CEMETERIES: 8 MILE CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ Transcribed and formatted for use in USGenWeb Archives by: 5/9/03 ******************************************************************************** 8 MILE CEMETERY Wasco County Oregon 8 Mile Cemetery was established in 1877. Starting just west of the gate: Row 1 from north to south. Metal marker with nothing on it. FERGUSON: Alfred P. Ferguson., June 24, 1842 to November 18, 1920. Martha Jane Ferguson, January 9, 1844 to January 24, 1938. It is a large stone with footstones that says Father and Mother. Next to Alfred & Martha Ferguson are handmade bricks that say Floyd Ferguson, Joe Ferguson, May Ferguson, a metal marker and then a brick for F.W. (Frank) Ferguson. HARRIS: Beyond those, a little to the east, is a piece of rebar bent over with a wood sign that says Baby Alden Harris. UNKNOWN: There is a foot stone saying J.R.B. with a metal post sticking up below J.R.B. UNKNOWN: There are three metal markers. DRAKE: Up to the top, in line with J.R.B., is a big stone that says, on the north side, Sarah J. Drake, born November 25, 1843, died August 3, 1905. On the south side it says Riley V. Drake, born February 15, 1833, died October 17, 1905. There are two footstones that say Mother and Father. Next to that is a metal marker for William Elmer Drake, also known by the last name of Nash. Mar 9, 1906 - Oct 14 1918. The Drakes are in line with the Fergusons. Row 2 from south to north. BURRUP: Behind them, to the west, is a metal marker that is thought to be Ella Mae Burrup. SIMONS: Wayne E. Simons, 1891 to 1972. Blaine I. Simons, 1889 to 1957. Nettie O. Simons, 1887 to 1935. Lovina H. Simons, 1867 to 1923. Henry J. Simons, 1852 to 1914. Daisy E. Simons, January to February 1897. Annie L. Simons, 1923 to 1973. RYAN: Next is a tall marker that says Jane Ryan, born July 13, 1842, died May 4, 1903. That is on the south side. On the north side is John Ryan, born November 15, 1839, died April 1, 1909. There is a foot stone but it is right up close to the stone. It says Mother and Father. MC CABE: Next is Joseph McCabe, born 1805, died 1888, that is on the south side. On the north side is Rosiann McCabe, born 1822, died 1906. The footstone for Joseph McCabe has been put right beside his marker, to the south, instead of at the foot. It says J.McC. There is a footstone right next to it that belongs to another grave. There doesn't seem to be a footstone for Rosiann. FERGUSON: Then there is 'Our Darling Ada, daughter of A. and M.J. Ferguson, died December 11, 1884, age 4 years, 7 months, 23 days'. Next to that is 'Our Darling Alfred, son of A. and M.J. Ferguson, died January 3, 1877, age 4 years, 4 months, and 28 days'. The two stones have doves on them. There is a footstone for Ada and a footstone for Alfred. Alfred's footstone has been broken off. BELL: Next is a big stone, encased in cement and it says Farewell (clasping hands), J.R. Bell, born May 22, 1813, died April 28, 1879. Our Father is Gone But Not Forgotten. UNKNOWN: North of Bell appears to be a field stone, in fact there are a couple there. One of them has a can that has had flowers or something in it. FERGUSON: Then there is a tall one that says Harry Ferguson, died June 16, 1901, age 7 years, 3 months, and 2 days. It has a footstone that says H.F. BELL: J.D. Bell, 1856 to 1930. Next to that is Leslie L. Bell, 1878 to 1954, Father. UNKNOWN: To the north of Bell is a metal marker. Row 3 north to south. RYAN: Edward Ryan, born February 7, 1866, died November 19, 1888. Nancy E., Wife of George Ryan, died March 20, 1888, aged 20 years (spelled out), Since Thou Can'st No Longer Stay To Tear Me With Thy Love, I Hope to Meet With Thee Again In Yon Bright World Above. After Ryan there is no more for quite a ways. UNKNOWN: Then up against the fence there are three metal markers. Thought to be Etta Drake Ferguson, Monroe "Bud" Drake, and Matthew Drake. Row 4 north to south. UNKNOWN: There is a metal marker near the fence to the northwest of Angell's. ANGELL: Oscar F. Angell, 1854 to 1934. Brother, Edward F. Angell, January 17, 1868 to December 29, 1890, Gone But Not Forgotten'. Baby Flo Dell, (Angell) a small marker, 'died 1888, age 3 months'. It looks like a footstone but it is written on. Mother, Susan P. Angell, May 12, 1832 to December 27, 1928'. It says 'At Rest'. At the top it says Mother. There is no footstone. Father, Thomas Angell, May 7, 1810 to November 26, 1888, At Rest'. It has a footstone that says 'Father'. Next is 'Sister, Mary A. Angell, June 9, 1861 to September 22, 1887, Asleep in Jesus'. There is a footstone that says Father and Sister has a footstone that says Mary. DOYLE: Next is a fenced enclosure. We did a lot of digging in it and found what we think are unmarked graves. We think there is a total of five graves in the enclosure. To the north of the enclosure a can is buried in the ground and may be a grave because it is in line with the others. Next is a headstone that says 'Our Little Pet, Tommy, Son of J.R. and E. Doyle, died May 26, 1882, age 1 year'. Next is what looks like a field stone that is buried flat with a can in the ground in front of it (to the west of it). Next is a big tree. Next is what appears to be another grave that had a cut board, a can and a couple of green florist flower boxes buried in the ground. Then a metal marker for Emma Doyle. Row 4 south to north. UNKNOWN: Next are three metal markers, unknown, inscriptions are not legible. SOUTHWELL: Next are two white stones. Wilbur, Infant Son of Ben and Alma Southwell, born December 24, 1894, died May 12, 1895, Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven. There is no visible footstone but there is a big hill and there may be a grave there. Next is Baby Infant Daughter of Ben and Alma Southwell, born January 9, 1889, died January 26, 1889, Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me. There are iris' growing there and there is a footstone that says 'Baby'. DOYLE: There is a metal marker that says William A. Doyle, June 17, 1937, age 73 years, 2 months, 8 days. SOUTHWELL: Then you get to a place where there are a lot of iris' growing and a stone for Mary F., Wife of B. Southwell, born May 6, 1860, died October 25, 1882. On the bottom it says 'There Remaineth Therefore a Rest to the People of God. Hebrew 4:9'. There is a large lilac tree growing by the obelisk for Southwell. DOYLE: Next is A. G. Doyle, born March 7 1832, died January 24, 1880. There is a footstone for A. G. Doyle that says A.G.D. UNKNOWN: To the north of A. G., there is a bent cedar marker with a metal marker next to it. It is sort of in line with the fenced enclosure. Things kind of get out of line. Row 5 north to south. UNKNOWN: There is a rusty metal marker up against the fence to the north end with nothing on it. It is almost broken in half. LEABO: Next (it is quite a distance between graves) and just behind the bent cedar marker there is a grave that says 'Our Baby, Mr. & Mrs. E.L. Leabo, February 4, 1910'. SHERRILL: Just to the south of that there is a stone that says Mary A. Sherrill, died October 13, 1896, age 63 years, 4 months, 18 days. It was inside a lilac tree. Row 6 north to south. CAMPBELL: Then you start up the hill. Brother, Brett L. Campbell, 1895 to 1953. Mother, Sarah M. Campbell, 1851 to 1932. Father, William E. Campbell, April 17, 1851 to October 16, 1901. It has a footstone that says Father. Next is a real old white one that says Clara, Daughter of W.E. and F.M. Campbell, died March 29, 1893, age 9 years, 6 months, 9 days. At the bottom of it, it says 'I Pray You If You Ever Pass This Sunken Grave Within the Grass, Touch Tenderly the Crumbling Stone and Say For Me in Undertone, Oh Clara, Clara Dear' . It has a footstone that says C.C. The next one is a white one that says Roscoe, Son of W.E. and S.M. Campbell, died August 11, 1881, age 10 years, 12 days. Rest Precious Darling, Rest. Angels will Welcome Thee as One Among the Blest, from Care Forever Free. Row 7 south to north. HAZEN: Almost directly behind Sherrill is Ruth M. Hazen, 1929 to 1933. UNKNOWN: Then there is a metal marker with nothing identifiable. MEANS: Then there is a tall obelisk that says James M. Means, died July 29, 1904, aged 82 years, 1 month. Gone But Not Forgotten. It has a footstone that says Father and there are iris'. DISBROW: To the south of that is a stone that was in a lilac bush that says Willis Disbrow, born July 22, 1894, died May 8, 1895 'God In His Wisdom has Recalled the Boon His Love had Given and Though the Body Molders Here, the Soul is Safe in Heaven'. It has roses on it. There is a footstone that says W.D. FERGUSON: Rose Ferguson, September 16, 1913 to April 9, 1989 with a footstone that says Sister. Miles Ferguson, December 18, 1885 to June 3, 1947. Bessie Effie Ferguson, November 8, 1894 to October 8, 1913. Miles and Bessie have footstones that say Father and Mother. Row 8 UNKNOWN: Metal marker with rebar. Row 9 north to south. HAZEN: Sadie D. Hazen., 1859 to 1946. Bion Hazen, 1857 to 1938. It has metal markers and a headstone. UNKNOWN: Next is a metal marker. RADFORD: Inside the big lilac tree is a stone that says Baby on top and Ellen Precilla Radford, February 6, 1905 to August 19, 1906. Row 10 south to north. DARNIELLE: Beyond the big lilac tree there are white iris' and a cement surround that is John M. Darnielle, October 8, 1853 to December 14, 1926. and Eva Ogle Darnielle, March 7, 1858 to March 7, 1949. On one side it says Mother and on the other side it says Father. There is a metal marker by Mother and a can in the ground. There is a footstone for Father but one couldn't be found for Mother. LEABO: Just to the north of Darnielle is a wooden marker for Thomas Smith Leabo, Oct 25, 1915 - Feb 3, 1916 and Dale Orthel Leabo, Mar 25, 1920 - July 1920. There is a metal marker there also. DARNIELLE: Next is a big one, Amos Darnielle, April 19, 1824 to August 13, 1915. He has a footstone that says Father and is in the lilacs. UNKNOWN: Metal marker with a bent cedar marker. Row 11 south to north. UNKNOWN: Metal marker with a bent cedar marker. HARRIS: To the north and west of Darnielle is Bertha Burl Harris, Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Harris, born June 3, 1895, age 6 years, 8 months, 11 days. It has iris' planted on it. JOHNSON: Right behind that, in a lilac bush, Lester W. Johnson, born August 31, 1886, died August 31, 1901. All You That Come My Grave to See Prepare Yourselves to Follow Me, Repent and Turn to God in Time. You May Be Taken In Your Prime. FOSTER: Squire Foster, died September 30, 1905, age 58 years, and Joseph Foster, died July 17, 1899, age 59 years. Next there is a footstone on one side that says J.F. and on the other side says F.F. There is another Foster that says J.M. Foster, 1853 to 1914. NELSON: Just north of Johnson is James Nelson, January 9, 1818 to July 7, 1900 and Elizabeth Nelson, January 7, 1822 to March 18, 1902.