PETERSBURG, VA - CEMETERIES – Blandford Cemetery (Part 6) ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection [NOTE TO READERS: THIS TRANSCRIPTION IS IN BURIAL LOCATION ORDER, NOT ALPHABETICAL. FOR BEST RESULTS, USE “SEARCH” TO LOCATE YOUR NAMES OF INTEREST] LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Blandford Cemetery: 1937 Research made by Bettie B. Powell Dorothy G. Pilout Mamie B. Fraser Cemetery Location: Southeastern section of Petersburg, Virginia Petersburg, Virginia [Continued] To the Memory of My Husband Joseph Taylor a native of Prince George but for many years a prominent Tobacconist of Petersburg Departed this life May 21, 1868 Aged 52 years And with me life’s dream of o’er, and death’s dark valley passed. O may we meet to part no more and evermore in Heaven be blessed. Franklin Wright Mar. 22, 1809 Feb. 17, 1886 and Rebecca Wright Oct. 16, 1803 Aug. 18, 1889 Sarah Wright July 18, 1834 Feb. 8, 1920 Amanda Wright Smith March 14, 1838 March 3, 1930 Eliza Wright June 14, 1835 June 14, 1913 In Memory of Lelia Wife of John S. Taylor and youngest daughter of James & Elizabeth Boisseau Married Feb. 28, 1882 Aged 19 years Anne B. Russell 1842 – 1864 and Laura M. Russell 1851 – 1917 and Mary M. Russell 1839 – 1922 Cariolannes Russell 1812 – 1900 and Mary P. Mason Wife of Cariolannes Russell 1817 – 1903 To the Memory of Mary J. Haywood Wife of Rose W. Haywood and daughter of Thomas and Sarah White Born Jany 25, 1826 Died Aug. 18, 1857 Thy will be done O! God. Thomas White Born in Glasgow Scotland Nov. 19, 1793 Died in Petersburg, Va. July 12, 1858 Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace. He that dwelleth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Carina Russell Wife of Benj. Lyon 1851 – 1902 St. Andrews Society of Petersburg, Va. Desire to record on this Tablet Their deep regret for the loss and respect for the Memory of their worth, and highly esteemed, President which position he filled from the organization of this Society in 1850 until his lamented death. [Note: The tablet gives no name] Robert Triplett White son of J. Andrew and Annie M. White 1855 – 1916 Sally Hunt wife of Thomas White Born in Warren Co., N.C. July 26, 1735 Died April 2, 1867 In Memory of Mother Marianna Floyd Born Feb. 18, 1813 Died Feb. 16, 1884 Yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. In Memory of Our Father Edward T. Floyd Born Aug. 1, 1811 Died Sept. 22, 1848 Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord. Mary Elizabeth Floyd Born July 16, 1838 Died January 16, 1918 A gentle tongue is a tree of life. Prov. 15:4 Mary Ellen Brunet Wife of Waverly Ringgold Stiles Dec. 28, 1844 May 17, 1897 To do Justly, to love Mercy, to walk humbly with thy God. Waverly Ringgold Stiles Oct. 31, 1844 Feb. 10, 1882 Richard Bagby Born November 9, 1833 Died July 12, 1899 Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Frances Ann Floyd Wife of Richard Bagby Born June 16, 1835 Died Aug. 6, 1919 Belfield Stiles Nov. 25, 1813 Feb. 20, 1872 and Ann Eliza Jenkins Wife of Belfield Stiles Jan. 25, 1825 Dec. 26, 1891 Our Mother Mary L. Cox Wife of Eugene M. Cox Born Nov. 9, 1848 Died Aug. 26, 1923 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God My Husband Eugene M. Cox Born May 18, 1833 Died Oct. 23, 1885 Thou went beloved. None ever knew. None here could know how well. And hearts sincere and warm and true will ever love thee still. Charles S. Russell 1848 – 1919 Mary E. Wife of Arthur Whitmore 1848 – 1881 Godfrey Stanley Killed June 9, 1864 Sacred to the memory of Harriet Ellis Born in Hanover County Died in Petersburg March 16, 1871 Aged 58 years James Willis Wheadon Born April 23, 1826 Died Oct. 24, 1866 and Sarah Elizabeth Wheadon Born Aug. 31, 1829 Died November 24, 1892 In Memory of Edward G. Collier March 31, 1858 Oct. 24, 1935 At Rest In Memoriam Maggie C. Daughter of John H. & Catherine Atkinson Born June 3, 1850 Died December 15, 1878 Hope looks beyond the bounds of time. When that we now deplore shall rise in full immortal prime and bloom to fade no more. George J. Morrison Born July 24, 1836 Died June 3, 1915 Servant of God, Well done. He did Justly, loved mercy and walked humbly with God. Capt. Robert Eldon Freeman 1849 – 1928 Louisa Richardson Morris Wife of John Morris 1795 – 18__ In Memoriam, Farewell John Wynn Son of J.T. & V.A. Atkinson Born March 15, 1830 Died June 25, 1873 Oh! Friend forever loved forever dear, what fruitless tears have bathed thy honored bier. What sighs re’echoes to thy parting breath. While thou wast struggling in the pangs of death. If yet, thy gently spirit hover Nigh. The spot where now thy mouldering ashes lie, here wilt thou tread, recorded on my heart, a grief too deep to trust the sculptor’s art. In Memoriam, Mother Catherine Atkinson Born November 30, 1818 Died June 21, 1879 Securely laid in this her last retreat, unheeded O’er the storms of life’s may beat. Dear Mother; we expect again to see thee when the storm of life is o’er. In the happy home of glory, we shall meet to part no more. In Memoriam, Father John H. Atkinson Born January 1, 1807 Died January 12, 1878 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, Yea; saith the spirit, they rest from their labours and their works do follow them. In Memory of Alice V. Daughter of John H. and Catherine Atkinson Born Oct. 24, 1845 Died July 9, 1862 Dearest Alice, thou hast left us, and thy loss we deeply feel. But ‘tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal. In Memory of Adelaide A. infant daughter of John H. & Catherine Atkinson Born March 6, 1843 Died Oct. 5, 1844 This tender bud so young and fair called hence by early doom. Just came to show how sweet a flower in Paradise Might bloom. Richard Mortimer Llewellyn 1851 – 1881 Virginia Morris Llewellyn wife of Col. John Richard Llewellyn 1833 – 1887 Col. John Richard Llewellyn 1821 – 1886 To the Memory of Everette and Waverly Children of John J. & M.C.J. Slaughter Everette was born Oct. 12, 1856 Died May 30, 1862 Aged 5 years, 7 months and 18 days Waverly was born Jan. 20, 1859 Died May 30, 1862 Aged 3 years, 4 months and 10 days I know that they are happy with their angel plumage on; but my heart is very desolate, to think that they are gone. Sacred to the Memory of Our Mother Martha C. J. Wife of John J. Slaughter Born April 23, 1820 Died April 7, 1910 I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest. Sacred to the Memory of My Husband John J. Slaughter Born March 28, 1810 Died Aug. 9, 1869 The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Jennie Eldest Daughter of J.J. & M.C.J. Slaughter Wife of J.P. Perkinson Born March 23, 1840 Died April 6, 1866 Loved and Gone. She is not dead, but sleepeth. To the Memory of J. Powell Perkinson By his devoted wife Born Oct. 15, 1831 Died Feb. 21, 1862 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. Sarah Heath Griffin Born May 11, 1807 Departed this life July 21, 1888 Aged 81 years 2 mos. & 10 days Gently the passing spirit fled, sustained by grace divine. Oh! May such grace on me be shed and make my end like thine. Mahala Perkins Widow of the late Jas. Perkins Born in Dinwiddie Co., Nov. 8, 1812 Died Sept. 10, 1884 The many friends she’s left behind to mourn their deep felt loss. To them I say Oh! be resigned, she bore her makers cross. Our Father Hezekiah Gosee Died Feb. 2, 1897 Aged 70 years In thee, O Lord do I put my trust. Our Mother Henrietta A. Wife of Hezekiah Gosee Entered into rest Dec. 5, 1907 Savior, More than life to me. Emily C. Wife of R.M. Green Born Feb. 14, 1826 Died Dec. 30, 1889 At Rest Robert M. Green Died April 21, 1896 Aged 72 years At Rest Erected to the Memory of Harriett Daughter of John B. & Josephine Lobb Born Dec. 11, 1837 Died Sept. 25, 1860 Dearest daughter thou has left us. Here thy loss we deeply feel but tis God that hath bereft us, he can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee when the day of life is fled. Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee, where no farewell tear is shed. Robert Harrison 1831 – 1915 Julia Brownley Wife of Robert Harrison 1839 – 1933 In loving memory of Cora Aurelia Harrison Wife of John McIlwaine Born January 8, 1855 Died March 8, 1924 She spent her life doing good to others Our Mother Carrie E. Harrison Entered into rest March 28, 1888 Asleep in Jesus Blessed sleep from which none ever wakes to weep. Our Father A. C. Harrison Died April 14, 1901 In his 84 year Wm. Landon Harrison Born March 12, 1851 Died April 12, 1881 In Memory William H. Blanks only son of J.B. and H.W. Blanks Died Oct. 10, 1860 aged 30 years – 11 Mos. & 11 days Green be the turf around thee Friend of my early days. None knew thee but to love thee. None named thee but to praise. A Father and Mother and child are left to mourn their early loss. Dr. V. W. Harrison Born Oct. 7, 1829 Died April 29, 1873 Aged 43 years – 6 Mos. & 22 days Louisa W. Nimmo Wife of Dr. V.W. Harrison Born Nov. 9, 1842 Married Dec. 9, 1863 Died March 27, 1871 She is not dead but sleepeth Mary E. Wife of Dr. V.W. Harrison Born May 8, 1829 Died Aug. 30, 1860 There remaineth a rest for the people of God In Memory of Maria V. Ayers Born in Richmond, Va. April 8, 1808 Died in Petersburg, Va. June 14, 1885 Aged 77 years 2 Mos. & 6 dys In memory of James Ayers Born in Matthews Co., Va. May 24, 1803 Died in Petersburg, Va. Dec. 12, 1870 Aged 67 years, 6 months & 18 days In Memory of Mary Henry Drummond Born in Hanover County, Va. June 30, 1786 Died in Petersburg July 15, 1883 Aged 97 years & 15 days Eugenia Vincent Wife of Robert McIntyre Died March 12, 1884 Aged 35 years Asleep in Jesus, Blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep. Sacred to the Memory of Samuel Smith Born in Petersburg, Va. Jan’y 16, 1813 Died in Petersburg, Va. Oct. 23, 1877 A Volunteer in the Mexican War. An honest man. Our Father William B. Briton Born in the County of Cornwall England Aug’t 29, 1780 Died March 11, 1861 Emma Diantha Clay Daughter of Robert and Lucretia Craddock Born June 10, 1850 Died Sept. 10, 1903 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur or repine content whatever lot I see since tis God’s hand that leadeth me. William Knock Born in the County of Kent England Sept. 16, 1799 Died in this city May 20, 1873 Harriet Franklin only daughter of Wm. & Martha F. Knock Born Feb. 1, 1845 Died Jan. 5, 1862 George Franklin Knock Born July 8, 1855 Died Sept. 18, 1912 Martha Franklin Born in Sheerness England Feb. 13, 1814 Married to Wm. Knock June 17, 1839 Died in Petersburg, Va. April 12, 1895 Stephen A. Belcher Born Feb. 26, 1817 Died Oct. 6, 1870 Erected by his devoted wife. Harriet Wells Beloved wife of Stephen A. Belcher Aug. 10, 1816 Dec. 13, 1898 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God Heb. 4:9 Rosina Belcher Beloved wife of W.T.A. Nunnally and daughter of Stephen A. & Harriet June 6, 1842 March 7, 1905 Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. I Thes. IV-14 W. T. A. Nunnally Sept. 18, 1836 June 8, 1928 Margaret Ann Daughter of Thos. and Rosa Nunnally Born April 23, 1859 Died Feb. 12, 1862 Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the Kingdom of God. W. M. Lewis Jan. 9, 1859 Dec. 18, 1930 Randolph Barksdale, M.D. Born October 25, 1831 Died November 18, 1907 Robert E. Scott Born Oct. 2, 1846 Died Nov. 17, 1922 Edward Carl Noltenius Born June 12, 1837 Died October 7, 1902 Kate Mason Born Nov. 23, 1852 Died Jan. 12, 1921 Josephine Peace Leath 1845 – 1905 In memory of Hattie Meade Petersburg, Va. January 27, 1920 Aged 75 years I will guide thee with mine eye. William S.T. Davis Born in Gloucester Co., Va. February 6, 1817 Died in Petersburg, Va. July 17, 1888 Steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the works of the Lord. Sacred to the memory of Susan C. Wife of Capt. J.T. Robinette Born in Brunswick Co., Va. Jan. 4, 1832 Died May 31, 1903 Henry B. Clarke Son of Peter S. & Dolly Clarke Born April 10, 1810 Died April 9, 1886 Rest Brother In Memoriam Rev. James D. Lumsden Born in Edinburgh, Scotland Nov. 3, 1811 Died in Petersburg, Va. January 19, 1887 He was for 50 years an itinerant minister of the Methodist Church. He rests from his labors. J. T. M. Crowder Died Aug. 3, 1905 In his 69th year. Bettie D. Wife of J.T.M. Crowder Died April 13, 1893 Aged 49 years A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Sallie Sykes Wife of Rev. J.D. Lumsden May 22, 1848 Jan. 30, 1912 John R. H. Davis Born Nov. 26, 1824 Died Jan. 28, 1888 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Mary P. Davis Wife of John R.H. Davis Born Jan. 8, 1841 Died May 25, 1923 Her children arise up and call her blessed. William Arthur Shepard Major C.S.A. Born June 25, 1833 Died June 3, 1895 At Ashland, Va. John M. Munford Born June 19, 1859 Died March 5, 1888 Sacred to the Memory of Nancy Hoag Widow of Nathan Hoag Born in Massachusetts May 8, 1811 Died in Petersburg July 5, 1885 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Sacred to the Memory of Nathan Hoag Who was killed in the Battle of the 18th of June 1864 in the defense of Petersburg Aged 53 years I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live. Thou’rt gone to the grace but twere wrong to deplore thee. When God was thy ransom, thy guardian and guide. He gave thee and took thee and soon will restore thee. When death has not sting since the Savior has died. Sacred to the Memory of S. B. Hoag son of Nathan and Nancy Hoag Born Jan. 25, 1837 Died June 9, 1862 Peace to an obedient son. In Memory of Mary Turnbull Marable Born in Brunswick County, Va. Oct. 9, 1827 Died in Petersburg July 14, 1911 In Memory of Dr. Thomas E. Marable Born in Sussex County, Va. Sept. 20, 1824 Died in Petersburg, Va. Aug. 3, 1882 In Memory of John L. Hobeon Born in Petersburg, Va. January 25, 1846 Died October 21, 1892 Margaret Bredehorst May 6, 1794 Feb. 1, 1862 Christine F. Mentel March 18, 1822 Dec. 9, 1897 and Fredericka Mentel Nee Bredehorst Dec. 30, 1827 Nov. 14, 1910 and Margaret F. Mentel Feb. 7, 1863 Sept. 10, 1866 and Rudolph Mentel Dec. 1, 1855 July 23, 1924 and C. V. Mentel Died Jan. 7, 1926 Jane D. Little 1815 – 1892 and Sarah J. Little 1848 – 19__ Sacred to the Memory of Alice O. Daughter of Archer & Matilda E. Perkinson Born May 9, 1843 Died Jan. 16, 1895 Sacred to the Memory of Benjamin F. Son of Archer & Matilda E. Perkinson Born May 20, 1848 Died in Dinwiddie County May 12th 1868 Aged 19 years 11 months and 16 days Mother Rosa E. Odell Born March 23, 1840 Died Jan. 9, 1915 To the Memory of Matilda E. Wife of Archer Perkinson Born Sept. 19, 1812 Died Jan. 2, 1892 To the Memory of My dear Husband Archer Perkinson Born April 5, 1800 Died April 2, 1873 Farewell Husband, thou hast left us and thy loss we deeply feel. But ‘tis God that hath bereft me, He can all my sorrows heal. In Memory of Georgie Catherine Clark Born Aug. 4, 1852 Died May 14, 1886 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Mary E. Clarke Wife of the late N. B. Clarke and Daughter of Wm. & Catherine S. Cogbill of Chesterfield Co., Va. Born Dec. 4, 1829 Died Oct. 19, 1896 God in his wisdom has recalled the boon his love has given. And though the body moulders here the soul is safe in Heaven. Too late! In Tender Memory of Zip Too late! Rosa Elizabeth Clark Born Sept. 2, 1855 Died Nov. 5, 1863 Oh Papa come to Heaven Mother Catherine S. Wife of William Cogbill Born May 4, 1805 Died March 7, 1863 Though lost to sight to memory dear. Simply to thy Cross I cling. Julietta Gibbs Wife of the late W.S. Gibbs of Chesterfield Co., Va. and daughter of Wm. and Catherine S. Cogbill Born April 13, 1827 Died Sept. 16, 1888 John Walke Friend Born Jan. 31, 1835 Died Feb. 4, 1906 Our Brother George W. Cogbill Son of the late William & C.S. Cogbill Born in Chesterfield Co., Va. July 17, 1834 Died in Petersburg, Va. Oct. 11, 1892 Simply to thy Cross I cling Elizabeth D. Daughter of Wm. & Catherine S. Cogbill Born December 25, 1831 Died January 4, 1901 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Mother Bessie S. Ennis July 22, 1839 Feb. 23, 1907 Father E. L. Ennis Sept. 4, 1833 Nov. 29, 1922 In Memory of Francis L. Perkins Born Nov. 11, 1820 Died Nov. 10, 1870 Dearest Husband thou hast left us and thy loss we deeply feel. It is God that has bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal. Sacred to the Memory of our Sister Rosa Rainey Born May 1, 1844 Died Sept. 22, 1882 They which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. T. Rufus Rainey Son of Thomas J. & Martha A. Munford Rainey Born November 19, 1845 Died March 31, 1911 In my father’s house are many mansions. Our Mother Martha A. Rainey Born Feb’y 21, 1822 Died Dec. 29, 1878 Aged 56 years = 10 Mos. & 8 days We have lost a treasure. Heaven has one angel more. In loving remembrance of My parents Lewis H. Williamson Born in James City Co., Va. June 1, 1834 Died in Petersburg, Va. Sept. 28, 1862 Rebecca Farthing Wife of Lewis H. Williamson Born in James City Co., Va. December 25, 1834 and died in same County March 18, 1902 Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Theodrick K. Smith Died December 15, 1891 Aged 64 years His noble character and worth were known while yet the light of life illumed his brow were held in high esteem and yet we own were never fully known so well as now. Indiana Smith Wife of Theodrick Smith Died January 21, 1911 Aged about 80 years In life she exhibited all the graces of a christian. In death her spirit returned to God who gave it. My beloved husband Jones A. Farthing Born in James City Co., Va. September 20, 1829 Died in Petersburg, Va. January 29, 1878 Gone but not forgotten Sacred to the memory of My Aunt Nancy Wright Wife of Thomas Merrick of Louisville, Ky. Born in Springfield, Mass. October 27, 1807 Died in Petersburg, Va. November 27, 1896 There is rest in Heaven John Taliaferro Born August 23, 1802 Died May 2, 1829 Aged 27 years By his sons James B.C. John Jr. May we meet in Heaven In Memory of Elizabeth Digges Infant of Wm. N. and Sarah D. Friend died the 6th day of July 1833 Aged 12 months and 11 days But Jesus said suffer little children and forbid them not come unto Me: For such is the Kingdom of God. Henry Alden Merrifield Son of H.P. and Marion E. Merrifield of Port Gibson, Miss. Died at Oak Hill, Chest, 30th June 1850 Aged 7 (or 1 year) 6 months Not lost but gone before Thomas Dunn Died November 10, 1866 Aged 49 and Ella Spooner Wife of Thomas Dunn Died November 21, 1864 Aged 44 John William Friend Born April 26, 1852 Died January 28, 1920 After a pure life fell asleep Rebecca Friend Born September 9, 1832 Died November 3, 1920 Come unto Me and I will give you rest Florence Dunn Died at Oak Hill February 7, 1852 Aged 7 years 8 months So beautiful and innocent and young and then so early lost In Memory of Eugene M. Vaden Beloved Husband of C.G. Vaden Born Aug. 6, 1829 Died Feb. 29, 1898 To know him was to Love him. Asleep in Jesus. Mother Mary Susan Marks Daughter of Benj. and Martha Williams Harrison Born in Petersburg, Va. June 1846 Died in Norfolk, Va. Aug. 1917 In memory of my Husband William E. Alley Born Dec. 7, 1829 Died Sept. 10, 1893 Although he sleeps, his memory doth live and cheering comfort to his memories give! He followed virtue as his truest guide, lived as a christian, as a christian died. James Edward Moyler M.D. son of Mary Vaughan & John Moyler Born August 26, 1841 Died March 26, 1909 His Wife Thermuthis Agnes Owen Daughter of Mary Eliza Tatum & John Owen Born May 9, 1845 Died April 9, 1909 Walthall Dunn son of Thomas C. & Ella S. Dunn Born January 5, 1859 Died January 15, 1859 and Edmonia Dunn Daughter of Thomas C. & Ella S. Dunn born April 14, 1860 Died September 1866 Ida Dunn Boisseau August 4, 1849 September 28, 1913 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God May Dunn Daughter of Tom C. & Ella Spooner Dunn Born 1846 Died 1909 At Rest In memory of our loving Mother Anna Frances Traylor Beloved wife of W.J. Traylor Born Sept. 8, 1846 Died Sept. 1, 1910 The children and Granchildren rise up and call her Blessed! Merritt Marks Born in Prince George Co., 1840 Died February 9, 1901 He died as he lived, trusting in the Lord. and Mrs. H.E. Marks Wife of Merritt Marks Died May 25, 1897 Aged 59 Asleep in Jesus Hugh A. Goodwyn 1834 – 1921 Phoenix Bible Class High St. M.E. Sunday School Christiana G. Vaden Wife of E.M. Vaden Born in Dinwiddie Co. Nov. 11, 1830 Died Aug. 2, 1900 At Rest James Edward Routh B – Norfolk Co., Va. June 4, 1815 D – Pet’g July 4, 1836 His Wife Sally Dunlop B. Pet’g Mar. 23, 1840 D. July 1, 1916 Susie S. Barkley B. Pet’g May 19, 1878 D. Mar. 25, 1903 and David Dunlop Routh Jr. B. Pet’g April 2, 1902 D. Dec. 27, 1903 Robert Nelson Partin Sept. 3, 1857 Oct. 18, 1925 It is more blessed to give than to receive. His Wife Mary Elizabeth Underhill Nov. 18, 1863 Oct. 25, 1931 Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, shall be saved. Robert Chester Marks Son of Peter G. and Henrietta Adams Marks Born in Prince George Co., June 1843 Died in Norfolk, Va. Sept. 1909 William Thomas Harrison April 10, 1841 Oct. 30, 1894 Sallie Simmons Harrison Feb. 8, 1860 Jan. 14, 1925 Ella Jones Harrison Aug. 19, 1868 Nov. 27, 1899 In loving remembrance of Lafayette H. Clay Born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. June 12, 1838 Died in Prince George Co., Va. May 4, 1889 A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Thomas Edward Bryant Son of Mary Marks and Henry Bryant Jan. 19, 1844 Nov. 12, 1886 Adaline Pretlow Harrison Wife of Thomas Edward Bryant Feb. 25, 1846 April 21, 1930 Francis Major Born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. Died in Petersburg Va. 1802 – 1869 Elizabeth Major Wife of Francis Major 1804 – 1871 Fort Stedman Heroes 1861 – 65 In Memory of Mary Orr Daughter of S.C.I. Donald Died December 4, 1835 Aged 10 Mos. & 19 days Of such is the kingdom of Heaven John O. Farthing Born July 28, 1862 Died July 9, 1919 Nannie Ogden Wife of Jones A. Farthing Born July 18, 1832 Died October 23, 1916 Mary L. Williamson Daughter of L. H. C. R. F. Williamson Died January 9, 1915 Aged 47 years In memory of D. Brockwell Died October 20, 1834 Aged 48 years Jesse P. Cocks Co. A. 4 B-n Va. Res. C.S.A. Father John E. Kelly Born Sept. 6, 1832 Died Dec. 29, 1900 Mother Sarah E. Kelly Born Nov. 4, 1804 Died June 24, 1827 J. B. Northcross July 9, 1841 Apr. 3, 1926 Sister Laura V. Hale Jan. 25, 1854 Oct. 21, 1917 James H. Hale March 4, 1845 Aug. 21, 1927 William B. Tench Feb. 11, 1859 Feb. 7, 1929 Men’s Bible Class, 2nd Baptist Church Virginia P. Towns Nov. 1, 1859 July 8, 1935 John E. Towns Jan. 21, 1848 Mc’h 10, 1921 Husband John Miles Birdsong Born in Petersburg, Va. Nov. 4, 1854 Died in Richmond, Va. Dec. 9, 1905 Father William B. Phillips Born in Chesterfield Co., Va. Nov. 9, 1826 Died at Petersburg, Va. July 19, 1875 They also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him. Gone ye Blessed In Memory of George H. Westmoreland Born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. Sept. 16, 1874 Died in Petersburg, Va. June 27, 1898 Age 23 Le us not be weary in well doing, in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Catherine J. Ledbetter Born 1833 Died 1907 R. H. J. Ledbetter Born 1829 Died 1892 Virginia Ann Ledbetter Wife of J. E. McNamara Born 1866 – Died 1917 Ruben Ruffin 1825 – 1895 Josephine Ellington Wife of Ruben Ruffin 1843 – 1923 Eliza S. Morton Wife of Hackley T. Morrison Sept. 18, 1844 Aug. 19, 1907 My faith looks up to Thee James Gholson Beloved son of Hackley T. & Eliza S. Morrison Entered into life eternal Nov. 17, 1895 in 21st year of his age They shall be mine, saith the Lord of host, in that day, when I make up my jewels. Hackley T. Morrison Devoted Husband and Father Entered into rest which, remaineth for the people of God. Dec. 6, 1890 In the 47th year of his age Joseph Y. Maghee Born 1840 Killed at the Crater 1864 Faithful unto death Charlotte Serift Maghee Entered into rest April 11, 1924 Nancy Tench Born Feb’y 21, 1769 Died May 17, 1817 Herbert Morton Perry Born Feb. 26, 1746 Died Nov. 29, 1833 James Russell Chives June 29, 1819 Oct. 29, 1892 Elvira Smith Chives March 1, 1825 May 9, 1863 William L. Chives Aug. 19, 1844 Sept. 1, 1912 Jane Wyatt Chives Feb’y. 23, 1829 April 11, 1883 A. J. Maclin Aug. 9, 1839 Oct. 8, 1911 M. C. Maclin Jan. 14, 1849 Feb. 12, 1891 Sacred to the memory of Prudence Consort of William Maghee She died on the 7th in the 33rd year of her age Her life was that of a Christian In Memory of Ann Robinson Daughter of Wm. & Prudence Maghee Died August 5, 1844 Aged 6 years & 6 months Farewell sweet child. Thou art called to endless joys above, where thy fond parents hope to soar and meet thee, never to separate more. In Memory of Mrs. Eliza W. Bragg Born Dec. 26, 1817 Died Jan’y 6, 1893 A Mother to the Motherless In Memory of Elizabeth A. D. Consort of Robert Y. Jones Who departed this life July 8th 1845 Aged 21 years & 17 days In Memory of Wm. A. Bragg Born May 4, 1809 Died March 8, 1863 An humble Christian a devoted husband and father, a true abiding friend, hath gone to his reward. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. Addie Calvert Dec. 5, 1872 April 6, 1907 James Edgar Calvert Sept. 30, 1833 June 29, 1897 Sallie Ann Walton Calvert March 15, 1839 July 24, 1906 William Walton Calvert January 31, 1868 Nov. 18, 1930 In Memory of My Husband John D. Cardwell Born Feb. 22, 1840 Departed this life Feb. 10, 1907 A precious one from me has gone. The voice I loved is stilled. The place made vacant in my home can never more be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled the boon his love has given, and though the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in Heaven. In memory of Lucy Wingfield Wife of John T. Cardwell Born March 12, 1849 Died June 6, 1922 Having finished life’s duties, she now sweetly rests. In memory of William D. Siggins Born 1820 – Died 1888 Aged 68 years My Mother Jane Ann Siggins Born in England 1798 Died in Petersburg Dec. 24, 1863 She died in full triumph of faith in Jesus H. W. Siggins Died May 22, 1837 Aged 73 years Asleep in Jesus Laura Adelaide Siggins wife of Harwood W. Siggins Born in Petersburg, Va. Oct. 1, 1836 Died in Richmond, Va. Sept. 28, 1901 Willard D. Northington Born April 15, 1806 Died March 4, 1918 Joseph M. Northington Born April 6, 1884 Died July 15, 1894 Algie S. Northington Born Nov. 12, 1882 Died March 16, 1903 In Memory of James A. Son of Edwin & Sally Ann Thomas Born July 7th, 1853 Died Sept. 16th 1853 In Memory of Our Father Edwin Thomas Born Oct. 24, 1807 Died Dec. 9, 1864 Sacred to the Memory of Sally Ann Consort of Edwin Thomas Born March 1st 1818 Died Sept. 19th 1853 Miss Lucy Davis Daughter of William & Sally Davis Was Born in Surry County, Virginia Oct. 10th 1812 Died at Petersburg, Virginia Feb. 18th 1884 Be ye also ready for in such an hour, as ye think not, the son of man cometh. Mrs. Elizabeth Enery Hughes Daughter of William & Sally Davis Was Born in Surry County, Virginia January 18, 1809 Died in Petersburg, Virginia October 10th 1899 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Ann E. W. Thomas Wife of Willis Bagley January 8, 1849 Sept. 27, 1920 Faithful unto Death Arrabella Daughter of Peyton & Catherine M. Fuqua Born Sept. 14, 1849 Died Aug’t 19, 1853 Aged 3 years, 11 months & 5 days My husband Frederick Schanawald Born in Germany April 12, 1830 Died in Petersburg Feb. 26, 1866 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. I Cor. 15-40 Our little Maggie Daughter of Faud L.E. Schanawald Born Oct. 6, 1862 Died Jan. 27, 1867 Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, death timely came with friendly care. The opening bud to Heaven conveyed and bade it bloom forever there. F.S. M.S. In Memory of Mary P. Daughter of Peter & Mary Lee Wife of Frederick Schanawald Born January 28, 1832 Died April 1, 1858 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Job 14-chap-14-ver. Our Father Wm. J. Crowder Born in Amelia Co. July 7, 1817 Died in Petersburg May 24, 1900 By faith ye are saved. Our Mother B. A. Crowder Born in Glithero, Eng. Oct. 12, 1822 Died in Petersburg Sept. 18, 1860 Bless the Lord, he has given me grace to die. Ellen Franklin Mother of B.A. Crowder Born in Glithero, Eng. 1803 Died in Petersburg April 3, 1853 Elizabeth Crowder Mother of Wm. J. Crowder Born in Amelia Co. 1782 Died in Petersburg Oct. 1, 1852 Asleep in Jesus Our Sister Belle A. Crowder Born Dec. 6, 1843 Died May 9, 1896 What shall I render unto the Lord, For all his benefits to me. E. Crowder – Mother – Father – Belle – Estell – Anne – Everette – Georgie – E. Franklin and S.J.W. Sacred to the memory of Mary E. Pool Who departed this life the 22nd June 1854 in the 23rd year of her age She’s pas’ed that gloomy hour. She feels her pains no more. She’s now a bright and blooming flower, On Canan’s happy shore. In memory of Father B. A. Hawkins Born March 4, 1817 Died Aug. 31, 1884 For ever with the Lord. [Note: Report states surname as Hawkins but may possibly be Hawks] In memory of Mother Julia A. Hawks Born Oct. 27, 1827 Died Oct. 1, 1900 Asleep in Jesus Our Brother Franklin A. Hawks Oct. 29, 1849 Aug. 10, 1909 The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath is the ever lasting arms. In memory of Mary Wife of Tho’s B. Kershaw Native of England Sept. 18th, 1822 F. C. McGee Co. E 1 Va. Vols. Mex War My Wife [nothing more, most likely Mrs. McGee] In Memory of Jane Wife of Andrew Leslie Who died Nov. 14, 1849 Aged 65 years Rest in Peace A.F. and A.M. 1 Lt. B. W. Grassevit Co. C 12 Va. Reg. In Memory of Andrew Leslie Native of Scotland Who died Sept. 1, 1851 In the 51st year of his age His dying words were Come, Lord Jesus, I am near... Sacred to the memory of Martha Frances Daughter of Wm. and Martha D. Richardson Who departed this life July 25, 1846 Aged 14 months and 8 days Heaven smiles, while affection weeps. Sacred to the memory of Caroline E. Wife of Charles O. Drake Who died June 6th 1845 Aged 23 years Lead Kindly Light John Blackwood Bland Born June 2, 1852 Died Sept. 27, 1913 Jesus saith thy brother shall rise again Sacred to the Memory of Joseph Dickman Who died Dec. 5, A.D. 1870 In the 74th year of his age Erected to the memory of Mary Consort of Jos. Dickman Who died Feb. 28, 1865 in the 68th year of her age Dr. J. C. Branch Died March 13, 1886 Aged 72 years 11 mos. & 24 days In memory of John Dillon born Dec. 15, 1825 Died Aug. 18, 1866 Aged 42 years (?) May he rest in Peace Wm. M. Ruffin Born Sept. 26, 1835 Died April 14, 1876 Since thou can’st no longer stay to cheer me with thy love, I hope to meet with thee again in yon bright world above. Olivia J. Wife of Wm. A. Ruffin Born January 12, 1837 Departed this life Sept. 23, 1884 Dearest Mother thou hast left us. Gone where Angel Spirits bend. Gone where youth and health attend us, Gone where Sabbaths never end. W. C. Bannister Born January 9, 1809 Nobly died in defence of Petersburg against Kautz’s Raiders June 9, 1864 Mary Caroline Wife of W.C. Banister Born July 6, 1812 Died Dec. 25, 1877 J. Blair Banister Born January 8, 1844 Mortally wounded at Battle of Burgess Mill Oct. 27, Died Nov. 4, 1864 Narbone T. Banister Born August 20, 1848 Died August 20, 1864 Sarah Avery Banister Second daughter of Wm. C. and Mary C. Banister Was Born 3rd August 1838 Ann Bland Banister third daughter was born 8th December 1839 Died 14th June 1843 The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. John Monroe Banister, Senr. and of his beloved wife Mary B.A. Bolling The former died on 26th Jany 1832 Aged 48 and the latter on the 11th Apr’l 1853 In the 66th year of her age Robert Bolling Banister, M.D. U.S. Navy Natus 5th March, A.D. 1814 O Biit 12th July A.D. 1844 Augusta Bolling Banister 5th daughter of John Monro & Mary B.A. Banister Born July 25, 1824 Died Feb’y 8, 1842 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, and he howeth them that trust in him Sacred to the Memory of Anne Marshall McCandlish Consort of Wm. T. McCandlish Born March 15, 1816 and departed this life Aug. 29, 1843 This lovely flower the joy of her devoted husband, the delight of many dear relatives and friends, though rudely plucked in the springtime of life. How soothing to their stricken hearts is the happy reflection that she remembered her creator in the day of her youth. She loved her Savior on Earth and we feel the sweetest assurance that she now enjoys the pleasures which are at his right hand forever more. Louisa Anna Infant children of James & Charlotte T. May Everard Born 28th Oct. 1836 Died 21st Feb. 1838 Louisa Born 18th July 1846 Died 5th Feb. 1847 Sacred to the Memory of Charlotte Taylor May Wife of James May Born in Amelia County Feb. 21st 1813 Died in Petersburg June 16, 1854 In Memory of Telitha A.W. Daughter of J.W. and T. Hobbs Died July 30, 1842 Aged 15 months & 25 days To the Memory of Our Beloved Father James May, M.D. Born April 11, 1798 Died November 15, 1873 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God In Memory of Mary E. Daughter of J.W. and T. Hobbs Died September 5, 1845 Age 9 yrs. 6 mos. & 2 days To the Memory of My Father Joseph Watson Hobbs Born April 21, 1811 Departed this life Aug. 12, 1876 As a Father, he was ever kind, indulgent and ready to oblige his children, always ready to help the poor and needy. Though a very great sufferer for six weeks he bore it patiently and when nature yielded to the disease he passed quietly to his home beyond the skies to meet with those loved ones who had gone before him. Sacred to the memory of Telitha Hobbs Born Aug. 29, 1807 Departed this life March 17, 1872 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from Hence forth: Yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their Labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. XIV: 13. Thou art gone and we still will follow on. In memory of Virginia H. Daughter of J.W. and T. Hobbs Died May 30, 1850 Aged 8 months & 2 days In memory of Albert S. Turner Son of C.B. and Sarah E. Turner Born Nov. 15, 1862 Died July 19, 1864 Jas. Deaton 23 Va. Mil War 1812 Sacred to the Memory of Thomas W. Deaton Born in Chesterfield Co., Va. July 4, 1810 Died in Petersburg, Va. June 2, 1868 Aged 57 years, 10 months, 28 days A devoted husband and affectionate Father and sincere christian. Because he hath set his love upon me therefore will I deliver him. I will set him on high because he hath known my name. Psalm XCI-ver. 14. We know that when lifes trials are o’er, when earthly joys are dim, and standing by the rolling flood, we hear the heavenly hymn, that hearts we love will welcome us. Their hands will lead us on to mingle in the melody of voices that are gone. To my Husband’s memory Josephus Hurt Born Feb. 15, 1814 Died Sept. 12, 1861 A useful citizen, a courteous gentleman, a most earnest christian, “Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit serving the Lord.” “Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace.” Our Mother Arabella H. Relict of Josephus Hurt April 2, 1820 July 6, 1895 Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, whose waking is supremely blest. Jonathan Reynolds Son of Rev. Aristides S. & Eliza W. Smith Born at Petersburg, Va. Dec. 23, 1836 Fell in charge upon a Federal Battery on Malvern Hill July 1, 1862 He endeavored faithfully to do his duty in every station of life and now sleeps in Jesus. Charles S. Hurt Beloved Husband of Elizabeth Cocke Hurt Oct. 9, 1850 Jan. 17, 1914 Let light perpetual shine upon him. Arabella Stewart infant daughter of Josephus & Arabella H. Hurt Born Aug. 31, 1853 Died January 1, 1860 As the sweet flowers that scented the moon, but withers in the rising day, thus lovely was this infants dawn. Thus swiftly fled its life away. It died to sin, it died to cares but for a moment felt the nod; One moment, such the Lord declares, Such one the children of our God. Josephus infant son of Josephus & Arabella H. Hurt Born Aug. 17th, 1853 Died March 7th, 1854 Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God. Thomas Cranmer Son of Rev. A. & Eliza W. Smith Born Nov. 17, 1844 Died Jan. 1, 1852 2nd Sam’l XII:23 Jonathan Smith Born near Abingdon, Va. July 3, 1779 Died at Petersburg, Va. November 1, 1843 He was for nearly 40 years, a teacher of youth, 25 of which were spent in Petersburg. Alice (Foot piece) W. W. Lear Born Dec. 5, 1844 Died Feb. 1, 1918 I have fought a good fight. Our Mother Alice Lear Clark Began life’s pilgrimage June 20, 1843 Finished the Journey July 25, 1888 Angels sing on your faithful watches keeping. Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above. While we toil on and soothe our selves with weeping. Till life’s long night shall break in endless love. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure. My Husband Lyman Emery Clark Entered this life Nov. 28, 1848 Entered the life eternal April 7, 1886 My Own. There we find the Joy of loving as we’ve never loved before. Loving on unchilled, unhindered. Loving on forever more. Pure in life, triumphant in death. Crowned in glory. Rev. Daniel B. Ewing, D.D. A minister of the Presbyterian Church Born July 7, 1821 Died Feb. 13, 1886 The memory of the Just is Blessed Frances Barbour Wife of Rev. D.B. Ewing, D.D. 1834 – 1914 F. R. E. [nothing more] Simon Seward Born May 14, 1844 Died April 5, 1912 Three infants (Cradles) L.D.S. N.C.S. E.S. Miss Jane H. Williams Died in Petersburg, Va. July 23, 1893 At Rest Miss Virginia M. Harrison Died in Petersburg, Va. November 6, 1892 Forever happy with the Lord Our Mother Susan Eppes Wife of Dr. Robert Harrison Died in Prince George Co., Va. May 31, 1882 Asleep in Jesus Our Father Dr. Robert Harrison Died in Prince George Co., Va. March 26, 1882 He rests from his labors and his works do follow him. Rosalia Jane Daughter of Dr. Robt. & Susan E. Harrison 1834 – 1914 Charlott L. Harrison Wife of Lafayette Clay 1839 – 1928 In Memorium Wm. McGowan Wilcox Born Jan. 19, 1848 Died Apr. 28, 1882 Blessed are the pure in heart John Vaughan Son of M.J. & J.P. Willcox Born Aug. 10, 1836 Died Feb. 13, 1869 Susie P. Willcox Daughter of J.P. & M.J. Willcox Born June 26, 1845 Died Jan. 31, 1914 Love is the fulfilling of the law Our Mother Mary Jane Willcox Daughter of Wm. & Margaret McGowan Born Sept. 5, 1817 Died Sept. 16, 1892 My faith looks up to thee Our Father John Foythriss Willcox of Flower De Hundred Born Oct. 3, 1805 Died March 24, 1857 Robert Bolling Willcox of Flower De Hundred Oct. 6, 1847 Dec. 9, 1914 His wife Martha Theodora Willcox Feb. 15, 1851 May 17, 1923 Joseph T. Mason April 8, 1858 May 29, 1867 John D. Mason April 24, 1860 Feb. 23, 1862 Page D. Mason May 11, 1867 April 12, 1878 Lucy D. Mason June 17, 1868 July 21, 1869 Kate D. Mason April 6, 1863 June 24, 1933 Joseph T. Mason Sept. 26, 1836 Jan. 22, 1869 James D. Mason April 30, 1866 Jan. 6, 1913 Martha W. Leigh Wife of James D. Mason Died Nov. 11, 1927 Kate d. Mason Nov. 19, 1897 Nov. 19, 1897 John Dunn Born June 6, 1805 Died Aug. 6, 1841 Page Bragg Dunn His Wife Born Sept. 19th, 1810 Died August 28th, 1879 Joseph B. Dunn Born Feb. 16, 1829 Died Nov. 8, 1891 Martha Catherine Dunn Born July 8th, 1834 Died April 4th, 1860 James Dunn M.D. Born May 7th, 1831 Died Jan. 19th, 1885 Robert C. Osborne Sept. 30, 1838 June 30, 1903 Lucy F. Dunn Wife of Robert C. Osborne Jan. 17, 1841 Jan. 12, 1921 Edmund H. Osborne Dec. 9, 1874 Sept. 28, 1884 In Abiding Memory of George Bryan Alleghany, Pa. Feb. 22, 1860 Richmond, Va. Feb. 26, 1930 Son of S.S. and Ra_e P. Bryan Beloved Husband of Page Bragg Osborne I know whom I have Believed. Whosoever Liveth and Believeth in Me, Shall never die. John G. Dunn of Petersburg, Virginia son of John Dunn & Page Bragg His wife Born January 17th 1839 Died February 4th 1920 Eliza Phelan Willcox Wife of John G. Dunn and daughter of John P. Willcox and Mary Jane McGowan, His wife of Flower De Hundred Born January 20th ____ Died Oct. 26th, 1917 In loving Memory of Thomas J. Greenhow June 18, 1825 January 31, 1899 Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him In Memory of Wiley D. Tucker June 11, 1850 Sept. 24, 1913 In Memory of Viola Alice Wife of Wiley D. Tucker Jan. 15, 1853 July 4, 1888 (Masonic Emblem) James S. Worsham Born Aug. 10, 1839 Died Oct. 29, 1907 Idie H. Worsham born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. Dec. 2, 1846 Died in Petersburg, Va. May 5, 1910 Mamie Dodd First Born of J.S. & I.H. Worsham 1880 – 1884 Mattie J. Whitehorne Born Feb. 12, 1842 Died June 29, 1934 Mary Whitehorne Sills Born Jan. 13, 1839 Died May 24, 1916 Jacob Bransford Old Born Nov. 30, 1836 Died April 21, 1870 A member of the Richmond Grays 12th Va. Regt. Mahone Brigade who indifferent to peril but quick to the call of the day, acquired much reputation in several Virginia Campaigns by penetrating with narrow escape the lines of opposing forces. He died at peace with all mankind in humble trust of Gods mercy through Christ. Jacob B. Old Born Nov. 1836 Died April 21, 1870 (At bottom of vault) Major Wm. H. Jarvis Born February 15, 1824 Died at Danville, Va. Nov. 30, 1877 He served with distinction as Captain & Major in the Confederate States Army during War of 1861-65 and commanded a Company in the memorable defense of Petersburg, June 9, 1864. He was for many years chief Engineer of the Petersburg Fire Department and held various positions of public trust and honor. A Brave soldier, an honored citizen, a devoted husband and parent, leaving examples of a life devoted to the welfare of others, he surrendered his spirit in humble trust to God through the merit of his redeemer. Our dear Mother Martha J. Widow of the late W.H. Jarvis Died June 11, 1887 Aged 72 years John Underhill Born March 5, 1792 Died May 5, 1860 In Memory of Addie Wife of J.E. Calvert Died June 24, 1866 In full hope of a blessed immortality beyond this vale of tears Aged 26 years Lay her gently down to rest. Plant the wild roses on her head. Let the cypress O’er her wane. Angels guard her hallowed grave. My Beloved Wife Rebecca Louis Pearman Born July 11, 1834 Died May 13, 1860 This monument is caused to be erected by a bereaved husband to perpetuate the memory of a devoted and loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother & dutiful child. In all the relations of life exemplifying that christianity which enobled her at last to triumph over death. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; from henceforth yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Also our infant son James Arthur (Pearman) Joseph Emmett Pearman April 2, 1834 July 30, 1875 His Wife Martha Elizabeth Pearman Requiescant in Peace In Memory of Robert E. son of F.P. and S.A. Newsom Born Mch. 6, 1842 Died July 10, 1848 Weep not for me my parents dear, I am not dead but sleepeth. My life was short by this you see, Prepare yourselves to follow me. Edward Wadsworth Eldest son of F. Pond & S.A. Newsom Born Sept. 12, 1844(?) Died Sept. 9, 1863 Often the opening bud, gives promise of beauty and of fragrance is doomed to wither and decay, and so it was with our Edward. He was a dutiful and obedient son-beloved by his associates as a friend. The Lord is with me. The grave of Sarah J. Ezell Widow of John C. Ezell and daughter of W.D. and Mary A. Poland Born Sept. 15, 1839 Died April 6, 1887 Asleep in Jesus Here Rests in Hope of a Blessed Mortality James N. Nichols So loved in life, in death so mourned Ann E. Nichols Died April 6, 1866 Aged 37 years A sincere Christian, an affectionate wife, a devoted mother. Alice Graham Daughter of J.N. and A.E. Nichols Died Jan. 18, 1857 In memory of James Thomas Son of J.N. and A.E. Nichols Died Jan. 26, 1852 A bud just opening, seemed for earth too fair. In fragrance breathing on the morning air. An Angel bore it to a place of rest, and laid it stainless on the saviors breast. In Memory of Joseph Williams only son of J.D. and S.E. Musser Who died July 31, 1847 Aged 4 yrs. 4 mos. 11 days Death may the bonds of life unloose, but can’t dissolve my love, millions of infant souls compose the family above. Sacred to the Memory of Phaschal B. infant son of Paschal and Jane S. Wells Born the 8th of Jan. 1824 Departed this life 24th July 1824 Aged 6 months and _ days In Memory of Susan E. Wife of Jacob D. Musser born Jan. 20, 1803 Died May 17, 1845 In Memory of Nat B. Nichols who died Nov. 6th 1831 Aged 40 years Nat. B. Nichols son of N.B. and S.E. Nichols William P. Nichols son of N.B. and S.E. Nichols Sacred to the Memory of James McDowell Anderson Born in Sussex Co., Va. Jan. 30, 1786 Died Oct. 22, 1861 Through life and in death he trusted in God. His only child in 1848. Three grand children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted grandfather. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Rev. XIV-13 Mrs. Delha J. White Born in Petersburg, Va. Feb. 27, 1841 Died in Petersburg, Va. Nov. 28, 1905 To memory of my wife and our loving mother, She loved her God and Savior. Dr. Frank Patterson and his wife Mary S. Patterson Entered into rest Jan. 10, 1893 In memory of Mrs. Susanna Catharine Morgan Born in Petersburg, Va. Oct. 9, 1825 Married G.B. Morgan Oct. 16, 1849 Departed in peace Oct. 21, 1876 Think her not dead. Not lost but gone before. Held in God’s tender keeping. Safe on the golden shore. Mary Jane Wells daughter of Pascal and Jane Wells Petersburg, Va. Jan. 25, 1821 Nov. 14, 1904 Until the day breaks. Arabella Levina Burcher Beloved wife of Robert Greene Bass Born Dec. 12, 1843 Died Aug. 15, 1910 A faithful wife and devoted mother. Not dead but sleepeth. My Husband Robert Greene Bass Died Feb. 17, 1904 Aged 60 years He giveth his beloved sleep. In the Oh Lord I trust. In memory of Maggie Graves 1861 – 1933 Faithful and true W. H. Littlejohn Born April 11, 1845 Died Sept. 17, 1895 My faith looks up to thee Here reposes William Cooke Native if Ireland Died Aug. 8, 1837 Aged 55 years Charlotte G. Wife of W.H. Littlejohn born July 25, 1848 Died Oct. 5, 1902 The Lord is my shepherd In memory of John Worsham Died 12th Jan. 1831 Aged 57 years Belfield Stiles Nov. 25, 1813 Feb. 20, 1872 Ann Eliza Jenkins Wife of Belfield Stiles Jan. 25, 1825 Dec. 2, 1891 Miss Fannie Robertson a true friend Waverly Ringgold Stiles Oct. 31, 1844 Feb. 10, 1882 Mary Ellen Brunet Wife of Waverly Ringgold Stiles Dec. 28, 1844 May 17, 1897 To do Justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with thy God Frederick Charles Reinhold Hahr Sally Anna Floyd Hahr Mary Elizabeth Floyd Born July 16, 1838 Died January 16, 1918 A gentle tongue is a tree of life. Prov. 15:4 In Memory of our Mother Karianna Floyd Born Feb. 18, 1813 Died Feb. 16, 1884 Yea, saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. In Memory of our Father Edward T. Floyd Born Aug. 1, 1811 Died Sept. 22, 1848 Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord. Richard Bagby Born November 9, 1833 Died July 12, 1889 Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Frances Ann Floyd Wife of Richard Bagby Born June 16, 1835 Died Aug. 6, 1919 Our Mother Mary L. Cox Wife of Eugene M. Cox Born Nov. 9, 1848 Died Aug. 26, 1923 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God My Husband Eugene M. Cox Born May 18, 1833 Died Oct. 23, 1885 Thou wert beloved none ever knew. None here could know how well. And hearts sincere and warm and true, will ever love thee still. Emilie Conway Cox Born Nov. 1, 1823 Died July 27, 1910 Benjamin Franklin Cox Born Aug. 1816 Died May 15, 1857 Laura Virginia Daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Emiline Conway Cox Died Jan. 3, 1921 Virginia A. Wife of Wm. Koy Died Sept. 7, 1868 Aged 32 years A light has from our household gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A seat is vacant on the hearth. Our Father and Mother Sacred to the memory of Edward F. Whitlock Who departed this life May 1856 Aged 35 years His Wife Martha A. Whitlock Who died May 1879 Aged 58 years The fear of the Lord Leadeth to life. To the Memory of G. W. C. Infant son of L.P. and Louisa Jones Died June 17th, 1854 Aged 8 Months & 2 days Ella Jannett Infant daughter of L.P. and Louisa Jones Died May 16, 1853 Aged 10 months & 10 days Sacred to the memory of Louisa Wife of L.P. Jones Born Sept. 18, 1825 Died Sept. 12, 1905 Sacred to the Memory of Lev P. Jones Born in Wilmington, Del. March 10, 1825 Died Jan’y 31, 1893 My Husband Our Brother Joseph E. Watson Four children of G.A. & C.A. Sykes In memory of Sally P. Hawthorn Born in Sussex County March 2, 1810 Died in Petersburg Jan’y 8, 1857 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from hence forth yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Mary A. Wife of Wm. J. Hawthorn Born May 15, 1803 Died January 12, 1861 She sleeps in Jesus G. A. Sykes, Jr. Oct. 16, 1857 Sept. 17, 1888 M. Bennie Young Born Aug. 28, 1860 Died Dec. 7, 1917 Mary Isabella Daughter of G.A. & M.E. Sykes Born Dec. 19, 1853 Died June 5, 1854 Sacred to the Memory of Margaret Elizabeth Wife of G.A. Sykes Born August 14, 1831 Died Feb’y 16, 1854 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God My Husband G. A. Sykes Born in Sussex Co., Va. Jan. 23 1831 Married Oct. 8, 1856 Died in Petersburg Oct. 30, 1872 Whether we wake or sleep we shall live together with Him. Gone Home Kate A. Wife of Gustavus Sykes Born Feb. 27, 1837 and Her Children Kate Aged 1 year and Jimmie Aged 3 years are buried with her Sacred to the Memory of Ann J. Brooks Consort of John C. Brooks Born March 6, 1810 Died August 2, 1832 Aged 22 years, 4 mos. & 27 days Return my friend and cease to weep. Whilst in Christ Jesus I sleep. Prepare your selves your souls to save. There’s no repentance in the grave. Our Father and our Mother Though lost to sight, To memory dear This Monument is erected to the memory of William Hawthorn Born Dec. 19, 1778 Died Jan. 27, 1856 Aged 77 years, 1 mon. 8 days Also his wife Elizabeth Hawthorn Born Oct. 12, 1793 Died May 31, 1825 Aged 33 years By their two daughters they loved in life, In death they were united. Alpha Hawthorn Lewis Wife of Heartwell Heath Lewis July 4, 1816 Oct. 2, 1863 and her son Frank Hawthorn Lewis April 24, 1848 June 21, 1909 Sacred to the memory of Harriet A. Morton wife of Thomas L. Morton and daughter of Dr. Tingnal Jones of Mecklenburg Born Aug. 3, 1817 Died March 22, 1846 Sacred to the memory of Montgomery B. Grigg Died March 10, 1835 In the 19th year of his age In memory of James Boisseau Died in the 44th year of his age An honest man is the noblest work of God. John B. Bott, M.D. Born May 1776 and departed this life Sabbath morning 22nd August 1824 Aged 48 years Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. They rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Mrs. Susanna Bott Departed this life March 4, 1853 Aged 77 years As a tribute of affection and a memorial of her eminent piety, this monument is erected by the Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. Sacred to the memory of James Tyrer (?) a native of Liverpool Born 2nd Oct. 1780 Died 2nd Jan’y 1832 This truth he proved in every path he trod, an honest man’s the Noblest work of God. In memory of Charles Johnson Fisher son of William F. and Rebecca Fisher Born April 13, 1833 Died April 15, 1836 Those in the land of dreams fade all our joys away. And what we love the dearest seems the soonest to decay. Sacred to the memory of Emma Susan Fisher Daughter of W.P. and Rebecca Fisher Born 15th Feb’y 1829 Died 9th July 1831 The Friend of the poor. The admiration of the good and the example to all. Sarah Ann C. Lemoine Wife of John E. Lemoine Merchant of Petersburg and daughter of Robert and Louisa Spotswood Born Jan. 3rd 1804 Departed this life Jan. 12, 1824 In Memory of Luzon Whiting Born Jan’y 3, 1788 Died Aug’t 26, 1828 and of Luzon his son Born Dec’r 25, 1814 Died Feb’y 28, 1825 also two infant daughters Leveanna Consort of George W. Adams and daughter of Samuel and Mary Woodcock who departed this life Oct. 1, 1844 Aged 32 years For many years the deceased was a consistant member of the M.E. Church, and was enabled in her dying moments to exclaim. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [END OF PART 6, PLEASE SEE PART 7] ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. 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