Eliska Cemeteries, Monroe Co., AL ==================================================================== USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store this file permanently for free access. This file is copyrighted and contributed by: Joyce Smith < > ==================================================================== April 2000 The two cemeteries listed below are located in Eliska, Alabama and was surveyed by Mrs. Ginger Powell, Ms Betty McIntyre and myself on April 5, 2000. Mr. Bryant Hayles, a lifelong resident of Eliska and one of our very dear relatives located these two cemeteries for us. We would have never found them without his diligent search and guidance. A rather long hike and the crossing of a deep ravine gained access to the Old Hayles/Hale Cemetery. OLD HAYLES/HALE CEMETERY KIT THOMAS HALE B: UNKNOWN D: 4 MAY 1945 ELIZABETH HALE B: UNKNOWN D: 29 JANUARY 1913 AMOS DUMAS - Native of North Carolina B: 15 MAY 1775 D: 18 JULY 1844 JOHN JENKINS CEMETERY A Daughter's Tribute Of Affection For Her Mother MRS. SARAH BOYLES Relict of the late Col Thomas H. Boyles She died on the 18th day of June 1844. Aged about 60 Here lieth the body of ALEX HENDERSON Born 1776 Deceased on the 3rd of September 1853 In Memory Of MRS. CATHARINE HENDERSON Wife of Alexander Henderson Who departed this life Oct 8th 1848 Aged 74 years Her expiring words were "Let me go to Jesus." HUGH JONES Who departed this life Sep 21st 1855 Aged 57 years, 5 mos and 17 days ALEXANDER Son of Hugh and Nancy Jones Died November 11th 1843 Aged 17 years THOMAS Son of Hugh and Nancy Jones Died September 27th 1843 Aged 15 years MRS N. H. JONES Born in South Caroline October 1st 1808 Died in Monroe Co December 23rd 1866 In Memory Of REV THOMAS BURPO Who died January 9th 1856 Aged 52 years And they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as stars forever. JOSEY PARKER Was born August 1, 1771 Died Feb 22nd, 1838 An honest man and a Christian. Sacred to the memory of THOMAS J. BURPO Who departed this life August 26th, 1840 Aged 5 years Sacred To The Memory Of WESLEY P. BURPO Who departed this life August 25th, 1840 Aged 7 years ABBY ANN EASTMAN Born November 9th, 1842 Died November 9th, 1843 E. PARKER Who died July 26, 1810 Aged 30 years L. J. PARKER Died August 25th, 1840 Aged 5 years T. A. PARKER Died August 8th, 1841 Aged 1 year J. H. PARKER Who died July 24th, 1840 In Memory Of C. R. PARKER Who Died July 29th, 1840 Aged 8 years R. C. PARKER Who died June 18th, 1840 Aged 3 years M. E. PARKER Who died August 29th, 1840 Aged 2 years A. H. PARKER Who died September 17th, 1840 Aged 6 years Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM OTTS Son of F. and C. B. Pollard He died September 1st, 1852 Aged 2 years 7 mos 21 days Sacred To The Memory Of DELILAH BREWTON Daughter of F. and C. B. Pollard She died October 2nd, 1852 Aged 4 years 1 mo and 23 days MARY E. WHITE Born September 2nd AD 1832 Died March 5th AD 1837 Farewell dear Mary thou hast gone to dwell forever in that better land. We hope to meet thee there, no more to say, farewell. EUGENE L. WHITE Born April 24th AD 1851 August 30th AD 1851 And must we part, sweet angel babe. His will be done, who, smiling, says Let little children come to me. ELIZA H. WHITE Born Feb 22nd AD 1844 Died November 4th AD 1852 Dearest Etta, thou hast left us. We thy loss must deeply fee. But tis God who hath bereft as he call all ours sorrows bear. LIZZIE LEE Daughter of W. H. and S. E. Byrne Born: Dec 16, 1882 Died: July 23, 1885 We loved her, yes, no tongue can tell how much we loved her, and how well; God loved her, too, and He thought best to take our darling home to rest. EVALINE Daughter of W. H. and S. E. Byrne Born: April 6, 1885 Died: August 5, 1885 Sacred to the Memory of MARY E. BURPO Who departed this life August 27th 1840 Aged 3 years MRS. MARTHA DOWNEY Who died August 15th 1849 In the 58th year of her age. Sacred to the memory of MRS. R. M. DANIELL Died September 1st, 1845 Aged 24 years Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.