Licking County OHArchives - York Street Cemetery ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jodie Robinson (buckeyegirl1721@hotmail.com) Ohio Exploration Society Cemeteries Website (OES) http://www.ohioexploration.com/cemeteries.htm ************************************************ The OES visited York Street Cemetery on August 14, 2007. York Street Cemetery is on the north side of Refugee Rd SW east of County Road 39; Licking County. York Street Cemetery is a well-kept cemetery in Harrison Township in Licking County. Even though the oldest tombstone found was from 1865, the vast majority of burials were more recent, having occurred in the 1900s, with a few in the 21st century. There were two burials in particular that are of interest, that of Elmer Artz and Mildred Louise Barton. In March of 1964, Mildred Louise Barton was shot with a .32 caliber pistol in her Marion home. She died at the hospital two hours later as a result of her injuries. She left three young children, including a toddler and a 13-month-old. Elmer Artz, a 19-year-old farm hand, was living with the Stottharts and their two middle-aged daughters. One brisk January day in 1903, Elmer attempted to assault the two sisters. A neighbor, Mr. Zach Hunt, heard the commotion and came over to see what was the matter. When Hunt realized that the girls were in grave danger, he tried to wrestle the gun from Artz's grip. Artz shot Hunt, piercing him in the head, killing him within minutes. He also shot one of the Stottharts in the hand, although the wound was not fatal. Soon thereafter, Artz retreated to a nearby shed, and upon realizing what he had done, killed himself with a shotgun. The medical colleges in Columbus were determined to have the body for research. A newspaper account had this to say about the situation: "It is altogether probable that the body of Artz...will find a resting place in a pickling vat in one of the Columbus medical colleges... representatives of those institutions have been carrying on negotiations for the purchase of the body." In the end, Artz's grandfather paid for the burial, but because of the medical colleges' persistence, the family was forced to guard the burial site for several weeks after his burial. His tombstone was no longer there, so one can only guess as to what became of it. To view photos of all standing tombstones at the time of our visit, cut and paste the link below. http://www.ohioexploration.com/yorkstreetcemeteryG.htm ============================================================================================================ Complete List of Standing Tombstones - August 2007 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ ?, John Aged 38 years, ___ months Nov 16, 181_ Sep 16, 18_8? ?, Mary . Feb 10, 1884 July 27, 1885 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ J. A. . . . Algeo Family . . . Algeo, Dessa M. . 1871 1912 Algeo, Rachel C. Wife of V. C. Algeo Aug 11, 1845 Mar 15, 1882 Algeo, Sarah Wife of Robert Algeo Aug 19, 1873? . Algeo, Thomas B. . . . Algeo, Vincent C. . Jan 27, 1827 Sep 29, 1880 Artz, Benjamin F. . 1857 1934 Artz, Elizabeth H. . 1879 1941 Artz, Joseph Aged 61y, 8m, 16d . Apr 30, 1881 Artz, Raymond . 1912 1962 Artz, Sussanah Wife of Jos. Artz; aged 71y, __ m, 8d ? . Jan 14, 1893? ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Bancroft, Bessie . 1895 1982 Bancroft, Eliza . 1851 1929 Bancroft, Lucy . 1870 1956 Bancroft, William . 1854 1933 Barton, Exie C. . 1916 1995 Barton, John Henry . 1948? 1948 Barton, John W. Husband of Mary A. Barton Nov 15, 1861 Apr 27, 1944 Barton, Mary A. Wife of John W. Barton June 6, 1867 Apr 11, 1949 Barton, Mildred Louise . Mar 16, 1937 Mar 27, 1964 Barton,  Rufus E. . 1911 1950 Birtcher, Lois Jean . Apr 9, 1952 Sep 17, 1952 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Case, Mary A. Wife of Jason Case; aged 24y, 8m, 26d . Jul 20, 1869 Clark, Alexander C. Aged 80y, 5m, 7d . June 2, 1896 Clark, Martha Daughter of A. C. & M. Clark.  Aged 25?y, 3m, 17d . June 15, 188_ Clark, Mary Wife of A. C. Clark; Aged 66y, 5m, __d . June 20, 1888 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Dohn, Carl R. Husband of Myrtle Dohn; Married Mar 17, 1946 Mar 22, 1929 Oct 3, 1996 Dohn, Myrtle Wife of Carl Dohn May 25, 1928 Jan 26, 2004 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Evarts, John . Aug 5, 1830 . Evarts, Julia A. Wife of John Oct 12, 1825 Nov 27, 1885 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Fletcher, Curtis E. PFC US Army, WWII Oct 5, 1922 Aug 18, 1996 Fletcher, John Henry US Army, WWII.  Aug 24, 1925 May 23, 1992 Fletcher, John Henry Husband of Malissie 1883 1977 Fletcher, Malissie Wife of John Henry 1888 1974 Fletcher, Pleasant Ray . Feb 1, 1924 Feb 1, 1934 Fletcher, Raymon B. Son of J. H. & Malissie; Aged 8M, 20D.  Apr 2, 1928 Dec 22, 1928 Foor, Harold W. . Nov 24, 1938 Apr 17, 2004 Foster, Franz O. . 1873 1952 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Harmon, J. Daniel Husband of O. Irene 1905 1945 Harmon, O. Irene Wife of J. Daniel 1910 1991 Harris, Clinton M. . Apr 21, 1950 Apr 27, 2006 Harris, Tami Sue . June 8, 1965 Oct 26, 2005 Hunt, Margaret S. Wife of J. A. Hunt Jan 7, 1824 July 15, 1893 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Jessup, Clarence A. . 1862 1929 Jessup, Ida . 1858 1948 Johnson, Curtis C. Husband of Edna L. Apr 16, 1939 . Johnson, Edna L. Wife of Curtis C. Sep 2, 1941 May 19, 2006 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Keyser, Samuel M. . 1933 1939 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Laughrey, Unknown . . . ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ McGlothlin, Carrabell . 1884 1937 McVay, Jane Wife of Joseph McVay; Aged 24y, 1m, 12d . May 3, 1865 McVay, Mary Wife of Nathan McVay; aged 70y, 3m, 5d . Dec 20, 1883 McVay, Nathan Aged 68y, 5m, 4d . Mar 31, 1880 McVay, Wells Son of J. & M. McVay, aged 1y, 3m, 12d . Jan 20, 1867 Mikels, Mary E. . 1841 1919 Morrow, Catharine Wife of George Morrow Sep 9, 1835 Apr 9, 1896 Morrow, David . . . Morrow, David Husband of Emily Morrow May 14, 1807 Aug 21, 1893 Morrow, Emily . Feb 8, 1813 Nov 4, 1891 Morrow, Emma . 1847 1925 Morrow, George Husband of Catharine Morrow Mar 17, 1836 Aug 14, 1913 Morrow, Mary M. Wife of Noah Morrow . Apr 18., 18__ Morrow, Unknown Son of George and Catharine Jan 1872 ? Mourne, Richard L. "Dick" . Feb 12, 1941 May 7, 2007 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Presley, Charley . . . Presley, Donia . 1898 1992 Presley, Ellen . 1883 1961 Presley, James M. Husband of Ellen 1866 1953 Presley, Mary B. . 1915 1967 Presley, Sam F. Husband of Donia 1904 1984 Presley, William . Oct 25, 1910 Sep 26, 1984 Presley, Woodrow W. Husband of Mary B. 1912 1960 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Royise, Albert S. S1 US Navy, WWII Jul 21, 1924 Jul 31, 1989 Ruckman, Freddie Son of ___ and Elizabeth Ruckman . . ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Schuler, Frederick Aged 77y, 10m, 16d . Apr 12, 1879 Smith, Douglas B. Husband of Helen J. Aug 15, 1943 . Smith, Helen J. . Dec 12, 1944 Nov 29, 2004 Stooleire, Elizabeth Wife? of Charles, aged about 90 years . Feb 3, 1865 Strawser, Elmer F. . 1906 1943 Strawser, Hattie . 1879 1957 ============================================================================================================ SURNAME, FIRST NAME INSCRIPTION BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE ============================================================================================================ Young, Anna Marie . June 10, 1939 Nov 3, 1939