) 6E Blakely, Alva Craig Apr 7, 1871 Aug 23, 1919 Holmes, Ann Oct 13, 1913 age 80 years (south of lot 6E) 7E Heinz, Charles Christian, Jr. Dec 27, 1860 May 12, 1883 7E Heinz, Charles Hayward Feb 27, 1883 Mar 12, 1885 7E Heinz, Philomene Sitter Jul 29, 1840 May 3, 1881 Wife of Charles Christian Heinz 8E Jarvis, Mary Clair 1887 1892 Suffer the little children to come unto me 8E Jarvis, George Ripley 1885 1887 For of such is the Kingdom of heaven 8E Jarvis, Catherine Mary 1852 1938 Wife of Moses Raff Jarvis Born West Troy, NY, Died Selma, AL Blessed are the peacemakers. 8E Jarvis, Ida Raff Nov 12, 1883 May 25, 1950 8E Jarvis, Moses Raff 1837 1907 Born New York City, Died Selma, AL Blessed are the pure in heart Peacock, Lorine Winifred Sep 10, 1896 Mar 1, 1974 Daughter of Ida McIlwain & William Ripley Peacock1, 1974 Colhard, Freddie Dec 16, 1868 May 20, 1870 8E Peacock, Mary Ida McIlwaine Feb 12, 1870 Aug 23, 1944 Wife of William Ripley Peacock 8E Peacock, William Ripley Nov 22, 1864 Jul 18, 1918 8E Word, Robert Campbell Jul 20, 1882 Dec 12, 1953 8E Word, Miriam Ripley Peacock Oct 18, 1893 Jan 5, 1973 Wife of Robert Campell Word 9E McNair, Horace 1833 1871 Son of Mily McNAir 9E McNair, Emily 10E Pettus, Alice Apr 2, 1888 Mar 2, 1968 Daughter of Frances L. & Mary Knox Pettus (A huge monument: Atribute of love from Mobile Bar Pilots) 10E Pettus, Francis Leigh Oct 7, 1858 Mar 6, 1901 Son of Edmund Winston Pettus & Mary Lucinda Chapman; Manly in form, pleasing in manner guick of mind brave of heart, an able lawyer a strong Legislator, a loyal friend a devoted husband and an endulgent father his distinction was, he loved his fellow man. 10E Pettus, Mary Eleanor Knox Jul 20, 1942 Daughter of William Spann & Sarah G. Knox, Wife of Francis L.Pettus 10E Pettus, Francis L., Jr. 1889 1889 The following 7 names are on one upright marker, no other information given on this marker: 10E Knox, Edward 10E Knox, John 10E Knox, McIver 10E Knox, Minnie E. 10E Knox, Sarah G. 10E Knox W. R. 10E Knox W. S 10E Knox, Sarah Goodwyn Jul 31, 1896 Wife of Wm. S. Knox Her children said rise up and call her blessed 10E Knox, William Spann, Maj. 1813 1872 Son of John Knox (1780-1844) & Sarah Eugenia Spann 10E Knox, William Russell Oldest son of William Spann Knox and Sarah Goodwyn McCord (Confederate Cross) 10E Knox, Frederick 1869 Dec 6, 1934 Died in San Francisco, CA Son of Wlliam Russell Knox & Mary Woodson 11E O'Connor, Charles Michael Grady Feb 20, 1869 Mar 18, 1901 Mother & wife (???) Aged 33 years, 21 days Born Selma, AL Sacred to the memory of my son May he rest in peace. Also my infant baby John 11E O'Connor, Margaret Sep 6, 1907 Our beloved aunt, wife of Harry M. and mother of Charlie M. O'Connor; Died in Selma, AL Aged 66 Years; A patient, faithful wife and loving and devoted mother. The last and only aunt who was beloved by all for her kindness and affection we erect this tribute of respect to her memory may her soul rest in peace. Ella and John 12E White, David Jan 4, 1879 A nabive of County Limerick, Ireland Died Asheville, NC, in his 44th year He was a kind and devoted husband and true friend. Erected by his affectionate wife 12E White, Johannah O'Grady Mar 16, 1870 s/s Eliza O'Grady Born County Limerick, Ireland Aged 34 years Wife of David White 12E O'Grady, Eliza Jan 20, 1866 s/s Johannah O'Grady White her sister Aged 21 years Lenoir, William A. Nov 19, 1862 Apr 7, 1879 Son of I. W. & Margaret Lanoir (south of lot 12E) 13E Davis, Emmanuel Brick Layer Fairbanks, John R. Nov 10, 1834 Jul 26, 1867 Born Providence, RI Died in this county at the house of his friend Gen. D. C. Coon (monument by C. P. Lobdell of Providence, RI) Blessed the soul intouched by time unwarped by manhood slow decay his tasks fulfilled his hopes unchilled transplanted to an ampler day (northwest of lot 14E) Geter, Lydia Jul 3, 1857 In the 67th year of her age She died as she had lived, in the Christian faith and rejoicing departed to be with her Savior. (southwest of lot 14E) Golson, W. C. Nov 10, 1828 Sep 11, 1895 Born Wilson Co., TN 15E Rives, Evans Age 52 years 15E Rives, Louisa J. Mar 11, 1923 Aged 82 years Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Hall, Eady Caroline Apr 2, 1828 Feb 22, 1851 Aged 22 years, 10 months, 20 days (north of lot 15E) 16E Bosworth, Mary Ann Smith Aug 2, 1851 Jul 29, 1920 Wife of James L. Bosworth 17E Bryant, M. E., Rev. Dec 18, 1852 Feb 15, 1891 Father (M. Edward Bryant minister of A.M.E. Church) 17E Bryant, Alice A. Oct 9, 1859 Jul 4, 1929 Mother 17E Bryant, Ida Mae 1879 1883 Sister (Daughter of M. Edward and Alice A. Bryant) Terry, Caroline Our Nina (east of lot 17E) Richardson, Jeff 183? Sep 18, 1893 Husband of Ann Richardson I waited patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me and heard my cry (per 1880 US Census, Dallas Co Jeff Richardson is black) McCrary, Solomon Feb.12, 1862 Aged 33 years saved by grace (northeast of lot 17E) Jones, Mary (north of lot 18E) Jones, Pleasant Tartt Jul 15, 1899 Age 97 years faithful servant of Mrs. A.G. Mabry and Catesby Jones (north of lot 18E) 22E Irby, Duncan E. Jul 31, 1864 Oct 14, 1915 22E Talley, Mary Irby Aug 1938 22E Jones, Sallie, Mrs. Dec 31, 1872 Our Mammy; Aged 81 years 22E Gibson, Mary Irby Dec 13, 1976 My mother 22E Irby, Duncan 1966 22E Gee, Emilnie Gee Nov 1, 1901 Gee, Nancy Jan 7, 1877 Born in South Hampton, Va. Aged 83 years (north of lot 22E) Claiborn, Nancy Dec 9, 1867 Aged 18 years (north of lot 22E, north of Nancy Gee) Stollenwerck, Marcilla Feb 11, 1831 Jul 26, 1881 Born in Huntsville, AL She hath done what she could Mark XIV, 8 (north of lot 22E, north of Nancy Claiborn) 23E Boyd, Quentine Boyd, 1902 1962 23E Boyd, Sarah 1868 1953 23E Boyd, Henry 1851 1926 23E Drewry, Bessie Boyd Apr 3, 1893 May 15, 1989 23E Drewry, Leonard E. Dec 25, 1893 Feb 23, 1928 23E Boyd, Caroline May 26, 1906 s/s Elizabeth Chapman Our Mother; Aged 86 years 23E Chapman, Elizabeth s/s Caroline Boyd Age 109 years; Our grandmother Betsy Chapman Harrison, Martha Malinda Dec 14, 1855 May 18, 1871 Daughter of Sarah Harrison Aged 15 years, 5 months (per 1880 US Census, she was black; she was with Charles Harrison,, age 46 and Sarah Harrison, age 30) Chapman, Oliver Jun 24, 1915 (east of lot 24E) Preston, H. C. Nov 17, 1911 (east of lot 24E) Watkins, Elizabeth Aug 21, 1894 (east of lot 24E) 24E Walker, Benjamin Apr 6, 1825 Jul 29, 1900 An amiable father here lies at rest, As ever God with his image blest. The friend of man, the friend of truth, the friend of age the guide of youth (per 1880 US Census, he is black) 24E Walker, Eliza Gantt Jan 3, 1828 Sep 9, 1879 This stone is erected by Dick Gantt to the memory of his mother, wife of Ben Walker (per 1880 US Census, she is black) 25E Jones, J. Manly Only one date: April 1 1926. 25E Jones, Lucy Ross Only one date: Jan 22 (stone broken) Mother Goodlow, Lena (south of lot 25E) 26E Purnell, Ann Oct 1903 Died Selma, AL 26E Purnell, Carrie D. Jun 12, 1918 Died Montgomery, AL Moore, Margaret (Baby) (north of lot 26E) 27E Mathews, Benjamin Jul 7, 1853 Jan 5, 1892 Born Cahaba, AL Died Selma, AL 27E Mathews, Susie Clark Oct 15, 1860 Jan 26, 1881 Eldest daughter of Washington & Rebecca Clark, Born in Greensboro, AL Married Benj. Mathews Oct 17, 1878 Age 21 years Maull, Willie Oct 10, 1856 Our little Willie, Son of John & Sallie Maull who died in Selma Age 1 year, 11 months (east of lot 27E) DeBray, Annette Apr 24, 1860 Feb 30, 1872 (stone written in French "nee le 24 Avril 1860 decedee le 30 Fbre 1872" (east of lot 27E) Kilfoil, Catherine, Mrs. Nov 8, 1872 Born County Limerick, Ireland Died Marion (Perry County), AL east of lot 27E) 28E Hunter, E. Wyatt Sep 24, 1910 28E Hunter, Edith Jan 16, 1930 Chapman, William (south of lot 28E) Fitch, J. W. Jul 21, 1918 (west of lot 28E, east of lot 30E, west of William Chapman' grave) 29E Bowen, Anna Means Apr 20, 1877 Jul 22, 1899 Aged 22 years, 3 months, 2 days A devoted wife and loving mother 29E Bowen, Guy May 31, 1899 Aug 31, 1899 Son of G. H. & Anna M. Bowen Aged 3 months 30E Tipton, Mary name on coping, no graves on this lot? 31E Harrell, Sydney K. May 4, 1908 Jun 1, 1956 31E Harrell, Calvin L., Jr. Oct 2, 1905 Jun 11, 1978 31E Harrell, C. L., Capt. CSA 58th Regt. Ala. Vol. 31E Chambers, Eliza J. Dec 1, 1894 Our Mother, wife of J. H. Chambers Aged 74 years; A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled 31E Chambers, Joseph H. Mar 24, 1868 Our Loved Father; in his 61st year 31E Zimmerman, Annie Aged 2 years, 25 days Daughter of L.L. & M. O. Zimmerman She is safe in the arms of Jesus 32E Williams, J.H. Nov 30, 1919 (*Design at top of marker: Circular insignia containing letters M A V T; also on marker: F.B. Chambers) 32E Williams, Celia At rest (Delia Williams?) 32E Williams, Mary L. Jul 22, 1901 Oct 25, 1923 32E Williams, Nelson A. Only one date: May 4, 1937 Alabama Corp. 812 Pioneer Inf. 32E Tomlinson, Grace E. 1886 1956 Seale, Wilford Only one date: 1920 (west of lot 32E) 33E McCarthy, Mary Jane Nov 18, 1901 s/s Charles McCarthy 33E McCarthy, Charles Oct 5, 1883 s/s Mary Jane McCarthy Friday, D.A. Feb 10, 1861 Nov 8, 1928 (west of lot 33E) Friday, Bodessa Perry Jan 17, 1861 Feb 10, 1924 Wife of D. A. Friday (west of lot 33E) 34E McCollum, Infant Mar 7, 1866 s/s Thomas Allen McCollum Aged 12 days, Daughter of W. P. & C. O. McCollum 34E McCollum, Thomas Allen Nov 19, 1869 Oct 27, 1872 w/w Infant McCollum Son of W. P. & C. O. McCollum