LORAIN COUNTY OHIO - Ridgelawn Cemetery (Surnames: CALE to COBB) ************************************************ 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 Ian McGurire (Eagle Scott Project) n0hmcg@yahoo.com December 13, 2003, Reformatted August 2004, Updated August 2009 ************************************************************************** Ridgelawn Cemetery On the west side of Gulf Road, between Ridge Street and Columbus Street, this cemetery includes what was earlier referred to as the Old Elyria cemetery. Burials go back as far as 1817, and possibly earlier. Within the cemetery are two Monuments, a large Mausoleum, and one Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. I did this transcript as an Eagle Project. We walked the cemetery in August and September of 2003. The information was compared with an earlier transcript published by the Lorain Historical Society that was accomplished in the 1930’s. The volume is available in the Elyria Public Library. When information is from their work, an asterisk is placed at the end of the entry. This means either we missed it or it is no longer legible. Maps of the cemetery are included. The map of the cemetery was sectioned into plots. The plots on the map were hard to define in the cemetery. I divided the map into new sections, using markers we could see and use. Ian R. McGuire BSA Troop 130 ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== Surname Given Name Location Vet Birth Death Inscription/Remarks ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== CALEY family stone X-R9b-12 surname only CALPIN JOHNSON* Clara E.* * Nov 1866* (wife of C.W. 26y 7m)* proximate location Row 29 CAMERON Bena A. R31-1 1863 1926 see Fredrick KUHLOW CAMERON Evan* R31-1 1849 1914 see Fredrick KUHLOW CAMP Sephronia K. V-R5-11 1908 1983 CAMP / Sephronia K. 1908-1983 / William B. 1901-1980 / Married Nov 6, 1980 CAMP William B. V-R5-11 1901 1980 see Sephronia K. CAMP CAMPBELL Geo. C. R58-27 X Co.E 2 Pa.INF CAMPBELL George L. R-R1-17 1861 1933 CAMPBELL Helen METCALF X-R15b-37 1883 1950 CAMPBELL Margaret R-R1-18 1864 1942 CAMPBELL Walter or (Walton)* A. R-R1-16 1888 1902 CANDEE Mary Elizabeth R55-36 Aug21,1813 Sep23,1836 wife aged 23 years see Seymour Wesley BALDWIN CANZERT Adolf R25-1 X (Co. H)* 8 Ohio Inf. Spanish American War emblem CAROLL M.J. R54-30 1880 1929(8)* CAROTHERS Clara May X-R16a-27 Apr21,1885 Jan18,1972 nee RAYMOND CAROTHERS Norman A. X-R16a-28 X May24,1889 Jan22,1959 Ohio / PFC / MG Co. 168 Infantry / World War I / PH CARPENTER Carrie B. Y-R9b-10 1871 1904 wife see James F. CARPENTER CARPENTER Charles D. R61-23 1875 1956 CARPENTER Dorothy DENHAM Y-R17b-9 1928 1952 CARPENTER Eleanor L. R61-22 1905 1919 CARPENTER James F. Y-R9b-10 1870 1952 CARPENTER / James F. 1870-1952 / Carrie B. his wife 1871-1904 / Our son Roy H. 1892-1920 FOOTSTONES: Mother Roy CARPENTER / Ohio / SGT 522 Field Art / 35 Div / Jun 1, 1920 Father CARPENTER Nellie R61-21 1882 1964 CARPENTER Roy Y-R9b-10 X 1892 Jun 1,1920 see James F. CARPENTER CARPENTER R36-1 see Mary M. YOUNGLOVE CARR Jesse R. W-cpt-a76 1886 1915 CARR Neva C. R53-16 1922 1946 CARRICK Anna D. X-R6a-26 1891 1981 see George CARRICK CARRICK Carl W. X-R14b-25 1903 1932 CARRICK Charles R41-6 1880 1957 CARRICK Charles S. V-R8-14 1864 1962 see Margaret E. CARRICK CARRICK Earl W. X-R14b-24 1889 1918 CARRICK George X-R6a-26 1887 1973 CARRICK / Together forever / George 1887-1973 / Anna D. 1891-1981 CARRICK Margaret E. V-R8-14 1867 1953 CARRICK / Margaret E. 1867-1953 / Charles S. 1864-1962 CARRICK May R41-6 1874 1956 CARRICK / May 1874-1956 / Charles 1880-1957 CARRICK MIEDEN Mary V-R8-13 1855 1909 see MIEDEN crypt CARROLL Bertha R54-29 1886 1963 CARROLL COLEMAN Maxine R54-32 1912 1942 CARTER Bessie H. X-R11b-33 1883 1917 Daughter CARTER Charles C. X-R11b-32 1857 1934 Charles C. CARTER 1857-1934 Father / Mary E. CARTER 1857-1941 Mother CARTER Edgar B. Y-R11b-17 1853 1946 CARTER / Edgar B. 1853-1946 / Margaret A. 1862-1947 CARTER Edward S. Y-R15b-11 1827 1915 CARTER family stone X-R11b-31 surname only CARTER John Lynn, Dr. Y-R15b-11 Jul18,1868 Jun12,1898 see Edward S. CARTER CARTER Lemira A-R2-5 Jul24,1806 Nov 4,1888 wife see Reuben M. CARTER CARTER Lillie K. W-R18a-3 1890 1933 CARTER Margaret A. Y-R11b-17 1862 1947 see Edgar B. CARTER CARTER Mary R36-14 1824 1891 wife see James F. MANTER CARTER Mary E. X-R11b-32 1857 1941 see Charles C. CARTER CARTER Reuben M. A-R2-5 Jun21,1801 Mar30,1889 CARTER / Reuben M. CARTER born June 12, 1801 died Mar 30, 1889 / Lemire his wife born July 24, 1806 died Nov 4, 1888 CARTER R-44-7 see LANTSBERRY, family stone CARTER W-R20a-14 surname only CARTER DOWNER Louisa R-44-4 1833 1896 Jesus Christ, the same yesterday today and forever carter plot Father R-44-6 carter plot Mother R-44-5 CARVER Jacquelyn Mae Y-R11b-13 1921 1999 nee PAUL / In loving memory CARY Anne R61-8 Apr.7,1861 Sep25,1937 see Mary CARY CARY Anne M. R61-5 1830 1918 CARY Edward Avery R61-2 1856 1927 CARY Fanny M. R61-3 1863 1925 CARY Harriette R61-7 Dec11,1858 Nov.11,1900 wife of W.G. Cleveland CARY Josiah W. B-R2-1 May16,1828 Aug 2,1886 SIDE 1: CARY / Josiah W. CARY born May 16, 1828 died Aug 2, 1886 / Mary Ann BEACH his wife born Sept 6, 1832 died Dec 27, 1905 SIDE 2: Mary Abiah ROOT born Aug 5, 1858 died Aug 25, 1947 SIDE 3: Rollin Beach CARY born Feb 12, 1854 died Mar 4, 1931 CARY Kate R61-6 1868 1931 wife of Walter G. Cleveland CARY Lillian H. I-R1-15 Feb17,1858 Mar24,1912 CARY Mary R61-8 Apr.7,1861 May24,1861 In memory of / Mary CARY Apr 7, 1861 May 24, 1861 / Anne CARY MARTIN Apr 7 1861 Sept 25, 1937 CARY Philip I-R1-14 Jul 4,1889 Oct27,1916 CARY Rollin Beach B-R2-1 Feb12,1854 Mar 4,1931 see Josiah W. CARY CARY Samuel Avery R61-4 1823 1903 CARY* James R45-3 1808 1875 see James COREY CASSON Benjman X-R15b-48 1861 1928 CASSON Emily L. X-R15b-47 1867 1952 CASSON Russell L. X-R16a-36 1885 1914 stone matches Christina KIEFER CASTLE Charles H. O-R1-18 1864 1938 see Hattie W. CASTLE CASTLE Hattie W. O-R1-18 1868 1944 CASTLE / Hattie W. 1868-1944 / Charles H. 1864-1938 CASTLEMAN J. R. A-R3-1 Mar31,1880 Aged 73 Yrs see Mary W. CASTLEMAN CASTLEMAN Mary W. A-R3-1 Aug11,1889 Mary W. CATSLEMAN died Aug 11, 1889 age 75 years / J. R. CASTLEMAN died Mar 31,1880 aged 73 Yrs CATER family stone I-R2-23 surname only CATER* Father* I-R2-24 Jun24,1909 aged 75 yrs. CATER* Mary I-R2-21 (dau, 22y)* CATER* Mother I-R2-22 Nov16,1902* (70 y)* CATHCART Salmon H. R54-13 1832 1920 CATHCART / Salmon H. 1832-1920 / Sarah CHAMBERLAIN 1832-1915 / Lillie M. 1868-1874 / Edith A. 1861-1909 cathcart stone Edith A. R54-13 1861 1909 see Salmon H. CATHCART cathcart stone Lillie M. R54-13 1868 1874 see Salmon H. CATHCART CATHER Albert G. X-R13a-20 1919 baby see Inez CATHER CATHER Inez X-R13a-20 1876 1962 CATHER / Inez 1876-1962 / Baby Albert G. 1919 / James 1875-1960 CATHER James X-R13a-20 1875 1960 see Inez CATHER CAUDERN Mary HERRICK Y-R12a-19 1848 1912 Mother CAUDERN W. J. Y-R12a-20 1838 1907 Father CAYWOOD Charles C. V-R5-7 1887 1934 CAYWOOD / Charles C. 1887-1934 / Elizabeth I. 1888-1968 / Russell C. 1910-2001 CAYWOOD Clara V-R5-6 1909 1912 see Minnie CAYWOOD CAYWOOD Elizabeth I. V-R5-7 1888 1968 see Charles C. CAYWOOD CAYWOOD Minnie V-R5-6 1880 1912 CAYWOOD / Minnie 1880-1912 / Clara 1909-1912 CAYWOOD Russell C. V-R5-7 1910 2001 see Charles C. CAYWOOD CEZA Imre U-R9-7 1919 in Hungarian. IMRE Ceza / Elt (age) 2 Evet (years) / M.H. (died) 1919 CHAMBERLAIN Etta K. Y-R10b-13 1865 1932 see Geneva CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN Fannie GAUDERN R20-8 1835 1856 see Jeremiah GAUDERN CHAMBERLAIN Geneva Y-R10b-13 1886 1926 CHAMBERLAIN / Geneva 1886-1926 / Vera L. 1888-1902 / Gertrude 1991-1922 / Etta K. 1865-1932 / George H. 1862-1944 CHAMBERLAIN George H. Y-R10b-13 1862 1943 see Geneva CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN George W. X-R2-13 1870 1920 see Marth A. Chamberlain CHAMBERLAIN Gertrude Y-R10b-13 1891 1922 see Geneva CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN Lloyd X-R2-12 1904 1960 see Viola V. Chamberlain CHAMBERLAIN Marth A. X-R2-13 1870 1944 Marth A. Chamberlain 1870-1944 / George W. Chamberlain 1870-1920 / In God's care CHAMBERLAIN Mary R20-8 1856 1878 see Jeremiah GAUDERN CHAMBERLAIN Sarah R54-13 1832 1915 see Salmon H. CATHCART CHAMBERLAIN Vera L. Y-R10b-13 1888 1902 see Geneva CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN Viola V. X-R2-12 1903 Viola V. Chamberlain 1903- (uncarved) / Lloyd C. Chamberlain 1904-1960 CHAMBERLIN W.B. L-R2-1 1816 1902 CHAMPNEY Arthur R. Y-R7a-16 1870 1931 CHAMPNEY Carl S. X-R2-2 1902 1927 CHAMPNEY Ida T. X-R2-1 1875 1939 CHAMPNEY Myra HECOCK Y-R6b-13 1858 1926 CHANDLER Anna X-R18b-5 1875 1959 CHANDLER / Anna 1775 - 1959 / John 1874--1946 CHANDLER Charles I-R1-4 X 1845 1912 see CHANDLER, family stone CHANDLER Clara Grace R49-8 1881 1885 see Thomas CHANDLER CHANDLER family stone I-R1-4 FOOTSTONES: Father Mother Mary A. 1833-1907 Army Nurse 1862-65 Charles 1845-1912 Co. H. 103 O.V.I. CHANDLER Father I-R1-4 see CHANDLER, family stone CHANDLER John X-R18b-5 1874 1946 see Anna CHANDLER CHANDLER Joseph H. R19-12 1854 1934 see Susan ROE CHANDLER CHANDLER Lucy R14-9 Aug20,1801 Dec6,1868 wife of (Ezekial C.)* Bradford CHANDLER Mary A. I-R1-4 X 1833 1907 see CHANDLER, family stone CHANDLER Mother I-R1-4 see CHANDLER, family stone CHANDLER Thomas R49-8 1849 1904* CHANDLER / Thomas 1849-190(4)* / his wife Jane SUREY 1850-1920 / Clara Grace 1881-1885 / Thomas Earl 1871-1950 CHANDLER Thomas Earl R49-8 1871 1950 see Thomas CHANDLER CHANEY Ann E. R53-35 Oct 6,1839 see Charles CHANEY CHANEY Charles R53-35 Jul31,1874 SIDE 1: Charles CHANEY died July 31, 1874 aged 82 yrs 4 m / Susan his wife died Mar 31, 1876 aged 82 yrs (8)* m SIDE 2: Susan E. CHANEY died Oct 14, 1829 / Ann E. CHANEY died Oct 6, 1839 / Minerva C. OWENS died Sept 12, 1846 CHANEY Susan R53-35 Mar31,1876 wife, aged 82 see Charles CHANEY CHANEY Susan E. R53-35 Oct14,1829 see Charles CHANEY CHAPMAN Bird B., Hon. R20-17 Aug24,1821 Sep12,1871 Father (m Salisbury, CONN)* CHAPMAN Chloe E. Y-R12b-11 1864 1946 see George H. CHAPMAN CHAPMAN Edwin C. Y-R13a-13 1865 1929 CHAPMAN / Florence NOTLEY 1866-1957 / Edwin C. 1865-1929 CHAPMAN Erie D., Sr W-cpt-a10 see wife Minnie THAYER CHAPMAN CHAPMAN George H. Y-R12b-11 1862 1937 CHAPMAN / George H. 1862 1937 / Chloe E. 1864-1946 CHAPMAN Margaret DARLING X-R13a-10 1847 1926 CHAPMAN William Brewster X-R13a-11 X 1873 1931 CHAPPELL George R31-3 Jan20,1832 Apr 4,1897 CHAPPELL / George CHAPPELL bron Jan 20, 1832 died Apr 4, 1897 / Harriet BARBER wife of George CHAPPELL died Dec 23, 1890 aged 58 yrs & 9 Mos. FOOTSTONES: George CHAPPELL 1832-1897 Mother CHAPPELL Hattie A. SHARP R31-2 1853 1931 CHAPPELL Helen L. Y-R11b-8 1852 wife see Melvin H. BASSETT CHAPPELL Henry R-44-9 Nov22,1821 Jun 8,1896* CHAPPELL / Henry CHAPPELL born Nov 22, 1821 died June (8)*, 1896 / Gone but not forgotten / Lydia his wife 1827-1907 / At Rest FOOTSTONES: Mother Father CHAPPELL Lydia R-44-9 1827 1907 wife see Henry CHAPPELL CHARLTON Joseph W. W-R6a-2 X 1892 1952 CHARLTON / Joseph W. vet World War I 1892-1952 / Maude E. 1891-1972 CHARLTON Maude E. W-R6a-2 1891 1952 see Joseph W. CHARLTON CHASE Anna P-R1-10 1858 1930 see Edwin CHASE CHASE Arthur P-R1-10 1888 1901 see Edwin CHASE CHASE Edwin P-R1-10 1850 1905 CHASE / Edwin 1850-1905 / Anna 1858-1930 / Eunice 1889-1934 / Arthur 1888-1901 CHASE Eunice P-R1-10 1889 1934 see Edwin CHASE CHASE Frances L. R18-1 1898 1964 CHASE / Frances L. 1898-1964 / Paul J 1899-1978 CHASE Paul J. R18-1 1899 1978 see Frances L. CHASE CHERRY* John* * (father)* proximate location Row 57 CHESMAR James John X-R14b-9 X Sep13,1908 Mar21,1973 Ohio / Tec 4 Co. C 746 Ry Opr Bn TC / World War II CHESMAR Loretta L. X-R14b-8 Sep29,1908 May 3,1986 CHILDS Charles U-R8-1 1870 1911 CHILDS John R58-41 Jul14,1814 Feb.9,1888 CHILDS / John CHILDS born July 14, 1814 died Feb 9, 1888 / Mary J. CHILDS wife of John CHILDS born Oct 1, 1818 died Apr 14, 1892 CHILDS Mary J. R58-41 Oct.1,1818 Apr14,1892 Wife see John CHILDS CHILDS Roland Lindsey R58-43 1849 1871 CHILDS* Thomas* C-R1-7 Jan12,1878* (66 y)* illegible CHOLSTON Ed W-R21-26 X Jan26,1892 Nov 5,1946 FLORIDA / 567 SY BN OMC / WORLD WAR I CHRISTENDEN* Lucius H.* R28-18 Feb18,1833* Feb30,1865* illegible. CHRISTIAN Cliff W-R21-21 X Oct11,1946 LOUISIANA / PVT 1 CL / 508 ENGR.SERV. BN. CHRISTOPHERSEN* Christian N.* R46-7 Jan 7,1888* Jun30,1888* illegible CILLANDERS John K-R3-3 X 1832 1903 Co. C 7th O.V.I. CILLY* Harold B.* * Sep29,1884* (son CS & KB, 4m)* proximate location Row 49 Civil War Memorial R-R1-7 CLAPP Roger L. W-R20b-6 x 1892 1928 Pri. / Co. B 145th INF 37th DIV CLARK Alexander W-R15a-18 1901 1963 father CLARK Cassandra R46-11 wife of (H. D.)* CLARK death date buried CLARK Charles G. X-R10a-1 1902 1983 CLARK / Charles G. 1902-1983 / Victoria HAAG 1900-1994 CLARK Davis Miles R58-35 X Aug.1,1839 Apr18,1907 Davis Miles CLARK born Aug 1, 1839 died Apr 18, 1907 / Emma A. CLARK born Aug 6, 1840 died Aug 2, 1910 CLARK Emma A. R58-35 Aug.6,1840 Aug.2,1910 see Davis Miles CLARK CLARK Enoch R52-20 Jan11,1887 SIDE 1: Enoch CLARK died Jan 11, 1887 aged 84 years / Maria W. CLARK died July 24, (1894)* aged 90 years SIDE 2: Lorenzo CLARK died Aug 22, 1890 aged 76 years (7m)* FOOTSTONE: Father CLARK Frank L. X-R11b-35 1867 1916 CLARK Geo. Boyd R25-5 Sep20,1858* son of Geo. (H.)* & Jane (B.)* CLARK aged (5y 3m 15d)* CLARK Hannah R54-41 Jul19,1871 aged 67 see William CLARK CLARK Hester M. X-R11b-34 1869 1941 CLARK J.H. R53-13 Sep28,1871 (son of T & M)* age 6m & (17)*d CLARK Jane MAIN W-R15a-17 1874 1945 mother CLARK Lorenzo R52-20 Aug22,1890 Aged 76 years see Enoch CLARK CLARK Maria W. R52-20 Jul24,1884 aged 90 years see Enoch CLARK CLARK Mary R58-34 1811 1877 CLARK Miles D. R58-33 1806 1881 CLARK Nettie J. X-R13a-17 1860 1920 CLARK P. K. R52-19 1843 1921 CLARK Robert A. W-R15a-16 1874 1931 father CLARK William R54-41 Feb 3,1877 William CLARK, father died February 3, 1877 aged 75 years / Hannah CLARK, mother died July 19, 1871 aged 67 years CLARK Charlotte A. Y-R2-11 1818 1907 CLARK Lucy (G.)* R19-14 Dec 7,1815 Feb26,1901 wife see Landon ROOD CLARK - JONES family stone Y-R2-10 surnames only CLARK BIGGS Emma O-R1-7 Nov20,1842 Jul 9,1902 see John C. BIGGS CLARK* Ada M.* * 1862* 1929* (Mother)* proximate location W, Row 19 CLARK* Mary E. R27-7 Aug25,1811 (dau O & E, 12y 10m)* illegible CLARKE Susie K. X-R10a-15 1852 1927 Mother CLARKSON Edward N. W-R9a-10 1869 1929 CLARKSON / Edward N. 1869-1929 / Millie J. 1878-1948 CLARKSON Millie J. W-R9a-10 1878 1948 see Edward N. CLARKSON CLEMENTS Esther Jean W-R6a-3 1895 1993 CLEMENTS Margaret L. W-R6a-4 1865 1937 CLEMENTS / Margaret L. 1865-1937 / Owen A. 1854-1947 CLEMENTS Owen A. W-R6a-4 1854 1947 see Margaret L. CLEMENTS CLEVELAND W. G. R61-6 see Kate CARY and Harriette CARY CLIFF Roy Leon W-R20b-13 1886 1921 CLIFF / Roy Leon 1886-1921 / Lucy POMEROY 1888-1975 CLIFFORD Charles W. W-R19b-7 1854 1921 CLIFFORD Earl W. W-R19b-26 X Nov30,1936 MICHIGAN / CORP. 106 ENGRS. 31 DIV CLIFFORD Millie X-R10a-19 1850 1929 see H. Edwin ALDRICH CLIME Christopher R49-5 1822 1892 Christopher CLIME 1822-1892 / Katherine his wife 1822-1905 CLIME Katherine R49-5 1822 1905 wife see Christopher CLIME CLINE A.F. W-R21-16 1862 1944 see Alice G. CLINE CLINE Alice G. W-R21-16 1871 1938 War Mother Alice G. 1862-1938 / A.F. CLINE 1862-1944 CLINE Jacob K-R3-2 X Co. I 8 Ohio INF CLINE Wm. B. W-R21-15 X 1897 1918 CO. B 145 U.S. INF. CLOSE Stephen W. Y-R8a-22 1829 1904 CLOUGH Henry Hale V-R6-1 1850 1929 CLOUGH / Henry Hale 1850-1929 / Margaret BARNEY 1846-1914 CLOUGH Marguerite WOOD V-R7-1 1895 1915 CLOUGH Martha Barney V-R7-2 1871 1954 CLULEY Charles U. X-R9b-21 1884 1935 Husband B.P.O.E. CLULEY Florence E. X-R9b-23 1892 1978 Wife CLULEY Sarah Ann X-R9b-22 1853 1924 Mother COATES Charles T. X-R10a-26 Feb26,1871 Mar26,1955 Grandfather COATES Gibert A. X-R10a-25 1896 1985 In loving memory / COATES / Gibert A. 1896-1985 (mason) / Josephine A. 1895-1969 (O.E.S.) COATES Josephine A. X-R10a-25 1895 1969 see Gibert A. COATES COBB family stone X-R10b-10 FOOTSTONES: Sarah 1858-1938 Mother Frank 1859-1922 Father Nelle M. 1884-1967 Daughter Lucile TISDALE died 1968 Daughter COBB Frank X-R10b-10 1859 1922 Father see COBB, family stone COBB Mary H. C-R1-5 Feb24,1822 Jan 5,1898 See Ralph L. COBB COBB Nelle M. X-R10b-10 1884 1967 daughter see COBB, family stone COBB Sarah X-R10b-10 1858 1938 Mother see COBB, family stone COBB* Mabel E.* * 1859* 1924* proximate location Section X, Row 10b-10