Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Mount Salem Cemetery in Monroe County, Indiana.
This small cemetery has about 90 interments, though there may be more. It is in a terrible state of disrepair and neglect. Many of the stones are broken beyond repair and others are completely illegible. The cemetery itself may be on private property, but I am unsure. There was a small sign, but it was hard to tell if it was referring to the field next to it or to the cemetery. The gate was open and there is a small parking area. No one was around, so I took the opportunity to run in and take a few pictures.
I have been looking for this cemetery since 2015 and have been unable to locate it. As I was driving past, I noticed a chain link fence on one side that was broken and falling down. I remembered seeing this in another picture of the cemetery, so I knew that I must have finally been in the right place. Pulling in and parking was not hard, though I didn't go far as it was rather mushy that day. It started sleeting and the sound of the tiny ice pellets hitting the dead leaves was disconcerting. The entire area was very uncomfortable, as if I could hear the cries for help from those buried there. It is a sad, sad place.
Nearby, possibly in the woods, would have been the Mount Salem Church erected somewhere around 1825. It was a Methodist church, and according to the History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, by Charles Blanchard, "...was famous in its early days for its revivals of power and attendance from far and near." It was eventually divided and the congregation moved on. What happened to the church itself is not listed. Many of the burials here are said to have been those of workers and families in the nearby limestone quarries, though several were also farmers and the like.
There are 90 listed interments, though there are probably more as there are several depressions and a large area with no visible stones.
Our first stop is at the grave of Martin L. Dillman.
Born: November 1, 1852
Died: July 25, 1853
He was the infant son of
John Dillman (1825-1891) and
Martha Perry Dillman (1828-1869). They are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
He had several siblings:
Joseph H. Dillman (1854-1856) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Andrew "Andy" Gray Dillman (1859-1927) - buried in Hillside Cemetery, Conrad, Pondera, Montana
John E. Dillman (1861-1864) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
William Stacy Dillman (1862-1926) - buried in Hillside Cemetery, Conrad, Pondera County, Montana
James Dillman (?-?) - unknown
Melvin Dillman (?-?) - unknown
Clara Dillman Jones (?-?) - unknown
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Here we have a monument for the Fox Children.
There are listings for three children in the Indiana Magazine of History's listings, published in 1937, though I only found two while I was here.
This is the side of the monument for Daisie Fox.
Born: June 17, 1892
Died: July 1, 1892
Here is the side for the Infant Sons Fox.
Born: May 7, 1884
Died: May 7, 1884
and
Born: June 13, 1888
Died: June 13, 1888
These were the children of
Jesse M. Fox (1849-1903) and
Mary H. Baker Fox (1855-1933). They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Had they survived they would have had a few other siblings:
Thomas J. Fox (1879-1947) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek., Monroe County. Indiana
Marshall Robert Fox (1895-1961) - buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California
Charles Fox (?-?) - unknown
Ora Fox (?-?) - unknown
Ida Fox (?-?) - unknown
Lizzie Fox Koonts (?-?) - unknown
Pearl Fox Cliff (?-?) - unknown
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Here we have the grave of Mary Fox.
Born: February 14, 1818
Died: September 13, 1895
I have no information on who her family was other than her husband. He was
James Fox (1817-1877). His names is listed on the opposite side of the headstone.
I don't have any information on any children.
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This poor, broken headstone is that of William H. Fox.
Born: October 9, 1844
Died: March 12, 1864
I haven't found any information for any family members.
He served in the Civil War in Company G of the 31st Indiana Infantry. He lived in Smithville, Indiana and mustered into service on February 10, 1864. His roster states that he died in Indianapolis on March 13, 1864.
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Here is the grave of Elizabeth A. Shultz Harrell.
Born: December 23, 1827
Died: April 25, 1857
She was the wife of
C.G. Harrell (?-?). I don't know where he is buried.
At the base of the headstone, it says Infant Son of G.G. and E.A. Harrell.
Born: April 25, 1857
Died: April 25, 1857
Mother and son died on the same day.
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We now stop at the grave of Basil Hill.
Born: June 25, 1802, Kentucky
Died: November 28, 1866, Indiana
He was the son of
Thomas Hill (1777-1850) and
Millek/Mellick Susan Hill (1779-1854). Thomas was born in Maryland, while Millek was born in North Carolina. Both are buried nearby in Mount Salem Cemetery.
He had a couple siblings that I have found:
Eleanor Hill Wooden (1804-1880) - buried in Ketcham Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hugh G. Hill (1809-1864) - buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Lawrence County, Illinois
He was married to
Charity Wright Hill (1804-1876). She is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
They had several children:
Levi Hill (1821-1905) - buried in Thomas Lincoln Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Township, Coles County, Illinois.
James Hill (1822-1877) - buried in Wright Cemetery, Trilla, Coles County, Illinois
Thomas Hill (?-?) - unknown
Elizabeth "Betsey" Ann Hill Barrett (1820-1894) - buried in Barrett Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana (this cemetery was destroyed many years ago)
Isaac Hill (1825-1851) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hugh Hamilton Hill (1830-1887) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
William Greenberry Hill (1835-1926) - buried in Wright Cemetery, Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
Susan M. Hill Underwood (1843-1927) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Issac Hill.
Born: June 3, 1825
Died: September 26, 1851
He was the son of
Basil Hill (1802-1866) and
Charity Wright Hill (1804-1876). He is buried nearby in Mount Salem Cemetery while she is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
He had several siblings:
Levi Hill (1821-1905) - buried in Thomas Lincoln Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Township, Coles County, Illinois.
James Hill (1822-1877) - buried in Wright Cemetery, Trilla, Coles County, Illinois
Thomas Hill (?-?) - unknown
Elizabeth "Betsey" Ann Hill Barrett (1820-1894) - buried in Barrett Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana (this cemetery was destroyed many years ago)
Hugh Hamilton Hill (1830-1887) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
William Greenberry Hill (1835-1926) - buried in Wright Cemetery, Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
Susan M. Hill Underwood (1843-1927) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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We now stop at the grave of Millek/Mellick Susan Hill.
Born: June 28, 1779, North Carolina
Died: October 14, 1854, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the wife of
Thomas Hill (1777-1850). He is buried near her in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had at least three children that I have found:
Basil Hill (1802-1866) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Eleanor Hill Wooden (1804-1880) - buried in Ketcham Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hugh G Hill (1809-1864) - buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Lawrence County, Illinois
Sophia Hill (1812-?) - unknown
I have also found a reference to a son named Isaac Hill born in 1789. This would make Millek only 9 years old. I don't believe that this is an accurate reference as it would have made Thomas 12 and Millek 9.
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Here we have the grave of Thomas Hill.
Born: March 6, 1777, Maryland
Died: May 5, 1850, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to
Millek/Mellick Susan Hill (1779-1854). She is buried next to him in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had at least three children that I have found:
Basil Hill (1802-1866) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Eleanor Hill Wooden (1804-1880) - buried in Ketcham Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hugh G Hill (1809-1864) - buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Lawrence County, Illinois
Sophia Hill (1812-?) - unknown
I have also found a reference to a son named Isaac Hill born in 1789. This would make Millek only 9 years old. I don't believe that this is an accurate reference as it would have made Thomas 12 and Millek 9.
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We now come to the grave of Mary E. Litz.
Born: July 14, 1869
Died: August 24, 1870
She was the infant daughter of
Louis/Lewis Litz (1848-1918) and
Lydia Ann Litz (1842-1904). They are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She had a few siblings:
Vitella Litz (?-?) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Alice S. Litz Hainey (1872-1942) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Clarence Elmer Litz (1874-1944) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Martha "Mattie" Litz Zikes/Zike (1876-1957) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
James Litz (1882-1955) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
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We now come to the grave of James Mitchell, Sr..
Born: October 14, 1767, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Died: June 9, 1846, Monroe, Adams County, Indiana
He was the son of
Abraham Thomas Mitchell, Sr. (1736-1806) and
Mary Piffits/Piffets Mitchell (1736-1787). They were married in Burlington County, New Jersey on January 1, 1757. He is said to have been buried in the Mitchell Farm which was located near the Guilford County Courthouse. His actual burial site is unknown, though burial on a family farm is not uncommon. Her burial site was probably at the same location, though there is no information for this.
He had twelve siblings:
Issac Mitchell (1757-?) - unknown
Levi Mitchell (1759-1848) - unknown (a note that I have found lists him dying in the Revolution, but this seems inaccurate).
Rebecca Mitchell (1760-?) - unknown
Abraham Mitchell (1761-1856) - buried in the Old Mitchell Burial Ground, Peerless, Lawrence County, Indiana (the stone was removed by a family member and later returned, but then stolen. It is now lost.)
Samuel Mitchell (1770-1809) - unknown
Robert Mitchell (1775-1845) - unknown
Thomas Mitchell (1776-1825) - unknown
Theopilus Mitchell (1777-1782) - unknown (died in the Revolution has been noted on a geneaology but that seems a little odd since he would have only been 5 years old. Then again, these dates may not be right)
Isaac Mitchell (1783-1858) - unknown
Levi Mitchell (1784-1852) - unknown
Robert Mitchell (1786-1856) - unknown
Alexander Wright Mitchell (1787-1853) - buried in Tanksley Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana
He was married to
Nancy Jane Campbell Mitchell (1771-1844) in 1791 in Virginia when she was 20 years old. She is buried next to him in Mount Salem Cemetery. It is listed that she died in Monroe City, but that makes little sense as that would be far away from where they were buried.
They are listed as having eleven children:
James Mitchell, Jr. (1793-1860) - unknown
Joseph Mitchell (1794-1861) - buried in Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa
Elizabeth Mitchell Bails (1796-1833) - unknown
Jane Mitchell (1799-1833) - unknown
Margaret "Peggy" Mitchell (1799-1879) - unknown
David Mitchell (1804-1876) - unknown
William C. Mitchell (1807-1885) - unknown
John Mitchell (1809-1896) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
George Mitchell (1813-1884) - unknown
Thomas J. Mitchell (1813-1887) - unknown
Nancy Mitchell Finley (1816-1900) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
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He we are at the grave of Nancy Jane Campbell Mitchell.
Born: June 25, 1771, Orange County, Virginia
Died: October 10, 1844, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the daughter of
Patrick Campbell (1726-1799) and
Elizabeth James Campbell (1745-1830). They were Irish immigrants. There is a note in a family geneaology that lists Elizabeth's birthplace as Chongping, China, though I am more inclined to believe other notes that say Augusta County, Virginia. She died in Perry County, Kentucky and is noted as having been buried in the Campbell Cemetery, though so far I haven't had any luck locating it or her. He was born in Kilmachrenan, Donegal, Ireland and died in Muhlenburg, Kentucky. I also have not found his burial site.
Her mother is noted as having been a cousin of Jesse James. I haven't found anything to say otherwise.
She had two brothers:
William Campbell (1763-1823) - buried in Campbell's Hill Gravesite, Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. (it is noted on his headstone that he is a direct descendant of Colin, sixth Duke of Argyle)
David S. Campbell (1773-1853) - buried in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Mount Tabor, Monroe County, Indiana
She married James Mitchell in 1791 in Virginia when she was 20 years old.
They had eleven children:
James Mitchell, Jr. (1793-1860) - unknown
Joseph Mitchell (1794-1861) - buried in Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa
Elizabeth Mitchell Bails (1796-1833) - unknown
Jane Mitchell (1799-1833) - unknown
Margaret "Peggy" Mitchell (1799-1879) - unknown
David Mitchell (1804-1876) - unknown
William C. Mitchell (1807-1885) - unknown
John Mitchell (1809-1896) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
George Mitchell (1813-1884) - unknown
Thomas J. Mitchell (1813-1887) - unknown
Nancy Mitchell Finley (1816-1900) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
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We now stop at the grave of Catharine Ross.
Born: August 30, 1853
Died: September 30, 1876
She was the daughter of
Elizabeth Ross (1840-1874) and
William Wilson Ross (1830-1912). They are both buried near her in Mount Salem Cemetery.
She was unable to hear or speak.
She had a few siblings:
Claudia Ross Keys (1875/1876-1950) - buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado (in 1910 she was named the first female postmistress for Smithville, the only female government employee in Monroe County though she resigned soon after for unknown reasons; died after her dress caught fire)
Alma Ross Carter (1883-1937) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Elizabeth Burnes Ross.
Born: January 20, 1840
Died: July 19, 1874
She was the first wife of
William Wilson Ross (1830-1912). He is buried with his second wife nearby in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had a few children, but I only have found the name of one:
Catharine Ross (1853-1876) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (she was unable to speak or to hear)
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Here we have the grave of Ellen Eliza Payne Ross.
Born: August 8, 1847
Died: September 26, 1911
Her parents were
Jesse/Jessie Payne (1820-1895) and
Margaret E. Payne (1825-1892). They are both buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
She had several siblings:
Jesse Payne (?-?) - buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel M. Payne Dearmin (1849-1916) - buried in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa
Isaac P. Payne (1852-?) - buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Jennie E. Payne Cathcart (1856-1925) - buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Mrs. John Adams (?-?) - unknown
Vianna "Anne" Emma Payne (1859-1941) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Mrs. John Moore (?-?) - unknown
Morton Henry Payne (1863-1929) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the second wife of
William Wilson Ross (1830-1912). They were married in 1875. His name is listed on the left side of the headstone in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had four children, but so far I have only found the names of two of them:
Claudia Ross (1875/1876-1950) - buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado (in 1910 she was named the first female postmistress for Smithville, the only female government employee in Monroe County though she resigned soon after for unknown reasons; died after her dress caught fire)
Alma Ross Carter (1883-1937) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
According to her obituary from September 22, 1911, she went to the hospital for an operation to repair a rupture, but gangrene had set in and she passed away soon after.
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We now come to the grave of Emma Ross.
Born: September 29, 1861
Died: February 3, 1880
I am unsure as to her relation to any of the other Ross' buried here.
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Here is the grave of Reuben Ross.
Born: January 18, 1822
Died: September 23, 1840
I am unsure of his relation to any of the other Ross' buried here.
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Here we have the grave of Walter W. Ross.
Born: May 12, 1883
Died: October 28, 1885
I am unsure of his relation to any of the other Ross' buried here.
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This is the grave of William Ross.
Born: May 17, 1758, Guildford Court House, North Carolina
Died: April 21, 1875
He was the husband of
Elizabeth Ross (1791-1852) who is also buried in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had at least one child:
Sally Ross Young (1815-1859) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
This venerable gentleman lived to be 116 years old! In an age where one was lucky to live into childhood, this is quite an accomplishment. An article attached to his entry on
Find-A-Grave notes that he was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and was an eyewitness to the
Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781.
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We now stop at the grave of William Wilson Ross.
Born: July 22, 1830
Died: December 30, 1912
His first wife was Elizabeth Ross (1840-1874). She is buried in Mount Salem Cemetery near him.
They had a few children, but I have only found the name of one:
Catherine Ross (?-?) - (she was unable to hear or speak)
He was married twice. His second wife was Ellen Payne Ross (1847-1911). They were married in June of 1875 and she is buried in Mount Salem Cemetery next to him.
They had four children, but so far I have only found the names of two of them:
Claudia Ross (?-?) - unknown
Alma Ross Carter (1883-1937) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
William was a blacksmith in Smithville, Indiana and in July of 1869 he was appointed to be the Smithville Postmaster.
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Now we will take a look at the many graves of the Sylvester family. At some point, several graves were either replaced or added to the plot as many of the graves appear to be newer.
First is the grave of Foris Sylvester.
Born: February 18, 1841
Died: October 27, 1921
He was the son of
James Sylvester (1807-1884) and
Mary Polly Howard Sylvester (1806-1881). They were married in 1827 and they are both buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery in Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana.
He had many siblings:
Elizabeth Sylvester Deckard (1830-1864) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
Margaret Sylvester Trisler (1831-1909) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (she died of dysentary)
Ellen Sylvester Burkhart (1831-1915) - buried in Alvord Cemetery, Alvord, Wise County, Texas
Eliza Sylvester Trisler (1833-1904) - buriedin Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
Ransom Sylvester (1837-1925) - buried in Newberry Cemetery, Newberry, Greene County, Indiana
James Sylvester (1843-1905) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to
Rachel Emma Foster Sylvester (1855-1928). She is buried near him in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had several children, though many died young:
Anna Sylvester (1873-1875) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Lobie Sylvester (1875-1884) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
James Noah Sylvester (1877-1948) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Infant Sylvester (1880-1880) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
George Matson Sylvester (1882-1964) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Ada Sylvester Clark (1884-1957) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Infant Sylvester (1887-1887) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Frank Sylvester (1888-1957) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Blanche Sylvester Zikes (1892-1980) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
He fought in the Civil War in the 31st Indiana Regiment, Co G.
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Here we have the grave of Rachel Emma Foster Sylvester.
Born: August 5, 1855
Died: July 13, 1928
She was the wife of
Foris Sylvester (1841-1921). He is buried with her in Mount Salem Cemetery.
They had several children, though many died young:
Anna Sylvester (1873-1875) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Lobie Sylvester (1875-1884) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
James Noah Sylvester (1877-1948) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington Evening World lists that he was recovering from thyphoid fever on September 9, 1908)
Infant Sylvester (1880-1880) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
George Matson Sylvester (1882-1964) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Ada Sylvester Clark (1884-1957) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Infant Sylvester (1887-1887) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Frank "Frankie" Sylvester (1888-1957) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (an article in the Bloomington Telephone on September 3, 1901 notes that he was thrown from a colt and broke his arm so severely that the bones burst through his skin)
Blanche Sylvester Zikes (1892-1980) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
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The Sylvester children buried nearby.
Anna Sylvester
Born: 1873
Died: 1875
Infant Sylvester
Born: 1887
Died: 1887
Lobie Sylvester
Born: 1875
Died: 1884
Infant Sylvester
Born: 1880
Died: 1880
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Here is the grave of Daniel Trisler.
Born: January 22, 1834
Died: February 2, 1867
He was the son of
John Trisler (1805-1882) and his first wife,
Sarah "Sally" Ann Wagaman Trisler (1806-1853). They were married on March 25, 1827 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Their burial sites are unknown, though he passed away in Bedford, so it is likely that he is buried there somewhere, while she is noted to have been buried in Mount Salem, though there is no evidence of this.
He had many siblings:
Joshua Trisler (1828-1893) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Jonathan Trisler (1829-1900) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
Martha Trisler Buck (1830-1904) - buried in New Hope Cemetery, Hartville, Wright County, Missouri
James Jefferson Trisler (1836-1914) - buried in Collinsville Cemetery, Collinsville, Grayson County, Texas (died of Nephritis and cirrhosis of the liver)
Mary E. Trisler Buck (1841-1914) - buried in Boyer Cemetery, Hartville, Wright County, Missouri
John H. Trisler (?-1862) - (served in the Civil War and died of Typhoid Fever after his unit was sent to Mississippi. He'd only been enlisted for four months)
He was married to
Amanda "Mandy" Rhorer Trisler (1834-1925). She is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery with her son and daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Warinner Trisler.
They had three children:
Milton J. Trisler (1858-1858) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Sarah Susan Trisler Hazel (1858-1916) - buried in South Union Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Levi Lewis Trisler (1864-1929) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Milton J. Trisler.
Born: 1858
Died: March 8, 1858
He was the newborn son of
Daniel Trisler (1834-1867) and
Amanda "Mandy"Rhorer Trisler (1834-1925). He is buried in Mount Salem Cemetery nearby, while she is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Our final stop is at the grave of Sally Ross Young.
Born: 1815
Died: August 13, 1859
She was the daughter of
William Ross (1758-1875) and
Elizabeth Ross (1791-1852). They are both buried near her in Mount Salem Cemetery.
She was married, though I am not sure the name of her husband.
She did have at least two children:
Mary E. Young (1852-1852) - buried in Mount Salem Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Andrew Wilson Young (1855-1925) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through Mount Salem Cemetery.
Visit the listing at
Find-A-Grave.
Our first stop is at the grave of Milford C. Smith.
Here we have the grave of Juranda Smith.
Here we have the grave of Stace A. Smith.
We now come to the grave of Sarah J. Smith Mayfield.
This is the grave of Katherine Dillman.
We now stop at the grave of Moses W. Dillman.
Here we have the grave of John Campbell.
Here we have the grave of Jane Wallace Campbell.
We now stop at the grave of Caroline J. Campbell.
This is the grave of Robeson Campbell.
Here we have the Armilda Campbell Nichols.
We now stop at the grave of John O. Campbell.
This is the grave of Mary Nichols.
Our final stop today is at the grave of John Smith.
