Martin Cemetery, Sixth Ward, St. Helena Parish, La. File prepared by Deandra Norred Pardue This cemetery is taken from the book, St. Helena Parish Cemeteries,1914-1987 Published by the St. Helena Historical Association, Inc. Address: Rt. 1 Box 131; Amite, La. 70422 The LaGenWeb Archives would like to express their thanks to the Association for giving us permission to put these cemeteries online. The society retains the copy right to these works. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Directions to cemetery: East on Highway 38 toward Kentwood, La. Turn left (North) at Johnny Alford's house (?), travel about 3 1/2 miles, at Felker's house (?) turn left on gravel road and go about 3/4 mile. Road dead ends, so stop about 1/8 mile from white house and walk the dim road for about 300 yards. Cemetery immediately on right, has fence and levee around the plot, in poor condition. Have to go in cemetery and look for graves. Large cem- etery, need guide. PERKINS In memory of Mollie Carroll Wife of J.O. Perkins Born Sept 8, 1855 Died Sept 10, 1923 (Marker blown over and is broken) John Son of Mollie Carroll Born Apr 21, 1888 Died Dec 21, 1913 "Oh how happy is the thought that God will call him home" Lorean Carroll Born Oct 7, 1899 Died Aug 7, 1904 "Too good for earth, God called him home" Mollie Carroll Born & died Feb 10, 1903 "May the Resurrection find thee on the bosom of thy God" In memory of Dicy Wife of James Martin Born Sept 22, 1810 Died Oct 25, 1895 "Honored, beloved and wept. Here mother lies." T.E. Bridges, Jr. Born Jan 15, 1845 Died Jan 5, 1846 In memory of Isabelle Day Died Apr 20, 1886 Age 74 years "Death where is thy sting, Grave where is thy victory" James D. Martin Born Dec 13, 1861 Died July 22, 1945 "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled." In memory of Elizabeth I. Fluker Wife of J.I. Martin Born Aug 1, 1837 Died Dec 20, 1884 "As a wife devoted, as a mother affectionate, as a friend ever kind and true" Sarah I. Martin Wife of J.G. Catha Born Aug 22, 1867 Died Oct 15, 1893 "Gone but not forgotten" Easter A. Dau. of J.J. & M.A. Bridges Born May 8, 1855 Died Apr 9, 1856 Martha A. Wife of J.J. Bridges Born Jan 26, 1820 Died Aug 9, 1873 Infant son of J.J. & M.A. Bridges Born & died Apr 14, 1848 Infant son of J.I. & D.E. Branch Born Feb 25, 1903 Died March 4, 1903 In memory of Charley Son of J.I. & D.E. Branch Born Dec 19, 1896 Died Sept 3, 1902 Children of J.I. & D.E. Branch First dau. born & died Nov 11, 1892 Second dau. Born Dec 24, 1895, Died Dec 27, 1895 Elizabeth Branch Born Aug 29, 1841 Died July 28, 1906 "As you are now, so once was I, As I am now you soon must be, Prepare for death and follow me" "We miss thee at home" Levi Branch Born Nov 27, 1837 Died Mar 15, 1902 "A good man has gone to rest" Emily Elizabeth Dau. of M.J. & W.D. Phillips Born May 15, 1877 Died Oct 31, 1878 Infant dau. of W.D. & M.J. Phillips Born & died Feb 7, 1870 France A. Dau. of T.E. & C.M. Bridges Born Oct 1853 Died Sept 1860 (Open Holy Bible on tall marker) Judie C. Wife of T.E. Bridges Born 1828 Died Feb 3, 1849 Zora H. Dau. of T.E. & C.M. Bridges Born 1857 Died July 4, 1861 (Hand clasp) Wife of I.T. Haley Born Dec 21, 1861 Died June 2, 1901 "Rest mother in quiet peace, while friends o'er thee weep" "To My Mother" Mary Day Haley Born Dec 2, 1825 Died Jan 19, 1909 "Let not your heart be troubled, I am not dead, but asleep, Meet me in Heaven" "Gone Home" (Hand with finger pointing upward) A.G.W. Haley Born Jan 3, 1864 Died Feb 12, 1896 "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. God in his wisdom has resolved the boon his love had given, and the body slumbers no, The soul is safe in Heaven" (Hand clasp) Albert Haley Born Feb 2, 1818 Died Mar 24, 1895 "Well done good and faithful servant, the battle fought, the victory won, enter thou thy master's joy" D.D. Haley Company D La. Partisans Rangers CSA Feb 6, 1844 Nov 5, 1862 Civil War Soldier Copied by Edyce C. Davis & Audrey C. Blades, May 1975 This cemetery has recently been cleaned and fenced by the person who bought the land nearby. The markers appear to have been whitewashed. He has erected a flag pole and flies a Confederate flag, as a tribute to the Confederate Veteran who rests here. A few names are being added. Additions by Charles & Polly Bridges and Inez B. Tate. In memory of P.A. Martin Born July 24, 1865 Died April 4, 1897 "May the resurrection find thee on the bosom of God" Emma K. Tate is wife of I.T. Haley Dec 21, 1861 Jan 19, 1909 In memoriam Claudius C. Tynes Feb 22, 1879 June 20, 1897 "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters." This grave is enclosed in wrought iron fence, complete with gate. Emily wife of Thomas Phillips Nov 15, 1815 Jan 15, 1881 ************************************************ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/sthelena/cemeteries/martin.txt