LYNCHBURG, VA - CEMETERIES – Presbyterian Cemetery ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Presbyterian cemetery: 1937 Feb. 26 Research made by Richard Aubrey Christian Cemetery Location: 2400 block Grace St. between Globe and Ann Streets. Cemetery covers the whole 2400 block. Lynchburg, Virginia DATE: Early 1800’s. OWNERS: Presbyterian Congregation. DESCRIPTION: Flat marble slab 6 feet long 2 feet wide. Inscribed: Erect by Moses Levy To the memory of Richard Tyree Jr. Son of Richard May Tyree Born in Lynchburg, Va. 1815 Died in Cincinnati, Ohio Nov. 26, 1834 (2 inscriptions on this slab, but not legible.) Upright marble slab 3 feet tall. Inscribed: In memory of Samuel A. Son of Benjamine and Cathrine Pugott Born Feb. 15, 1813 Died Sept. 23, 1863 Father I give my spirit up. I trust it in thy hand. My dying flesh shall rest in hope And rise at thy command. Marble slab 2 feet tall. Inscribed: In memory of Thomas Massie Son of P. G. and S.C. Massie Born Oct. 19, 1860 Died May 22, 1863 Flat marble slab 8 feet long 2 feet wide. Inscribed: Erected to the memory of William Phaup, Sr. Who was born in Goochland County, Va., in the year 1772 and died in Amherst County, Va. on the 31st day of May 1850 Honored and esteemed By all who knew him Tho gone his many virtues Will ever remain fresh in their memories. Marble slab 2 feet high. Inscribed: In memory of Edward Infant son of William S. and Laura P. Morris Born January 21st, 1850 Died August 2nd, 1852 Marble slab 2 feet high inscribed: In memory of Laura Page Daughter of William S. and L.P. Morris Born August 11, 1819 Died March 1st, 1853 Rough stone 3 feet high ½ ft. thick, inscribed: Sallie Trivillo Bigbee July 26, 1861 Marble monument 8 feet tall 3 feet square at base, inscribed: George W. Fisher Born July 9, 1824 Died June 10, 1869 Same monument as above, on opposite side, inscribed: William B. Fisher Born July 9, 1812 Died April 10, 1865 Upright marble monument 25 feet tall 4 ft. square at base, inscribed: Woodford D. Bryant Died in Lynchburg, Va. Nov. 27, 1841 Aged 22 years I know that my redeemer liveth. Upright marble slab 3 feet tall, inscribed: In memory of Herbert Warwick Died Jan. 26, 1862 Age 32 (Verses on this slab, but not legible.) Upright marble slab, inscribed: In memory of Watson T. Smith Born Jany 8, 1834 Died Feby 14, 1859 (Verses on this slab, but not legible.) Upright marble, round post 3 feet tall. Two white mice on top, inscribed: Robert Colin Born Oct. 14, 1857 Died June 27, 1858 (Verses on this slab, but not legible.) On same marble post: Elizabeth Owen Born Feb. 10, 1851 Died Dec. 28, 1859 Children of William and Mary E. Langhorne Upright marble slab 2 feet tall, inscribed: In memory of Mrs. Mary A. Bobbitt Born March 2, 1819 Died Sept. 20, 1847 Lot where this old marble weeps A sister, a wife, a mother sleeps, A heart within whos sacred call The peaceful virtues loved to dwell. Upright marble slab 3 feet tall, inscribed: James Coleman Who died March 20, 1857 Aged 72 years Upright marble slab 3 feet tall, inscribed: Margaret Coleman Who died August 31, 1869 Aged 77 years (Verses on both the Coleman slabs but not legible.) Flat marble slab 7 feet long 3 feet wide, inscribed: Sacred To the memory of Richard Tyree Sr. Who died Nov. 19, 1852 in the 74th year of his age Also his wife Mildred Tyree Who died July 27, 1857 In the 73rd year of her age A flat marble slab 5 feet long 1 ½ feet wide, inscribed: Here Rest the remains of Achilles D. Tyree Died 1858 Upright marble slab 2 feet high, inscribed: Lottie Dean 1858 Upright marble slab 3 feet high, inscribed: Hattie B. Wood Born July 21, 1863 Died Sep’t 20, 1864 Flat marble slab 4 feet long 1 ½ feet wide, inscribed: In memory of Maurice Buckner A child of William and Mary Langhorne Born Jan. 20, 1815 Died June 7, 1857 Marble stone 4 feet tall, inscribed: Florence Daughter of George A. and M.A. Kinner Born Dec’r 18, 1859 Died April 26, 1860 Marble stone 2 feet tall, inscribed: In memory of E. C. Burton Who lost his life in trying to rescue George Wm. Burks both of whom were drowned in Black Water Creek April 30, 1856 Upright marble cross 4 feet tall, inscribed: Mattie Wife of N. R. Bowman Born Jan. 29, 1842 Died May 6, 1864 Asleep in Jesus Large granite monument in the middle of this plot 5 feet tall 3 feet 8x3 at base, inscribed: WRAY Granite stone 2 feet long 1 foot wide inscribed: Mary V. Wray Borned Aug. 6, 1843 Died Jan. 1, 1859 Granite stone 2 feet tall 1 foot wide inscribed: Robert H. Wray Borned March 22, 1839 Died Aug. 19, 1859 6 other stones in this Wray plot the same size as above but not marked. Grey marble slab 4 feet high and 2 feet wide, inscribed: Elizabeth Murrell Sacred to the memory of Our mother Who departed this life March 17th, 1841 in the 74th year of her age Grey marble slab 4 feet high 2 feet wide: John Murrell Sacred to the memory of Our father Who departed this life June 3rd, 1842 in the 76th year of his age Grey marble monument 20 feet tall 4 feet square at base: Elizabeth Charlotte Claytor Born Jan’y 17, 1824 Died Sep’t 22, 1831 Samuel Claytor Born Sep’b 24, 1830 Died Sep’b 7, 1845 John Murrell Claytor Born May 23, 1828 Died July 31, 1849 Samuel Claytor Born Oct’r 6, 1794 Died Sep’b 15, 1831 The four above are all on the same grey marble monument 20 feet tall, 4 feet square at the base. Grey marble tombstone 5 feet high 2 1/2 feet wide, inscribed: In memory of Robert Rowan Died May 5, 1837 Grey marble monument 15 feet high 4 feet square at the base, inscribed: Sacred to the memory of John D. Murrell Who departed this life in New Orleans, La. on Easter Mor. March 23rd, 1856 in the 60th year. We all do fade as a leaf. Round grey marble monument, 12 feet tall 2 feet square at the base, inscribed: Sacred to the memory of John A. Rowan Who departed this life on the 4th of May 1850 aged 40 years, 8 months, and 6 days Here lies a kind son a loving brother A truthful and loving man. On same monument: In memory of Elizabeth Rowan Died March 18th, 1853 in the 77th year of her age Grey marble slab 4 feet tall 1 ½ feet wide, inscribed: In memory of Miss Amanda M. Irvin Died April 13th, 1858 This humble tribute of her parents love Not only marks the spot where now she lies But morning gives to all who follow her So seek in death a home beyond the skies. Grey marble slab 2 feet tall 1 foot wide, inscribed: In memoriam Hardin D. Murrell Born 1792 Died 1840 Flat grey marble slab, 6 feet long 4 feet wide, inscribed: To the memory of John New Who died the 10th of December 1827 in the 30th year of his age. This modest stone What few vain marbles can, Here lies an honest man. Upright grey marble monument 7 feet tall 2 feet square at the base, inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Rosana Eliza Clayton Born July 18, 1798 Died October 16, 1867 Flat marble slab 7 feet long 1 ½ feet wide, inscribed: In memory of Samuel Bransford Who departed this life in Lynchburg November 3, 1837 Aged 59 years and 5 months ALSO Phebe Wife of Samuel Bransford Died Dec. 19, 1852 Aged 63 years, 1 month and 21 days (Verses on this slab, but not legible.) Upright marble slab 3 feet tall, inscribed: Little Tommie Son of Thomas W. and Lizzie Johns aged 3 years and 10 months We prayed that thou might’st Live, yet thou art gone, we weep, yet say O’God, thy will be done. At the foot of this grave is a marble slab 1 foot high inscribed: “Died 1858” Inscription: Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Clementina F. Reid consort of Rev. Wm. S. Reid who departed this life on the 11th day of August, A.D. 1811 in the 54th year of her age From her early youth she was a firm and practical believer in Christ. Her end was calm, peaceful and full of hope. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Underneath the inscription is the following: “A feeling of sympathy for the bereaved, and respect and affection for the deceased, has prompted the erection of this memorial, by the building committee and other friends and members of the First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg”. Inscription: Beneath this stone lie the ashes of Rev. William S. Reid, D.D. for forty years the faithful and beloved pastor of the first Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Va. He was born April 1778 in Chester County, Penn. He died June 23, 1853 aged 75 years and 2 months This stone was erected by his friends and the members of his church in 1855. History: Rev. W.S. Reid, or Father Reid as he was affectionately called, came to Lynchburg and began his ministry in 1808. In 1815 he organized a society with fifteen members, gave the ground and built the first Presbyterian church in Lynchburg. The Rev. W. H. Kinkle said of him “I have known Dr. Reid for ten years, and I have never seen him in any temper than that I want to be in the last moment of my life. I have lost a friend whose character, beautiful with the reflected graces of his Lord, was a delight to study”. Upright marble tombstone 4 feet tall, inscribed: In memory of Lemuel A. Williams, Md. Who Departed this life Oct. 3rd, 1857 in the 39th year of his age Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone Inscriptions Visit by worker. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. 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