White Oak Cemetery Re-Visit

Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is a re-visit to White Oak Cemetery in Bloomington, Indiana.  We stopped by on April 3, 2016 while the weather was nice.

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Our first stop is at the grave of John Alexander Campbell.

Born: 1825, Johnson County, Indiana
Died: August 8, 1860

The inscription on his headstone shows that he was a minister in the Associate Reformed Church.  

There are several Campbell's buried in this cemetery, though I am not sure of the relationship.







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Now we stop at the grave of Corporal William J. Craig.

Born: 1840, Indiana
Died: May 14, 1864, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia

He was the son of James Craig (?-?) and Jane Craig (1812-1901).  I am unsure as to where he is buried.  She is shown as being buried in Garnett Cemetery in Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas.  They were both born in Ireland.  

He had several siblings:
Susan Craig (?-?) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
Isabella Craig (1837-1868) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
James M. Craig (1846-1911) - buried in Garnett Cemetery, Anderson County, Kansas.  (as a note of interest, it is possible that this man was robbed and pushed from a train, killing him when he drowned in the river.)
Theophilas T. Craig (1849-1854) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana. (pictured right)
Anna E. Craig Shields (1855-1932) - buried in Garnett Cemetery, Anderson County, Kansas.
Flora Craig (?-?) - unknown

He served in the Civil War in Company F, 82nd Indiana Infantry.  He enlisted on August 30, 1862 as a Corporal and was killed on May 14, 1864 at the Battle of Resaca, which was fought May 13-15, 1864.  This battle was part of Sherman's Raid.

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Here is the grave of Jennet McQuiston Hemphill.

Born: 1778, Ireland
Died: July 29, 1846, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of William McQuiston (1753-?) and Ann Murdock (1756-?).  Both were born in County Antrim, Ireland.

She was the second wife of William R. Hemphill (1768-1832).  He was born in Dungiven, Londonderry, Ireland, though other records show that he was born in the Town of Back, Limvady, County Londonderry, Ireland.  I am not sure which is correct.  He died in Chester County, South Carolina and is buried in Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Blackstock, Chester County, South Carolina.

I don't believe that she was married again after she moved here.

They had several children:
William McQuiston Hemphill (1807-?) - unknown
John R. Hemphill (1809-?) - unknown
Robert Hemphill (1811-1855) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
Andrew Hemphill (1816-1889) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana.
Jane L. Hemphill (1818-?) - unknown
Hugh Hemphill (1822-1865) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana

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Here we have the grave of Mary J. Fee.

Born: January 9, 1825, Chester County, South Carolina
Died: September 23, 1845, Monroe County, Indiana.

I believe that she is the daughter of William Fee (?-?) and Elizabeth Ferguson Orr Fee (1790-1881).  She is buried in White Oak Cemetery as well.  I am not sure where he is buried.

There are several other Fee's buried in this cemetery which could are probably relations.  Especially the one for Charles L. Fee (1827-1915).  His grave is the one that is seen just behind hers and to the left in the picture.  He served in the Indian War from 1855-1856.


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This is the grave of James Getty.

Born: June 19, 1853
Died: April 22, 1876

He was the son of Samuel Getty (1821-1896) and Rose Cubitt Getty (?-1915).  Both were born in Ireland.  They are both buried in White Oak Cemetery.

He had ten siblings:
Mammay J. Getty (1850-1869) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas L. Getty (1854-1865) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Charlotte M. Getty (1863-1865) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Nancy Getty (?-?) - unknown
Elizabeth Getty (?-?) - unknown
John C. Getty (1866-1940) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Ida Ellen Getty (1875-1914) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana. (she is listed as being the first burial in Rose Hill Cemetery)

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Here is the grave of Agness Glenn.

Born: unknown
Died: July 1, 1837

She may have one sister buried at this cemetery:
Martha A. Glenn (1841-1843) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.









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Here is the grave of Margaret Wylie Gourley.

Born: October 13, 1813, South Carolina
Died: December 10, 1843, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Peter Wylie (1786-1857) and Elizabeth Morrow Wylie (1786-1851).  Both are buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.

She was the wife of Thomas P. Gourley (1814-1881).  He is buried in Lawndale Union Cemetery in Lawndale, Logan County, Illinois.

They had at least two children:
Lucililie Ann "Lillie" Gourley Sutphin (1839-1888) - buried in Lawndale Union Cemetery, Logan County, Illinois.
Margaret Rosanna Gourley Gray (1841-1916) - buried in Chariton Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa.

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Here is the grave of Samuel T. Harrison.

Born: March 4, 1854
Died: November 30, 1854

He is the son of S.C. Harrison (?-?) and E. A. Harrison (?-?).  I am not certain of their names or even if these initials are right.  I, also, have no idea where they are buried.









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Our next stop is at the grave of Alexander Henry.

Born: February 15, 1804, Ireland
Died: December 1, 1882, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married three times.  His first wife was Maybella Henry (?-?).

His second wife was Jennet Chestnut Henry (?-1836).  She is buried near him in White Oak Cemetery.  They are not shown as having had any children.

His third wife was Jane L. Henry (1807-1892).  She is buried next to her husband in White Oak Cemetery.

There was at least one child born to Alexander Henry, though I am not sure who his mother was:
Robert Henry (1826-1894) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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Here we have the grave of Jennet Chestnut Henry.

Born: unknown
Died: June 12, 1836

She was the second wife of Alexander Henry (1804-1882).  She is buried in White Oak Cemetery near him.  I am, however, unsure if they had any children.









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Here is the grave of Mabella J. Henry.

Born: April 23, 1850
Died: August 14, 1850

She was the daughter of Robert Henry (1826-1894) and Jennie M. Henry (1828-1913).  Both are buried in White Oak Cemetery.

She had several siblings:
Irene Henry (1851-1923) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Infant Son Henry (1854-1854) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Fanny Henry (1854-1857) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Sarah I. Henry (1860-1861) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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Here we have the grave of John Moffett.

Born: February 1, 1799, Chester County, South Carolina
Died: February 13, 1868, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of Samuel Moffatt (1769-?) and Mary "Polly" Curry Moffatt (1770-?).  He was born in Country Antrim, Ireland, while her mother was born in Chester County, South Carolina.  I am unsure as to where they are buried.

He was married to Letitia "Letty" P. Strong Moffett (1808-1875).  They were married in Chester County, South Carolina in 1825.  She is buried next to him in White Oak Cemetery.

They had several children:
Samuel Romaine Moffett (1828-?) - unknown
Charles Henry Moffett (1831-?) - unknown
John Hemphill Moffett (1834-?) - unknown
William Turner Moffett (1837-?) - unknown
David Moffett (1842-1921) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pinellas County, Florida.
James Erskine Moffett (1844-?) - unknown
Martha Letitia Moffett (1852-?) - unknown
Mary Jane Moffett (1852-1871) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (the headstone states that she was 23, though it doesn't make sense with the birthdate, so that may be wrong.  Picture shown right).
Christopher D. Moffett (?-1911) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana 

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Here we have the Moffett Monument.

First we have, on the left, Martha Brown Strong Moffett.

Born: December 4, 1824, South Carolina
Died: September 29, 1890, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Robert Strong (1786-1832) and Jennet McKee Strong (1789-1842). He is buried in Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Blackstock, Chester County, South Carolina, while her mother is buried in White Oak Cemetery.

She had at least one sibling:
Samuel Strong (1810-1855) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

She was married to Samuel Moffett (1825-1880), who is buried with her in White Oak Cemetery.

He was the son of Mary Strong Moffett (1791-1875) and David Moffatt (1789-1830).  His mother is buried in White Oak Cemetery, while his father is buried in Moffatt-Strong-McDill Cemetery in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.

He had several siblings:
Letitia Barber Moffatt Miller(1809-?) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Martha Moffatt (1813-?) - unknown
Mary D. Moffatt (1815-?) - unknown
Nancy Moffatt (1816-?) - unknown
Jennet Moffatt (1818-?) - unknown
William Strong Moffett (1819-?) - unknown
Eliza A. Moffatt (1821-?) - unknown
James Moffatt (1822-?) - unknown
Samuel Moffatt (1824-?) - unknown
Charles Christopher Moffatt (1829-) - unknown 
Jane Moffatt (1830-?) - unknown

They had one child:
Laura Belle Moffatt Reed (1860-1927) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

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Here we have the grave of James Richey.

Born: unknown
Died: September 9, 1837

There are no other Richey's buried in this cemetery, so I have no information on his family.











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Here is the grave of Simpson C. Robertson.

Born: 1854
Died: October 15, 1874

I believe that he is the son of Wesley Robertson (1810-1874) and Nancy Lee Robertson (1814-1885).  They are both buried in White Oak Cemetery.

He had at least one sibling that I have found reference to:
Milton Strange Robertson (1843-1916) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.





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Here we have the grave of Nancy Robertson.

Born: February 23, 1814
Died: June 17, 1885

She was the wife of Wesley Robertson (1810-1874).  He is buried near her in White Oak Cemetery.

They had at least two children:
Milton Strange Robertson (1843-1916) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Simpson C. Robertson (1854-1874) - buried in White Oak Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

According to her obituary, she died of breast cancer.



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This is the grave of Andrew S. Tate.

Born: September 29, 1811
Died: December 13, 1840

I believe that he was married to Rachel S. Tate Templeton (1810-1885).  She is buried near him in White Oak Cemetery.










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Here we have the grave of Robert White.

Born: 1817, South Carolina
Died: March 16, 1842

I didn't find any other White's buried in this cemetery, so I am unsure of his family.











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Our final stop is at the grave of Jane R. Wylie.

Born: February 10, 1828
Died: October 16, 1850

She was the daughter of S. Wylie (?-?) and N. Wylie (?-?).  I am unsure of their names or where they are buried.










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I hope that you have enjoyed your re-visit to White Oak Cemetery.

If you have any information about any of the graves here, please let me know.

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