LYNCHBURG, VA - CEMETERIES – City or Methodist Cemetery ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, City or Methodist cemetery: 1937 Feb. 3 Research made by William W. Hurt Cemetery Location: Dead end of Madison St. One block west of Fifth Street Lynchburg, Virginia DATE: Late 1700’s. OWNERS: Congregation DESCRIPTION: Elevated marble slab inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Mary Labby A native of New Kent Co, Va. Who departed this life Feb. 10, 1836 Aged 80 years Let me go, for the day breaketh and Sacred to the memory of Pleasants Labby Born Sept. 20th, 1792 Died April 17th, 1869 Aged 76 years 6 months and 3 days Elevated marble slab inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Read Wife of P. Labby Esq. who departed this life August 28, 1855 in the 56th year of her age Here lies the last remains of one Beneath this tomb at rest Whose better part is gone from hence To dwell amongst the Blessed In doing good she did rejoice Her heart was free from pride She made her makers law her choice and in his faith she died. Elevated marble slab, inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Maj. L. Neville a native of Nelson County, Va. Who departed this life January 29th, 1819 Aged 38 years Upright marble inscribed: In memory of William E. Bailey son of James and Nancy Bailey Died Oct. 28, 1836 aged 30 years 1 month and 1 day Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Adeline Daughter of James G. and Mary E. Swinney Born May 13, 1810 Died Feb. 29, 1818 (Field note: This date is very legible, there can be no Feb. 29, in the year 1818.) Upright marble inscribed: To the memory of Briget McGrath wife of William Kennedy who was killed on the 1st of Sept. 1850 Aged 48 years Also her son William Kennedy died Feb. 7, 1859 Elevated marble slab inscribed: In memory of Mary A. consort of James Dinwiddie Born July 29th, 1821 Died October 22, 1847 Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of William Kissock native of Galloway, Scotland who departed this life Sept. 17, 1842 In Christ we trust and comfort find, For he has ransomed all mankind. Marble slab inscribed: Walter Triplett first born of William F. and Martha E. Smitherson died January 13, 1849 aged 7 weeks and 3 days Happy, infant early blest, rest in peaceful slumber, rest. Upright marble inscribed: Erected to the memory of John P. Boles son of Patrick and Catherine Boles natives of the Parish of Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland Born Aug. 18, 1849 Died Nov. 29, 1850 Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Francis Boles son of Patrick and Catherine Boles Natives of Riverstown County Sligo Ireland Born March 27th 1851 Departed this life January 6, 1852 Marble slab inscribed: Erected by the M.E. Sewing Society of Lynchburg to the memory of Mrs. Laura A. Wife of Rev. William A. Smith, D.D. who died in Lynchburg, Virginia March 10, 1845 Blessed are the pure in heart Upright marble inscribed: Erected by Sarah A. Hare to the memory of her beloved husband James W. Hare who died April 19, 1852 in the 40th year of his age May he rest in peace. Thou art gone to the Grave. I no longer behold thee nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side. He gave thee, He took thee, and he will restore thee, and death has no sting for the Savior, has died. Marble slab inscribed: In memory of Jesse L. Perry Who departed this life on the 3rd day of July 1859 in the 54th year of his age. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me unite, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. Upright marble inscribed: Georgianah Bruce who departed this life May 7th, 1848 aged 3 years and 3 days Upright marble inscribed: Bryan Healy In memory of his nephew James Healy native of Passo Wiest Co. Cork, Ireland Departed this life Sept. 3rd, 1852 Aged 11 years May his soul rest in peace. Upright sandstone inscribed: In memory of Richard H. Burks Who departed this life April 30, 1817 Aged 50 years Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Edward H. Atkinson Who departed this life Jan. 19, 1853 Aged 35 years All is well, why weep for me I shall meet you once again in that heavenly world above where all is happiness and love. Upright marble inscribed: Erected in memory of Amanda M. wife of George Loch who departed this life March 15, 1854 in the 25th year of her age Also the above named George Loch a native of Wallech, Germany who departed this life Dec. 28th, 1856 Aged 55 years Requiesant in pace. Upright marble inscribed: Josiah Holbrook died June 17, 1851 Aged about 83 years He was born in the state of Massachusetts His wife was devoted to the subject of education He was a man of unbounded philanthropy: an ardent lover of science and a general benefactor and a most exemplary Christian. He came to his death suddenly while engaged in his geological and mineralogical pursuits in the immediate vicinity of Lynchburg. Upright marble inscribed: To the memory of William Jones Born the 27th Sept. 1767 Deceased Nov. 22, 1848 Upright marble inscribed: Erected to the memory of Mary Wilson Bailey Born Feb. 7th 1817 Departed this life Sept. 18, 1841 Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Mary Elizabeth Bailey Born Oct. 29, 1819 Died Jan. 8, 1845 In the 26th year of her age Upright marble inscribed: In memory of George H. Mitchell Born March 23, 1798 Died July 31, 1859 An honest man; The noblest work of God Upright marble inscribed: Here lies the body of Mrs. Nancy Fitzgerald Who died on the 18th of March 1850 in the 58th year of her age Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of George H. Wedemyer Who departed this life in the 34th year of his age leaving an aged Mother, two sisters and a brother to mourn his loss, Universally esteemed and beloved by all who knew him (Field Note: This is a very old, weather worn monument in a section where burials were made prior to 1850, W.W.H.) Upright marble, broke, inscribed: In memory of George Smith who departed this life on the 8th day of November 1842 Aged 21 years Also his brother John Smith who departed this life July 15th, 1849 Aged 33 years Natives of the County Derry, Ireland Upright marble inscribed: In memory of John L. Actermull, 2nd Born in Halifax Township Dauphin Co., Pa. April 11th 1817 Died August 25th 1854 Aged 37 years 4 months and 14 days Upright sandstone inscribed: In memory of C. M. Lee who died Oct. 11th, 1851 in the 36th year of her age Peace be with you. In Heaven we meet. Upright marble inscribed: January 7, 1817 Robert J. Glass in the 22nd year of his age Blessed be the dead which die in the Lord Upright marble inscribed: In memory of May Jane Wife of Jessie Clark who departed this life May 15th, 1851 in the 35th year of her age The lonely children, though they must mourn. For earthly ties, thus rudely torn. Will cease to weep and hope again. To meet where naught is known of pain So let us think of her that’s gone That death is but the first sweet tone To her of Heavens melodious strain A blest release from every pain. Upright marble inscribed: To the memory of John Gideon Son of Pleasants and Elizabeth R. Labby who was born the 15th day August 1816 and departed this life the 9th day of January 1828 Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Paulie Powell Died Sept. 22nd, 1858 Aged 11 years, 1 mo. The youngest son of Dr. G.L. and Sarah P. Edmundson There is rest in Heaven Upright marble inscribed: Lelie M. Curle daughter of Geo. G. and S.L. Curle Died 7 December, 1846 aged 4 years 4 months and 19 days Upright marble inscribed: Sue Curle Daughter of G.G. and S.L. Curle born January 9, 1853 Died June 23, 1852 Aged 5 months and 14 days Square marble monument, inscribed: Erected to the memory of William Hudnell infant twin son of J.W. and C.F.R. Morgan Born in Lynchburg, Va. 22nd July 1839 Died 9th Nov. 1839 Aged 3 months and eighteen days Small marble monument, inscribed: Erected to the memory of Albon McDaniel Infant and twin son of J.W. and C.F.R. Morgan Born in Lynchburg, Va. 27th Nov. 1811 Died 19 March 1814 Aged 2 years three months and twenty one days Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Samuel Scruggs Who died March 20, 1844 in his 49th year A long affliction did me life attend But time and patience brought it to an end. And now my body rest in mother clay in hopes of a beautiful resurrection day. Upright marble inscribed: Sweet Home Rebecca Wife of Henry Wright Died Aug. 6, 1849 in the 54th year of her age Upright marble inscribed: My Father and Mother William Taylor Born 17th Feb, 1796 Died 27th May 1859 and Rachel Taylor Born 2nd Mar. 1798 Died 8th Nov. 1846 Their son who loved them here below And still enraptured, Speaks their fame. Have bid these lives of sorrow flow In sacred rememberance of their name. Square monument inscribed: The memory of Gevin Lawson son of J.W. and C.F.R. Morgan born in Lynchburg, Va. 26th February 1837 Died March 27th 1844 Aged 7 years and 28 days Confiding and noble beyond his years He won and wore the love of all. Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of James William Morgan of Lynchburg, Va. Who died 25th March 1847 near Atlanta, Ga. Aged 44 years Leaves have their time to fall, and flowers to wither The north winds to breathe and stars to set. But thou hast, all reasons for thine own O’ Death. We know when moons shall wane When summer birds from afar shall cross the sea. When autumns hue shall tinge the golden grain But who shall leave us when we look for Thee. Small square monument inscribed: Sacred to the memory of William Percy and James Gavin Sons and only children of James and Caroline Morgan Wm. Percy was born Oct. 31, 1829 Died Decr. 23, 1833 Aged 4 years 2 months and 20 days James Garvin was born April 16, 1832 Died Dec. 30, 1833 Aged 20 months 14 days Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Ann Brown Consort of Charles B. Brown who departed this life 17 Nov. in the 76th year of her age 1846 Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Ann English daughter of Thomas F. and Louise _. Brown Born March 27, 1856 Died April 5, 1856 Upright marble inscribed: Erected to the memory of William Royally Born Nov. 26, 1799 Died Dec. 19, 1858 Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Maurice W. Son of _. S. and J. Kulcayre Died July 31st 1857 Aged 9 months and 24 days Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of John Connor native of Dingle, County Kerry Ireland Who departed this life August 24, 1851 Aged 34 years Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Thomas Moriarity son of James and Mary Moriarity a native of Grange, Parish of Ferriter, County Kerry Ireland Aged 24 years May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Marble slab inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Esther Wife of John Averett who died Sep. 30, 1843 aged 34 years Also of Eliza an infant daughter of the above who died Nov. 6, 1843 Aged 1 yr 3 mo 26 days Marble slab inscribed: In memory of Mary Ann Bowles Died June 3, 1856 in the 86th year of her age She was a tender mother here And in her life the Throne did fear We trust our loss will be her gain And that with Christ she has gone to reign. Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Isreal Snead Born April 30, 1780 Died October 6, 1844 Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Patrick McGowan County Monaghan, Ireland Died Oct. 28th 1844 Aged 40 years Upright marble inscribed: In memory of John Leonard A native of Portbello, Ireland who departed this life on the 28th of January 1849 Aged about 43 years May he rest in peace Upright sandstone inscribed: To the memory of Mrs. Rebecca Duffel relict of James Duffel departed this life the 15th May 1836 Upright sandstone inscribed: In memory of Sarah Dandridge Daughter of James and R. Duffel Who departed this life Feb. 26th 1819 Aged 19 years 2 months and 15 days Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Jeremiah Swyms Departed this life July 31st 1844 in the 27th year of his age Tho gone, his memory will ever live with those who knew him Upright marble inscribed: Here reposes the remains of Jane Sparks Who departed this life July 16th, 1852 aged about 50 Marble slab inscribed: In memory of my Mother Mrs. Sarah Ward Who died at the residence of her brother Bishop John Early on the 7th day of July A.D. 1853 Aged 64 years My mother here lies underground The dearest friend I ever found and through the Lord’s unbounded love Will meet again in realms above. Rev. E.M. Ward Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to he memory of Jence C. Consort of Rev. H.S. Whitehurst Died Sepr 9th 1856 Aged about 39 years She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection and a blissful immortality. Upright marble inscribed: In memory of John Son of Edward S. and Mary A. Thurman who was born March 27th 1843 and departed this life November 18th 1844 in the 2nd year of his age Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Barbara Steven Wife of Duncan Grant who departed this life on the 5th Sept. 1849. Aged 46 years Mrs. Grant was a native of Aberdeenshire Scotland Emigrated to this country in 1847 She lived and died in full assurance of a glorious resurrection. Was justly esteemed by all who knew her for in ustry, frugality and benevolence. Rich and poor were welcome guests and both shared alike her friendship. Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of James Duffel a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania who departed this life on the 23rd of October, 1835 In the 76th year of his age With the full belief that beyond the grave his savior had prepared for him an inheritance incorruptible and undefied and that fadeth not away. Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of William B. Patterson A native of Ireland, who departed this life 25th of Jany. 1826 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, Saith the Savior, that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. Rev. Chapt. XIV Upright marble inscribed: Erected to the memory of John Thurman Who departed this life December 10th, 1855 in the 77th year of his age Upright marble inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann daughter of Edward S. and Mary A. Thurman Who was born December 5th 1841 and departed this life. November 21st, 1844 on the 4th year of her age Upright marble inscribed: John W. Died April 6th 1852 Aged 2 years and 11 months Second son of John R. and M.E. Thurman Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Pleasants N. Bell Born June 8, 1816 Died Octr. 18, 1856 Affliction sore for years I bore Physicians were in vain. At length God pleased to give me ease, and freed me from my pain. Upright marble inscribed: James Ambrazum Born (in the city of Trieste Austria) in the year 1814 Died October 13, 1859 This stone is erected by his affectionate wife as an enduring monument of her love and devotion Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Cinthia Fitzpatrick Born Nov. 27th 1827 Died July 6th, 1829 May she rest in peace Upright marble inscribed: Mary S. Phillips Died May the 9th 1857 aged about 63 years Wife of Capt. Benjamin A. Phillips Upright marble inscribed: In memory of Thomas Lindsay infant son of Mary E. and John R. Thurman Who departed this life July 2, 1853 Aged 6 months and eleven days SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone Inscriptions Visit by worker. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. 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