BULLOCH COUNTY, GA - CEMETERIES Martin Family ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: LaMonnie H. Moore http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00028.html#0006830 MARTIN CEMETERY, ESTABLISHED IN EARLY 1800'S. Nevils, Georgia, Bulloch county, south of Nevils, Ga. on Nevils-Groveland Hwy across from Deloach Church Connector Road. Canvassed in November 2004 by Roy and LaMonnie Harn Moore and Mary Alice Martin Harn. Any corrections, additions, questions, please email: roylam@bellsouth.net MARTIN CEMETERY Martin, Sr., J.M. Aug. 31, 1860 - Mar 29, 1912 Martin, Infant of Jim and Ann Martin, June 25th, 1890 "At Rest" Bennett, A. L. , wife of J. M. Martin Aug. 3, 1860 - July 24, 1910 Martin, Claud W. "Holy Bible, Thy Will Be Done" Oct. 2, 1885 - Nov. 6, 1918 "His words were kind, His deeds were love, His Spirit humble, He rests above." Ringwald, Miles Oscar, "Father" Mar 8, 1868 - Apr 16, 1930 "At Rest - John 11:25" Ringwald, Sarah Ursula, "Mother" Oct. 2, 1867 - Dec. 19, 1951 Sapp, P. B. Died Dec. 15, 1915, Age 66 Proctor, Eli Allen "Father" May 31, 1871 - Jan 12, 1947 Proctor, Mary Groover "Mother" Aug 31, 1876 - Sept 18, 1965 Proctor, Mooney Midas, Born July 31, 1909, Died Mar 13, 1910 Sapp, Margaret, wife of P. D. Sapp, Born Jan 6, 1846, Died Jan 19, 1912 Proctor, J. W. Jan 27, 1832 - Mar 15, 1912 "Asleep in Jesus, Oh, to see what my waking form shall be. To be like Him will be my bliss. For I shall see Him as He is." Proctor, Mary, Loving Remembrance of Mary Proctor, Born Feb. 2, 1831, Died Jan 9, 1905, Age 73 yrs, 11 mos, 7 days. "Gone but not forgotten" "We miss thee from our home, dear Mother. We miss thee from thy place. A shadow over our life is cast. We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and caring hand. Thy fond and earnest care. Our home is dark without thee. We miss thee everywhere." Proctor, Nancy H. Born Mar 20, 1875, Died July 10, 1876. "Blessed is Mother's Baby" Cooper, Lenora A. Wife of Wm. A. Thompson, Born Oct. 11, 1867, Died May 18, 1896. "She was a devoted Christian - A loving wife and kind Mother" Martin, Elizebeth, Nov 31, 1833 - Sept 9, 1912 "All things that we love and cherish - Like ours, must fade and perish" Proctor, K. A. In Memory of K.A. Proctor, wife of J. W. Bennett, Born Aug. 3, 1834, Died Oct 13, 1856. "Why should I lament my case when God has thought it best to take her soul from hence away to His eternal rest." Bennett, Mary J. and Sarah J. twin children of J. W. and Martha Bennett. Born April 2, 1862, Died Aug 6 & 10, 1862. Bennett, Mary Jane, Mar 10, 1835 - July 19, 1914. "Having served her generation by the will of God, she fell asleep." Bennett, Martha Richardson, In Memory of Martha Richardson, wife of J. W. Bennett, Born Feb 11, 1834, Died Sept 1, 1896. "Since it is so, let sorrow go. My God hath sent his rod. ------------ trust be." Bennett, J. W. "Come ye blessed in Memory to J. W. Bennett, Jan 4, 1833, June 17, 1914. A deacon of DeLoach Primitive Baptist church. Honest and Faithful. Blessed is the man who trusted in the Lord." Martin, James H. Infant son of C. J. & Lovenia Martin, Jan 10, 1873, Jan 31, 1873. "Asleep in Jesus" Laseter, Henry, In Memory of our Father, Henry Laseter. Born Dec 13, 1829, Departed this life, Jan 11, 1894. "Remember friends as you pass by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you must be. So be prepared for death and follow me." Martin, Unicy L., infant daughter of J. R. and M. A. Martin, Born July 21, 1879, Died Jan 27, 1880. "Asleep in Jesus" Martin, Mary, Died Dec. 25, 1869, Age 62 years. "Now I am gone, Remember, my dear children, prepare and follow me." Martin, John H., Died March 31, 1884, Aged 82 years. "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Martin, Amelia, Oct. 27, 1829 - Sept. 27, 1900, "Kind angels watch her sleeping. Dust till Jesus comes to raise the just, then may she wake with sweet surprise, And in her Saviour's image rise." Martin, Infant of John W. Martin and Tabitha Martin Martin, William W. " Sacred to the memory of William W. Martin, Born Feb 1, 1858, Died Mar 2, 1869" "The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want." Martin Martin, Sina A. Oct. 25, 1859 Nov. 11, 1944 Martin, Elias E. July 22, 1855 Nov. 10, 1921 "He giveth his beloved sleep" Martin, John W. In Memory of John W. Martin, Born Oct. 6, 1832. Died Feb. 19, 1893 "An honest man is the noblest work of God." Martin, Abbitha, My Wife, Jan 20, 1832 - Dec. 7, 1885 Erected by her affectionate husband Martin Martin, Sarah Jane Jan. 16, 1869 March 15, 1953 Martin, John M. Nov. 21, 1862 June 21, 1936 "There will be no parting there" Martin, Elias E. Sacred to the Memory of Elias E. Martin, Born May 18, 1804. Died May 24, 1862 "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord for they shall see God." Erected to the memory of Anna Bennett Martin. Born March 5, 1808, Died May 3, 1861. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Martin, Thomas E. 1836 1863 PVT, Co. K 47 GA Inf. CSA Nine (9) stones. Each one says, "Known only to God". Martin, James H. Born Dec. 18, 1831. Died at Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 4, 1863. A member of the 47th Ga. Regiment. "I hope he is on that blissful shore, where parting is no more." Bennett Bennett, Zachariah Taylor Jan. 29, 1870 Sept 9, 1936 Bennett, Pharicee C. June 7, 1871 Nov. 29, 1950 "Earth receive our treasure to rest with God." Bennett Bennett, Eulalia Nov. 1, 1898 Feb. 14, 1973 Bennett, Beulah Oct. 11, 1901 Sept. 12, 1979 Bennett Bennett, Jessie Maulden July 14, 1896 April 12, 2000 Bennett, James Gorman May 23, 1896 Sept. 7, 1937 Bennett Bennett, James Alvin Jan 25, 1945 Bennett, James A. Sept. 6, 1918 Aug. 11, 1988 Bennett, Arveta W. July 30, 1925 Dec. 4, 1998 Unknown grave, iron stake at entrance gate. Martin Martin, Josh, Veteran WWI May 5, 1895 May 19, 1954 Martin, Elma Nesmith July 13, 1900 July 17, 1989 Annette, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Josh Martin July 5, 1925 Aug. 27, 1936 "Asleep in Jesus" Brunell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Josh Martin Sept. 7, 1926 July 20, 1927 "Our darling" Martin Martin, Lona Mae Alford April 23, 1901 Dec. 23, 1963 Martin, Johnnie W. Oct. 14, 1893 Sept. 7, 1938 Martin Martin, Henry J. July 7, 1860 May 27, 1935 Martin Maggie R. Dec. 5, 1867 Nov. 23, 1939 "Our toils are passed, our work is done, We fought the fight, Our victory won." Unknown grave at back of fence Unknown grave at back of fence Miller Miller, Catharine, wife of R. P. Miller, Mar 3, 1851 - Dec. 5, 1915 "We loved you, yes, we loved you. But Jesus loved you more. And He has sweetly called you to yonder shining shore. The golden gates were opened, a gentle voice said Come. And with farewells unspoken, you calmly entered home." Miller, R. P., born Mar 9, 1848, died July 18, 1909 "He has gone from his dear ones, His children, His wife, whom he willingly toiled for and loved as his life." Miller, W. W. Sept. 20, 1871 Sept. 18, 1934 Unknown grave along back fence. Martin, Edward, son of W. J. and Mary Martin, born Aug. 9, 1908, died June 13, 1909 "Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called him home. He thought it best." Martin, Willie J., husband of Mary Martin, born April 28, 1877, died Feb. 15, 1912. "Rest in peace thou gentle spirit, throned above, Souls like thee with God inherit life and love." Nesmith, Mary Martin, wife of J. S. Nesmith, Jr. Jan 5, 1878 - Aug. 28, 1917 "She was a loyal friend, a noble daughter and a devoted wife and mother." Sapp, Lizer Jannie Feb. 10, 1911, died Aug 15, 1916 "At Rest" Sapp, Charlie Tomas Aug. 10, 1915 May 14, 1916 Sapp, Miller _________ 13, 1923 Sept. 20, 1924 Martin, M. J. Nov. 12, 1875 Nov. 15, 1927 "To die is gain" Martin, Levena "Mother" April 26, 1836 Nov. 15, 1922 "At rest" Martin, E. H. "Father" Feb. 13, 1829 Oct. 25, 1888 "At rest" Martin, Hattie B., "Wife", wife of E. H. Martin Jan. 16, 1886 Dec. 19, 1935 Martin, Elijah "Husband" Oct. 15, 1875 July 19, 1948 Martin In memory of W. W. Martin, born Dec. 17, 1870, died April 18, 1899 "Though lost to sight, in memory dear." Martin In memory of Ellen Martin, wife of J. G. Dickerson, Born Aug. 29, 1871, died July 25, 1904. "God is His wisdom has recalled the boon His love had given, and though on earth the body lies, the soul is safe in Heaven." Martin Martin, John R. CO. E., 5 GA. MIL. C.S.A. Martin, Lillie Harville Jan 30, 1878 June 25, 1971 Martin John Redden Jan. 21, 1847 Jan. 11, 1921 Martin In memoriam, Mary A. Martin, beloved wife of John R. Martin, born Oct. 3, 1851, died Oct. 21, 1892 Nevils Nevils, Jacob Griner Mar. 17, 1861 Dec. 6, 1948 Nevils, Macie Martin Sept. 22, 1862 Aug. 4, 1927 Nevils, Salie Corine Dec. 11, 1892 Feb. 7, 1893 "Gone in her young years, a far from life's cares." Nevils, J. Arthur Mar. 31, 1887 June 17, 1915 "He was a kind, loving son and an affectionate brother." Nesmith Nesmith, Wyley Coley, son of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Nesmith, Jr., Mar 3, 1919 - Mar 13, 1920 "From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus" Nesmith, Wyley W. Mar. 7, 1896 Nov. 28, 1947 Nesmith, Lorine Nevils Aug. 28, 1894 Sept. 26, 1956 Nevils Nevils, Thomas Walter Feb. 11, 1886 Oct. 13, 1941 "He was faithful to every duty." Nevils, Julia Denmark June 18, 1881 Aug. 3, 1963 "She was faithful to every duty." Martin, Wm. Byrel June 3, 1934 June 25, 1997 Barnes, Louise Martin Aug. 4, 1920 May 22, 1979 "At rest" Martin, Henry J. Oct. 3, 1923 Apr. 28, 1997 Martin, Carmella I. June 4, 1926 Martin, John Lee, daughter of J. R. & Lillie Martin, Born Sept. 14, 1905, Died July 1, 1908. Martin, Oscar, Husband of Eva B. Martin, born Apr. 7, 1887, died June 30, 1914. "Kind husband of love, thou art gone to thy rest. 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". Martin, John Reddin Oct. 3, 1907 Sept. 10, 1954 "At rest" Martin, infant daughter of J. M. & S. J. Martin, born June 30, 1895, died July 2, 1895 "Safe in the arms of Jesus." Martin, infant son of E. E. & S. A. Martin, born March 5, 1897, died March 10, 1897 "Gone to rest" Martin, infant son of H. J. & M. R. Martin, born and died Aug. 1, 1897 "Asleep in Jesus" Martin, Carmella I. June 4, 1926 - July 1, 2009