MACON CO., NC - CEMETERIES - Franklin Methodist Church Cemetery ==================================================================== Surveyed July 24 and 26, 2002 by Dawn Watson (booleygirl@aol.com) This cemetery is near the corner of Harrison Avenue and West Main Street in downtown Franklin, behind the First United Methodist Church. Notes: A few of the tombstones were inscribed near the bottom with the names of the people or company who made them: D. A. Walker; Walkers; W. T. White; E. B. White; R. D. White. Double stone: W. W. Rankin Mar. 13, 1837 May 19, 1910 James Rankin Nov. 5, 1874 Feb. 21, 1896 In memory of Rebecca S. Ranken wife of W. W. Ranken Born Feb. 8, 1843 Died July 14, 1885 At rest Sallie Crowned without conflict Minnie Sheltered from sorrow Little Charlie sleepeth My husband Capt. A. W. Bell Born July 15th 1830 Died Jan. 30th 1881 Dear Father with a reverant hand, this to thy memory given, while one by one thy household band, God rewrites in Heaven. Small tombstone, no writing In loving remembrance of Nannie L. Downs Died May 24, 1888 Aged 21 yrs. 10 m's & 16 d's [inscription small and faded] Henry son of Wilford & Minnie Downs Apr. 20, 1893 July 13, 1895 In loving remembrance of Elizabeth L. Moore Born March 1, 1810 Died July 1, 1889 God in his wisdom has recalled the boon His love has given. And though the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in Heaven. Thomas P. Moore July 22, 1804 May 17, 1895 His many virtues form the noblest monument to his memory. Anna Leah dau. of J. K. Gray Aug. 27, 1841 July 12, 1864 Little Mary daughter of J. B. & S. E. Gray Born Nov. 14, 1875 Died Jan. [**], 1877 Double stone, Resting till the resurrection morn.: Geo. N. Sellers May 2, 1831 June 24, 1899 Nancy T. Sellers May 20, 1834 Nov. 22, 1913 James son of Daniel and Carrie A. Lyle Born Oct. 18, 1907 Died Oct. 3, 1909 Mack son of Daniel and Carrie A. Lyle Born Dec. 9, 1895 Died Aug. 20, 1896 Nannie A. Moore Second wife of Dr. J. M. Lyle Daughter of Col. J. L. Moore Born Apr. 15, 1839 Died Sep. 15, 1905 Dr. J. M. Lyle Born near Dandridge Tenn. Sept. 18, 1820 Died Aug. 28, 1892 "Let me go for the day breaketh." Laura A. H. Lyle wife of Dr. J. M. Lyle and daughter of Capt. Wm. Siler was born Sept. 5th 1824, married Sept. 25th 1850 and entered into rest at noon on the 9th day of April 1866 In memory of William Leon Lyle Born Sept. 10th 1851 Died May 20th 1855 Aged 3 years 8 mos. and 10 days He giveth His beloved sleep Infant son of Dr. J. M. & Laura A. H. Lyle Died Nov. 15th 1856 Frank [Patton?] son of J. M. & N. A. Lyle Born March 17, 1868 Died Jan. 5, 1871 John Moore son of J. M. & N. A. Lyle Born Nov. 8, 1873 Died Oct. 12, 1875 Harvey Angers Infant son of [***] D. H. & A. [C?.] [Comann?] [inscription faded and worn] Alice infant of Rev. D. H. & A. C. Comann Not dead but sleepeth George Hensy son of Rev. G. D. & H. S. French Born Jan. 13, 1882 Died Feb. 15, 1882 Gone home Maggie Hill daughter of Rev. G. D. & H. S. French Born Dec. 22, 1879 Died July 6, 1881 George Edwin infant son of H. & E. Sanders Born July 11, 1874 Died Dec. 22, 1874 Rebecca M. daughter of Henry & Nancy Sanders Born Aug. 8, 1842 Died Aug. 22, 1875 She lived a devout member of the Methodist Church for 19 yrs. Broken stone, possible grave site Henry Sanders Born Sept. 1, 1802 Died Dec. 8, 1875 [**] lived a devout member of the Methodist Church for 52 yrs. Henderson Sanders Born 1808 Died 1854 Tombstone holder Louisa E. Allman Wife of N. C. Allman Born Aug. 19th 1822 Married Feb. 7th 1839 Entered into rest March 6th 1873 N. C. Allman Born Jan. 5, 1818 Died Feb. 17, 1892 Headstone, Bulgin: Footstone: Virginia M. Bulgin May 8, 1847 Sept. 8, 1922 Footstone: William G. Bulgin Born Feb. 4, 1831 Died Nov. 24, 1914 Mary I. Coleman wife of J. T. Siler Born Oct. 3, 1817 Died Feb. 5, 1899 God is love My husband Julius T. Siler was born Dec. 23, 1825 Died June 8, 1866 We shall meet again In memory of Black Mkr Roberts Infant son of Julius L. and Mary I. Siler Aged 8 months and 15 days [***] these little lambs said He, and lay them in my breast, protection they shall find in Me, in Me be ever blest. Little Alice Crowned without the conflict "Little Walter" Blank stone Double stone: James L. Robinson Born Sep. 17, 1838 Died July 11, 1887; footstone: JLR "Death is dawn" Alice Siler Robinson 1847 - 1911; footstone: ASR Blank stone Ida E. wife of E. K. Cunningham Born Sept. 10, 1861 Died Mar. 25, 1887 Asleep in Jesus Mary Frances daughter of R. L. & M. F. Porter Born Oct. 14, 1884 Died Jan. 28, 1885 Of such is the kingdom of Heaven Mary Frances wife of R. L. Porter Born Oct. 16, 1857 Died Jan. 16, 1885 God doeth all things well Robert Bowers son of R. L. & M. F. Porter Born May 30, 1883 Died Sept. 27, 1883 Gone to rest Nick Allman Oct. 24, 1876 Jan. 10, 1915; on side: Children of W. C. & C. A. Allman Fred July 26, 1885 Jan. 5, 1891 Eula May 25, 1883 June 25, 1883 Johnston High Lee son of J. & C. L. Johnston Died March 28th 1871 Aged 14 months and 26 days "Are they not all ministering spirits." Antoinette daughter of J. and C. E. Johnston Died May 21th 1861 Aged 4 months Eugenia wife of J. Johnston Jan. 3, 1833 Nov. 15, 1915; footstone: EJ Jackson Johnston Nov. 25, 1820 April 10, 1902; footstone: JJ Gone home William L. Ingram Born June 29, 1860 Died June 15, 1887 "He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee" Henry Patton Ingram Infant son of John and Martha Ingram Born Novr. 6th 1855 Died July 24th 1863 Rest in peace thou gentle spirit throned above, souls like thine inherit life and live Willie son of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Apr. 26, 1870 Died Nov. 22, 1880 Suffer little children to come unto me Eleanor Frances wife of William E. McDowell Mar. 12, 1832 May 19, 1910 "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest" Double stone, Children of J. K. Gray: Lelia Esther July 17, 1856 Mar. 2, 1863 Henry Bascom Feb. 27, 1854 May 22, 1855 Jesse S. Moore May 5, 1838 April 3, 1900 Asleep in Jessus! Peaceful rest, whose waking is suprememly blest. Caroline wife of J. S. Moore July 18, 1837 Feb. 14, 1913 He giveth his beloved sleep. Headstone, McGuire: Footstone: Margaret E. McGuire Feb. 25, 1869 July 18, 1908 Anna dau. of W. B. & M. E. McGuire Aug. 10, 1892 Aug. 22, 1892 Such is the kingdom of Heaven Double stone, Of such is the kingdom of Heaven: Nellie Born Mar. 28, 1848 Died. Sept. 18, 1844 [sic] Regind Born Mar. 12, 1838 Died Dec. 26, 1839 Silas McDowell Born May 16, 1795 Died July 14, 1879 I am the resurrection and the life Grandmother Elizabeth McDowell Born 1772 Died 1847 Tombstone, broken at base Sammie son of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born May 1, 1867 Died May 31, 1870 Budded on Earth to bloom in Heaven Lula dau. of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Dec. 20, 1860 Died June 4, 1870 Safe in the arms of Jesus Anna dau. of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Jan. 15, 1857 Died Aug. 27, 1857 Asleep in Jesus Lille Ella Infant daughter of John and Martha Ingram Born June 25th 1858 Died July 13th 1858 In memory of James Robert Ingram Infant son of John & Marth Ingram who was born Aug. 10th and died Sept. 26th 1854 God in His wisdom has recalled the precious boon His love had given, and though the casket moulders here, the gem is sparkling now in Heaven Sacred to the memory of Jane Moore daughter of J. L. & Margaret Moore who was born January 5th 1838 and departed this life Oct. the 20th 1854 She was a member of the M. E. Church - another link is added to the golden chain that binds us to the spirit land Margaret Patton Moore May 1, 1805 Apr. 13, 1896 Joab L. Moore Born Dec. 15, 1800 Died July 10, 1886 John J. Moore MAJ CO S 52 GA INF Confederate States Army Mar. 13, 1833 Dec. 29, 1893 Headstone, M. J. A.: Footstone: Mary J. Allman Feb. 12, 1854 Dec. 12, 1941 Erected by the Mary J. Allman Guild William N. Allman Feb. 14, 1834 May 9, 1922; footstone: WNA In memory of Mrs. M. A. Johnston consort of Jackson Johnston and daughter of Ephraim Osborn who was born May 21st 1828 and died March 20th 1858 Affliction's hand fell heavily upon her, but she murmered not. She felt the hand of God was in it and tried to claim Jesus as her refuge. None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise. Here we have no continuing city. Walter infant son of J. and M. A. Johnston Died June 1856 Aged 17 days In memory of Laura A. Johnston Born January 30th 1852 Died March 30th 1855 Aged 3 yrs. 2 mos. All that's bright must fade. The brightest still the fleetest. All that's sweet was made, but to be lost when sweetest. In memory of Ellen R. Osborn Born August [*nd] [185*?] Died Sept. [28th?] [18*1?] Aged 1 yr. 1 mo. [25?] ds. Ellen's sleeping DeWitt F. Cunningham Dec. 14, 1895 Mar. 13, 1915 God knows best Claude De Witt Son of E. K. & M. M. Cunningham Born June 25, 1892 Died Sept. 13, 1895 Folded in our Father's arms Wells Mother M. J. W. 1835 - 1895 At last Charlie Lane son of James & Matilda Robinson Born Apr. 12, 1840 Killed at Chancellorsville, VA May 3, 1863 CO H 16 NC REGT Sacred to the memory of William H. Robinson who was born the 12th Jany. 1835 and died the 8th Decr. 1851. "As for Man, his days are as grass." Sacred to the memory of James Robinson who died the 12th of June 1843 Aged 38 years If the actions of a good man can endear his memory, this stone will be often visited. In the memory of John Huggins Died August 1856 Aged 72 years He set his face in early [*****] to tread the path of sacred [*****] [so?] wonder than the way the [trail?] [***ed] [*****] in peace to meet his God. In memory of Mary M. Moore dau. of Thomas P. & Elizabeth Moore Born Aug. 8, 1852 Died July 14, 1862 Gone but not forgotten In memory of Jane Moore consort of John Moore who was born Jan. 20, 1767 and died April 1st 1856 Aged 89 years 2 m. 1 day She died in the faith and is gone to rest. In memory of Mrs. L. C. Siler consort of David W. Siler Born August 1832 and died 20th July 1861 "We believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring to Him." Little Lettie daughter of D. W. and L. C. Siler Died Decr. 28th 1857 Aged 5 months Roxie Eliza daughter of D. W. and L. C. Siler Died May [18th?] 1864 Aged 5 years Erected by Junaluska Lodge No. 115 In memory of Joab M. Carson who died Oct. 11, 1851 Aged 29 years Till the Resurection [sic] Upright stone Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Curtis July 15, 1916 Headstone, Gaston: Footstone: Adelaide M. Gaston December 5, 1841 March 12, 1924 Mother Footstone: P. C. Gaston July 31, 1835 June 18, 1891 Father In memory of Mrs. M. E. consort of J. W. Mitchell daughter of Thomas & Sarah Ray. She was born Oct. 30, 1838 & died June 6, 1852 Her sun of life went down as sets the morning star which goes not down behind the darkened west but melts away into the lite of Heaven. One plot: Father Mother Jimmie One stone [on bottom: Cherokee Marble Works, Murphy, NC]: Father William Sloan Born Feb. 7, 1834 Died Mar. 3, 1875 Mother Harriet Timoxena Siler wife of William Sloan Born May 24, 1835 Died Sept. 12, 1900 Baby James Robert Sloan Born Jan. 22, 1874 Died Oct. 1875 Edward Daniel son of W. W. & Annie D. Sloan Dec. 24, 1909 July 3, 1910 A link that binds us to Heaven Emma R. wife of Jesse Sloan and daughter of W. E. & E. F. McDowell Born Nov. 16, 1858 Died June 5, 1882 Headstone, Moore: Roxanna E. Siler Moore 1832 - 1913 Benjamin Wylie Moore 1823 - 1895 Children Harriet Moore 1862 - 1886 Infant twin sons 1866 Little Bessie Erwin entered upon life Nov. 28, 1901 Translated July 23, 1902 [inscription unreadable] J. B. Curtis Born Mar. 3, 1884 Died Sept. 24, 1891 Gone home Elisabeth W. wife of J. Crawford Born May 5, 1818 Died Aug. 30, 1886 George B. son of J. G. & V. A. Crawford Born Dec. 21, 1860 Died Jan. 12, 1864 Capt. J. G. Crawford Born May 6, 1832 Died Jan. 19, 1889 Large tombstone. One side reads: Come unto Me Crawford; the other side reads: Siler Virginia A. wife of Captain J. G. Crawford Aug. 8, 1839 Feb. 27, 1932 Father W. A. Curtis Apr. 26, 1841 Mar. 1, 1910 Served in Conf. Army CO A SEC NC Cavalry 1860 to 1865 Mary Rebecca wife of W. A. Curtis Born Apr. 29, 1843 Died Oct. 23 1924 Little Billy William A. Curtis 1915 - 1920; footstone: WAC J. W. Owen Born May 28, 1811 Died May 24, 1868 In memory of A. J. Neill who was born 1818 and died Aug. 8, 1850 Nancy E. wife of Samuel Reid Born Oct. [17**] Died Dec. 30, 1864 Sacred to the memory of Samuel Reid Was born Oct. 2, 1798 & died Aug. 3, 1850 Aged 51 yrs. 10 m. Sacred to the memory of Alfred Reid Was born Feby. 15, 1824 & died March 15, 1846 Sacred to the memory of James Reid Was born April 12, 1827 & died July 29, 1843 Aged 16 y. 3 m. & 16 d. Mary R. dau. of J. & S. S. Reid Born May 14, 1870 Died June 3, 1870 Samuel L. son of John & S. S. Reid Born Oct. 9, 1874 Died Aug. 8, 1875 At rest Ellen E. J. daughter of John & S. S. Reid Born June 1, 1857 Died Aug. 2, 1880 Emma wife of Rev. E. H. Bogle Born Sept. 23rd 1850 Died [broken here] 1889 Asleep in Jesus James Wimer Siler son of John and Mary C. Siler A member of Co. K 1st NC Cavalry Born Jany. 28th 1839 and died at Petersburg, VA April 8th 1862 He merited the esteem of all, and rests in a soldier's grave. "All souls are Mine saith the Lord." Wm. Theodore Siler son of John and Mary C. Siler A member of Co. K 1st NC Cavalry Born Feby. 18th 1837 Died in Richmond, VA July 24th 1862 and sleeps in a soldier's grave "The Lord give and the Lord hath taken away." Father John Siler July 5, 1805 Aug. 2, 1872 Christ is my hope Mother Mary Caroline wife of John Siler Feb. 3, 1811 Jan. 19, 1878 The cross is my anchor. Double stone: Father Wm. M. Addington Oct. 27, 1828 June 10, 1894 Mother Virginia R. Addington June 26, 1840 Dec. 25, 1875 In memory of Henry Smith Siler Born Nov. 4th 1858 Died Nov. 10th 1859 "Of such is the kingdom of God." In memory of Mary Q. wife of Rev. Leon F. Siler Born Dec. 22, 1832 Died June 11, 1869 Kind, affable and pious, she was an affectionate wife, a fond and loving mother "Shudder not to pass the stream, venture all thy care on Him, Him, whose dying love and power, still'd its tossing, hush'd its roar." To the memory of Rev. Leonidas F. Siler son of Jesse R. & Harriet D. Siler who died Sept. 2nd 1870 Aged 40 years His life was a "patient continuance in well doing" which wearied not nor fainted. He was a devoted husband and an affectionate son and father. Double stone, Siler, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors and thri works do follow them.: Harriet Dorothy Siler Mar. 22, 1798 Aug. 19, 1877 Jesse Richardson Siler Jan. 31, 1793 Mar. 22, 1870 In memory of Jesse Wimar Siler Born June 29th 1838 Died Nov. 9th 1862 He fell at his post. Friendship had no brighter ornament; filial duty no more truthful example; affection no more zealous devotee; patriotism no braver model; chivalry no more hightoned advocate; scorning a mean action, he was the soul of honor and his generosity was liberal to a fault. [A?] member of Junaluskee Lodge No. 145 A.F.M. Among the first to volunteer in Co. H 16th N.C.T.; he was elected Junior Second Lieutenant of Co. K 1st N.C. Cavalry. Where he won the esteem and confidence of his comrades and men by his noble daring and undaunted courage. In a skirmish near Gaines Cross Roads in Va., he paid the lavish forfeit of his life. His last words were "Come on boys." J. B. Cunningham Sept. 8, 1827 Mar. 24, 1921 Asleep in Jesus Sarah Elizabeth wife of J. B. Cunningham Mar. 15, 1836 June 14, 1923 Upright stone Charles Hayes Born Aug. 29, 1789 Died Sept. 1, 1873 Sacred to the memory of Robert F. Hayes was born the 11th of Sept. 1821 & died the 3rd of Oct. 1849 Aged 28 yrs. 22 d. Sacred to the memory of Sarah Hayes was born the 24th of March 1791 & died the 19th of Dec. 1843 Aged 52 y. 8 mo. & [25?] d. Sacred to the memory of Sarah Saunders consort of Curtis Saunders was born Nov. 4th 1804 and Died Oct. 28th 1836 Aged [broken and buried] 11 m & 2 [broken and buried] Sacred to the memory of Margaret Saunders consort of Curtis Saunders was born May 29th 1815 and died Aug. 21st [1850?] Aged 35 y. 2 mo. & [27?] d. Sacred to the memory of Lavina Trotter consort of W. M. Trotter was born Aug. 22, 1805 Died Nov. 19, 1847 Aged 42 ys. Sacred to the memory of Madison Saunders was born Nov. 16th 1823 and died Oct. 31st 1850 Aged 26 y. 11 m. & 15 d. Sacred to the memory of W. M. Addington who was a Revolutioner & a consistent member of the M. E. Church 40 y. Died Sept. 7th 1846 Aged 83 y.; footstone: William Addington Lieut. Continental Revolutionary War 1759 1845 [Dr.?] Henry C. Howorth Died May 26, 1841 Aged 25 years Mortals cry, a man is dead! Angels sing, a child is born! May we all meet in Heaven Mary Adelaide daughter of H. G. & E. A. Woodfin died Feb. 28, [1841?] Aged 6 weeks [inscription small and hard to read] Lucius Crayton Wikle was born Oct. 18th 1829 Died Nov. 11th 1839 Aged 10 years and 23 days Sacred to the memory of William Trammell A Revolutionary Soldier Separated this life Dec. 17th 1842 Aged 86 years Darling we miss thee Lou, dau. of J. T. & M. C. Moore Aug. 18, 1891 May 10, 1895 Infant children of J. T. & M. C. Moore Born Jan. 24, 1888 Died Jan. 25, 1888 Born Jan. 24, 1888 Died Jan. 31, 1888 James E. son of J. T. & M. C. Moore Born Oct. 5, 1881 Died Oct. 4, 1883 James B. Staton Born July 18, 1826 Died July 15, 1908 Nancy Jane Staton Born February 1, 1826 Died January 31, 1902 Nancy M. Cook Born Dec. 15, 1826 Died Feb. 9, 1902 Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, whose waking is supremely blest. No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour, that manifests the saviours power. Burdell Robertson July 21, 1875 June 10, 1896 Eliza Ann wife of Dr. H. G. Woodfin Born Oct. 6, 1819 Died Nov. 25, 1882 Forever with the Lord To the memory of my husband Dr. H. G. Woodfin Born Dec. 27th 1811 Died May 24th 1881 "God is Love." Margaret McKee Born Apr. 1, 1816 Died Aug. 8, 1857 Mary E. McKee Born Aug. 1, 1814 Died May 28, 1857 Eli McKee Born Oct. 15, 1802 Died June 4, 1857 Double stone: Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter 1907 - 1996 James Bryson Porter 1909 - 1988 L. C. H. Jarrett Born Oct. 1, 1827 Died Dec. 6, 1842 Ralph Henley 1834 - [no date] Margaret Henley 1832 - [no date] Mary Siler Henley 1810 - 1837 Double stone [note: this tombstone looked very new]: Weimer Siler Feb. 28, 1755 Feb. 4, 1831 Margaret Raferty wife of Weimer Siler Oct. 12, 1767 Jan. 15, 1839 Margaret Caroline Siler 1825 - 1836 Double stone, McKee: Wm. McKee Sept. 28, 1843 Mar. 28, 1919 Mrs. W. M. McKee Nov. 30, 1835 Oct. 30, 1914 Caroline Siler Nolen Apr. 18, 1834 Nov. 25, 1969 Horace Whipple Nolen Sept. 26, 1827 Oct. 13, 1863 George William Nolen July 17, 1857 Sept. 12, 1888 Sacred to the memory of Mary L. Gray was born the 6th day of March 1804 and died the 1st day of July 1831. She was for eight years a pious member of the Methodist E. Church [*****] [*****] who read this stone you know that I have undergone consumptions sore decay. My dust doth speak to you behind, see ye the one thing [*****] lest ye be called away. Sacred to the memory of Francis W. Gray was born 17th Decr. 1814 Died the 14th Octr. 1843 Aged 28 years 10 months and 3 days. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Grant who was born Aug. 27th 1779 and died May 20th 1868 Infant of R. L. & Jane Scott Dec. 4, 1889 Dec. 5, 1889 A little time on earth he spent till God for him His angel sent. M. O. [could belong to the grave of Margaret Ogilvie] In memory of Elizabeth Lovell Ray consort of Henry H. Ray She was born the 8th day of April A.D. 1830 and died the 22nd day of March A.D. 1853 Aged 22 years 11 months and 14 days Thou art gone to they grave [*****] [*****] longer behold [thee?] or tread the rough path of the world by the sick. God gave thee, He took thee and He will restore the [broken] death has no sting for thy [broken] has died. Dorothy R. Summerall Mar. 23, 1916 Dec. 4, 1920 She was the sunshine of our home. Sacred to the memory of Martha Love consort of Gen. Thomas Love who was born the 27th day of Sept. 1771 [broken here; so faded and worn that it's almost impossible to read] [Possibly second half of Martha Love's tombstone, or another grave site] Adelia Siler 1826 - 1839 Sacerd to the memory of Mrs. Althia Siler consort of Mr. Wm. Siler Born 28th December 1798 Died the 6th March 1846 Saved by Grace Sacred to the memory of Capt. William Siler Sept. 6, 1790 May 5, 1868 Irene Siler 1840 - 1868 Antoinette Siler 1828 - 1873 [*****] [*****] [*****] 1831 In memory of David Allen Born March 2, 1785 and died September 26, 1851 [WPA: 3-9-1785 9-26-1854] Double stone, Dobson: Joseph W. Dobson July 9, 1815 Apr. 13, 1893; footstone: JWD Rebekah J. Dobson Aug. 20, 1818 Apr. 16, 1893; footstone: RJD In memory of Mrs. Margaret Ogilvie Born Decr. 18th 1785 Died Oct. 14th 1850 She lived a consistent member of the M. E. Church for 50 years and died as she had lived in bright hopes of blissful immortality. At rest Emma D. wife of Zebulon Baird Oct. 13, 1855 Sept. 12, 1900; on back: Gone but not forgotten At rest Laura N. dau. of Zebulon & Emma Baird Feb. 26, 1888 Died in New Mexico Aug. 18, 1907; on back: Christ is my hope Double stone, In memory of: Father H. P. Carpenter June 17, 1828 May 15, 1897 Mother His wife Louisa E. Allen May 7, 1830 Jan. 16, 1895 Chas. M. Carpenter Born Aug. 6, 1859 Died Apr. 28, 1894 Robt. B. son of H. P. & L. E. Carpenter Born Feb. 18, 1857 Died April [3?], 1877 Aged 20 yr's, 1 mo. & 15 days. [broken] Isabella C. wife of R. K. Wallace Born Nov. 15, 1832 Died Nov. 14, 1901 Kind angels watch her sleeping dust [possible grave site] George Lee son of J. J. & R. A. Scroggs Born Feb. 26, 1862 Died Oct. 30, 1866 How much of light, how much of joy, is buried with a darling boy. R. K. Wallace Born Oct. 7, 1832 Died Jan. 25, 1900 Although he sleeps his memory doth live.; footstone: Robert K. Wallace PVT CO B 7 NC CAV Confederate States Army Oct. 7, 1832 Jan. 5, 1900 [sic] Double stone, Love, Sons of Dillard & Margaret Love: John B. Love Aug. 31, 1827 Nov. 22, 1860 Samuel L. Love Sept. 19, 1829 Feb. 19, 1865 Double stone, Love, Resting till the Resurrection morn: Dillard Love Nov. 3, 1789 July 24, 1872 Margaret Love Apr. 16, 1799 June 19, 1869 Our baby Age 5 months [next to the Harrison graves, below] Winifred Eugenia Harrison Sept. 20, 1891 Apr. 13, 1892 Mildred Harrison Oct. 9, 1890 June 5, 1891 Charles Augustus infant son of H. W. and M. C. Nolen Born Oct. 23rd 1859 Died Nov. 18th 1859 Aged 28 days [inscription small and hard to read] Double stone: Our mother Anna C. Hood Born Sept. 14, 1852 Died Apr. 9, 1898 At rest Our father Jas. N. Hood Born Jan. 26, 1852 Died Jan. 20, 1895 At rest In memory of Rev. Jacob Hood Born Dec. 30, 1821 Died Apr. 23, 1879 [broken] Margaret wife of Rev. Jacob Hood Born Jan. 19, 1823 Died Dec. 30, 1893 Blessed sleep Large concrete slab set into the ground In memoriam of Edwin Patton Siler son of T. P. & C. E. Siler who was born Jany. 23rd 1853 and died Nov. 27th 1863 Little Eddie sleepeth Sacred to the memory of Harriet Lavinia Siler infant daughter of T. P. and C. E. Siler was born the 3rd Aug. and died the 16th Septr. 1849 Suffer little children to come unto me. My husband Jesse R. Siler Born [***] 5th 1860 Died Aug. 4th 1884 Addie London Aug. 18, 1861 Dec. 28, 1921 Addie was a Methodist and a faithful follower of Christ; footstone: AL [not set in] Charles C. Smith Beloved husband of Roxa L. Smith Born Mar. 10, 1853 Died Oct. 2, 1904 Rest Roxa L. Smith Nov. 10, 1854 Jan. 13, 1893 Wife In memory of William A. Addington Died Nov. 2, 1881 Aged 32 years We shall meet again In memory of W. A. Trotter who was born Nov. 11th 1837 and died Nov. 27th 1863 In memory of Charles Thomas Trotter As a citizen he was patriotic; As a son he was dutiful; as a brother he was affectionate; as a friend he was generous; as a soldier he was brave; as a man he was sincere. Born in Person Co., NC on the 15th of July 1835 He died at [Ed*ay] Va. a sergeant in Co. H 16th N.C.T. on 30th September 1861 "Thy brother shall rise again." [O. or D.] [H. or N.] Jarrett Born Sep. 1, 1840 Died Sep. 15, 1840 ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dawn Watson BooleyGirl@aol.com ====================================================================