McClain Cemetery Inscriptions Rabun County, GA Old Mcclain Cemetery, Rabun County, Georgia MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS BURTON CEMETERY (Laurel Lodge Road to Sourwood Trail); A very unique cemetery; some marked only with field stone; photo + Surveyed 13 Sep 1997: By William L. and Elaine Randall English Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by Elaine Randall English -- http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00026.html#0006430 Large Memorial Marker (carved stone): "Ole McClain Cemetery" "On Jan 6, 1843 Capt. John McClain deeded a section of his farm in Rabun County for a McClain Cemetery and public burying grounds-As a result of the flooding from Lake Burton's Resevoir, this cemetery was moved in 1917 to this present location on the Arrendale farm-The Ole McClain Cemetery, Est. 1830, is now in the ownership of the McClain Family and goverened by state of Georgia-Erected 1992 by Mrs. Gertrude McClain Dodson." Second Message Marker (carved stone): "Message From a Haint" "Come in, Sit a while and rest. Enjoy our beautiful flowers, our lovely sculpture, and striking mountain top lake scenes. Revive your spirits and relive the days of your pioneer ancestors who are resting here. But, Please do not disturb our peaceful sleeping place. Leave our burial grounds as you find them-clean and beautiful. And please do not litter our tranquil premises. If you do any of these naughty things, I will be forced to take drastic measures. I will call a human. Love ya, The Haint" Priscilla Elizabeth McClain English; 1858 (memorial marker) David Mack McClain; Infant; died at birth 1875 James Vann John McClain; 1880-1882; "I pray thee Lord my soul to keep" Mary Unity McClain; 20 Jul 1873-1885 "Liquor Grave" "Old Charlie" (with engraving of horse) McClain Message Marker (carved stone) David N. and Elizabeth King McClain were parents of eleven children. Only three sons survived into adulthood and all three were Confederate soldiers. The grave before you is that of Pvt. James E. McClain,the oldest of the three sons, who was a member of Georgia State Guards, Company B, 15th Reg., and Company F, 11th Reg. of the Georgia militia. Pvt. McClain is the only one of the three soldiers buried in the McClain Family Cemtery. See Historical Monuments located in this cemetery concerning burials of Pvt. Miles McClain and Cpl. Martin Van Buren McClain. Erected 1992" David McClain; 1788-1856 James E. McClain; Born 20 Jun 1824-06 Jul 1906; "Kind father of love thou art gone to thy rest; Forever to bask mid the joys of the blest"; "Farewell"; CSA Iron Cross marker Mary A., wife of James E. McClain; 31 Mar 1837-23 May 1904; On Back: "Here lies one who in this life was a kind mother and a true wife. She was by many virtues blest and piety among the best." D. Lucian McClain; 1855-1901; "Son of James, Father of Mack J." Double Marker: Ida Amanda McClain; 1881-1885 and Mary E. McClain; 1856-1885 McClain Message Marker: "The six graves before you were the infant children of Pvt. James E. and Mary Ann Crisp McClain. Erected 1989." Frances McClain; 1882-1882 Anella McClain; 1860-1860 Baby McClain; 1884-1884 Baby McClain; 1886-1886 Baby McClain; 1888-1888 Baby McClain; 1890-1890 McClain Message Marker: "The six graves before you were the children of David and Elizabeth McClain-These children all died within three weeks from "Black Fever" in 1830. This fever swept through the mountains of pioneer Georgia. It was named "Black Fever" because its victims turned a "Blackest" color before death. Erected 1989." On Back: " Buried left to right in order of deaths; Baby Boy; five years Twin Boy; four years Baby Boy; three years Baby Boy; two years Twin Girl; four years Infant Girl; two weeks McClain Message Marker: (Coat of Arms, McClain) "Lest we forget-This patriotic marker was erected in memory of Mack James McClain. Capt John McClain and his family were among the first pioneer settlers in 1821 on Bridge Creek in the Old Tallulah District of Rabun County. Arriving in America in 1725, our McClain ancestors made many brave, noble and patriotic contributions to the establishment of the Colonial State of Georgia." Back: "McClain-Our Distinguished Ancestors- Capt. John McClain-Revolutionary Soldier David McClain-Planter Pvt. James E. McClain-Confederate Soldier David Lucian McClain-Farmer Mack James McClain-Farmer and Trapper Erected by Dau. Roberta McClain Ricketts. 1987" Minerva C. T. McClain; 1855-1861 Aurilla McClain; 1834-1955 McClain Message Marker: "Pvt. Miles McClain, Confederate soldier, was next to the youngest in the David N. McClain family. Miles was born June 27, 1832. As a soldier, Miles was a member of the famous Cobb's Legion of Georgia Volunteers. Pvt. McClain was wounded Sept. 25, 1862 and died at age 30 from results of the wound on Oct. 10, 1862. Miles is buried in an unmarked grave in Richmond National Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. Erected 1992 by Gary Sullivan-great great grandson" McClain Unknown; 1806-1833 Capn. John McClain; "That Good Old Revolutioner was bornd February the 4th 1760 and Died July 8th year 1844" On Back: "Revolutionary Soldier Cap. John McClain 1775-1782-placed by Tomochichi Chapter DAR" Mary McClain was Bornd January the 20th year 1763 and Died in February 22th 1841 yr. McClain Message Marker: "Cpl. Martin Van Buren McClain, Confederate soldier, was the youngest son in the David McClain family. Martin was born 07 Mar 1837. He was a member of Company G 25th N.C. Regiment. Martin was a POW, and his name was placed on the Roll of Honor of N.C. Troops. He died April 20, 1910, in a Confederate Soldier's home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is buried on the grounds in #876. To your left are graves of Polly McClain (wife), Elizabeth and Cordelia McClain, daughters of Martin McClain. Erected 1992."; Confederate Iron Cross Infant Allie McClain; no dates Oldest Grave-McClain Unknown; 1830 Double Marker: G. W. Fincannon; 13 Mar 1831-04 Feb 1884; "Our Father is at rest." and Susan Fincannon; 06 Apr 1833-06 Mar 1916; "Our Mother is at rest." Martha Lovell; 28 Nov 1857-22 May 1885; "She is not dead but sleepeth." Louis C. (or G.), son of J. J. and Elizabeth Fuller; 30 Apr 1894- 17 Sep 1898; "A little time on earth he spent, Till God for him His angel sent." Alice G., daughter of J. J. and T. P. Fuller; 18 Aug 1904-04 Nov 1904; "Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best." Teishie P., wife of Jas. J. Fuller; 15 Apr 1866-29 Jan 1905; "Twas hard to give thee up, But Thy will, O God, be done." Jas. G., son of J. J. and Elizabeth Fuller; 22 Jul 1892-02 Apr 1915; "Endured afflictions, smiled at pain, rejoiced to meet the happy exchange." Elizabeth, wife of James J. Fuller; 09 Oct 1864-07 Jan 1898; "She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother and a friend to all." "Sacred to the memory of" William L. Arrendale; Died 30 Mr 1895; age 47 yrs, 18 ds; Masonic emblem Back: "An amiable Father here lies at rest, as ever God with His Image blest; The friend of man, the friend of truth, the friend of age, the guide of youth." Side: "Thy form alone is all, thank God, that to the grave is given, for we know thy soul, the better part, is safe, yes, safe in heaven." Foot stone, "W.L.A." Essie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Arrendale; Died 05 Jul 1896; aged 6 mos 28 ds; "She was but as a smile, which glistens in a tear- Seen but a little while-But oh, how loved, how dear." ==================================================================== 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: Elaine Randall English < http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00026.html#0006430 > ====================================================================