Lenoir County, North Carolina

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BRYD - Parish Cemetery - Florida

>From Heritage Place - Vertical File #02995-8

Donated by Doyle E. Byrd

A note says Nathan Byrd was in the House of Commons From Lenoir County from 1814 to 1815

On the eastern side of Leon County, Florida, south side of Sunray Road and aprox 1.6 miles east of Old Magnolia Road on a hill over looking the south shore of Lake Miccoshukee lies the Byrd-Parish Cemetery

Col. Richard Parrish
Born New Hanover County, NC
Died Feb. 18, 1838

Sacred to the Memory of Nathan Byrd
A native of Lenoir County, NC
Who departed this life the 6th, Sept. 1834
Aged 44 years and 4 months
He had filled important stations
Both Civil and Military
In his native state and was a member elect
Of the Legislative Council of Florida
At the time of his decease

In memory of
Sarah Eliza Byrd
Relict of Nathan
Daughter of Richard and Mary Parrish Who died June 19, 1844
Aged about 41 years
She was a true Christian
There is a reward for the righteous


Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Olivia Byrd
Who was born in Lenoir County, NC
On 5th day of March 1791
Died in Walkula County
Florida
On the 6th day of December 1858

Joshua Byrd
(Note: his stone is so broken up it is impossible to read all of it)
Born Lenoir County, NC
Died St. James Island, Florida
On October 10, 1848

Caroline Elizabeth Byrd
Youngest child of
Nathan and Sara Byrd
Born Nov. 7th, 1834
Died Jan 15, 1846

William Miller Byrd
6th child of
Nathan and Sarah Byrd
Born April 7, 1830
Died Sept 5, 1836

Ophella Byrd
7th child of
Nathan and Sara Byrd
Born Aug 16, 1831
Died Sept 22, 1825