Presbyterian Cemetery

Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at the Presbyterian Cemetery located in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana.  

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.23895, Longitude: -86.63031

We visited this cemetery on a dreary February 1, 2015.  Unfortunately, we didn't get to stay long as there were some unwelcoming visitors.  We plan to go back at some point and finish our walk.  There are over 1,400 interments listed for this cemetery.  The cemetery was established in 1930, but many of the graves are far older than that.  In fact the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, also known as the Pleasant Hill Church, first organized in 1840 and their property was said to have an adjoining cemetery.  At least one local historian believes that the date on the sign should be 1830 instead.  

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Our first stop is at the grave of Thomas Allen, Sr.

Born: November 6, 1794, North Carolina

Died: June 4, 1862, Indiana

Thomas has a marker on his grave stating that he is a war veteran.  According to the Grand Army of the Republic book for Monroe County, published in 1886, he served in the War of 1812.  I have not been able to locate anything further about his service or his discharge.

He was married to Avarylla R. Forkner/Faulker Allen (1802-1876).  She is also buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville.

The inscription on his marker reads, "Aged 67yrs, 6m, 29d".  There also a hand with the forefinger pointing up which symbolizes going home.

Together they had thirteen children, though there are only records on 4 of them:

Elijah Allen (1816-1889) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Elisha Allen (?-?) - unknown

Charlotte Temple Allen (?-?) - unknown

David Allen (?-?) - unknown

Elizabeth Allen (?-?) - unknown

Emanuel Ford Allen (1827-1873) - unknown

James E. Allen (?-?) - unknown

Female Allen (?-?) - unknown

Rebecca Allen (?-?) - unknown

Thomas L. Allen, Jr (?-?) - unknown

Temperance Caroline Allen Reeves (1834-?) - burial in unknown though she could be buried in the Reeves Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Martha Evelyn Allen (?-?) - unknown

Avarylla C. Allen (1839-1862) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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This is the grave of Corporal Thomas J. Ashbrook.

Born: May 8, 1839

Died: January 28, 1888, Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana

His parents were Francis Ashbrook (?-?) and Jane Baker Ashbrook (?-?).  I am unsure of where they are buried.

He had eight siblings:

Amanda Ashbrook (1828-?) - unknown

Martha Agnes Ashbrook (1830-1905) - unknown 

Nancy Jane Ashbrook (1832-?) - unknown

Rachel Ashbrook (1834-?) -unknown

Matilda C. Ashbrook (1836-?) - unknown

Sarah Ashbrook (1840-1895) - unknown

John Ashbrook (1842-1864) - unknown

Mary O. Ashbrook (1849-1898) - unknown

He was listed as employed by Franklin S. Carlton's lumber business in Monroe County, Indiana before he enlisted.

On September 18, 1861, he volunteered to serve in the 38th Indiana Infantry, Company G.  His younger brother John also served in Company G.

He was promoted to Corporal during his time in Company G, but was given a medical discharge due to wounds he received on October 8, 1862 at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky.  In May of 1863 (the 4th to be exact), he applied for a veteran's pension for the invalid.  In June of 1863 the Federal Draft occurred and he was still required to register even though he had been previously discharged.  

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Here we have the grave of Alkannah J. Copenhaver.

Born: December 21, 1821, Virginia
Died: October 11, 1877, Monroe County, Indiana

His parents were Joseph Copenhaver (?-?) and Nancy James Copenhaver (?-?).  I am unsure as to where they are buried.

He married Mary Catharine Davenport Copenhaver (1828-1881) on January 3, 1847.  Her name is on the opposite side of his marker.

There is a Freemason symbol carved into his grave in the circle.  

From this union they had 4 children:
Sarah E. Copenhaver (1848-1851) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William Harrison Copenhaver (1850-1890) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jonah W. Copenhaver (1854-1887) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Joseph M. Copenhaver (1856-1863) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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We now move on to the grave of Henry Eakin.

Born: 1844
Died: 1873

He served in the Civil War in the 27th Indiana Infantry, Company I.  He was a Private and was enrolled, possibly erroneously, under Henry Eakins.

There is no further information for him or his family, though there are two other Eakins buried in this cemetery that served in the Civil War.  It is possible that there were brothers or at least some relation.  They did, however, serve in different Regiments/Companies.



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Now we have the grave of Hubbard Milton Edmondson.

Born: March 29, 1836, Ellesttsville, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: March 18, 1887, Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of William M. Edmondson (1793-1868) and Nancy Sharp Edmondson (1800-1851).  They are both buried at Presbyterian Cemetery.

He is listed as being the youngest of 11 children, though I can only find listings for two siblings:
David Porter Edmondson (1818-1847) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
George W. Edmondson (1819-1855) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He married Rhoda Jane Acuff Edmondson (1842-1908) on November 10, 1859.  She is listed on the memorial marker near his Civil War marker.

Together they had ten children, but there are only four listed:
George W. Edmondson (1864-1868) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mary Florence Edmondson (1867-1868) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Anna L. Edmondson (1871-1890) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William P. Edmondson (1872-1931) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

His marker shows him as having served in the Civil War in the 2nd Indiana Cavalry, Company K.  He had the rank of Corporal.

There is a newspaper clipping that was in an old family bible for his obituary, but there is no source noted.  You can view it at the listing at Find-A-Grave. 

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Here we have the grave of Henry C. Harris.  

Born: May 17, 1845
Died: March 25, 1874

There is a Freemason's symbol carved into his gravestone.  

He was married to M.B. Harris (?-?).  I am unsure of where she is buried or if these are even her initials as the headstone was hard to read and there is no official listing for her that I have found.

They had at least one child:
Infant Harris (1872-1872) - buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.


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 Here we have a large monument to James Highet.

Born: June 10, 1807, Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Died: April 5, 1876

He was a Freemason as there is a large symbol carved on the top portion of his monument.

He was married to Martha K. McKeand Highet (1824-1897).  Her name is carved on the opposite side of the marker.  

I do not see any listings for children for them or any other family members.

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Here we have the marker for Private William Jerome Jackson.

Born: July 18, 1842
Died: July 14, 1903

He was the son of Reverend William H. Jackson (1815-1897) and Jane Goldsborough Jackson (1816-1885). Also buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville. 

He had the following siblings:
Sophronia E. Jackson (?-?) - unknown
Mary Louise Jackson (1855-1864) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John B. Jackson (1838-1862) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James W. Jackson (1846-?) - unknown
Sarah Jackson (1841-?) - unknown
Daily Allen Jackson (1851-1852) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Wesley Anna Jackson (1855-?) - unknown
Edward Amos Jackson (1858-1858) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Matthew Simpson Jackson (1858-1858) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Elmer Ellsworth Jackson (1863-1866) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He served in the Civil War in the 38th Indiana Infantry, Company G on September 18, 1861, but was discharged at a Nashville hospital on December 31, 1862 due to a wound in the right armed that he got in the Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  

He married America C. Summit Jackson (1845-?) on September 21, 1866.  I am not sure where she is buried.  Together they had three children:
Orville Jackson (1867-?) - unknown
Mary Louise Jackson McHenry (1866-1950) - buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion County, Indiana.
Maude Jackson (1871-?) - unknown

He was married a second time to America Isabelle Cooper Jackson (1853-?) on September 18, 1874.  I haven't found a listing for her yet.  He had six children with her:
William Clarence Jackson(1875-?) - unknown
Alford E. Jackson (1876-?) - unknown
Harry Jackson (1878-?) - unknown
Carl Jackson (1881-?) - unknown
Myrtle Jackson (1885-?) - unknown
Irving Jackson (1891-?) - unknown

There were two listings for his obituary.  The first is from the Bloomington Evening World, July 14, 1903:
"W. Jerome Jackson, a well known citizen of Ellettsville, died suddenly at Stinesville this morning. He was a brother of Ex-Recorder J. W. Jackson, of this city.

Mr. Jackson was a painter and paper hanger, and had gone to Stinesville early this morning to complete a painting contract. He complained of feeling badly when he left home, and when he arrived at Stinesville he did not go to work. Instead he sat down on the ground at the house, remarking that he would commence his work as soon as he felt better. He had been left alone about two hours when a member of the family where he was stopping, came around the house and found the man lying on the ground, a corpse. A physician was hurriedly summoned but as the man was dead nothing could be done. It was believed that Jackson had been dead an hour and a half before discovered. Coroner Weir of this city has gone to Stinesville to view the body, so that a burial certificate can be issued. The remains will be taken to the man's home in Ellettsville this evening and the funeral will likely be held tomorrow.

The deceased was a son of Rev. W. H. Jackson, a Methodist minister who died several years ago. He leaves a family consisting of a wife and about seven children. One of the sons, Orville Jackson, lives in this city and is a barber in the shop of Lew May. Jackson was a Justice of the Peace in Richland township and was considered a good citizen. He was a member of the Methodist church."

The second was listed in the Bloomington Evening World on the following day: 

"Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson went to Ellettsville today on account of the death [sic] Mr. Jackson's brother, W. Jerome Jackson. The body was brought from Stinesville to Ellettsville last night and the funeral will be held at the M. E. church at ten o'clock tomorrow. Coroner Weir is at Ellettsville again today completing the investigation of the cause leading to the man's death. Coroner Weir returned to the city at 2:30 and states that Jackson's death was due to apoplexy."

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Here we have the Civil Marker for William Jerome Jackson's father, Reverend William H. Jackson.

Born: December 29, 1815, Brown County, Ohio

Died: June 7, 1897

He has a regular grave stone nearby, but this was the one that I took a picture of a because it was a war marker.  

His parents were Bernard Jackson (?-?) and Elizabeth Wisner Jackson (?-?).  I have yet to find a listing for them.

It is noted that he had sixteen siblings, though I can find no mention of any of them as of yet.

William his professional life as a mechanic building carriages and wagons.  But he abandoned this particular career for the ministry in 1848, although he actually began preaching in 1844.  He was ordained in 1849 by the Methodist Episcopal Conference in North Madison, eventually becoming Chaplain of the 50th Indiana Regiment in 1861.   In 1863, he was assigned to be Post Chaplain in Kentucky and later at La Grange, but returned to his home and opened a drug store, a dry goods store and a saw mill.  He later purchased a flour mill, but it was destroyed by fire in 1883.  

He married Jane Goldsborough Jackson (1816-1885) on November 24, 1837 and they had ten children.  Six are listed below:

William Jerome Jackson (1842-1903) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Daily Allen Jackson (1851 - 1852) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Mary L. Jackson (1855 - 1864) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Edward Amos Jackson (1858 - 1858) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Matthew Simpson Jackson (1858 - 1858) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Elmer Ellsworth Jackson (1863 - 1866) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He is listed as having been a Democrat, but he switched to Republican, a notary public, a member of the BAR, an OddFellow, a temperance man, and a member  of the G.A.R.  

His grave stone, not the one shown above, lists that he had a second wife named Sarah A. Sanders, but I haven't found any information on her yet.

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Here we have the grave of John S. Johnson.

Born: April 1, 1817

Died: June 28, 1881.

There is a Freemason symbol carved into his grave just below his name.  

The inscription at the base of his stone reads,

"Farewell my children all

From you a father Christ doth call

Mourn ______for me it is vain

To Call me to your sight again."

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This is the grave of Mr. and Mr.s McNeely.

On the left is the grave for Mary C. Robinson McNeely.

Born: unknown

Died: 1867

There are two separate carvings on above her name.  The first is directly above her name and are a set of gates, generally symbolizing the gates of heaven.  On the top of her grave stone is an open book.  This can symbolize two different things - the scholarly life or one's faith.  It most likely symbolizes her faith.

Evan E. McNeely is mentioned on the right side of the marker.

Born: December 28, 1823

Died: May 21, 1901

He also has the Gates of Heaven carved above his name but on the top of his stone is a Freemason's symbol.

They had three children:

William W. McNeely (1846-1942) - buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Daviess County, Indiana.

Rhoda J. McNeely Kain (1848-1910) - buried in Weeping Willow Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.

Clark Richard McNeely (1854-1944) - buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.

Evan is listed as having married Elizabeth Hill Neidigh McNeely (1823-1901) on March 8, 1868.  She is buried in Fleener Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.  At this time, he is mentioned as having been a Reverend.  

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This is the grave for William H. Mills.

Born: December 20, 1840

Died: March 17, 1866

He served in the Civil War in the 4th Regiment of the Indiana Cavalry.  When he went into service he was a Private, but when he left he was a Bugler.  I find this interesting mostly because I haven't seen this on anyone else's gravestones.

I have no information on his family.

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Here is the grave of Emmett E. Moberley.

Born: July 18, 1835
Died: June 10, 1868

He was a member of the Freemasons as there is a large symbol carved under his name.

He was married to Orpha Scott Moberley (1834-1914).  Her name is carved into the other side of his marker.

They had one child:
Mary R. Moberley (1862-?) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.




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Here is the grave for George Parks.

Born: August 5, 1759, Amherst County, Virginia
Died: December 7, 1837, Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana

His parents were listed as John Parks (?-?) who was born in Virginia, but there is no listing for his mother.

When he was only about five or six years old his family moved to Rowan County, Virginia, which later became known as Wilkes County, North Carolina.  

He is noted as having one brother, Samuel Parks (?-?) who he enlisted with in the summer of 1776 as a first sergeant in the company of Captain. William Lenoir, Colonel Issac's North Carolina Regiment.   He enlisted again in the spring of 1777 and served three months in Captain Samuel Johnston's Company as a Private under the command of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland in the North Carolina Regiment.  And again he enlisted in the fall of 1779 and served eighteen months in his first two Regiments as a private as well as Captain Richard Allen's Company under the command of Colonel Locke's North Carolina Regiment.  He fought in numerous skirmishes with the Tories.

He later served in the Wilkes County Militia for two years and spent some time in the service of the Burke County Militia.  

He married Millicent Davis (Davison) Parks (1743-1793) in January of 1779.  Together they had eight children:
Elizabeth Parks (?-?) - unknown
James Lafayette Parks (1781-1883) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Samuel Parks (?-?) - unknown
Polly Parks (?-?) - unknown
Benjamin Parks (?-?) - unknown
Pleasant Parks (1789-1862) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Nancy Parks Baker (1791-1879) - buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas
Milly Parks (?-?) - unknown

His was married again to Catherine Reed Parks (1779-1863) on July 6, 1796.  She is buried in Rawlins Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas.  

Together they had six children:
Hannah Parks Puett (1797-1838) - buried in Puett/Fife Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Meredith Parks (1800-1848) - buried in Rawlins Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas.
Alfred Parks (?-?) - unknown
Curtis Parks (1809-1868) - buried in Rawlins Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas.
Sarah Parks Sharp (1812-1896) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Carlton Parks (?-?) - unknown

In 1815, George and his family arrived in Ellettsville.  It is said that he brought the first grist mill to Monroe County.

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Next we have the grave of one of George Parks' children, James Lafayette Parks.

 Born: September 26, 1781, Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Died: April 4, 1883, Monroe County, Indiana

His father was George Parks (1759-1837) and his mother was Millicent Davis/Davison Parks (1743-1793).  His father is buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, but I am not sure where he mother is buried.

He was married twice.  First to Nancy Moore Parks (1789-1828).  Her name is carved into the other side if his marker.  



Together they had three children:
Perminter M. Parks (1807-1867) - buried in Hilldale Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Rachel P. Parks Noel (1809-1885) - buried in Rockville Cemetery, Parke County, Indiana.
Elijah Moore Parks (1828-1907) - buried in Harnando Memorial Park, DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Second he was married to Frances Kendrick Parks (1791-1888).  Her name also appears to be carved on a different side of the marker.

There was one child born to their union:
James M. Parks (1831-1909) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

There was a huge celebration to mark the 100th birthday of James.  There was a listing in the Bloomington Saturday Courier, dated October 1, 1881 for his birthday celebration in Ellettsville: 
"The 100th birthday of Uncle Jimmy Parks was celebrated at Ellettsville on Monday last. The occasion brought together a crowd of people estimated from eight to ten thousand in number. There were ten acres of a moving mass of human beings, horses and vehicles. People came from all of the surrounding counties, and Monroe County turned out en masse. The morning train took 450 people from Bloomington, and the noon train 150 more, while many went in private conveyances. There was an immense but orderly crowd in Worley's grove, but nothing occurred to mar the pleasures of the day. On the grounds were many refreshment stands and venders of "invigorating but not intoxicating" lemonade. "Cheap John" was there as was also the owners of various games. Down in town the only saloon keeper did a thriving business, yet there were but a few cases of intoxication and no boisterous ones. A "wheel of fortune" did a thriving business outside of the limits of the grove and a number of the boys left a considerable spare charge with it. This feature was contributed by a gentleman of leisure from Martinsville. A special train from Martinsville and intermediate points brought six coaches loaded with people. The Bloomington people were not so high-toned. They took their ride in stock cars. Of course, Uncle Jimmy Parks the Centennarian, and his aged consort, were the observed of all observers. They were greeted with many a hearty handshake and warm kisses, Uncle Jimmy especially coming in for a large share of the latter which, when administered by a cherry-lip damsel, he seemed to relish as in the days of yore. Once we thought that Mrs. Parks looked a little bit jealous, but, probably, that was a mistake of ours. There were men on the ground 70 years of age who looked as old as Uncle Jimmy. Time has been good to Uncle Jimmy, yet traces of feebleness were plainly visible. His intellect, too, was not very clear, but it was very good for one of his years. After having been given the name of a visitor Uncle Jimmy said, "I would have recognized him if it had been daytime." This was in the afternoon. Alas! Uncle Jimmy's daytime has passed. It is all night to him now. When our night time comes, how many of us can point back to as honorable and proud a record as Uncle Jimmy. Fifty years ago he was a Commissioner of our county, and was called an old man then. Since that time he served as a Judge of our Court, and at another time represented our county in the legislature. His life has been a long season of usefulness and honest ways. Uncle Jimmy came into this world one hundred years ago; such men are not born now-a-days.

A grand stand was erected in the grove but not one-tenth of the people could get near enough to hear the speeches. Many drew their vehicles up close to the stand so as to provide themselves seats and a good view of the proceedings, thus making almost a complete blockage around the stand. Dr. Lemuel Moss, President of the State University, made a very good speech before dinner, and the Rev. Mr. Hadlock, of Ellettsville, delivered the prayer. At the dinner hour many embraced the opportunity to pay their respects to Mr. and Mrs. Parks, Gov. Hendricks and Dr. Moss being among the number. The venerable couple were introduced by Prof. Fletcher. Gov. Hendricks then spoke for about half an hour, and was followed by Judge Franklin, and others. Sixty-one years ago the Judge was born near the grove. The Rev. Mr. Parks read an interesting record of the aged couple. There was some good singing by the Galloway family, and a number of children of the Parks family sang some of their Sunday School songs. It was reported that there were two bands on the ground, but their tunes were few and far between. Dinner was provided in the grove for the prominent guests by Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Worley. Mrs. Worley took a very active part in the arrangement of affairs, and much credit is due her for the success of the great meeting. The lady is a niece of Jefferson Davis, ex-President of the Southern Confederacy. There were many old people on the grounds; fully one thousand who were over sixty years of age.

Uncle Jimmy Parks was born in Wilkes County, N. C., on the 26th day of September, 1781. He moved to Indiana 64 years ago, the same year the then territory was admitted into the Union. His wife is 86 years of age. At this meeting there were present members of the family from thirteen states, the largest portion of them, however, came from Morgan County, this state. The meeting broke up at a seasonable hour and the large crowd dispersed to their various homes in good order. Many wondered if they would have an opportunity of joining in the celebration of Uncle Jimmy's 101st birthday." 

You can also read a short excerpt of his life here.

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Here is the grave of George W. Sharp.

Born: 1830
Died: December 14, 1862

His father was James S. Sharp (1807-1877), also buried in Presbyterian Cemetery.  

He served in the Civil War in the 38th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company G, where he was killed.

There is a monument next to his grave with the inscription:
"In Memory of 
George W. Sharp
Son of James S. Sharp
Wife -- Agnes Ashbrook
Born 1831
Monroe Co. Indiana
Died 15 Dec 1862
in service to his country
Pvt Co. G. 38th Ind. Inf
Louisville, Kentucky

Erected by 
Ron & Richard Sharp-Martin
Third Great Grandsons
2007"

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This is the memorial marker for George Sharp.

Born: 1767
Died: 1830

He was married to Sally Johnson Sharp (1783-1861) who is also buried at Presbyterian Cemetery near him.

They had four children together:
Nancy Sharp Edmondson (1800-1851) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Hubbard Sharp (1805-1878) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James S. Sharp (1807-1877) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Johnson Sharp (1817-1897) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

His memorial is very interesting.  It reads, 
"In Memory of 
George Sharp
Pioneer of Ellettsville
Famous Bear Hunter
Donated Land-Presby. Cem.
Born 26 April 1767
Bedford Co. Virginia
Died June 1830
Ellettsville, Indiana

Erected by 
Ron & Richard Sharp-Martin
Third Great Grandsons
2007"

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This is the grave of James S. Sharp.

Born: March 9, 1807, Kentucky
Died: January 15, 1877

His parents were George Sharp (1767-1830) and Sally Johnson Sharp (1783-1861) who are both buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery.

He had three siblings:
Nancy Sharp Edmondson (1800-1851) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Hubbard Sharp (1805-1878) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Johnson Sharp (1817-1897) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He was married to Amandy C. Sharp (1827-1851).  She is buried near him in Presbyterian Cemetery.

Together they had one child:
George W. Sharp (1830-1862) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Courier, Janurary 25, 1877:
"Died at his residence in Richland Township on Monday, January 15.  James S. Sharp in the 70th years of his age. Deceased was a native of Kentucky but has resided in this county a half a century."

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Now we stop at the grave of Sally Sharp Johnson.

Born: May 20, 1783
Died: December 4, 1861 

She was married to George Sharp (1767-1830) and is buried in Presbyterian Cemetery near her husband.

Together, they had four children:
Nancy Sharp Edmondson (1800-1851) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Hubbard Sharp (1805-1878) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James S. Sharp (1807-1877) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Johnson Sharp (1817-1897) - buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

There is an open book carved into her stone which most likely symbolizes her faith.

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Here we have the grave of Nancy Parks Moore.

Born: April 20, 1789
Died: June 26, 1828

Her parents are listed as Daniel Moore (1764-1845) and Rachel Stone Moore (1761-1809).  They are both buried at Globe Baptist Church Cemetery, Caldwell County, North Carolina.

She had nine siblings:
Elizabeth Rebecca Moore Boone (1787-1843) - buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, McMinn County, Tennessee
John Moore (1795-1863) - buried in Starnes-Dowell-Moore Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jesse C. Moore (1797-1859) - buried in Cumberland Shed Cemetery, Polk County, Tennessee.
Nelson R. Moore (1799-1854) - Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois.
George Washington Moore (1801-1874) - buried in River Hill Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
William Moore (1803-1868) - buried in Alderbrook Cemetery, Independence County, Arkansas.
Sallie Carroll Moore (1810-1891) - buried in Jesse Sr. Moore Cemetery, Caldwell Cemetery, North Carolina.
Carroll Moore (1815-1885) - buried in Globe Baptist Church Cemetery, Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Mira Johnson Moore Mast (1816-1849) - buried in Mast Taylor Cemetery, Watauga County, North Carolina.

She was married to James Lafayette Parks (1781-1883), who is also buried in Presbyterian Cemetery.

Together they had one child:
Elijah Moore Parks (1828-1907) - buried in Hernando Memorial Park, DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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These two graves were too difficult for me to read, so I am not sure who they belonged to.  Maybe soon we will get back over there and I will be able to see who they belonged to.






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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through the Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville, Indiana.

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