Old Riner Cemetery Inscriptions Johnson County, GA OLD RINER CEMETERY Located north of Meeks, Ga., in Johnson County surveyed by Clyde Hooks in May, 1984 The cemetery is located on land belonging to Morris T. Riner, Jr. The land was once owned by Elder Edward Riner, a son of Amos and Elizabeth Riner. Edward died in 1894 and is buried there is an unmarked grave. The cemetery was active for over fifty years (1864-1916). There are many unmarked graves. The graves closest to the fence are those of black folks. There is a rumor that Indians are also buried here. Since the time of my survey, a marker has been placed on the paved road going from Meeks to the Kite-Wrightsville Road. Access to the cemetery is supposed to be possible from the marker. Name: Information from tombstone: My remarks in brackets [like this] Anderson, Idella b. Apr. 1, 1885 d. June 18, 1886 We know that she is happy, With her Angel plumage on; Our hearts are verry (sic) desolate To think that she is gone. [Possibly a child of James & Sarah (Powell) Anderson. James was a farmer. Sarah had twelve children. Four died before the 1900 census and seven were still at home. James, Sarah, and most of their children are buried in Anderson Cemetery.] Beasley, Sarahannm b. Feb. 13, 1834 d. July 31, 1908 We trust our loss Will be her gain And that with Christ She's gone to reign [Sarah Ann was the daughter of John B. and Temperance (Meeks) Riner and the widow of Asa Beasley. They had five children. Asa is probably buried at Petersburg, Va., having died during the War Between the States. Temperance is buried in Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.] D., D. G. 1884 [Only a foot stone was found. Possibly another child of John Allen and Sarah Ellavenia (Odom) Douglas.] Douglas, Infant son of J. & E. b. Jan. 12, 1876 d. Jan. 14, 1876 [Probably the son of John Allen & Sarah Ellavenia (Odom) Douglas. John was a son of Amos & Susan. He is buried at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.] Douglass, Amos b. Jan. 27, 1815 d. Nov. 24, 1864 [Amos was the son of John & Phada (Yates) Douglas & the husband of Susan (Tyson) Douglas. They had five children. His is the oldest marked grave.] Douglass, Elefair b. June 29, 1843 d. Sept 4, 1892 Farewell dear mother, sweet thy rest. Weary with tears and worn with pain. Farewell, till in some happy place We shall behold thy face again [She was the daughter of Amos and Susan (Tyson) Douglas, and the wife of -?- Douglas. She was the mother of James Wallace "Jim" Douglas. Jim is buried in old Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, at Stillmore, Georgia.] Douglas, Oustill V. b. May 31, 1889 d. Sept. 18, 1891 [Possibly another child of John Allen & Sarah Ellavenia (Odom) Douglas.] Douglass, Susan b. Mar. 14, 1813 d. Oct. 23, 1880 [Susannah "Susan" was the daughter of Allen and Susannah (Tyson) Meeks, and the widow of Amos Douglas.] Glover, N. E. b. May 15, 1854 d. May 24, 1892 Wife of M. Glover In God we trust [Nancy Elizabeth was the daughter of Asa & Sarah Ann (Riner) Beasley, and the wife of Marida Glover. They had at least one child.] Jackson, Walter Cleveland b. Jan. 4, 1897 d. Feb. 5, 1897 A little time on earth he spent Till God for him His Angel sent [Possibly a son of John & Rhoda Jackson. John was a farmer. Rhoda had twelve children. Four had died before the 1900 census and five were still at home. Some their children are buried in Mt. Olive Nazarene Church Cemetery.] McCoy, Infant son of J. N. & B. E. T. b. Jan. 17, 1897 d. Jan. 22, 1897 Gone to be an Angel Meeks, Betty b. Apr. 14, 1882 d. Aug. 13, 1899 Daughter of S. A. & Mary A. We love this little tender one And would have wished her stay But let our Father's will be done She shines in endless day. [Daughter of Spencer Allen "Sant" and Mary Ann (Riner) Meeks. Sant is buried in Pilgrims Rest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.] Meeks, Mary b. Nov. 19, 1867 d. Oct. 11, 1868 Daughter of S. A. & M. A. [Daughter of Spencer Allen "Sant" and Mary Ann (Riner) Meeks. See above.] Neal, Little Eustace Binnion b. Mar. 11, 1891 d. June 3, 1892 Our darling one hath gone before To greet us on the blissful shore [Daughter of James M. and Nonie Lee (Riner) Neal. See below.] Neal, Little Myrtice Atfa b. Apr. 3, 1890 d. July 14, 1890 He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom. [Daughter of James M. and Nonie Lee (Riner) Neal. See below.] Neal, Nonie b. Aug. 9, 1872 d. Sept. 30, 1891 Wife of J. M. Dearest Nonie thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But it's God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. [Nonie Lee (Riner) Neal was the daughter of John Rountree and Henrietta (Sumner) Riner, and the wife of James M. Neal. They only had the two children. James was the son of James L. & Louisa Jane (Carr) Neal. He is buried in Kite City Cemetery.] Nesbey, Peter d. Oct. 13, 1895 Birth not known Weep not after me [In the black section.] Nesbey, Sarah d. Mar. 16, 1895 Birth not known Meet me in Heaven, where no sorrow never (sic) comes. [In the black section.] Ridley, L. C. b. Apr. 5, 1834 d. June 5, 1901 Mother thou art now at home Riner, James R. b. Jan. 12, 1811 d. Apr., 1892 Except a man be born again He cannot see the Kingdom of God John III : 3 [James Russell Riner was the son of Amos and Elizabeth (-?-) Riner, and the husband of Pharabee (Trull) Riner. They had fifteen children.] Ryner, John R. b. Jan. 6, 1850 d. Nov. 15, 1883 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. [John Rountree Riner the son of Wilson and Sarah (Rountree) Riner, and the husband of Henrietta (Sumner) Riner. They had five children. Henrietta is buried in Corinth United Methodist Church Cemetery.] Riner, Pharabee b. Oct. 1, 1818 d. July 8, -- Rest mother, rest in quite sleep While friends in sorrow weep [Pharabee (Trull) Riner, wife of James Russell Riner. Part of her tombstone is missing. She died in 1879, according to the 1880 census mortality schedule.] Riner, R. L. b. Jan. 25, 1895 d. Sept. 27, 1896 Our little babe is at rest Ryner, Little Sallie Bell b. Nov. 7, 1883 d. July 15, 1884 A bud on earth Transplanted to the paradise of God. [Daughter of John Rountree and Henrietta (Sumner) Riner.] Riner, Sarah b. Jan. 19, 1823 d. Apr. 11, 1905 Sheltered and safe from sorrow [Sarah (Rountree) Riner, daughter of George and Lavina (Neal) Rountree, and the widow of Wilson Riner. She had three children.] Rowland, S. A. b. Mar. 17, 1852 d. July 22, 1881 She was too good Too gentle and fair To dwell in this Cold world of care [She is probably Amanda (Riner) Rowland, daughter of James Russell and Pharabee (Trull) Riner, and the wife of J. T. Rowland.] Salter, Infant of Green & Alice no dates Gone so soon [Green was a black sawmill laborer. He and Alice had three daughters during the 1900 census.] Stapleton, Henry no dates Son of George Little Budy (sic) has gone to rest. [George was a black sawmill laborer. He and Victoria had one son during the 1900 census. Victoria had three children that had died.] Stapleton, Lettie b. July 7, 1896 d. Jan. 17, 1898 At rest with God [Probably another child of George and Victoria. See above.] Stepto, Indian M. b. Sept. 5, 1863 d. Sept. 5, 1890 May the grave become to thee A bed of peaceful rest That thou may'st gladly rise again To mingle with the blest. [Indiana Martha (Riner) Steptoe, daughter of Amos Jasper and Rebecca (Beasley) Riner, and the wife of John D. Steptoe. She had two children. She lived 19 days after her daughter, Rebecca, was born. John is buried in Lamb Cemetery.] Stepto, Rebecca J. b. Aug. 18, 1890 d. Sept. 25, 1890 She was but as a smile, Which glistens in a tear Seen but a little while, But, Oh! How loved how dear [Daughter of John D. and Indiana Martha (Riner) Steptoe. She lived 20 days after her mother died.] White, A. H. b. Feb. 26, 1894 d. Mar. 8, 1898 Darling we miss thee [Allen Hershel White, son of William Thomas and Mary Shelly (Radford) White. They are buried in Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.] Wicker, Cloran b. Oct. 17, 1867 d. Apr. 4, 1916 Blessed are the dead Which die in the Lord, There is a balm For every sorrow. [Cloann was black. She had one child, Creola, who married Emmett Williams. Cloann was living with them, at Kite, during the 1910 census. Emmett was a railroad laborer. This is the newest marked grave.] ==================================================================== 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 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. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Clyde Hooks c_hooks@bellsouth.net ====================================================================