DINWIDDIE CO., VA - CEMETERIES – Roman Catholic Cemetery of St. Joseph ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Roman Catholic Cemetery of St. Joseph: 1937 Jan. 6 Research made by Bettie Baskerville Powell Cemetery Location: Petersburg, Virginia, north side of Washington Street and east side of Market Street. Dinwiddie County DATE: 1870. OWNERS: The Roman Catholic Church, Petersburg, Virginia. DESCRIPTION: In the center of this cemetery is a square for Priests only, two monuments to side, with paved walkway to each from the curb; 1870 on each walkway near the monument. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Inscriptions: Rev. Gerard Van Der Plas Died at Petersburg, Va July 28 – 1870 Born at Baamsdon Holland West Europe July 14 – 1843 Monument Erected by the Catholics of Petersburg and others in memory of the Very Rev. Thomas Muloery D.D. and Vicar General of the Diocese of Richmond; Who departed this Life on the 15th day of Dec. 1872 Aged 62 Years Requiescat in peace. Joseph M. son of Dr. J.M. & M.H. Burk 1895 Joseph Martin Burk, M.D. July 12, 1861 April 5, 1929 Maria Harington Devoted wife of Dr. Joseph M. Burke 1859 – 1921 A loving wife A devoted Mother Monument James H. Bailey Born Dec. 15 – 1848 Died June 12 – 1915 May his soul rest in peace Annie Thomas Wife of James H. Bailey Born March 22, 1849 Died Feb. 11, 1908 May her soul rest in peace Cradle & Stone J.B.H. 1820 – 1966 Our Children Annie Mary Blanche A.T.B. J.H.B. Henry Husband of Sophie Goertz Born April 21, 1826 Died Dec. 9, 1903 Sophie Wife of H.T. Goertz Born April 6, 1826 Died March 10, 1896 In loving Remembrance of John Frederick Infant son of Henry & Mary Werres Born Nov. 10, 1895 Died July 24, 1896 Earth has one mortal loss Heaven an Angel more. John J. Harahan Born in Rathkealand Limerick, Ireland June 28, 1861 Died April 19, 1915 May he rest in peace Kathleen Born July 3, 1902 Died July 4, 1906 (no last name given) Erected to the Memory of A devoted wife and loving Mother Margaret Walsh Wife of John J. Hanrahan Born Nov. 6, 1865 Died Nov. 12, 1906 Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints Papa --- Mama (The report spells John J.’s surname differently than the one shown on his own tombstone. I do not know which spelling is correct) In Memory of Thomas Walsh Born in the County Kerry Ireland Aug 28, 1838 April 19, 1878 Requiescat in Peace This Marker is a cross. Joseph Meretick 1852 – 1928 In Memory of My beloved Husband Henry D’Alton Born in Dublin, Ireland Died Jan. 16th 1890 Aged 81 years May he rests in peace Julia E. D’Alton Born in Dublin, Ireland Sept. 29th 1829 Died Dec. 5th 1896 May She rest in peace W. W. Robinson Born in King William Co., Virginia Oct. 2nd, 1844 Died in Petersburg, Va. March 28th 1907 His Wife Mary D’Alton June 22nd 1852 June 22nd 1921 John H. son of J.E. & H. D’Alton 1858 – 1914 H. D’A (nothing more) J. E. D’A (nothing more) William J. Summons Oct. 20, 1870 March 13, 1915 Memory of I.H.S. Mary Sexton Died Sept. 19th 1896 Aged 80 Years May she rest in peace In Memory of I.H.S. Jeremiah Sexton A native of Ireland County of Cork Died Oct. 25th 1875 Aged 75 Years May he rest in peace Erected by his Wife. Mrs. Mary Sexton To the memory of Michael Sullivan Born in the County Imerick, Ireland Died in Petersburg, Va. Feb. 8, 1874 Aged 65 Years There rests a beloved Husband & Father James Sheehy Born Oct. 13, 1860 Died Jan. 29, 1890 Thou wer’t beloved, none ever knew, None here, could know how well, And hearts sincere and warm and true, Will ever love thee still Monument in the shape of a cross Hannah Agnes Wife of F.L. Pednean Born June 16, 1857 Died Dec. 15, 1899 Dennis McManamin Died June 4, 1884 Mary McManamin Died Sept. 4, 1884 Mary McManamin Died Nov. 18, 1888 Michael McManamin Died July 31, 1897 and P.D. McManamin Died Feb. 9, 1902 Michael Dennis Infant son of F.L. & H.A. Pednean Born Aug. 10, 1893 Died Sept. 4, 1894 Our little Angel More Singing with voice so sweet Flinging its crown of gold Down at the Savior’s feet Ursula A. Daughter of F.L. & H.A. Pednean Born Jan. 13, 1886 Died June 27, 1925 Monument: (The next 3 inscriptions) In Memorium F.L. Pednean Born in Canada Sept 23, 1833 A.D. Pednean Born Dec. 1, 1875 Died Nov. 11, 1876 Moses Marchess Seault Born in Canada Nov. 23, 1851 Died May 20, 1878 Moses M. Marchess Died Nov. 10, 1877 Melvian M. Marchess Seault Died Fe. 13, 1890 Elizabeth Pednean Died Sept. 5, 1886 F.L. Pednean Died March 1, 1894 A.D. Pednean Died Nov. 11, 1876 Father Robert Kenney 1827 – 1891 and Mother Ellen T. Kenney 1829 – 1919 J. Thomas Kenney 1869 – 1905 William G. Kenney 1871 – 1899 Charles Joseph Born October 3, 1812 Died June 24, 1872 Infant son of Robt. & Ellen T. Kenney Father Wingfield W. Lanier Aug. 12, 1864 April 7, 1914 Mother Henrietta R. Lanier Oct. 29, 1854 June 3, 1927 Louis A. Lanier June 2, 1889 June 1, 1922 He died as he lived, A Christian Sibenca – Stephens Vinesco She died Feb. 7, 1919 Age 39 years Baba Mitchiell Baba La-Wanie She died May 9, 1923 Aged 67 years Baba Mitchell Baba L-Wanie Wife of Manie Mitchell Died May 9, 1923 Aged 67 years Wanie Mitchell Died May 9, 1906 Aged 81 yrs Mary S. Wife of Joe Mitchell Died Feb. 7, 1919 Aged 39 yrs John Halligan 1852 – 1885 Mary Clara Halligan 1842 – 1919 James P. Halligan 1861 – 1926 At Rest P. Kilmartin (on the curb) John H. Holly Born Dec. 15, 1864 Died Aug. 1, 1908 and Timothy Holly Died June 14, 1877 Aged 45 years and Mary Holly Died Oct. 2, 1868 Age 60 years T.H. Father J.H.H. Brother M.H. Mother Flamina Mazzatenta Jan 5 1904 Feb 22 1924 At Rest Feak (on curb) Catherine Wife of F.L. Pednean Born July 25, 1873 Died May 6, 1909 I.H.S. In memory of my dear wife Mary M. Curtis Born Sept. 21, 1857 Died Sept. 26, 1910 Alfred P.H. Curtis, D.D.S. 1882 – 1927 Patrick Henry Curtis A Confederate Soldier Born November 9, 1848 Died August 27, 1917 Mary M. Curtis Wife of Patrick Henry Curtis Born Sept. 2, 1857 Died Sept. 23, 1910 Eldest Child of T.H. & M.H. Curtis Born Aug. 16, 1877 Died Oct. 17, 1879 Short was his stay in this Old world of ours, lent to, his Parents for a reason, not given Rose bud of earth now adorning the Celestrial, transplanted to Heaven Burch (on curb, 3 visible graves) Henry Stratton Born in Philadelphia May 24, 1826 Died in Petersburg Feb. 20, 1875 Mary Laomia Wife of Henry Stratton Born June 27, 1833 Died Nov. 4, 1919 Ellen Madeline Daughter of Henry and Mary B. Stratton 1862 – 1908 Laomia 1836-1864 Henry 1859-1864 Thomas B. 1861-1864 Albert S. 1866-1874 Children of Henry & Mary Stratton I.H.S. In Memory of Mitcheal Bannan Born in Dublin Ireland Jan. 10, 1831 Died Dec. 3, 1870 Requiescat in peace I.H.S. In Memory of Elizabeth Bannan Born in Switzland Dec. 13, 1815 Died Sept. 18, 1835 Requiescat in peace Kate Bannan Wife of E.B. Griffin and daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth and the late M. Bannan Died Sept. 15, 1895 Rest in peace I.H.S. To the Memory of Hugh McFail Native of Ardugh County of Longford, Ireland Who departed this life on 21 of Jan 1819 Also his son Michael on 26th June 1849 Aged 40 years This testimonial of affection is erected by their beloved wife and Mother Requiescat in peace The grave of Catherine Widow of Hugh McFail Died Nov. 10, 1858 Aged 76 yrs-14 days- Also on her south side the remains of her son Thomas McFail Died Dec. 20, 1856 Aged 44 yrs. 8 mos. 24 days Requiescat in peace “Gloria in Excelsis” In Memory of Dennis Sheinnov A native of the County of Linnerick, Ireland Who departed this life September 18th 1841 Aged 45 years May he rest in peace – Ained Farewell, but not forever, he replies Trace but his steps and meet him in the skyes There nothing shall renew our parting pain Thou shalt not wither, nor I sleep again. In Memory of John P. Patterson Died Feb. 8, 1890 Aged 56 Years Rest in peace In Memory of Garrett Dorsy Born in County Wicklow, Ireland Died June 29, 1891 Aged 70 Years E.J. Collin (on curb) Henry Doland (on curb) John Rahily (on curb) In Memory of Thomas H. Walsh Born in County Kerry Ireland Aug. 28, 1838 Died in Petersburg, Va. April 19, 1878 Requiescat in peace Mr. Ferrell (on curb) In Memory of William Rahily Died February 24, 1876 Aged 28 Years Erected by a fond wife to the memory of A faithful Husband An affectionate Father And devoted son In Memory of Margaret Rahily Hanrahan Died May 17th 1898 Aged 55 years Maria H. Kearney Born May 4, 1836 Died June 8, 1911 May we meet again where Parting tears are not shed Erected to His beloved wife Maria In Memory of John Kearney Born in the County of Tipperary Ireland A.D. 1832 Died in Petersburg, Va. Dec. 29, 1877 Aged 49 years Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord Apoe-14 c-13 Sacred to the Memory of Mary B. the beloved wife of E.B. Curtin native of the County of Minerick Ireland Died August 27, 1846 May she rest in peace Edward B. Curtin Died 1879 Mother Memory of Mrs. Ann Curtin Died July 7, 1875 Requiescat in peace In Memory of T.P. Moran Who died Dec. 27, 1906 Aged 59 years He died as he lived trusting in God I.H.S. Memory of Peter Moran Who died Nov. 28, 1855 Aged 34 years 9 months J. Wilson son of T.P. & Mary T. Moran Born June 1, 1906 Died Dec. 28, 1906 Ann Beloved Wife of John Tim Born in Kenagh County Longford Ireland June 1, 1804 Died in Petersburg, Va. May 26, 1885 May she rest in peace Ann M. Kenny Died Dec. 31, 1923 Age 83 At Rest John D. Kenny Born Feb’y 14, 1837 Died Feb’y 29, 1888 Jesus be merciful to his soul Sacred to the Memory of John Finn Born in Kilkenny Ireland 1802 Died in New York Sept. 12, 1866 This is erected by his affectionate Widow Requiescat in peace John Moore Died Be. 20, 1915 His Wife Mary Farren Moore Died Jan. 25, 1922 They rest in peace Mrs. Rebecca Brown Consort of William H. Brown Born Oct 27, 1818 Died Oct 24, 1867 Requiescat in Peace By his Wife to the memory of W. H. Brown Born in Sussex County, Va. May 14, 1926 Died Sept. 23, 1892 Requiescat in peace By her Mother in Memory of Carrie E. Daughter of W.H. & F.A. Brown Born March 13, 1872 Died May 6, 1889 Rest in peace In Memory of My dear Husband Patrick O’Brian Died June 27, 1887 Aged 55 years In Memory of My dear son Willie A. O’Brian Died July 11, 1901 May his soul rest in peace This lovely bud so young and fair Called hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom Elenna R. O’Brian Born Oct. 29, 1837 Died May 4, 1921 J.N. Bangley (on curb) I.H.S. To the Memory of Maria Louise Bangley Daughter of J.N. & M.A. Bangley Born Oct. 21, 1852 Died Jan. 16, 1874 Requiescat in peace Sacred to the Memory of Mary A. Wife of J.N. Bangley Born Oct. 21, 1822 Died April 16, 1880 Requiescat in peace SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone Inscriptions Visit by worker. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. 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