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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Michael Vaughn Sims =============================================================================== October 2003 Ash Creek Cemetery Gordonsville, Lowndes County, AL former site of Ash Creek Baptist Church, later used by Methodist congregation Surveyed by Michael Vaughn Sims October 31, 2003 following two graves within chain-link fence [box grave] In memory of Zebulon Rudulph, Sr. Zebulon Rudulph (1770-1855) born Jan. 30th. 1770, son of Jacob Rudulph and Frances Jacob Broome died March 4th. 1855. [box grave] In memory of Zebulon Rudulph, Jr. Zebulon Rudulph (1799-1853) son of Zebulon and Abby Rudulph son of Zebulon Rudulph and Abigail Rudulph born near Camden, South Carolina, September 30th. 1799, and died at his father's residence, Ash creek, Lowndes county, Ala. October 19th, 1853. [broken marker] Carrie White Caroline White Rudulph? daughter of ---- daughter of James Murray Rudulph and Caroline White Beasley? J. M. ---- [born] July 2 --- di[ed] Oct. [16, ---] broken box grave In memory of Ann Eliza Rudulph, Ann Eliza Rudulph (1837-1851) daughter of dau. of Burwell Boykin Rudulph and Mary Emma Higgins Dr. B. B. and Mrs. M. E. Rudulph born Jan. 20th, 1837, died Sept. 21st, 1851, aged fourteen years and eight months. Never did childhood give a richer promise and never did death wither a brighter hope. The gentle graces of her character and life are now matur- ing in a better world, and eternity glorifies the worth that piety consecrated here. Of such is the beauty of earth of such is the kingdom of Heaven. In memory of Mary Emma, Mary Emma Rudulph (1838-1838) third daughter of dau. of Burwell Boykin Rudulph and Mary Emma Higgins B. B. and M. E. Rudulph. who died Aug. 14th, 1838 aged 4 months and 24 days. In memory of Mary Mary Grace Rudulph (1841-1841) third daughter of dau. of John Rudulph and Eliza Susan Rambo John and E. S. Rudulph who died July 7th, 1841, aged 3 months and 8 days. In memory of J. C. Carnes. J. C. Carnes (1810-1856) who was born Jan. 1st, 1810. and died Dec. 16th, 1856. aged 46 years 11 months and 15 days. Our Mother, Sidney W. Moss Sidney W. Moss (1806-1862) Wife of S. G. Moss, wife of Sterling G. Moss Born Oct. 26th, 1806, Died April 4th, 1862. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. St. John. XI.25. [broken marker] Our Father, Sterling G. Moss. Born Dec. 6th, 1802, Died April 26th, 1863. If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Job. XIX. 14. Rev. J. Sidney Wood July 18, 1866 Dec. 11, 1925 [remains of a brick vault grave] In memory of J. Alford Roberts, Born Nov. 15, 1868, Died Oct. 14, 1885 aged 16 yrs, 11 ms. He was my only boy priceless, more precious than the gush of joy. Erected by his mother. Gabriel Key Bradley May 22, 1858 Mar. 1, 1924 Little Gui, Gui Bradley (1887-1887) son of son of Gabriel Key Bradley and Sallie A. McCord G. K. & S. A. Bradley, born & died Aug. 10, 1887 Clyde V. Clyde V. Bradley (1882-1802) son of son of Gabriel Key Bradley and Sallie A. McCord G. K. & S. A. Bradley Born Nov. 13, 1882 Died March 21, 1902 Mamma's boy is at rest Rosebrough [ maker's mark] St. Louis Hope Ben H. Ben H. Bradley (1881-1919) son of son of Gabriel Key Bradley and Sallie A. McCord G. K. & S. A. Bradley Feb. 18 1881 May 22 1919 We will meet again He was good to his moth er. Sallie A. Bradley Sallie A. McCord (1861-1935) June 8, 1861 Jan. 3, 1935 wife of Gabriel Key Bradley (m. Oct. 29, 1879) Roy R. Bradley Mar. 30, 1892 Apr. 23, 1973 In loving memory Corrie L. Bradley Jan. 19, 1894 Jan. 3, 1977 In loving memory Infant of J. S. & C. Holladay born & died Feb. 16, 1911 Sleep on sweet babe, And take thy rest, God called thee home. He thought it best. In memory of John L. John L. Gordon (1849-1855) son of son of J. C. Gordon and S. A. Gordon J. C. and S. A. Gordon. who departed this life Nov. 26th 1855 aged 6 years and 23 days. In memory of Lucy J. Johnson who was born June 18th, 1854, and died July 11th of the same year. The shortness of this Babe's life suggests the following beautiful stanza: She took the cup of life to sip, For bitter it was to drain. She passed it meekly from her Lip And went to sleep again. Our Child In memory of Sophronia A. Sophronia A. Caldwell (1849-1855) daughter of dau. of S. L. Caldwell and M. A. Caldwell S. L. & M. A. Caldwell, was born Oct. 15, 1849, and died Oct. 10, 1855. [the following nineteen graves are within a large wire fence] [box grave] We part on earth but soon shall meet in Heaven. Farewell, farewell but not forever. Sacred to the memory of Andrew, Andrew Gordon (1808-1855) son of Samuel and Rachel Gordon, son of Samuel Gordon and Rachel Herron who was born in Murray [Maury?] Co. Tenn. July 23rd 1808, and departed this life Feb. 20th, 1855, at his residence near Ash Creek Church Lowndes County Ala. aged 46 years 7 months and 27 days. My darling son Robert Edward Robert Edward Lyon (1878-1883) Lyon son of Edward E. Lyon and Ida Caroline Gordon Born July 23, 1878 Died Feb. 10, 1883 My beloved wife Ida C. Lyon Ida Caroline Gordon (1855-1883) born dau. of Thomas Niles Gordon and Tabitha Hearn Edwards March 26, 1855. wife of Edward E. Lyon died Jan. 26, 1883. I hope to meet you in the better world. Sacred to the memory of Isaac Niles, Isaac Niles Gordon (1857-1874) son of son of Thomas Niles Gordon and Tabitha Hearn Edwards T. Niles and T. H. Gordon died Oct. 25, 1874 aged 17 years and 6 months. We hope to meet you darling son, in a happier world where parting is no more. Sacred to the memory of Thos. N. Gordon, Thomas Niles Gordon (1830-1858) who departed this life son of Francis Gordon and Elizabeth Wells Caperton Oct. 5th, 1858, in the 28th year of his age He was a dutiful Son, an affection ate Husband, a kind Parent, and was respected by all who knew him, He has paid the debt that awaits us all. Peace to his remains. Francis Gordon, Francis Gordon (1795-1867) born son of Samuel Gordon and Rachel Herron Spring Hill, Tenn., Jan. 4th, 1795, died Oct. 1867 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Wells Caperton (1797-1851) wife of dau. of James Caperton and Sallie Wells Francis Gordon; wife of Francis Gordon who departed this life Feb. 9ths, 1851, in the 54th year of her age. Peace to her ashes. [broken box grave] Sacred to the memory of Eliza, Eliza Gordon (1819-1842) daughter of dau. of Francis Gordon and Elizabeth Wells Caperton Francis and Elizabeth Gordon, who was born in Maury County Tennessee Oct. 5th, 1819 and died in Lownd[e]s County, Alabama, July 7th, 1842. As a member of the Baptist Church she was zealous in the discharge of her religious duties,as a daughter, dutiful and affectionate, as a sister, fond and confiding, and as a friend, faithful and true. Her mortal remains repose beneath this stone, her immortal spirit as we fondly trust, enjoys the bliss of the just made perfect in another and better world. Peace to her remains. [box grave without inscription] [broken box grave] Sacred to the memory of Lucy Cain, Lucy Cain Gordon (1833-1857) daughter of dau. of Francis Gordon and Elizabeth Wells Caperton Francis and Elizabeth Gordon, wife of James W. Hardy and wife of James W. Hardy, who departed this life March 20th 1857 aged 24 years and 27 days. Hitchcock [maker's mark] David A. David A. Gordon son of son of Francis Gordon and Martha "Mattie" Ann Bell F. & M. A. Gordon aged 12 mo. 10dx. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven. This stone erected to the memory of Samuel Gordon Samuel Gordon (1789-1878) born son of Samuel Gordon and Rachel Herron Feb. 8, 1789, died Oct. 27th, 1878. "Precious in the sight of the Lord, Is the death of His saints." Ps. CXVI 15 [eroded marker with relief carving of dove] [likely to be marker for Samuel Gordon, son of James Kennedy Gordon and Susan J. Caperton] Sacred to the memory of Susan J. Susan J. Caperton (1835-1866) wife of J. K. Gordon, wife of James Kennedy Gordon (m. Oct. 16, 1853) died Aug. 10, 1866 aged 31 ys. 1 mo. 26 ds. There is a crown of life for them who love the Lord. Our darling Sacred to the memory of Delia B. Delia B. Gordon (1877-1893) daughter of dau. of James Kennedy Gordon and Tabitha Hearn Edwards J. K. & T. H. Gordon born Dec. 21, 1877 died Dec. 4, 1893. Ah! but alas for the smile of smiles That never but one face wore, Ah! for the voice that has flown away Like a bird to an unseen shore, Ah! for a face the flower of flowers, That blossoms on earth no more. In memory of our dear sister Here rests all that is mortal of Cassie B. Cassie B. Gordon (1869-1888) daughter of dau. of James Kennedy Gordon and Tabitha Hearn Edwards J. K. & T. H. Gordon. died Oct. 3, 1888, aged 19 ys. 6 ms. 10 ds. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord. To the memory of our brother James D. James D. Gordon (1862-1885) son of son of James Kennedy Gordon and Susan J. Caperton J. K. & S. Gordon born Dec. 17, 1862, died Oct. 14, 1885. This stone erected by his [brothers and sisters? badly eroded] [line eroded] Sacred to the memory of our father [masonic emblem] James K. Gordon James Kennedy Gordon (1826-1884) born son of Samuel Gordon and Elizabeth Gilliland Oct. 24, 1826 died Sep. 4, 1884 Gone to rest [masonic emblem] Sacred to the memory of my husband Francis Gordon Francis Gordon (1823-1880) born son of Samuel Gordon and Elizabeth Gilliland Jan. 3, 1823, died Aug. 4, 1880. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright; for the[? eroded] of that man is [pure?] Rosebrough S[t. Louis? maker's mark] Markers which were surveyed in the mid-twentieth century by Rosa Lyon Traylor, but are no longer visible: Wingate, Julia Long - b. March 26, 1896, d. October 14, 1919, Gordon, Samuel - b. December 15, 1860, d. May 25, 1866, Son of James Kennedy and Susan J. Caperton GORDON Gordon, Cain, Aged 3 months, 1 day, Daughter of J. W. & L. C. HARDY (James W. and Lucy Cain Gordon HARDY) Brown, Sarah A. - b. Maury Co., TN; d. December 1, 1865, Age 48 years, Born in Maury Co., TN; dau. of Major Francis Gordon and Elizabeth Wells Caperton; wife Mackay Johnson; wife of John Gillespie Brown Also buried at Ash Creek Cemetery, but without markers: Brown, John Gillespie - d. 1874; huband of Sarah Ann Gordon (widow of Mackey Johnson) Brown, Bardlum - brother of John G. Brown Brown, Burrell - brother of John G. Brown Russell; p. 141. Russell; p. 141. Russell; p. 141. Baptist Project Ash Creek Cemetery, page 1 Michael Vaughn Sims October 31, 2003