BEDFORD: CEMETERY RECORDS – STEPTOE-CALLOWAY CEMETERY Contributed by: Joan Renfrow NOTICE: I have no relationship or further information in regards to this family. *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Steptoe and Calloway cemetery: 1937 Mar. 2 Research made by Nora A. Carter Cemetery Location: “Federal Hill” (Home of the Steptoe family): 9 miles southwest of Lynchburg, Virginia, on Route #128; thence north .3 mile on Route #623; house is 300 yards west of road and the cemetery is 500 yards southwest of the house. Bedford County The plot covers one fourth acre of ground and is surrounded by a four ft. wall made of large reddish stones, well mortared together. The oldest graves are covered with the marble table type of marker. The cemetery is in good condition. During the War Between the States, at the time of Hunter’s raid toward Lynchburg, a skirmish was fought here. The southern troops took their stand within the cemetery behind the stone wall and fired on the Union Army as it passed. Two northern soldiers were killed, and a long time afterwards the remains of another soldier were found near the wall. His gold watch of excellent workmanship identified him and a letter with the watch was sent to his mother. There are holes in the cemetery wall made by cannon balls. Harriet W. Daughter of Robert C. and Elizabeth Steptoe Died Nov. 5, 1855 In the 21st, year of her age This humble tribute of parent’s love Not only marks the spot where she now lies But warning gives to all who hither come To seek in death a home beyond the skies. In memory of Cornelia F. Daughter of Robt. and Elizabeth Steptoe Died Sept. 10, 1858 In the 26th year of her age. She was lovely, she was fair, And for a while was given. An angel came and claimed his own And bore her home to heaven. Coward Dillon Steptoe Born Dec. 28, 1811 Died Dec. 30, 1854 He was an excellent and upright man And fulfilled faithfully all the obligations of a dutiful son and affectionate brother and a sincere friend. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Catherine Steptoe Aug. 6, 1858 Age 74 A true Christian, faithful wife, affectionate mother and steadfast friend. She devoted her life to acts of duty and benevolence. She will enjoy in the life to come the immortal reward of her piety and virtue. Her children arise up and call her blessed (There are a few lines here unreadable) James Calloway Steptoe Born December 10th 1781 Died October 24, 1827 For many years Clerk of the County and Superior Court of Bedford. He was beloved for the generosity of his heart, the integrity of his character, and the fidelity with which he discharged all the duties which society and nature had cast up him. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Daughter of Sam’l White and wife of Benj. Ward who was born 6th Mar. 1807 and died 4th Mar. 1843 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Sacred to the memory of Frances Langhorne Who departed this life on the 13th. April, 1822 in the 34th year of her age Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God In memory of William C. Leftwich Born Sept. 8th 1798 Died Sept. 21, 1854 For I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth, And tho after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh ... (the remainder is obliterated) In memory of Walter Edward Son of Robert and Elizabeth Steptoe Died July 12, 1860 Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth wife of Robert C. Steptoe Died 21 November, 1840 in the 40th year of her age Here rest in Peace Matilda C.I. wife of William C. Leftwich who died Jany. 25th, 1837 Aged 28 years and 5 mo. Who best know her worth and most deplore her loss Devotes to her memory this stone Her Husband James Calloway Virginia Col. Bedford Co. Va. Mil. Rev. War 1809 (This inscription is on a new stone of white granite; the old stone is there but very weathered.) Henry Scarsbrook Langhorne Born Nov. 1790 Died Dec. 1854 William Calloway Virginia Col. Bedford Co. Va. Mil. Rev. War 1777 (This is a new white stone; the old one is there also but unreadable) Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Calloway Consort of William Calloway Who departed this life on the 22nd day of January 1827 In the 42nd year of her age Sacred to the memory of William Calloway Who died Sept. 22nd, 1821 Aged 73 years Sacred to the memory of Anna Bowkeh wife of Col. Wm. Calloway Born March 1751 Died October 20, 1834 Sacred to the memory of Samuel Read Who was born 31st March 1767 and departed this life 25th January 1831 Aged 63 years 2 months and 23 days Sacred to the memory of (the name obliterated) who died Dec. 1, 1829 Aged years (The number of years had not been inscribed) Beneath this stone lies the remains of Ann Bowkeh Wife of Callohill Mennis Born 20th Jan’y. 1803 Died 25th Feb’y 1829 And by her side her infant son Callohill Crutchfield aged 1 year and 7 mo. He who loved thee living and respects, thee dead pays this last tribute to the silent shade Sacred to the memory of Frances I.C. Mennis who died Feb’y 18th 1841 Aged 43 years