Crittenden County, Arkansas-GREENOCK CEMETERY Wappanoca Township Surveyed by "Jim Bo" Jim Hale, Jr., 1958 Submitted with permission of James C. Hale, Sr., January 2001, by Deborah Lunsford Yates-dlyates@amexol.net ========================================================================================== GREENOCK CEMETERY Note: The added marriage and census information are my own comments. (Deborah Lunsford Yates. Location: North on Highway 77 from Marion, turn right on Highway 50 at Clarkedale. Approximately 4 miles, leave Highway 50 onto Old River Road, towards the levee. Just before the levee, a dirt road turns off to the left. The cemetery is a bout 1/4 mile down the dirt road, in a wooded area, and only accessible during dry weather. The cemetery is very heavily overgrown. #1 To the Memeory of BETSY FERGUSON***In God is my Salvation and my glory. The rock of my strength and refuge is in God. Ps 62nd-Died 19th Sept. A.D. 1839 in the 65th year of age. #2 Pause! Traveler. Here rests the body of ALEXANDER FERGUSON, an honest man. Born in Greenock, Scotland and died in Greenock, Arkansas. In the 75th year of his ____ on the 12th day of Jan 183_. #3 (fragment) This stone is dedicated to the memory of the best woman, by her beloved husband. WM D. FERGUSON (William D. Ferguson married Parmelia L. Craig 05-Feb-1845 in Crittenden County, Arkansas) #4 (fragment) This stone is dedicated to the memory of their mother by her children. #5 Erected in the memory of JUDITH FERGUSON, wife of A.M. FERGUSON, who was born May 13, 1819 and departed this life Oct. 1, 1842 in the 24th year of her age. #6 This stone is a token of gratitude of his children. J.H. COLEMAN, Cin. O (this was found in the Ferguson section of the cemetery) #7 Reflect Youth. Here sleeps the dust of CAMPBELL FERGUSON. Died the 3rd July, 1835 in the 20th year of his life. This is a token of the respect of his brothers and sisters. #8 To the Memory of E.P. FERGUSON. Friend after friedn departs, Who has not lost a friend, There is no union here of hearts, That finds not here an end. #9 DR. T.B. LYON, Born in Trumbel Co., Ohio, Jan 2, 1822. Died Nov 5, 18__. Come unto m____, that labour, an_____heavy laden,_____give you rest. (broken) (Dr. Thomas B. Lyon of Mississippi County married Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson of Crittenden County in Crittenden County 21-Feb-1854) #10 INFANT of W.H. & K.E. WILLIFORD, Born & Died July 28, 1886. Our little lamb is sweetly sleeping. #11 ELIZABETH J. ELLISON, Born March 9, 1834, Died Sept. 29, 1892 #12 A.W. LAWRENCE, Native of New York, Born March 15, 1820, Died October 14, 1840. #13 In Memory of ALLA CATONE consort of JOHN NEA-----, who died February 28, 18-- in the 23rd year of he-----. (crypt cover broken) #14 MARGERY JANE (GREER), daughter of ARCH__E O. & MARY ANN GREER, born at Greenock, Ark. July 15, 1849, departed this life Aug. 12, 1858. (Archibald O. Greer of Greenock married Miss Mary Ann G. Ferguson of Greenock in Crittenden County, Arkansas 20-Apr-1845) #15 IOLA JOSEPHINE, dau. of C. & A.A. DANIELS, born Oct. 31, 1881, died June 13, 1889. Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep. #16 ALICE A. (DANIELS), wife of C. DANIELS, born Juloy 28, 1851, died May 28, 1887. Weep not husband and children for me, For I am waiting in glory for thee. #17 INA ISABELLE (DANIELS), dau. of C. & A.A. DANIELS, Born March 18, 1887, died August 1, 1887. #18 NANCY DANIELS. Our sister left this world of ours for regions of eternal love. Twas God who called her from below to praising him above. #19 MISSOURI B. (DANIELS) born Nov 29, 1839, died Jan 8, 1851 INFANT (DANIELS) born Jan 2, 1845, died Jan 11, 1845 Children of B. & C.M. DANIELS. Suffer the little children to come unto me. #20 Our Mother, CHARLOTTE BROADWAY, Born in North Carolina April 7, 1815, died Aug 20, 1887. Best mother rest in quiet sleep, while friend in sorrow o'er weep. #21 Our Father, BEVERLY DANIELS, died Jan 18, 1851, aged 45 years. The sweet rememberance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. #22 DECATUR (DANIELS), son of B. & C.M. DANIELS, born Feb 15, 1843, died Feb 2, 1851. Weep not he is at rest. #23 ISAAC S. (DANIELS), son of B. & C.M. DANIELS, born May 20, 1848, died Sept 13, 1851. Not lost, but gone before. #24 STEPHEN (SANDS), son of J.G. & C.A. SANDS, Born June 14, 1858, Died July 23, 1858. He has gone to the mansion of rest. #25 MILTON L. DOWELL, born Dec 31, 1848, died Aug 31, 1850 BERNETTIA W. DOWELL, born Mar 24, 1851, died Aug 28, 1851 Children of J.C. & A.J. DOWELL. Sleep lovely babes and take rest. #26 LUCY A. (SANDS) dau of J.G. & C.A. SANDS. Born Oct 17, 1855, Died Oct 6, 1861 (fragment) #27 MARY E. (SANDS), dau of J.G. & C.A. SANDS. Born Oct 30, 1852, died Nov 15, 1858. A little flower of love that blossomed but to die. #28 MARTHA J. (SANDS), dau of J.G. & C.A. SANDS, Born May 9, 1853, Died Sept 2, 1857 (fragment) #29 JOHN B. CROCKETT,born Dec 23, 1844, Murdered Dec 27, 1870. Beneath the sod and gloomy shade, A wise and virtuous one layed, Who lived beloved lamented died, O' may he now in Christ abide. #30 CAPT. R.D. BALL, born Sept 11, 1813, died July 28, 1858. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, For the end of that man is peace. #31 EMMA V. (SANDERS), dau of E.B. & H.B. SANDERS, born Feb 3, 1874, died Oct 9, 1886. (Fisher) #32 WILLIAM WALDROP, died Mar 17, 1891, aged 24 years, Rest husband in the silent tomb, Rest for the shadow and the g_____ of death is passed, Rest from the griefs thy path bes____, Rest dear one, tel we have met in heaven at last. (broken) Additional information: 1850 Census of Crittenden County, Wappanoca Township Dwg 101 Ferguson Jane...Age 30...Born AR, Ferguson, Edward...Age 20...Born AR, Ferguson, Sarah...Age 22, Ferguson, Elizabeth...Age 18, Ferguson, Margarett...Age 16,Ferguson, Catherine...Age 13, Ferguson, Andrew...Age 18 Dwg 102 Greer, Archibald...Age 30...Born TN, Greer, Mary...Age 30...Born TN, Gree, Mary Jane...Age 1, Ferguson, Sarah...Age 38, Evan, David...Age 17 ========================================================================================== USGENWEB 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 fromat for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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