PETERSBURG, VA - CEMETERIES – Catholic Cemetery ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Catholic Cemetery: 1936, Aug. Research made by Mrs. Gladys C. Branch Cemetery Location: Petersburg, Virginia DATE: 1855, date of oldest grave [inscription] OWNERS: Catholic Church DESCRIPTION: none HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The following inscriptions can be found on tombstones in this cemetery: Square partly enclosed with a granite curbing. Crumbled stone, visible part, marble head stone: The cross is her anchor My Mother Jane Kerney Died Feb. 21, 1883 Stone crumbled all to pieces. Cannot get the balance of inscription. (This stone is supposed to have been brought to this country from Ireland. The daughter of the above dead, is very wealthy and able to put up a new stone, but because this is very old she prizes it above anything she possesses). Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (N. J. Francis on steps) Large Cross Granite Monument in center with large angel on side. 1 side: Nicholas J. Francis Born Dec. 13, 1858 Died March 15, 1913 “He Hath Given To The Poor; His justice Remaineth Forever” 2 graves each granite cradle around same. N. J. F. on one J. E. F. on other 2 side: Julia E. Francis Born June 7, 1895 Died April 11, 1910 “For They Are Without Spot Before The Throne Of God” 3 side: Francis 4 side: blank 2 grave, 1 granite cradle around same. 1 grave: granite head stone Father Robert Francis 1824 – 1909 2 grave: granite head stone Brother Steve Francis 1853 – 1909 and 1 unmarked grave Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts (J & P Hanrahan) on same 2 graves, one granite cradle around both 1 grave: granite head stone Papa James Hanrahan 1831 – 1910 “Blessed are They Who Hear The Word of God And Keep It”. 2 grave: granite head stone Mama Mary Hanrahan 1839 – 1876 “Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord”. 2 graves, one granite cradle around both. 1 grave: granite head stone James P. Coleman May 24, 1866 May 23, 1930 May He Rest In Peace 2 grave: granite head stone Mary Hanrahan Wife of J.P. Coleman April 25, 1866 Feb. 9, 1925 May She Rest In Peace Small marble stone F.O.E. 822. Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts (James Guinan) on same 2 grave, 1 granite cradle around both. 1 grave: granite head stone Papa James Guinan Died May 17, 1907 2 grave: Mama Ellen Guinan Died June 3, 1927 1 unmarked grave Square enclosed with a granite curing and posts. (M. G. Hailey) Marble head stone In loving memory of Julia E. Cooke Born Nov. 5, 1855 Died Dec. 19, 1899 A Devoted Wife and Mother 1 unmarked grave. Square enclosed with a cement curbing and posts. (M. Tierney) on same Marble Head Stone (cross) Sacred to the memory of Wm. Penton Born in the County of Limerick, Ireland In A.D. 1792 Died in Petersburg, Va. Nov. 2, 1855 Aged 63 years Small marble marker: Thomas P. Tierney Died Jan. 21, 1890 Small marble marker: John J. Tierney Died Nov. 4, 1880 Small marble marker: Mary Fenton Tierney Died March 27, 1882 Small marble marker: Michael Tierney Died Feb. 10, 1880 Open Square: (Woodmen of The World Seal, Dum Tacet Clamat Memorial) John Arthur Robinson April 30, 1866 June 28, 1932 Margaret T. Robinson Born Dec. 13, 1865 Died Dec. 18, 1909 Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (Robert C. Fox) Large granite monument in center 1 side: FOX 2,3,4 sides blank Small granite marker R. Conway Fox 1840 – 1907 Square enclosed with a cement curbing and posts. (J. P. Henebry) on same Julia M. Henebry Born August 6, 1858 Died October 3, 1883 John Henebry Died Dec. 8, 1889 Aged 65 years Hanora Fenton Wife of John Henebry Died March 16, 1865 Aged 33 years Josie A. Henbry Born May 6, 1869 Died April 15, 1890 3 unmarked graves Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (Brady) on steps Large cross granite monument in center. 1 side: My Beloved Husband James D. Brady Born Portsmouth, Va. April 3, 1843 Died Petersburg, Va. Nov. 30, 1900 R.I.P. “Father” “An Honest Man, The Noblest Work of God”. 2 side: Katherine McC Brady 1875 – 1925 R.I.P. “Kate” 3 side: Joseph P. Brady 1869 – 1931 R.I.P. “Joe” 4 side: Margaret A. Brady 1842 – 1909 R.I.P. “Mother” Blessed are The Pure of Heart, For They Shall See God. Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. Cross marble stone Sister Marina Died Dec. 3, 09 Aged 65 years 48 years Vocation. (This means she was a Catholic Sister of Charity for 48 years) Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (D. Rahily) on same. Large cross granite monument near center. 1 side: I. H. S. (at top) Rahily (near bottom) 2 side: blank 3 side: I. H. S. (at top) My Jesus Mercy RAHILY (near bottom) 4 side: blank Granite head stone: Daniel Rahily 1833 – 1909 Granite head stone: Bridget Byrne Wife of Daniel Rahily 1846 – 1904 2 graves 3 graves: children Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (F. N. Morin) on same granite head stone (Woodmen Seal) Fred N. Morin March 25, 1866 March 22, 1936 Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (J. S. Clarke) on same Medium flat granite monument for head stone Small cross at top 1 side: CLARKE 2 side: CLARKE Granite foot stone Catherine McGowan Wife of J.S. Clarke Sept. 16, 1860 Jan. 29, 1935 Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (Cameron) on same Medium granite cross monument William E. Cameron Died June 22, 1905 Aged 57 years Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 3 graves Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. 2 flower urns. (D’Alton on same) Tall granite monument in center. 1 side: James T. D’Alton June 27, 1843 February 6, 1894 Ida Benedict Wife of James T. D’Alton February 7, 1858 September 15, 1931 D’Alton 2 side: Henry B. D’Alton December 8, 1876 April 1, 1903 Isbon B. D’Alton April 18, 1879 May 1, 1903 3 side: Irwin W. Moon May 17, 1876 February 11, 1909 His Wife Marion E. D’Alton Oct. 25, 1876 Jan. 13, 1934 4 side: Willie D’Alton September 9, 1882 June 8, 1883 Frank T. D’Alton October 7, 1880 November 17, 1904 James T. D’Alton Jr. January 5, 1878 February 23, 1908 Marble head stone Our Little Angel Willie Infant Son of James T. & Ida D’Alton Born Sept. 9, 1882 Died June 8, 1883 Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. 1 unmarked grave Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (A. F. Fisher) (Wm. J. Fisher) on same Granite heat stone: Aloys Fisher Born Jan 17, 1861 Died Dec. 2, 1923 May He Rest In Peace Johanna Scanlan Wife of Aloys Fisher Born Oct. 8, 1855 Died July 7, 1926 May She Rest In Peace Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (E. M. Clements) on same. Large granite monument in center 1 side: Edwin M. Clements Born Oct. 11, 1863 Died March 7, 1920 Mary T. Clements Born March 19, 1863 Died Nov. 17, 1933 2 side: Louise Amelda Only Daughter of Edwin M. & Mary T. Clements Born July 7, 1890 Died Dec. 13, 1915 3 & 4 sides: blank Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. F. M. D’Alton) on same Large cross granite monument In Memory of Frank M. D’Alton Born Oct. 3, 1859 Died Sept. 2, 1913 D’Alton Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (J. D. Bass) on same In Memory of Jas. D. Bass Born Jan. 22, 1855 Died June 13, 1918 Faithful Husband and Father Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. J. D. B. In Memory of Elenora J. Consort of James D. Bass Who departed this life Dec. 28, 1896 In the 40th year of her age Beloved Wife & Mother Her children rose up and called her blessed Her Husband and he praised her. 3 graves Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (Murphy) on same Jesu Mercy Mary Murphy Born Sept. 25, 1857 Died Nov. 2, 1929 Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (Hennessy) on steps In memory of Catherine Guinnane Born in County Limerick, Ireland Died Sept. 2, 1895 Aged 72 years R.I.P. The mercy of the Lord is from Eternity and unto Eternity, Upon them that fear him. Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. In Memory of Indiana V. Thayer Born July 4, 1855 Died May 5, 1920 A faithful mother until death In memory of Lily Thayer Born Nov. 2, 1861 Died May 8, 1880 We loved her in life, let us not forget her in death. In memory of Ellen Thayer Wife of Sceva Thayer Died Mar. 13, 1913 Aged 79 years May she rest in peace In memory of Sceva Thayer Died Mar. 20, 1884 Aged 63 years His toils are past, his work is done, He fought the fight, the victory won. 1 flat stone: Agnes Square enclosed with a granite curbing. Thomas Whyte Dec. 3, 1835 Nov. 5, 1892 Betty Young Whyte Jan. 10, 1850 Jan. 15, 1912 Susan Tofts Whyte June 30, 1873 July 23, 1922 2 graves Square enclosed with a granite curbing and posts. (D. Bailey) on same Tall granite monument 1 side: Erected to the Memory of a Devoted and Faithful Wife and Loving Mother Bridget M. Bailey Born July 10, 1856 Died January 27, 1908 BAILEY 2 side: David Bailey Born June 13, 1852 Died Oct. 7, 1911 May He Rest In Peace 3 side: blank 4 side: Bessie Marie Bailey Born May 4, 1878 Died February 24, 1915 Watch ye therefore because Ye know not the day nor the Hour. Initial foot stones 1. D.B. 2. B.M.B. 3. Bessie 4. My Sister Johanna 5. Our Children SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Tombstone Inscriptions Visit by worker. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joan Renfrow NOTICE: I have no relationship or further information in regards to this family. ___________________________________________________________________