DINWIDDIE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Bothwell Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Bothwell Cemetery:
                  1936 Apr. 15
                  Research made by Bettie B. Powell

Cemetery Location:  2 miles south of Ford, Virginia, on Route #613; thence west 
                    1 mile on private road, in the midst of woods.
                    Dinwiddie County


DATE:

1750.

OWNERS:

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DESCRIPTION:

Bothwell Cemetery is very well kept.  Trees almost surround the plot, while 
periwinkle covers the spacious graveyard.  Vaults or stones mark each grave.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following inscriptions are found:


Here Lyes the Corpse of
Mary Poythress
Daughter of Capt. William Eppes
And wife to William Porthress Junr.
Who Dyed The 4th of October
1750 – Age 19 years


In Memory of
Elizabeth Booth
Daughter of Capt. J. Hicks
and wife of Robert C. Booth
Born May 2, 1792
Died October 10, 1853
Earth never closed over a gentler Spirit
or more devoted Christian


In Memory of
Robert Cryer Booth
He was born in the County of Dinwiddie
the 3 of November 1790.
and after having resided at this
place during many years of his life
He died the 13 of November 1850.
He was brave, generous, and good.
His energy and industry procured for him wealth.
His liberality Elegant hospitality, kindness
and charity drew to him friends.
His candor, honesty, purity, and integrity of
character commanded the admoration of all.
His good deeds the evidence of his many virtues
survive him.


In Memory of
Thomas Moon
Born in the County of Nottoway
in June 1795
Died December 9, 1865
A man indeed in whom
There was no guile,
And a nobler heart does not survive him.


Here lies the Mortal remains of
John, William & Robert Dryer
three brothers who were born in
the County of Prince George some
time before the American Revolution
This is testimonial of affection and 
gratitude is placed to their memory
by their nephew Robert Cryer Booth.


In Memory of
Rebecca Booth
Born January 13, 1784
Died a consistent Christian
March 12, 1864


In Memory of
Gilliam Booth Jr.
Born 26 October 1781
Died in Christian triumph
27 July 1821


In Memory of
John Cabaniss
A physician who lived in the
County of Nottoway
He attained to high professional
reputation, and died the
7 of October 1822.
This humble monument to his worth, his
usefulness, his purity, and unostentations
excellence in all the relations of his life
is erected by his attached friend
Robert C. Booth


In memory of
Minerva Cabaniss
who was the daughter of
Capt. T. Hicks, a patriot and
efficent Officer in the
American Revolution, and
the wife of Dr. John Cabaniss
by whose side she now sleeps in death.
She died the 27 of September 1822.
None knew her but to love her,
Nor named her but to praise her.


Archer J. Booth
Born May 22, 1844
Died A consistent Christian
Nov. 22, 1864
His soul mounted higher
In a chariot of fire
And the moon it was under his feet.


In memory of
Frances Rebecca Booth
Oldest daughter of Edwin G. & Sarah Booth
Born Dec. 7, 1846
Died June 7, 1885
Asleep in Jesus


Sarah H. Booth
1795 – 1879


Benjamin Booth
1787 – 1834


William T.
Son of E.G. & S.T. Booth
Born July 12, 1861
Expressing a desire to rest.


Mrs. C.V. Wesisiger
Born July 29, 1840
Died A consistent Christian
July 13, 1864


Marshall & Thomas
Infant children of
T.R. & M.T. Blandy



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