ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Kyle Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Kyle cemetery:
                  1937 Feb. 3
                  Research made by L. Blanche Bess

Cemetery Location:  23 miles southwest of Covington, Virginia, on Routes #60, 
                    #18 and #607.
                    Alleghany County



OWNERS:

Unknown

DESCRIPTION:

The few names recorded are from the Kyle Cemetery.  There are only a few stones, 
but thee are a number of unmarked graves in this cemetery.

The place had been neglected for years until the timber had grown up to be large 
trees, some had fallen and broken some of the stones.

Quite recently a grandson of Mr. Galbraith Kyle became interested in the old 
family burying ground and visited the place, finding it a desolate wilderness.  
This grandson, Galbraith Kyle, employed a man to clean up and to fence the 
cemetery.  This work has been completed and has made a wonderful improvement.  
The Kyles are very prominent people and used to own and live on the place where 
the cemetery is located.

The location is very good, and is a quiet place where the only sounds are the 
singing of the birds and the murmer of Potts Creek.

INSCRIPTIONS:

In memory of
Galbraith Kyle
born Sep. 11, 1811
died Aug. 17, 1873
Age 61 years, 11 months and 24 days
He was a kind husband and an affectionate parent
and was a useful citizen and universally respected.


In memory of
Julia White
wife of Galbraith Kyle
born Nov. 17, 1811
died Dec. 8, 1893
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee in the peaceful 
grave’s embrace, but thy memory will be cherished, till
we see thy Heavenly face.


James T. Kyle
killed at the battle of Phrashers Farm
June 30, 1862
age 20 years 5 months


Elizabeth
wife of Captain Givens
born Dec. 23, 1839
died Jan. 6, 1882
age 42 yrs. 11 days
Dearest Mother, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel, 
But tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.


Moses S. Kyle
died July 8, 1862
Aged 18 yrs 10 months and 8 days
He was a Confederate soldier


Caroline Kyle
Died July 6, 1862
aged 7 yrs. 2 months and 7 days


Sophia Kyle
Died June 13, 1862
aged 10 yrs. and 12 days


ADDITIONS TO CEMETERIES:

Kyle – We think this plot of ground of approximately a half-acre was reserved 
for a family burying ground, and was to be kept for that purpose forever.  We 
have not been able to find any record of trustees, but the plot has been 
reserved when property was sold from time to time.  The owner holds sacred the 
trust and the plot has never been used for any other purpose or in any way 
molested.

There are heroes buried here.  James Kyle who was killed at Phrasher’s Farm on 
June 30, 1862, was raised on the farm where he was buried.  Moses Kyle who died 
in a hospital July 8, 1863, was also raised there.

Robert Kyle, color bearer in his company, was killed at the battle of ____.  
When he fell the flag was picked up by William Rayhill, Company C, 22nd Virginia 
Infantry, and carried on.  If Robert Kyle’s body was brought home for burial, 
there is no marker to indicate his grave.

Galbraith Kyle, the father of these splendid young men who gave their lives in 
defense of their country, was Captain of the Home Guards.  Their mother was 
Julia White, and said to be a woman of fine character.

The little girls, Caroline and Sophia, who died so near to each other had 
Diphtheria.  There was at that time a terrible epidemic of this dreaded disease 
which took the lives of many people.  We have been told that some whole families 
were taken, and often several were buried together.

John Hamilton who came from Belfast, Ireland, about 1832, was buried in this 
cemetery.  Also his son, Samuel, who was a Confederate soldier, was murdered 
soon after the War Between the States, and buried here.  They have no markers.


SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informants:  C. H. Reynolds
             J. H. McDivitt, deceased, Belonged to Company C. 22nd
                             Virginia Infantry




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