Augusta County VA Archives Cemeteries....Trinity Churchyard Cemetery ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Glenda Lambert-Gibson September 8, 2009 Trinity Churchyard Cemetery Located on the South side of West Beverley Street between Church and Lewis Streets. Background: Trinity Churchyard was purchased from William Beverley in the year 1750 by the Church wardens in behalf of the Vestry of Augusta Parish. Record of Graves: Area 4 SOWERS, John C. d Sep 1845 64 yr Born Winchester, Va. Sept. 1779 Died at Staunton, Va. Sept. 1845 Aged 64 years. He was an enterprising and successful merchant A public spirited Citizen and indulgent and affectionate Husband and Father A Zealous and devout Christian And an Elder in the Presbyterian church for more than thirty years. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" BOYDEN, William d 23 Apr 1833 25 yr of Dommerston, Vt. Garduate of Dartmouth College and Member of the Staunton Law School died April 23, 1833 E 25 Yrs. By strangers honored & By strangers mourned. AREA 5 McCULLOUH, Margaret d 24 Jul 1815 17 yr, fs M.MC. M'CULLOCK, Mrs. Jane d 29 Mar 1819 67 yr SMITH, Silas H. d 15 Sep 1842 55 yr 8 mo 7 da McCULLOCK, Jane d 12 Dec 1812 52 yr 1 mo 2 da w/o Silas H. Smith STRIBLING, Erasmus b 1 Jun 1784 - d 2 Jul 1858 In my hand no price I bring Simply to the cross I cling. STRIBLING, Erasmus Jr. In memory of, Son of Erasmus and Matilda Stribling who was born 4th of August, 1813 and died 20th of September 182- KINNEY, Mrs. Nancy d 15 Dec 1824 59 yr w/o Jacob Kinney KINNEY, Jacob Here lies the body of Jacob Kinney Nat. 24th July, 1865. ob. 15 March 1812 He was born in the county of Fluvana and on migrating to this county shortly after he reached the years of manhood The public utility of his life is acknowledged by all who knew him a heart of great sensibility and benevolence formed for friendship a temper gay and ardent a dispostion frank and generous a mind prompt, vigorous, fertile and original in all it's sallies a soul intrepid, noble and inaganimous once animated the dust that moulders here The affection of a wife and the filial love of a daughter & and only child have placed this humble stone to his memory. STRIBLING, Matilda b 8 Nov 1789 - d 17 Apr 1829 w/o Erasmos Stribling HARTMAN, Henry d 23 Oct 1850 73 yr STRIBLING, Sarah Ann b 1 Dec 1817 - d April ? stone broken STRIBLIN, Francis W. of Madison County, Va. Who died Sept. 27, 1850 Aged 19 years and 22 days. fs F.W.S. (No Ins. Broken) fs S.A.S. (probably footstone Sarah Ann Stribling) AREA 6 CLARK, Margaret Elizabeth d 29 Mar 1838 1 yr 4 mo 24 da fs M.E.C. d/o Joh J. & Mary Clark CLARK, James d 13 Jan 1808 6? yr Wooden Slab-No Inscription Wooden Slab-No Inscription Wooden Slab-No Inscription Wooden Slab-No Inscription PATTERSON, Ann Boys No Dates w/o D.W. Patterson and Daugther of Robert and Jane McCullock. Aged 53 years. McCULLOCK, Robt. In Memory of Robt. McCullock, died March 26th, 1851 who departed this life on the 21 day of August A.D. 1805 in the 46th year of his age. (this is how it is written in my notes) Wooden Slab-No Inscription KINNEY, Nichols Cabell d 16 Nov 1859 67 yr He died in the hope of a blessed immortality and in strong faith in a crucified Redeemer. This stone is erected to his memory by his bereaved widow. fs- N.C.K. In my hand no price I bring simply to the cross I cling KINNEY, Elizabeth C.P. d 14 Aug 1851 30 yr 5 mo 5 da Consort of Nichols C. Kinney This stone was erected by her affectionate husband as a tribute of her tenderness as a mother, her sincerity as a friend, and her kindness as a mistress. As she lived in love and fear of God; So she died supported by a firm and cheerful trust that she was exchanging this for a better world. I heard a voice from Heaven Saying unto me, Write; Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Sprit, that they may rest from their labours; Rev.XII 15. I would not live always no welcome the tomb, Since Jesus hath lain there I welcome the doom There will be my rest till he bid me arise to meet him in triumph desending the skies. My sould hath a desire and a longing to enter into the courts of the Lord My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Psalms LXXXIV 2 SHEFFEY, Maria Hanson d 11 Nov 1862 w/o Daniel Sheffey Her children arise up and call her blessed SHEFFEY, Daniel d 3 Dec 1830 58 yr Beneath this stone are entombed the Mortal remains of Daniel Sheffey Who died suddenly Dec. 3rd 1830 Aged 58 Endowed by nature with extraordinary power of mind He arose to the highest rank at the bar. And in the councils of the nation He attained the most exalted eminence Equalled by few in the force of intellect He was excelled by none In integrity and principle and generosity of heart To the memory of the most affectionate Husband And the most tender Father Bereaved affection has raised this humble monument. PEYTON, John Howson b 29 Apr 1778 - d 3 Apr 1847 2nd son of John Rowzee Peyton & Anne Hooe Born at Stony Hill, Stafford County, April 29th 1778 Died at his residence near Staunton April 3rd 1847 WEST SIDE PEYTON, Susanna Smith Madison b 15 Oct 1780 - d 15 Jul 1830 Wife of J.H. Peyton & eldest daughter of William Strother Madison & Elizabeth Preston: born at Madisonville, Montgomery County Oct. 15th 1780: Died in Staunton July 15th 1830 SOUTH SIDE PEYTON, Anne b 16 Mar 1755 - d 1 Jan 1837 Daughter of Howson Hooe & Mary Dade, Born on Occoquan in Prince William County, March 16th 1755: Died at the residence of her son J.H. Peyton. Jan. 1st 1837 EAST SIDE PEYTON, Ann Montgomery b 3 Mar 1803 - d 15 Jul 1850 2nd wife of John H. Peyton, And 3rd daughter of John Lewis & Mary Preston. Born at the Sweet Springs Monroe March 3rd 1803, Died at Montgomery Hall near Staunton July 15th 1850 NORTH SIDE Area 7 (head stone broken and gone.) (Footstone W.H.M.) MAYES, Sarah B. d 8 Sep 1850 34 yr 11 mo 7 da Consort of ________who departed this life Sept. 8th 1850 Aged 34 years 11 months and 7 days. Farewell dear Husband. Content may you be. May you obtain ardent life Prepare to follow me. TEABO, Bettie A.H. d 15 Aug 1853 15 yr 5 mo 15 da A Lovely child a devoted niece and a Pure Christian Foot Stone B.A.H.T. CLARKE, Elizabeth V. d 30 Jan 1838 56 yr 7 mo 19 da Consort of John Clarke Blest Mother a sweet farewell till at feet of they redeemer dear the child and parent meet. VALENTINE, Elizabeth & Ed No inscription Here Repose ED & Elizabeth Valentine WEST SIDE VALENTINE, Elizabeth b 26 Dec 1766 - d 15 Oct 1837 Daughter of Peter Singleton. Born in Princess Ann County. NORTH SIDE VALENTINE, Ed b 22 Aug 1763 - d 8 Nov 1832 A soldier of the Revolution Born in Kg. Wm. County the 22nd August 1763 died 8th Nov'r 1832 COLSTON, Elizabeth Jaquelin b 28 Dec 1798 - d 19 Aug 1845 (obit) 47 yr Relict of the late Thos. Marshall Closton and daughter of George Fisher and Ann Ambler Born 28 Dec. 1798 Obit 19 Aug. 1845 Age 47 years My Mother YOUNG, William and Mary his wife WEST SIDE YOUNG, John G. SOUTH SIDE YOUNG, Mary ann NORTH SIDE CRAIG, John J. d 9 Jan 1838 36 yr fs J.J.C. BROWN, Capt. Wm. d 7 Oct 1850 about 77 yr Area 8 GOWAN, Nathan (inscription illegible) GOWAN, Howard d 5 Jan 1826 12 yr 9 mo 22 yr E.C. WELDON, Janet Elizabeth d 12 Mar 1851 1 yr 10 mo 1 da oldest daughter of J.H. & J.M. Weldon. WELDON,Sarah Jane d 13 Apr 1850 2nd daughter of .H. & J.M. Weldon. FOLEY, Robert M. d 20 Sep 1841 26 yr Price William County, Va. Deaf Mute Pupil Ins. D.D.& B. Died Sept. 20th 1841 Aged 26 Erected by the order of the Board of Visitors fs. R.M.F. Area 9 TREMPER, Jacob Jr. d 6 Apr 1823 27 yr 4 mo 4 da Here lies the body of John Tremper Junr. Who departed this life on 6th of April 1823 Aged Twenty Seven Years Four Months and Four Days Also his infant daughter aged____. No Inscription NORTH, Roger d 17 Oct 1776 33 year of his age. (Slab) Here lies the body of Roger North who died October 17, 1776 in the 33rd Year of his Age. He was born in the city of Dublin. Arrived in this Colony in the Year 1771. He was a fond father an affectionate Husband And a sincere friend. This stone is raised to his memory by his disconsolate widow in token of his many virtues And her affection. fs R. N. SNAPP, Lawrence d 8 Feb 1851 59 yr fs L.S. BROWN, Samuel H. b 28 Mar 1812 - d 25 Jan 1849 Love, Purity & Fidelity In memory of Samuel H. Brown Born March 28th 1812 Died January 25th 1849 This stone is erected as a tribute of respect by his Brethren of Charity. Div. No. 6 S. of T. POTTER, James G. d 16 Apr 1851 18 yr 6 mo 3 da Therefore remove sorrow from they heart and put away evil from thy flesh for childhood and youth are vanity. fs J. G. P. POTTER, Eliza Ann d 31 Jan 1851 22 yr 3 mo w/o William J. Potter Yet we hope to meet there when the day of life is fled Then in Heaven with joy together Where no farewell (Rest of verse under ground) fs E.A.P. SMITH, John Wayt b 8 Aug 1810 - d 5 Sep 1838 AREA 14 SMITH, Eliza B. d 17 Nov 1810 20 yr 3 da w/o Joseph Smith BROOKS, Elizabeth B. No dates w/o ______Brooks BLACKBURN, Anne d 11 May 1840 Here lies the remains of Anne Blackburn late Ann Matthews daughter of the late Gen'l George Matthews, Dec'd. and widow of Gen'l Samuel Blackburn, Dec'd. who departed this life on the 11th day of May in the year of 1840 aged 75 years. BLACKBURN, Gen'l Samuel d 2 Mar 1835 55 yr 9 mo Here lies the remains od Gen'l Samuel Blackburn late of Bath Co., Virgina who departed life March 2, 1835 aged 55 Years and 9 months. He was alike distinguished as and advocate, a patriot, and a statesman. He died a believer in the Christian Faith and in full hope of immortality. This monument was erected to his memory by his affectionate widow. BARRY, Mrs. Margaret d 19 Dec 1803 25 yr w/o Andrew Barry BARRY, George M. b 11 Sep 1803 - d 17 Dec 1820 George M. Barry was born 11th, September, A.D. 1803 died 17th December, 1820, Etatis 18th. In talents, information and prospects equalled by few in years. In virtue and real worth surpassed by none of his years. " As for man his days are as the grass as a flower of the field so it flourisheth, for the winds sweep over it and it is gone Be ye therefore also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh." AREA 15 MICOU, Thomas W. d 2 Sep 1816 35 yr 6 mo 25 da In memory of Thomas W. Micou of Roanoke County, Va. Who departed this life 2nd of September, 1816 Aged 35 Years, 6 Mo's & 25 Days "The Lord is my light and my salvation. The Rock of my strength and my refuge is my God" (Top of stone broken off, no insciption.) SMITH, Ann d 21 Aug 1849 65 yr In Memory of Ann Smith Wife of Joseph Smith, who departed this life at Blue ulphur Spring on the 21st of August 1849 in the 65 year of her age. SMITH, Joesph b 27 Jun 1785 - d 14 May 1863 AREA 16 LEWIS, Charlie No dates Wooden Slab---Illegible) (Flat Stone)--Our Little Charlie infant son of J.O. & M.A. Lewis (Broken Stone--Illegible) AREA 17 Cuthbert, Frances d 12 Jan 1852 63 yr In memory of Frances Cuthbert who died January 12th, 1852 in the 63rd year of her age. For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. fs F.C. BRAGG, Mrs. Dina d 9 Feb 1858 72 yr Scared to the memory of Mrs. Dina Wythe Bragg who died Feb. 9th 1858 in the 72 year of her Age. fs D.W.B. DUPUY, Little Lou Lou d 31 Jan 1855 2 yr 5 mo d/o A.M.& L. Dupuy BOYS, Jane d Feb 1840 w/o Dr. Wm. Boys CASTLETON, Rosa b 12 Feb 1819 - d 5 Feb 1852 w/o Rev. Thos. Castleton BOYS, Dr. William b 23 Aug 1771 - d 16 Sep 1838 ALLEN, Martha d 27 Jun 1838 AREA 18 PECK, Jacob, Sr. b 14 Oct 1739 - d 22 Sep 1827 PECK, Jacob, Jr. b 2 Jun 1781 - d 27 Jun 1825 PECK, Henry d 29 May 1807 14 yr 10 mo 17 da QUINLAN, Michael I H S Here lies the remains of Michael Quinlan who died May 26th, 1850 Aged 76 years He was a native of Thurles County Tipperary Ireland R.I.P. fs M. Q. QUINLAN, Ann I H S Here lies the remains of Ann wife of Michael Quinlan who died Feb 23rd 1849 Aged 36 years R.I.P. fs A.Q. M.G.W. WILSON, William Graham d 23 Dec 1846 9 mo s/o H.& C. Wilson HARUFF, Mrs. Sarah d 13 Apr 1816 46 yr 1 mo 9 da BAGBY, Thomas d 28 Dec 1812 49 yr 4 mo 22 da fs T.B. BAGBY, Catharine d 8 Jun 1872 76 yr 3 mo 10 da w/o Thomas Bagby AREA 19 HUMPHREYS, Dr. Alexander d 23 May 1802 45 yr (No legible inscription) HARMAN, Lewis b 1 Oct 1794 - d 5 Jun 1840 West Side The undying love of his wife has raised this stone as a simple tribute to the memory of a most devoted Husband and Father. HARMAN, Michael d 11 Aug 1808 41 yr North Side HARMAN, Sarah J. b 25 Apr 1799 - d 18 Oct 1857 Erected by her sons as a memorial of their love and Veneration for a sainted Mother. "She is not dead but sleepeth" AREA 20 WADDELL, Mrs. Mary b 2 Jul 1752 - d 13 Feb 1813 62 yr Born in Lancester County. w/o Rev. Dr. James Waddell AREA 23 STUART, Judge Alexander of St. Louis County, Mo. Born May 11, 1770 Died Dec. 9, 1832 Whilst on a visit to his relations. POINTS, Elizabeth d 1 Apr 1836 36 yr 11 mo 20 da w/o Joseph Points POINTS, Arabella d 15 May 1836 36 yr 11 mo 20 da Illegible Illegible POINTS, Gerald Enos d 7 Jun 1833 1 yr 7 mo 1 da GARBER, Caroline d 24 Nov 1803 7 yr Here lies the body of GARBER, Janey d 11 Feb 1811 15 yr GARBER, John b 1 Dec 1791 - d 29 Aug 1829 GARBER, Margaret d 7 May 1834 59 yr w/o Michael Garber STUART, Eleanor b 2 Sep 1768 - d 24 Oct 1858 Sacred to the memory of Eleanor Garber Widow of Judge Arch Stuart Born Sept. 2, 1768 Died Oct. 24, 1858 in the 91 yr. of her age. An affectionate wife and devoted Mother, a sincere friend. Her descendants have erected this monument as a memorial of their affection and reverence. STUART, Martha B. b 16 May 1810 - d 1 Feb 1815 4 yr 8 mo 15 da fs M.B.S. 2nd d/o A.H.H. & F.C. Staurt POINTS, Joseph Henry d 18 Jun 1833 3 yr 2 mo 20 da POINTS, Frances Graves d 9 Jul 1833 1 yr 2 mo 13 da AREA 26 CRAWFORD, Magdalen M. b 3 Mar 1810 - d 21 May 1849 w/o Bejamin Crawford Born in Augusta County, Va. CRAWFORD, Magdalen b 15 Jul 1840 - d 26 Apr 1846 d/o B.& M.M. Crawford LYLE, Mrs. Margaret Departed this life at an advanced age on the ninth day of January, 1836. "I heard a voice saying unto me Write from henceforth Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord even shall the spirit......." Rev. XIV. 13 AREA 27 BROOKE, Bobt. S. d 14 May 1851 51 yr North Side LYLE, Margaret d 8 May 1851 42 yr South Side 2nd w/o Robt. s. Brooke AREA 28 TAYLOR, Lewis A. B. d 23 Oct 1838 19 yr 2 mo 27 da fs L.A.B.T. s/o John Taylor BOWLES, Francis d 7 Jun 1850 27 yr Prudence and piety adorned this life.-- fs F.B. BOWLES, John d 3 Dec 1848 65 yr RUFF, Mary, d 13 Apr 1817 24 yr w/o Jacob Ruff AREA 29 WISE, Catherine Wife of John Wisw, Senr. Decr. Born Jan. 6 1778 Died Sept. 21st, 1852. For more than fifty years she was a consistent member of the M.E. Church. The richeous shall be in everlasting rememberance. fs C.W. WISE, Catherine d 15 Aug 1799 19 mo Here lies the body of BRADY, Barnett d Mar 1821 87 yr Here rests the remains of DEAHY, Diana M. b 21 Oct 1736 - d _______1808 Here lies the body of BROCKENBOROUGH, Mrs. L.L. Consort of Dr. A Brockenborough of Tappahannock departed this life in the County of Bath on the 18th of August, 1820, aged 32 years. TAYLOR, Mary C. d 31 Aug 1866 73 yr Our Mother fs M.C.T. TAYLOR, John d 25 Jan 1838 57 yr 4 mo 25 da Our Father TAYLOR, Harriot d 23 May 1820 37 yr 6 mo 4 da w/o John Taylor V.E.P. A.E.P. KYLE, Elizah H. d 1 Aug 1845 w/o William Kyle (remainder of inscription under ground) KYLE, Wm. J. d 27 Jun 1849 1 yr 11 mo 2 da fs W.J.K. s/o N.& F.G. Kyle STEVENSON, Ruth L. b 22 Jul 1764 - d 29 Oct 1844 80 yr 3 mo 7 da STEVENSON, Levi L. b 11 Nov 1787 - d 20 Aug 1873 86 yr (Masonic Insignia) STEVENSON, Elizabeth Dunlap b 12 Aug 1793 - d 27 Oct 1850 57 yr 2 mo 10 da AREA 30 CUSHING, Wm. H. Ames b 1 Jun 1843 - d 18 Feb 1845 1 yr 6 mo 17 da s/o Merril & Ann E. Cushing HARUF, Andrew d 11 Jun 1828 64 yr 5 mo 5 da HURUF, Catherine d 21 Jun 1855 69 yr 5 mo 6 da HARUF, Elizabeth d 11 Feb 1847 82 yr 5 mo 19 da HAROUFF, Diana b ---(illegible) Here lies the body of KURTZ, Sally Sarah Ann Wife of John Kurtz, M.D. and daughter of Daniel Gold, Esqr. Born in Winchester April 30th, 1822 Died Staunton Feb. 6th 1852. Her spirit rests with God, and these ashes to the precious dust. Our father's care shall keep till the last angel rises and _____(illeible) fs S.A.K. WISE, John b 2 Sept 1773 - d 28 Jul 1844 70 yr 10 mo 26 da Born Frederick City, Maryland. POLLARD, Mrs. Eliza wife of Bejamin Pollard, Esq. of Borrough of Norfolk, who departed this life on the 7th day of August, 1826 at Augusta Springs near this place in her 28th year of her age. "Of such is the Kingdom of God" Our Babies A.E.M. M.E.M. KEEDING, Charles F. b 22 Jan 1831 - d 5 Mar 1833 2 yr 1 mo 11 da fs C.F.K. TYLER, Joseph No Dates "Those that Sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" AREA 31 CASTLEMAN, Anna No Dates fs A.C. BERKELEY, Mary Randolph Spottswood Brooke b 5 Jan 1803 - d 24 Feb 1875 w/o Dr. Edmund fs M.R.S.B.B. Berkeley BERKELEY, Dr. Edmund b 17 Mar 1801 - d 5 Apr 1851 "Behold an Israelite indeed in whom there is no guile" fs E.B. BERKELEY,John b 22 Jul 1839 - d 7 Mar 1845 fs J.F.B. "At rest in Heaven" BERKELEY, Charles No Dates s/o Dr.E.& M.R.S. Berkeley BERKELEY, William F. No Dates s/o Dr. E.& M.R.S. "Our Baby" Berkeley CUSHING, Ann E. d 13 Sept 1880 73 yr w/o Merrill "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" fs A.E.C. Cushing CUSHING, Merrill d 21 Jan 1850 50 yr "Adieu dear friends I take my leave Farewell my loving wife Our children dear your guardian be. fs M.C. HULLIHEN, Walter Q. Confederate Insignia A Soldier of the Confederacy For 46 years rector of Trinity Church Born in Wheeling, Va. June 14, 1841 Died in Staunton, Va. April 8, 1923 WEIFORD, Mary d 13 Dec 1844 47 yr w/o Anthony "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" Weiford WEIFORD, Anthony M. d 23 Jul 1863 73 yr 3 mo 2 da TOMBSTONES OVERLOOKED IN ABOVE LIST: ALLEN, Martha d 27 Jun 1838 (Misplaced in Index South side of church in Boys row) BELLIS, Lewis d 18th day of ____1800 Son of Martha Bellis of Amelia County. CASTLEMAN, Anna No Dates (Lamb carved on stone) Westside, next to the Berkley row. DEAHY, Diana M. b 26 Oct 1798 - d 1808 West Side HUMPHRIES, Nancy this life 1802 East Side HUFF, Mrs. Sarah d Apr 1810 46 yr 1 mo 9 da East Side MCLAIN, Jane Elizabeth d 12 Mar 1851 1 yr 10 mo 1 da eldest d/o T.H.& L.McLain MCLAIN, Sarah Jane d Apr 1850 1 yr 7 mo second d/o T.H.& L.McLain East Side CUSHING, John 1794 Here lies the Body of (South side near rectory boundary) Headstone Broken, 2th 1829 born June 30 1807 Aged 22 years. Footstone M.L. STONES REMOVED FROM UNDER TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1957 MAYES, Inf. Son In memory of Infant son of J.& S.B. Mayes who died July 11, 1848 Aged 5 months and 16 days "Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Broken Stone, irregular 15" x 24" X 4"- no name SULLIVAN, Jacob Brown stone-broken-round top 14"x 20" "In memory of" Brown, 14" X 22" No Name PANNIL, Margaret b 14 Nov 1700 - d 10 Jan 1707 BARRY, Ann d Jan________ Brown stone- no name Brown stone- no name Brown stone- no name Brown stone- no name MCDOWELL, William d __ Feb 1806 46 yr "Here lies the Body of" MCGEE, Jane d 2 Apr 1808 82 yr CARROL, Isabelle S. d 14 May 1833 1 mo 14 da d/o J.S.& L. Carrol Bown stone- no name GRAHAM, Jehab L. No Dates 31 yr Red - 2 pieces - P.G. (nothing more) Catherine R San (nothing more) M.H. (nothing more) marble stone Brown stone- no name CALVERT, Eliza D. d 21 July 1847 39 yr 1 mo J.D.G Wooden C.C.H. Marble C.C. Marble