LOUISA: CEMETERY RECORDS – JERDONE CASTLE 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, The Jerdone Castle graveyard: 1937 Jan. 26 Research made by C.E.D. Burtis Cemetery Location: Northwest of Buckner, Virginia, 3.5 miles on Route #652, and .9 of a mile north of Route #652. Louisa County The brick wall that once surrounded the graveyard has deteriorated and is now flat on the ground. There is one shaft in the graveyard, rest on stone foundations except two on marble slabs. The slabs are all marble. Two have caved some, but rest in good condition. Sacred to the memory of George Pattie who departed this life on the 22d of March 1815 Aged 40 years. His affectionate widow hath caused this marble to be erected to perpetuate his name after the hearts of his fellow citizens have ceased to be the living record of his amiable qualities. While on this tomb I drop a silent tear To one whose memory shall be ever dear His worth retains a place within my breast And will until within the grave I sink to rest. By a friend. A noble mind, a generous heart A good Companion honest without art Beloved through life lamented in the end An honest man is the noblest work of God. Sacred to the memory of William Pattie who departed this life June 14, 1820 Aged 19 years. Man cometh forth as a flower In the morning it is green and groweth up In the evening it is cut down drieth up and withered. In memory of Isabella daughter of George and Edith Pattie Born September 1st, 1838 Died August 5th, 1846 It is well with the child In memory of Mary daughter of George and Edith Pattie Born April 2d, 1845 Died August 6th, 1846 Of such is the kingdom of God In memory of George Pattie Born March 11, 1811 Died January 3, 1849 Watch the perfect man and the upright For the end of that man is peace. In memory of Fannie daughter of George & Edith Pattie Died November 13, 1855 Aged 8 years, 1 Mo. and 20 D. The grass withereth and the flower thereof fadeth away Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah J. Thompson who died December 31st, 1855 Sallie Jerdone Pattie daughter of George & Edith Pattie Born February 28, 1840 Died March 15, 1858 Here lies the body of Francis Jerdone who was born in the Town of Jedsburg and the County of Twofdale in Scotland on the 30th. of Jan’y 1720 and died the 5th. of August 1771 Francis William Thompson Born 25th. day of February 1813 and died 13” August following. Of such is the Kingdom of God Here lies the body of Sarah Jerdone Born March 10, 1731 Died October 23, 1818 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord they rest from their labors and their works do follow them Here lies the body of Mary Jerdone wife of Francis Jerdone Born the 2d of December 1771 Died the 12th. of March 1821 Here lies the body of Francis Jerdone who was born in the County of Louise 9th. Feb’u Anno Dominie 1756 Died 29th. April 1841 Man lieth down and riseth not till the heavens are no more they shall not awake or be raised out of their sleep Here lies the body of Jemima Byers who was born on the 12th of September 1763 in the County of Louisa Died the 10th. day of Aug’t. 1824 Virginia Infant daughter of Garland & Sarah J. Thompson Born February 29th 1820 and died July 17th 1825 and Jesus said Suffer the little children to come unto me Sacred to the memory of Sarah J. Thompson who was born September 25th. 1785 and died November 15th 1830 Isabella Mitchell Born September 30, 1781 and died the 8th of April 1825 Here lies the body of James Jerdone son of Francis Jerdone and grandson of Francis Jerdone Born the 19th of February 1812 in the County of Louisa and died the 25th of July 1827 John Jerdone son of John and Barbara Jerdone Born Jan’y 15th 1835 Died July 29th 1839 Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they behold my Glory. Sacred to the memory of Maria Ann Glanville wife of William Jerdone who was born in the County of Spottsylvania on the 20th day of Dec. Anno Domini 1812 1833 Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they behold my Glory. Sacred to the memory of Mary Baptist second daughter of William Burwell and Matilda Coleman and consort of Jno. N. Moss of Louisa County She was born in Spottsylvania County Octo. 21” 1809 and died Oct. 22” 1849