Harmony Cemetery

Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Harmony Cemetery in Monroe County, Indiana.   It is located just off of W. Ison Road up a long gravel drive.

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.10580, Longitude: -86.63440

This cemetery is owned by the Harmony Cemetery Association and appears to be a current cemetery.  There are some older stones from about the 1830's, so it is possible that the cemetery was established somewhere around that time, but I have not yet been able to find an official date.  We visited this cemetery on June 8, 2015 as part of our cemetery week and noticed that many of the stones are in disrepair.

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Our first stop is at the grave of Jennie O. Buskirk.

Born: August 9, 1867
Died: February 14, 1915









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Here we have the grave of William W. Butcher.

Born: 1852
Died: July 20, 1852

He was the infant son of E. Butcher (?-?) and E. Butcher (?-?).











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This is the Colvin Family Memorial stone.

We have Francis Colvin.

Born: 1839
Died: 1915

He was married to Caroline Colvin (1837-1921).  She is listed just under him on the headstone.

They had two children, also listed on the headstone: 
Anna J. Colvin Newcomb (1861-1909) and
Floyd S. Colvin (1882-1905).

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This is the grave of Jesse R. Goss.

Born: November 19, 1804, Grayson County, Virginia
Died: August 4, 1899, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of John Goss (1775-1852) and Abigail Osborne Goss (1778-1849).  Their burial place is unknown, though they may not be buried together.

He had several siblings:
Jehu Goss (?-?) - unknown
Zachariah Goss (?-?) - unknown
Coplin Goss (?-?) - unknown
Jane Goss (?-?) - unknown
Clinton Goss (?-?) - unknown
Rebecca Goss (?-?) - unknown
Andrew Goss (?-?) - unknown
Enoch Goss (?-?) - unknown
Nancy Goss (?-?) - unknown
Larkin Goss (?-?) - unknown

He was married to Malinda Burton Goss (1818-1891) on November 10, 1844.  She is buried with him at Harmony Cemetery.  

They had several children:
Henry R. Goss (?-?) - unknown
Sarah J. Goss (?-?) - unknown
Amanda Goss Koons (?-?) - unknown
Enoch Goss (1846-1934) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Harvey Isom Goss (?-?) - unknown
Harriet M. Goss Thrasher (?-?) - unknown

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We now stop at the grave of Charlie Ham.

Born: May 1, 1879, Indiana
Died: July 9, 1901, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of Charles Henry Hamm (1843-1917) and Mary Ann Taylor Hamm (1839-1925).  Both are buried in Harmony Cemetery.

He had at least one sibling:
John Willis Hamm (1869-1954) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana.

There is a five pointed star carved into the top of his headstone.  This generally represents the Star of Bethlehem. 


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Here we have the grave of Charles Henry Hamm.

Born: June 24, 1843, Greene County, Indiana
Died: September 2, 1917, Stanford, Monroe County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War as a Private in the 82nd Indiana Infantry, Company I from August 27, 1862 through June 9, 1865 when he mustered out in Washington, DC.

He was married to Mary Ann Taylor Hamm (1839-1925), whom died at her daughter's home from burns sustained when her clothing caught on fire.  She is buried at Harmony Cemetery with her husband.

They had at least two child.  Though there is mention of a daughter, I haven't learned her name:
John Willis Hamm (1869-1954) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Green County, Indiana
Charlie Ham (1879-1901) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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Here we have the grave of Austin Hough.

Born: December 11, 1853
Died: September 10, 1877

He was the son of Joseph Hough (?-?) and Mary H. Hough (?-1867).  She is buried in Harmony Cemetery, but I am unsure as to where he is buried.

He had at least two other siblings:
Emma L. Clark (1859-1949) - buried at the Clayton Cemetery, Hendricks County, Indiana.
Charles Owen Hough (1871-1932) - buried at Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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This is the grave of Fountain F. Phillippi.

Born: December 1833, Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Died: October 1, 1904, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of Christian Christopher Phillippi (1810-1885) and Mary Polly Vaught Phillippi (1812-1862).  They are buried in the Phillippi Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virgina, though the stones have been knocked down and the graves are difficult to locate.

He had several siblings:
John Phillippi (1835-1912) - buried in Stoutland Cemetery, Laclede County, Missouri
Franklin Phillippi (1838-1915) - buried in Union Cemetery, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Green Berry Phillippi (1839-1901) - buried in Union Cemetery, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Stephen Phillippi (1842-1859) - unknown
Elizabeth Phillippi (?-?) - unknown
Katherine Phillippi Aker (?-?) - unknown
Margaret K. Phillippi Sweeney (1848-1905) - buried in Union Cemetery, Pulaski County, Kentucky

His wife, Martha E. Hubble Phillippi (1838-1978), is buried with him at Harmony Cemetery.

Together they had at least three children:
Mary Martha Phillippi Isom (1856-1942) - buried in Garrison Chapel Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Louisa M. Phillippi Isom (1857-1932) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William L. Phillippi (1861-1934) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.


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This is the grave of Harley Sadler.

Born: Unknown
Died: September 4, 1879














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We now stop at the grave of William Sadler.

Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown

This grave is very worn and I couldn't make out the rest of the inscription.











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UPDATE: This is the grave of Dudley Chase Smith.

Born: December 22, 1796, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont
Died: October 5, 1880, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of Benjamin Smith (1753-1822) and Lois Chase Smith (1756-1832).  They were married on December 9, 1779 in Cornish, New Hampshire.  He served in the Revolutionary War and was involved in the Battle of Bunker Hill, as well as battles in Harlem, New York and Trenton, New Jersey.  Benjamin and Lois are buried in Old Christ Church Cemetery in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont.  

He had many siblings:

Asa Smith (1780-1859) - buried in Old Christ Church Cemetery, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont

Narcissia Smith Lee (1782-1846) - buried in Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, Coshocton County, Ohio

Addison Smith (1784-1846) - buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois

Jehosheba Smith (1786-1844) - buried in Old Christ Church Cemetery, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont

Marcia Smith Pratt (1787-1846) - buried in Darien Cemetery, Darien, Genesee County, New York

Lucia Smith Russell (1789-1880) - buried in Jubilee Churchyard Cemetery, Brimfield, Peoria County, Illinois

Benjamin Smith (1791-1819) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont

Ransford Smith (1793-1868) - buried in Parker Cemetery, Lamasco, Lyon County, Kentucky

Olivia Smith Flynn (1794-1878) - buried in Old Christ Church Cemetery, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont

Daniel Corbet Smith (1801-1872) - buried in Old Christ Church Cemetery, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont

He was married three times, his first wife being Elizabeth Berry Smith (?-1833).  She is listed in the burial records as being buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana, though I didn't find a headstone for her and there is no other listing.

They had three children:

Olivia Flynn Smith Givens (1821-1893) - buried in Riverside Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado

Addison C. Smith (1827-1903) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana 

Rodney D. Smith (1829-1911) - buried in Olio Township Cemetery, Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois

His second wife was Maria Smith (?-?).  I haven't been able to find any information on her or where she is buried.  I don't believe that they had any children.

He was married lastly to Isabel Porch Smith (1810-1894) who is buried near him at Harmony Cemetery.  

They had several children:

Martha Ann Johnson (1836-1862) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Lucia R. Smith Wolfe (1837-1907) - buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana

Dudley Frederick Smith (1839-1922) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Narcissa L. Smith Brandon (1842-1918) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana


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UPDATE: Here we have the grave of Isabel Porch Smith.

Born: 1810, Kentucky
Died: 1894

She was the third wife of Dudley Chase Smith (1796-1880) who is buried near her in Harmony Cemetery.

They had several children:

Martha Ann Johnson (1836-1862) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Lucia R. Smith Wolfe (1837-1907) - buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana

Dudley Frederick Smith (1839-1922) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

Narcissa L. Smith Brandon (1842-1918) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

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Here we have the grave of Charles H. Stansifer.

Born: July 16, 1864
Died: March 16, 1893

I believe that he is the son of Henry J. Stansifer (?-1886) and Martha J. Stansifer (?-1903).  They are also buried in Harmony Cemetery.










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Here we have the grave of William A. Stansifer.

Born: August 2, 1866
Died: August 22, 1890

He was the son of Henry J. Stansifer (?-1886) & Martha J. Stansifer (?-1903). They are also buried in Harmony Cemetery.










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This is the grave of Cora E. Stansifer.

Born: unknown
Died: August 8, 1872

Also listed on the headstone are the Infant Sons Stansifer.

Born: May 14, 1878
Died: May 14, 1878

I believe that these are the children of Henry J. Stansifer (?-1886) and Martha J. Stansifer (?-1903).  They are also buried in Harmony Cemetery.





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This is the grave of Henry J. Stansifer.

Born: unknown
Died: June 6, 1886

There is a Freemason's symbol over top of an open book at the top of his headstone.  

I believe that he was married to Martha J. Stansifer (?-1903).  She is buried in Harmony Cemetery.

I also believe that he had the following children:
Charles H. Stansifer (1864-1893) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William Stansifer (1866-1890) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cora Stansifer (?-1872) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Infant Sons Stansifer (1878-1878) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

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Here we have the grave of Martha J. Stansifer.

Born: unknown
Died: March 24, 1903

I believe that she is the wife of Henry J. Stansifer (?-1886) who is buried in Harmony Cemetery.

I also believe that she had the following children:
Charles H. Stansifer (1864-1893) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William Stansifer (1866-1890) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cora Stansifer (?-1872) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Infant Sons Stansifer (1878-1878) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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Our final stop today is at the grave of William H. Thrasher.

Born: unknown
Died: April 26, 1857













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These final graves are all either too worn or just too hard to read.  The one on the top left is very beautifully carved, but I can not make out the writing.  The one on the top right and on the bottom right are worn and hard to read.  The one of the bottom left has only initials.  And finally, the one on the very bottom appears to be that of children.

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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through Harmony Cemetery.  If you have any information about any of the graves listed here, please email me or leave a comment.

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