Arcola Cemetery, Hale, Alabama

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September 1999
                                                                  

Martha Strudwick  
  "Sacred to the Memory of our dear mother Martha Strudwick, who, 
   after a life of active benevolence and unaffected disinterestedness, closed 
   her mortal career on the 15th of June 1841.  AE 71 years.  In hope of a 
   glorious immortality."

Sophia Davis Ashe  
  "The hand of friendship raises this slight memorial to 
   the memory of Sophia Davis Ashe of Wilmington, N.C.  The warmth and 
   sincerity of whose heart captivated all who came within the sphere of her benevolence 
   full of hope and faith.  She departed this life on the 20th of 
   April 1843 AE 73 years.  We shall not look upon her like again."

"Our Father and Mother"
Sophia Strudwick  
   Born Nov. 22, 1795, Died Feb.9, 1879
Samuel Strudwick
   Born June 12, 1796 Died Nov. 21, 1872

James Moore Strudwick  
  "Here reposes our dear little infant boy, who fell 
   a victim to measles in Mobile on the 3rd of April, 1844, AE 19 months."

Sarah Louise Strudwick 
  "The eleventh daughter of Samuel and Sophia Strudwick.  
   A very lovely and interesting child who died of a brain fever 
   August 4, 1841, aged 5 years 7 months & 11 days."

Susan Jane Dewees  
  "Here lies the remains of Susan Jane, the consort of Doc. Theo Dewees, 
  our our gentle much loved and afflicted daughter who closed a 
   life of suffering by a painful death on the 4th May, 1844.  AE 22 years."

Rosalie Octavia Ruffin
  "Sacred to the Memory of Rosalie Octavia, wife of Dr. Jas. Ruffin and 
   daughter of Samuel and Sophia Strudwick.  
   Born April 9, 1830. Died Sept. 15, 1860."

Susan Williamson Ruffin
  "Daughter of J.S. and R.O. Ruffin.  Born July 15, 1860. Died October 7, 1862."

Anne Kirkland Ruffin 
  "Daughter of J.S. and R.O. Ruffin.  Born April 5, 1855.  Died July 18, 1865."

Frederick Ravesies
  "Second son of F.P. and I.S. Ravesies who departed this 
   life on the 2nd of May, 1845.  AE 8 years, 8 months and 8 days."

Kate Spotswood Strudwick  
  "Daughter of F.N. and R.B. Strudwick who died at 
   Arcola, Alabama  September 22, 1865 in the fourth year of her age."

Anne Strudwick  
  "Daughter of F.N. and R.B. Strudwick who died at Arcola,  
   Alabama September 1, 1865 in the second year of her age."