CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CEMETERY WPA Report Culpeper County - All Saints Episcopal Church Graveyard Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia February 11, 1938 1. SUBJECT: All Saints Episcopal Church Graveyard 2. LOCATION: 5 miles southwest of Culpeper, Virginia on Route #15, thence southeast 2 miles on Route #649, south side of road 3. DATE: 1890 date of oldest grave 4. OWNERS: All Saints Episcopal Church 5. DESCRIPTION: There are two graves with small stones that have no inscriptions on them. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The following inscriptions were copied: Thomas Towles SLAUGHTER November 2, 1843 At Clover Hill, Virginia March 8, 1934 "Blessed are they that hear the word and keep it." Sophia Mercer wife of T. T. SLAUGHTER daughter of Rev. Philip & Anna Sophia Semmes SLAUGHTER Feb. 13, 1838 Nov 3, 1921 Fervent in spirit serving the Lord Philip SLAUGHTER, D. D. 1808- - - - 1890 With living voice and dying breath he cried "Behold the lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world" An eloquent man, mighty in the scriptures. To live in the hearts be leave behind is not to die. Anna S. wife of the late Rev. Philip SLAUGHTER, D. D. Born Aug 1, 1815 Died June 23, 1896 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Mary E. SLAUGHTER Jany. 28, 1882 He giveth his beloved sleep In loving memory of Frank S. HALL, M. D. Born June 11, 1839 Died Jan 1, 1905 "I hope I see my Pilot face to face when I have crost the bar" Philip EASTHAM Sept. 6, 1898 Feb. 9, 1910 The strife is over the battle done. The victory of life is won. In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth daughter of Philip & Ann MERCER of "Clover Hill" Rappahannock Co. Va. wife of Dr. Frank S. HALL Born Oct. 31, 1847 Died July 6, 1932 "I know that my Redeemer liveth" In memory of Anne MERCER wife of Philip SLAUGHTER of Rappahannock Co. Va. and daughter of Capt. Philip SLAUGHTER of the Revolution Born Sept. 7, 1810 Died Sept. 24, 1909 Numbered with the saints in Glory everlasting Mary Wyatt MILLS wife of Philip EASTHAM Jan. 9, 1846 Nov. 24, 1931 Sarah E. MILLS Born Jan. 5, 1813 Died Nov. 10, 1899 "The Lord is my Shepherd." Fountain Quint MILLS April 28, 1854 July 8, 1925 Sally Elizabeth Mills Feb. 7, 1852 Feb. 19, 1926 David Spotswood MILLS Sept. 12, 1849 Jan. 29, 1926 Lucy Ann MILLS Jan. 13, 1846 Sept. 26, 1932 Anmne W. NORRIS wife of Randolph L. NORRIS 1852 ---- 1933 "Blessed are the pure in heart" Randolph Latimer son of John Byrd & Alice L. NORRIS Born at Mantua, Clark Co. Va. Died May 1, 1910 Nellie M. HANSBROUGH Aug. 28, 1845 Mar. 29, 1916 Chas. T. CRITTENDEN Col. 13th. Reg. Va. Vol. Inf. C.S.A. Feb. 17, 1836 Jan. 20, 1907 A brave soldier honored by his loving comrades. R. E. SIMMS Born June 27, 1835 Died April 29, 1928 James R. SMOOT Jan. 17, 1829 May 3, 1907 Maggie L. SIMMS Daughter of W.M. & R.E. SIMMS Born Sept. 13, 1876 Died Dec. 13, 1930 Julia, daughter of W.M. & R.E. SIMMS 1862-----1897 7. ART: 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone inscriptions. Visit by worker. ========================================================= END OF FILE --------------90D66325157 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="APPERSON.TXT" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="APPERSON.TXT" WPA Report Culpeper County - The Apperson Graveyard Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia February 17, 1938 1. SUBJECT: The Apperson Graveyard 2. LOCATION: 1 mile north of Culpeper, Virginia, on Route #29: thence northwest on Route #49 for 3.1 miles; thence north on private road to house; thence 100 yards north of house 3. DATE: About 1800 4. OWNERS: Report on Apperson Place, dated April 13, 1937 5. DESCRIPTION: This graveyard is about forty feet square. It is fenced in by a rock wall in good condition, and is sheltered by large cedar trees in the center. There are about ten graves here with no inscriptions, and the only stones are common field stones. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The following inscriptions were copied from these stones: George APPERSON Born Feb. 27, 1825 Died Nov. 9, 1919 William H. APPERSON Born Feb. 17, 1828 Died Feb. 25, 1908 In memory of our sister M. Everlina APPERSON Born Nov. 7, 1830 Died Mar. 3, 1909 In memory of Martha Frances Loving wife of William C. APPERSON Born Dec. 7, 1835 Died Sep. 16, 1906 A kind indulgent mother A devoted Christian In memory of William C. ApPERSON Born Oct. 19, 1835 Died Mar. 13, 1930 7. ART: 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone inscriptions. Visit by worker. ========================================================= END OF FILE --------------90D66325157 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="ARMSTRON.TXT" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="ARMSTRON.TXT" WPA Report Culpeper County - The Armstrong Cemetery Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia January 18, 1937 1. SUBJECT: The Armstrong Cemetery 2. LOCATION: About 2 miles northeast of Rixeyville, Va., on Route #29 on west side of road 3. DATE: Oldest grave dated 1831 4. OWNERS: None. 5. DESCRIPTION: None. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This cemetery is a small one, containing in all three graves. There is a neat iron fence about the yard and roses and honeysuckle growing over the graves. The graves all have stones and the oldest one has on it the following inscription: John ARMSTRONG Born in Byton in the County Derham, England Died May 23, 1831 Aged 85 years Remember me as you pass by As you are now, so once was I As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me. (The inscription is copied with the same spelling and punctuation used on the actual stone) 7. ART: None 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Mrs. Duncan, Rixeyville, Virginia, neighbor. ========================================================= END OF FILE --------------90D66325157 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="ASHBY.TXT" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="ASHBY.TXT" WPA Report Culpeper County - The Ashby Cemetery Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia November 26, 1937 1. SUBJECT: The Ashby Cemetery 2. LOCATION: About 5.5 miles southeast of Culpeper Court House .2 mile south of Stevensburg, Virginia, on Route #663; thence west about .1 mile to house. Directly northwest of house at "Rose Hill." 3. DATE: About 1853. 4. OWNERS: See write-up on "Rose Hill" 5. DESCRIPTION: This cemetery is a small one fenced in with a wire fence. The stones are all upright and easily read. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Woodville JONES Born Sept. 1, 1816 Died April 26, 1872 God Bless Him Ann CAMP Born 1779 Died Dec. 8, 1879 She lived as she died A Triumphant Christian W. T. ASHBY Born Dec. 28, 1839 Died Feb. 20, 1913 T. R. COVINGTON Born Oct. 18, 1845 Died Feb. 29, 1912 "I know that My Redeemer Liveth." Alfred Lomax ASHBY Born Apr. 27, 1811 Died July 21, 1871 "Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God." Jane JONES Born 1794 Died Jan 21, 1879 She was faithful in her works. Mary Jane Beloved wife of T. R. COVINGTON Born Oct 9, 1842 Died Mar 16, 1904 She was universally beloved. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. 7. ART: 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Story of "Rose Hill." Tombstone inscriptions. Visit by worker. ========================================================= END OF FILE --------------90D66325157 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="BELL.TXT" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="BELL.TXT" WPA Report Culpeper County - Bell Cemetery Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia December 8, 1936 1. SUBJECT: Bell Cemetery 2. LOCATION: .4 mile northeast of Culpeper, Virginia on Route #15 on north side of road 3. DATE: 1840 4. OWNERS: Owned by Mr. James M. Bell or some member of his family ever since 1840. The land was reserved in a deed of that date. 5. DESCRIPTION: None. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This cemetery has people of different names buried in it. It is thought that the bodies that lay beneath some of the stones have been removed to other cemeteries. However, there are still quite a few left here. In the center of the plot stands a granite shaft with the following inscription on one side of it. In memory of Capt. James M. Bell and Amelia, his wife, of three children of that marriage, of four infant chil- dren of Gov. Wm. Smith and Elizabeth his wife, & three chil- dren of Judge John W. Bell and Maria Storrow, his wife. On the other side of the shaft and on the base is written: Bell Cemetery was laid waste By the Federal Army in 1864 1/4 acre reserved by deed 1840 There is also a smaller shaft inscribed on each side: Cumberland GEORGE born April 15, 1797 in Fauquier Co. Va. died Aug 23, 1863 at Culpeper, Va. Elizabeth Churchill GEORGE Born 1795 In Stafford County, Va. Died June 9, 1861 in Culpeper Co. Virginia Cumberland George was a famous Baptist preacher, well loved and respected not only in this county but in neighboring counties, and did a great deal of good. There is another marker in the yard with this inscription: Dr. Wm. A. HERNDON aged 45 years Simply to Thy cross I cling. 7. ART: 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Informant: Mrs. Mitchell, Culpeper, Virginia. ========================================================= END OF FILE --------------90D66325157 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="BETHELBA.TXT" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="BETHELBA.TXT" WPA Report Culpeper County - Bethel Baptist Church Graveyard Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Project and VAGenWEb Project Archives by Teresa Kelley August 1997 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for other commercial presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is a transcription of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Virginia Historical Inventory Researched by: Margaret Jeffries, Culpeper, Virginia March 2, 1938 1. SUBJECT: Bethel Baptist Church Graveyard 2. LOCATION: 8 miles west of Culpeper, Virginia on Route #29: thence north .3 mile on Route #609 on west side of road. 3. DATE: 1876 Date of oldest grave 4. OWNERS: Bethel Baptist Church 5. DESCRIPTION: Around each side of the church building is this graveyard which covers about an acre of ground. A few shrubs have been planted on some of the graves, but no attempt has been made to beautify the whole cemetery. Some lots are well kept and in others the tall grass and weeds have been allowed to grow. All of the stones are erect and easy to read. 6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The following were copied from these stones. William Franklin BOLDRIDGE Born May 29, 1829 Died Mar. 30, 1909 I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness Agness Drusilla wife of W. F. BOLDRIDGE Born May 31, 1850 Died Nov. 15, 1913 I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the work which thou gave me to do. Virginia, wife of J. T. BOLDRIDGE Born Oct. 21, 1835 Died Dec. 13, 1906 Joel T. BOLDRIDGE Born Jan. 4, 1831 Died June 7, 1890 Adelaide S. daughter J. T. & S. V. BOLDRIDGE Born Nov. 30, 1861 Died Nov. 5, 1904 Ephriam WEAVER Born July 21, 1821 Died June 24, 1894 Margareta WEAVER Born Aug. 25, 1839 Died Dec. 18, 1908 Ida SHOTWELL Died Dec. 17, 1924 64 yrs. 2 mos. 19 days Asleep in Jesus. How sweet is our loving mother. In memory of Johnson TAYLOR Departed this life Nov. 10, 1895 Aged 71 yrs. & 2 mos. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep. A calm & undisturbed re- pose unbroken by the last of foes. Mary E. wife of Johnson TAYLOR March 31, 1827 Feb. 18, 1901 No pain, no grief, no anxious fear can reach our loved one sleeping here. Jas. P. WAYLAND Born Sept. 5, 1844 Died Sept. 11, 1918 At rest Maggie N. wife of Jas. P. WAYLAND Born June 6, 1838 Died Dec. 21, 1909 Gone to dwell with loved ones above, Happy in a Saviour's love. J. H. JASPER Born Aug. 16, 1826 Died Apr. 13, 1894 Mrs. J. H. JASPER Born Nov. 20, 1839 Died July 30, 1906 Jane E. SIMMS May 22, 1838 Feb. 24, 1914 Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord H. O. WAYLAND May 7, 1849 Jan. 3, 1914 Mary W. WAYLAND Oct. 26, 1856 Feb. 17, 1930 There shall be no parting in heaven. Louisa SIMMS July 29, 1912 Aged 83 years Asleep in Jesus Blessed sleep Daughter Nora A. CARPENTER Born July 30, 1883 Died Oct. 18, 1900 Mother Sallie Hudson CARPENTER Born Oct. 29, 1859 Died May 25, 1897 Leona D. KILBY Born Sept. 29, 1868 Died Apr. 17, 1914 Martha Henshaw TANGILLE Jan. 17, 1831 Aug 4, 1909 Gone but not forgotten. Charles H. KILBY April 14, 1835 April 2, 1926 Gone but not forgotten. Fenton Tangille KILBY July 26, 1851 March 17, 1903 Asleep in Jesus. Alexander H. Spillman Born Nov. 22, 1806 Died Apr. 17, 1875 Mary Russell Spillman Born Nov. 3, 1835 Died Oct. 29, 1919 Jane Adaline Brown Born Aug. 30, 1830 Died July 11, 1906 Asleep in Jesus John L. EMBRY Born ---- Died June 3, 1933 Age 74 yrs. 1 mo. William H. MATTHEWS July 23, 1854 Jan. 6, 1933 B. J. AYLOR Born Dec. 13, 1837 Died Mar. 15, 1914 Gone but not forgotten. James Calvin CRIGLER Died Sept. 30, 1932 Aged 69 yrs. 10 mos. At rest, Mother Mildred Ann GROOP wife of Wesley WOOD Born Oct. 6, 1829 Died July 22, 1913 Asleep in Jesus. There remaineth a rest for the people of God. Hannah A. BOLDRIDGE Wife of A. A. SPICER Born May 11, 1825 Died Nov. 21, 1909 Blessed are the dead whi die in the Lord. Robert L. CLARK Born May 17, 1855 Died Dec. 3, 1910 Rest Father, rest in quiet sleep, while friends in sorrow o'er thee weep. Alice SHEPERD wife of R. L. Clark Born June 20 1858 Died Feb. 61, 1921 Andrew J. DAUGHTERY July 30, 1832 Mar. 20, 1911 The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. Eliza F. DAUGHTERY Sept. 10, 1840 Oct. 28, 1910 Myrtle P. daughter of M. F. HAWKINS Nov. 2, 1888 Mar. 29, 1911 On thine Kind arms I fall. Joh W. BEAHM Died Feb. 18, 1937 Age 83 yrs. 10 mos. John Beahms BALDWIN Died March 11, 1936 Age 84 yrs. 10 mos. Aquilla E. FOX Born Sept. 13, 1849 Died May 6, 1913 Julia F. YOWELL Mar. 15, 1854 Aug. 6, 1922 J. H. YOWELL Oct. 11, 1852 May 4, 1929 Gone but not Forgotten Cora Jones WHITE Born Nov. 26, 1859 Died May 23, 1923 And her children shall rise up and call her blessed. Somerville J. WHITE Born Jan. 15, 1857 Died April 8, 1927 The memory of the just is blessed. A. T. BROYLES Born Jan. 15, 1838 Died Dec. 4, 1908 A.B.K. BROYLES Born Dec. 29, 1855 Died Apr. 24, 1908 John W. KENDRICK Co. A. 42 Va. Inf. C. S. A. George BURKE Died June 20, 1932 Age 82 years 4 mos. In memory of William YOWELL Born April 4, 1844 Died Aug. 27, 1904 He died as he lived A Christian Mary E. wife of W. Laucke YOWELL Born Dec. 16, 1850 Died Jan. 28, 1921 At Rest James S. YOWELL June 19, 1849 Oct. 16, 1932 Anne B. Yowell Feb. 22, 1857 Mar. 7, 1930 W. A. Manuel Born June 25, 1841 Died Aug. 21, 1912 Father, we miss thee. Thomas M. TAPPY Born Feb. 11, 1856 Died Mar. 5, 1934 At Rest James W. HITT March 11, 1830 Nov. 18, 1893 Eliza Jane SMITH wife of James W. HITT Sept. 14, 1848 Dec. 17, 1920 At Rest B. G. HOFFMAN 1851 - 1924 Andrew J. HOFFMAN Nov. 24, 1840 Mar. 29, 1883 In memory of Aaron B. HOFFMANN Oct. 12, 1811 Dec. 26, 1901 Mary J. HOFFMAN Jan. 1, 1819 Mar. 5, 1877 Martha T. Wife of John FORD Born Mar. 5, 1837 Died July 17, 1882 Gone but not forgotten Rebecca Collins EMMONS Born Jan. 17, 1828 Died April 26, 1881 Judson Brown EMMONS son of James & Rebecca EMMONS Born Feb. 3, 1865 Died Jan. 30, 1890 James Strother EMMONS Born Nov. 22, 1838 Died Jan. 23, 1890 James A. JEFFRIES Dec. 25, 1818 Feb. 2, 1892 His wife, Eva A. Aug. 14, 1823 Nov. 17, 1899 Iver W. PEYTON Virginia P.V.T.-ICL Dept. Aug 31, 1935 Born Feb. 1805 Our Aunt Nancy HITT Sister of Betsy STROTHER Died 1874 Aged 88 years She hath done what she could. Our Grandmother Betsy Wife of John STROTHER Died 1876 Age 92 yrs. The righteous are sure of their reward. Father Capt. M. W. STROTHER Born May 1, 1822 Died July 6, 1883 A Veteran of two Wars. Our Mother Lucy Margaret, wife of M. W. STROTHER Born March 20, 1839 Died May 22, 1910 Aged 71 years There is no parting in heaven. Mary R. BICKERS Died Dec. 25, 1876 Aged 76 years Alexander BICKERS Died Aug. 4, 1875 Aged 83 years Bettie S. BROWN Born Dec. 1, 1834 Died Sept. 12, 1915 James R. BROWN Born May 5, 1833 Died Mar. 23, 1917 Lewis C. HITT Nov. 11, 1845 Dec. 24, 1918 His wife Mary E. HITT June 6, 1843 Dec. 11, 1919 Gone but not forgotten Hannah L. WISE Dec. 23, 1838 Mar. 28, 1915 Marcus L. WISE Dec. 26, 1850 Sept. 12, 1932 Eliza Wise BANKS Dec. 31, 1840 May 26, 1882 Jonathan O. JONES Born Aug. 19, 1845 Died Nov. 25, 1913 How sudden was the summons when they said he was dead. Time was too short to say farewell to my dear husband I love so well, By his wife Mollie. Sacred to the memory of James F. SHOTWELL Born Sept. 22, 1833 Died Jan. 11, 1875 Martha Hill DUNCAN wife of James SHOTWELL and John BICKERS Born March 23, 1842 Died Jan. 7, 1913 Margaret A. BOLDRIDGE Born Nov. 16, 1834 Died Aug. 27, 1872 At Rest Travis Jerome WISE Oct. 7, 1845 July 5, 1876 Permelia H. WISE Mar. 24, 1844 June 1, 1913 Lucy Nalle THOMAS Born Aug. 22, 1847 Died Apr. 7, 1922 Mother Laura E. BOLDRIDGE Born Oct. 25, 1855 Died Apr. 20, 1906 Asleep Say not Good Night But in some brighter clime bid me Good Morning. Blessed Rest Our Beloved Father John W. BROWN Born Sept. 28, 1813 Died Aug. 14, 1880 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou are with me, they rod and staff comfort me. Thomas CARPENTER Born Oct. 1822 Died Mar. 1906 Margaret CARPENTER Born May 2, 1829 Died Jan. 17, 1916 Our Father E. Whitefield BROWN Born Oct. 20, 1820 Died June 15, 1907 A servant of Christ A soldier of the Confederacy. A son of Virginia. Our Mother Susan E. A. wife of E. Whitfield BROWN and daughter of Thos. B. & Asenath PRATT Born Mar. 25, 1831 Died June 30, 1887 Aged 56 years Susie F. BROWN daughter of E. W. BROWN and S.E.A. BROWN Born Jan. 21, 1854 Died Feb. 18, 1925 She hath done what she could. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 7. ART: 8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone inscriptions. Visit by worker.