While perusing through "Counties of Monroe, Morgan and Brown" by Charles Blanchard (like one does when they are looking for something obscure to connect with something else obscure), I came across the below article:

I immediately set out to figure out where the unfortunate victims, and the perpetrator of the crime, were buried.  

*brakes screeching to a halt*

On second thought.  Maybe I won't.  

This particular Grave Spotlight of the Month has turned into a very large mystery with a cast of characters that have seemingly disappeared into the ether.  Here is what I have so far:

John B. Cox, the supposed perpetrator of the crime of killing his wife and at least one of the children, as well as nearly killing the rest of the children, except for the infant.  The first reference to a John B. Cox is that of John Bridgeman Cox (b. January 9, 1813, Tennessee - d. October 23, 1892, Monroe County, Indiana).  He was a Missionary Minister of the Baptist Church starting in 1838.  I am not sure if he preached at the Little Union Baptist Church nearby.  He is buried in Little Union Cemetery which is located next to the church in Unionville, Indiana, where the above crime took place.  Well, I thought, there ya go, found him.  But.....upon taking a look at his spouse, no, spouses, I don't find that either of them died in 1861 as stated in the article.  

Barbara Ledgerwood Cox (b. September 22, 1811 - d. March 13, 1845) was his first wife.  I am not sure when they were married, or where, as I can't find a record them them in the marriage lists for the time period for Monroe County.  She is buried next to the monument for John Bridgeman Cox.  

His second wife, Martha "Patsy" Moser Cox (b. March 1, 1823, Monroe County, Indiana - d. June 29, 1914).  They were married on April 7, 1846, which is about a year after his first wife passed away.  Her name is listed on the monument with him in Little Union Cemetery.  

This rules out John Bridgeman Cox as being the John B. Cox listed in the above article because neither of his wives died in 1861.  But -- he did have a child, Douglas Cox who was born in 1860, who would have been an infant when this tragedy occurred.  But -- yes, another one -- none of the other children from John and either of his wives died in 1861.  Or at least none that are buried in Little Union Cemetery.  

Mind you, Little Union is really the only cemetery in Unionville that isn't a family cemetery and since most of the Cox families are buried here, it is likely that the victims would have been buried here as well. And yes, it is possible that they were buried in unmarked graves, but would a family in mourning really bury  a child of a crime in an unmarked grave where said child couldn't be mourned? Not likely.

But, looking at the marriage records, I find another John B. Cox with two different wives.  

Unfortunately, I can't find burial records for either of them either.  It looks like Hannah probably died not long after she and John were married.  He married Esther right afterward. What happened to them seems to be unknown.  At least so far.

It was about this time that I started to wonder if the article above was even real.  It seemed odd that it would be put into a book of history of Monroe County published in 1884 if it wasn't somewhat accurate.  The family does exist and the names are there, the dates just don't really match up.  I decided to keep searching.

I came across a copy of the Monroe County Historic Preservation Board Review from March of 2020.  Surprisingly enough, John B. Cox was mentioned within the report.  The report concerns the addition of the Rufus Ward House on State Road 45 having historical status.  It states: "Rufus' son Thomas Jefferson Ward (1854-1918) and his wife Lucretia Adaline "Addie" Cox Ward, lived on in the house to their old age, cared for by their daughter Haidee (1891-1979).  Thomas Jefferson Ward is buried at Little Union Churchyard in Unionville. Addie's cousin, John B. Cox (1830-unknown), son of William (1803-1873), was the prime suspect in the 1861 grisly mass murder of his wife and several of his children, as recorded by Pop Hall (1924:122)."  

I did find the book on Google Books and took a look at it.  The article is pretty much the same as the one above only a little longer.  This version goes into the possibility that John B. Cox was "afflicted mentally" which caused him to commit the crime.  It also states that after some unnamed men were arrested and then acquitted of the crimes, John B. disappeared from the community.  A man stated later than he saw him report for roll call with other recruits for the Civil War, but then he disappeared again.  It was believed that he defected to the Confederate Side and was never heard from again.

Now, I did find William Cox (b. January 2, 1803 - d. November 19, 1873) buried in Little Union Cemetery.  He was a brother of John Bridgeman Cox, noted above.  This William Cox is said to be the father of the John B, Cox that we are searching for, as noted in the Historic Preservation paperwork.  He has one son listed, a William Perry Cox (b. September 15, 1845 - d. October 21, 1909) and two daughters, Sarrah Cox (b. 1845 - d. unknown) and Mannie Cox (b. 1847 - d. unknown).  Obviously this is not John B. Cox, whom I am still searching for.  

The first article about the Cox Tragedy notes that the bodies of the dead and wounded were taken to the farm of William Cox.  I believe that this must be the William that was being referenced as his son, William, was too young to have his own farm.  

The above 1856 plat map for Benton Township shows the locations of the J.B. Cox plat and the William Cox plat.  I assume that one of the J.B. Cox plats is probably for John Bridgeman Cox, William's brother.  The other is probably for the John B. Cox that is the subject of this search.  This may show that there was another John B. Cox with a plat attached to William Cox.  But what happened to him?  Where did he go?  

Unfortunately, I don't have the answer to that question.  I can find no reference anywhere to John B. Cox, either a burial, a Civil War roster, or a family tree.  It almost seems that he doesn't exist.  But why would there be an article about a horrific murder in a book about the history of the county, attached to a family that actually exists, if it didn't happen.  I wish I knew.  

I will continue to search for information, but I fear that I have hit a dead end.  Regardless, I feel that I still need to mention that the victims of the Cox Tragedy will not be forgotten.

**SCREECH**

On a whim, I kept searching for the two names of the other John B. Cox' wives:  Hannah and Esther. 

I managed to find an Esther Kinser Griffith Cox (b. October 16, 1835, Monroe County, Indiana - d. January 6, 1929, Douglas County, Illinois) buried in Arcola Township Cemetery in Arcola, Illinois.  She was married to John "Tuck" Brazil Cox (b. June 24, 1832 - d. February 7, 1907) who is buried with her in Arcola Township Cemetery.  It was right about here that I got really excited. I was sure that I had found him.  I was thrilled until I realized that she died in 1929 and couldn't be the wife listed in the article. They also didn't have any children that died in 1861.  

John Brazil Cox, however, is related to the family above.  He was the son of Isaac Cox (b. June 6, 1807, Tennessee - d. November 13, 1873, Monroe County, Indiana) and Delilah Reed Cox (b. March 11, 1809 - d. December 7, 1842, Monroe County, Indiana).  They are both buried in Little Union Cemetery near John Bridgeman and William Cox.  Isaac was their brother.  John Brazil was also the brother of Lurcretia Cox Ward, mentioned above in the Monroe County Preservation documents.  

*sigh*

My excitement was crushed when it wasn't him.  Oh well, I will keep searching.

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REFERENCES

Monroe County Historic Preservation Board of Review - March 23, 2020

The Counties of Monroe, Morgan and Brown by Charles Blanchard - Google Books

Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Index 1818-1881 - Monroe County History Center

Historic Treasures: True Tales of Deeds with Interesting Data in the Life of ... - Google Books

 Today's A Walk Through the Tombstones is at New Hope Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.

GPS Coordinates: 39.2593117, -85.9402695

This cemetery is located just off of St. Rd. 31 between Columbus and Edinburgh.  It is just behind the New Hope Church, a lovely brick building built in 1871.  The Marr Cemetery, which has an entry here, is located in the front section of the parking lot for this church.

There are just under 300 interments in this cemetery and it is an active burial ground.  I didn't get as many photos the day I visited as I wanted to as they were doing mowing that day and there was a family taking care of a grave.  I didn't want to be in the way.

New Hope Church was built in 1871 and remodeled in 1914.  I haven't been able to find out much about the church itself, as the website for the church has no history whatsoever.  This also bothers me.  In my opinion, and that is all it is, if you have an historic building, having a paragraph or two about its history is always helpful.  But anyway, I digress.  What I did find was that the site where the current church is located  there was likely an older Baptist congregation.  The original site of the Hope Baptist Church could have been located here or at least very close by to this site.  They held their services until around 1832 when the organization was abandoned.  Why it was abandoned, I don't know, but it is possible it was due to a reorganization of the congregation.  A new Baptist Church was established in Flat Rock, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  They still hold regular services there.

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Our first stop is at the Perry Family monument.  It is a large monument near the front gate of the cemetery and is surrounded by many bevel styled monuments.

The first of the Perry headstones is that of James Monroe Perry. 

Born: January 25, 1821, Jennings County, Indiana

Died: December 13, 1909, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of Ransom Perry (1784-1854) and Katharine Martin Perry (1791-1844).  Ransom and Katharine were married somewhere around 1908 in Tennessee.  He was a veteran of the War of 1812.  They are buried together in Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  I hope to visit his grave sometime soon.

He had twelve siblings:

Parthenia Arrendell Perry Meek (1810-1889) – buried in Olio Township Cemetery, Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois

Martha B. Perry Aikin (1812-1863) – buried in Liberty Cemetery, Clifford, Bartholomew County, Indiana (she is Charlotte’s twin)

Charlotte Bailey Perry Holton (1812-1895) –  buried in Fredonia Cemetery, Judsonia, White County, Arkansas (she is Martha’s twin)

Edith Perry Arnold (1814-1889) – buried in Carter’s Chapel Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Simeon/Simon Levi Perry (1815-1891) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William Henry Harrison Perry (1816-1849) – buried in Saint Paul Cemetery, Center, Ralls County, Missouri

Gillah H. Perry Willhoyte (1818-1838) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

James M. Perry (?-?) - 

Sarah L. Perry Alexander (1823-1857) – buried in Carter’s Chapel Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Diadema Perry Estell (1826-1859) – buried in Wesleyan Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio  (she is listed as having died of consumption)

Jane Durham Perry Norton (1828-1912) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Elizabeth K. Perry Ensley (1831-1921) – buried in Roberts Chapel Cemetery, Flat Rock, Shelby County, Indiana

M. Perry (1833-1838) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana  (she was originally buried in Shell’s Graveyard which was near the family home, but her grave was moved along with others around 1915)

He was married a total of three times.  His first wife being Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844).  They were married in 1839.  She is buried in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had two children, likely twins, that died just after birth:

Margaret Jane Perry (1840-1840) – burial unknown

Thomas Benton Perry (1840-1840) – burial unknown

 

His second wife was Matilda Burnett Perry (1828-1858).  They were married in 1844 and she is buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

They had a few children:

Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

His third and final wife was Amanda Enfield Glanton Perry (1835-1924).  They were married in 1859.  She is also buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

They had several children:

James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (an article from the Evening Republican from July 17, 1919, states that he died from injuries received after an automobile accident where he was hit by an interurban car, which is a style of electric streetcar.)

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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The next stop is at the grave of Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry.

Born: January 5, 1823

Died: February 1, 1844

She was the daughter of Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) and Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849).  They were married around 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky and are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  

She had many siblings:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

She married James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) in 1839.  He is buried in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had two children, likely twins, who died just after birth:

Margaret Jane Perry (1840-1840) – burial unknown

Thomas Benton Perry (1840-1840) – burial unknown

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Here is the grave of Benjamin Irwin Perry.

Born: September 20, 1879

Died: July 29, 1959

He was the son of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) and his third wife, Amanda Enfield Glanton Perry (1835-1924).  They are both buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

He had many siblings:

Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (an article from the Evening Republican from July 17, 1919, states that he died from injuries received after an automobile accident where he was hit by an interurban car, which is a style of electric streetcar.)

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Frances S. Perry (1878-1963) in 1901.  She is buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

They had at least one child:

Infant Son Perry (1902-1902) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Our next stop is at the grave of Cora E. Perry.

Born: September 28, 1878

Died: November 10, 1932

She was married to Webber James Perry (1874-1946) on May 22, 1902 in Bartholomew County, Indiana.  He is listed as having died in Los Angeles, California, but I haven’t been able to locate his burial site.

They had two children:

James Perry (1904-?) – burial unknown

Joseph S. Perry (1906-?) – burial unknown

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Here we are at the grave of Dillard Ricketts Perry.

Born: July 20, 1876, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: April 20, 1909, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

He was the son of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) and his third wife, Amanda Enfield Glanton Perry (1835-1924).  They are both buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

He had many siblings:

Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (an article from the Evening Republican from July 17, 1919, states that he died from injuries received after an automobile accident where he was hit by an interurban car, which is a style of electric streetcar.)

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Harriet “Hattie” B. Reed Perry (1882-1963) in 1899.  She is buried in New Hope Cemetery near the Perry Monument.  She did not marry again.

They had one child:

Dorothy Perry (?-?) – burial unknown

Dillard’s obituary from April 20, 1909, states that he had a nervous breakdown and went to the Stearns Sanitarium, also known as Norways Sanitorium or Dr. Stearns Sanitorium, where he passed away.  This hospital was located in Indianapolis and you can see a photo here taken in 1907.

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This is the grave of Emma Davis Perry.

Born: August 22, 1864, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: February 26, 1922, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Jacob Davis (1832-1900) and his second wife, Martha E. Conner Davis (1841-1901).  They are buried in Harmony Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.

She had one sibling:

John M. Davis (1856-1918) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was married to James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) on February 26, 1884.  He is buried near her at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

They had a few children: 

Blanche Perry Breeding (1887-1977) – buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana

Ella Perry Marr (1891-1965) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ransom Davis Perry (1893-1934) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

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Here is the grave of Frances S. Perry.

Born: February 7, 1878

Died: February 17, 1963

She was married to Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) in 1901.  He is buried in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had at least one child: 

Infant Son Perry (1902-1902) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Harriet “Hattie” B. Reed Perry.

Born: February 11, 1882, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: March 2, 1963

She was the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Leander Reed (1850-1937) and Zerilda L. Elkins Reed (1852-1925).  They are both buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  She died of complications from stroke, while he passed from pneumonia that developed after he took a spill and broke several ribs.

She had at least two siblings:

Ida May Reed Everroad (1870-1937) – buried in Liberty Cemetery, Clifford, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William Benton Reed (1880-1965) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was married to Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) in 1899.  He is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery.

They had one child:

Dorothy Perry (?-?) – burial unknown

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This is the grave of Infant Son Perry.

Born: April 9, 1902

Died: April 9, 1902

He was the newborn son of Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) and Frances S. Perry (1878-1963).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery, both at the Perry Monument.

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We now stop at the grave of James Glanton Perry.

Born: July 31, 1862, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: July 17, 1919, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) and his third wife, Amanda Enfield Glanton Perry (1835-1924).  They are both buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

He had many siblings:

Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Emma Davis Perry (1864-1922) on February 26, 1884.  She is buried near him at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

They had a few children: 

Blanche Perry Breeding (1887-1977) – buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana

Ella Perry Marr (1891-1965) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ransom Davis Perry (1893-1934) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

According to an article in The Evening Republican dated July 17, 1919, James’ “death resulted from injuries he received…when a closed automobile in which he was driving was hit by a south bound Indianapolis, Columbus, and Southern interurban car.  His chest and abdomen were crushed to an extent that the injuries resulted in his death.  Mr. Perry was hurled several feet and his car was completely demolished.”  He was taken to his home, which, according to the article, was only a few yards from the scene of the accident.  Physicians and surgeons were called to the home, but nothing could be done for him.  He died the following day.

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Here is the grave of Levi Simeon Perry.

Born: January 14, 1846

Died: April 20, 1920

He was the son of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) and his second wife, Matilda Burnett Perry (1828-1858).  They are both buried at the Perry Monument in New Hope Cemetery.

He had many siblings:

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Mary Struble Perry (1845-1931) in 1869.  She is buried in New Hope Cemetery near him at the Perry Monument.

They had three children that I have found:

Maud Perry (1872-?) –  burial unknown

Winnie S. Perry (1874-1900) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Webber James Perry (1874-1946) – burial unknown

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Here we are at the grave of Mary Struble Perry.

Born: April 12, 1845

Died: January 4, 1931

She was married to Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) in 1869.  He is buried in New Hope Cemetery near her at the Perry Monument.

They had three children that I have found:

Maud Perry (1872-?) –  burial unknown

Winnie S. Perry (1874-1900) –  buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Webber James Perry (1874-1946) – burial unknown

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This is the grave of Matilda Burnett Perry.

Born: June 19, 1828

Died: July 29, 1858

She was the second wife of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) in 1844.  He is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had several children:

Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary E. Perry Jones (1848-1919) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arnold Ephraim Perry (1850-1920) – buried in New Home Cemetery, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Kate Perry Bill (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Margaret Perry King (1852-1939) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Our next grave is that Ransom Davis Perry.

Born: December 4, 1893

Died: January 7, 1934

He was the son of James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) and Emma Davis Perry (1864-1922).  They are buried near him in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had two siblings: 

Blanche Perry Breeding (1887-1977) – buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana

Ella Perry Marr (1891-1965) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Winnie S. Perry.

Born: July 30, 1874

Died: November 8, 1900

She was the daughter of Levi Simeon Perry (1846-1920) and Mary Struble Perry (1845-1931).  They are both buried in New Hope Cemetery near her at the Perry Monument.

She had two siblings:

Maud Perry (1872-?) –  burial unknown

Webber James Perry (1874-1946) – burial unknown

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Our last grave at the Perry Monument is that of Amanda Enfield Glanton Perry.

Born: September 1, 1835, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: July 5, 1924, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of James Henry Jetor Glanton (1804-1850) and his second wife, Mary Ann Davidson Glanton (1815-1877).   They were married on August 28, 1832 in Jefferson County, Indiana and are both buried in the Glanton Family Graveyard in Garden City, Bartholomew County, Indiana.

She had several siblings:

William A. Glanton (1828-1847) – buried in Glanton Family Graveyard, Garden City, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Harriet Clementine Glanton Irwin (1830-1908) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Goodson Austin Glanton (1833-1868) – buried in Glanton Family Graveyard, Garden City, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Glanton (1838-1838) – buried in Glanton Family Graveyard, Garden City, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Edmonia Maria Glanton George (1841-1915) – buried in Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California

James Austin Glanton (1848-1930) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the third wife of James Monroe Perry (1821-1909) and they were married in 1859.  He is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery at the Perry Monument.

They had several children:

James Glanton Perry (1862-1919) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ella Perry Meek (1869-1958) – buried in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

Dillard Ricketts Perry (1876-1909) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Benjamin Irwin Perry (1879-1959) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Now that we have finished up with the Perry Family, we can move on to the other headstones that I have pictures of.

Next is that of Elsie Jane Wingate Hook Johnson.

Born: December 19, 1860, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: May 13, 1919, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Captain Smith Wingate (1802-1880) and Elizabeth Irwin Wingate (1820-1892).  They are both buried in New Hope Cemetery.

She had at least one sibling: 

George Edward Wingate (1857-1926) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

She was married twice, her first husband being Jesse M. Hook (1843-1890).  They were married in 1881 and he is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery.

Her second husband was a man named George W. Johnson (1847-1918).  They were married in 1895, but he is buried in Gosport Cemetery, Gosport, Owen County, Indiana

I don’t find that she had any children with either husband, but I can’t be sure.

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Our next grave is that of Jesse M. Hook.

Born: January 16, 1843, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: January 7, 1890, Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of Thomas Hook (1799-1878) and Sarah “Sally” Davis Hook (1812-1896).  They are both buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana.

He had at least eleven siblings:

Hannah “Ann” Elizabeth Hook (1828-1845) – buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Matthias Hook (1829-1897) – buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana

McKinney C. Hook (1831-1911) – buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ransom/Rodman R. Hook (1835-1900) – buried in Hillside Chapel Crematory and Columbarium, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio (he was cremated; he served in the Civil War in Company B, 52nd Indiana Infantry and the 13th Independent Battery)

Ephraim Thomas Hook (1836-1917) – buried in Waymire Cemetery, Duck Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana (he served in the Civil War in Company H, 145th Indiana Regiment; he died of a heart attack)

Sergeant William Herrod Hook (1839-1915) – buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Newbern, Bartholomew County, Indiana (he served in the Civil War in Company G or the 6th Indiana Infantry)

John Marion Hook (1841-1863) – buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee (served in the Civil War, Company G. 6th Indiana Infantry; died from wounds suffered at Mission Ridge)

Hannah Elizabeth Hook Carter (1846-1900) – buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana

Ardery Andrew Hook (1848-1919) – buried in IOOF Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana

Ellen Jane Hook Walters (1852-1919) – buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana

Daniel Shepard Hook (1853-1905) – buried in Randolph Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

He was married to Elsie Jane Wingate Johnson (1860-1919) in 1881 and she is buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

I don’t see that they had any children.

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Our next stop is at the grave of Richard Hazelwood Crittenden, Sr.

Born: March 6, 1761, Charles City County, Virginia

Died: June 20, 1841, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of John Crittenden (?-?) and Mary Crittenden (?-?).  I am not sure where they are buried, but probably somewhere in Virginia.

I don’t know how many siblings he may have had.

He married Sarah “Sally” Tanner Crittenden (1773-1852) on February 12, 1789 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.  She is buried in New Hope Cemetery next to him, but I didn’t see a headstone when I was there.

They had several children:

Josiah Crittenden (?-?) – burial unknown

John B. Crittenden (?-?) – burial unknown

Nancy Crittenden Hainey (1783-1842) – her burial site is unknown

Mary Ward Crittenden Singer (1794-1867) – buried in Shaffer Cemetery, Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana 

Samuel Crittenden (1797-1863) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Richard Hazelwood Crittenden (1806-1857) – buried in Crittendon Cemetery, Whiteland, Johnson County, Indiana (unfortunately, whatever may remain of this cemetery is part of a manufacturing plant; it is likely long since destroyed)

Charles Worde/Word Crittenden (1830-1850) – buried in Crittendon Cemetery, Whiteland, Johnson County, Indiana (unfortunately, whatever may remain of this cemetery is part of a manufacturing plant; it is likely long since destroyed)

Matthew Crittenden (?-?) – burial unknown

Martha Crittenden (1834-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

James Harva Crittenden (?-?) – burial unknown

He served in the Revolutionary War under Colonel Cavell in the Virginia Troops.

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This is the grave of John J. Crittenden.

Born: September 25, 1834

Died: September 2, 1837

He was the young son of Samuel Crittenden (1797-1863) and Susan Spurgeon Crittenden (1803-1859).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

He had a few siblings:

Martha Crittenden (1827-1828) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana 

Ellen Crittenden Robbins (1832-1884) – buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana

John J. Crittenden (1840-1862) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (this is not a typo on his name. It is common in Victorian naming conventions to reuse names, especially when a child passes away)

Martha Crittenden (1843-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Martha Crittenden.

Born: 1827

Died:  July 2, 1828

She was the infant daughter of Samuel Crittenden (1797-1863) and Susan Spurgeon Crittenden (1803-1859).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

She had a few siblings:

Ellen Crittenden Robbins (1832-1884) – buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana

John J. Crittenden (1834-1837) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

John J. Crittenden (1840-1862) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (this is not a typo on his name. It is common in Victorian naming conventions to reuse names, especially when a child passes away)

Martha Crittenden (1843-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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We now have come to the grave of Martha Crittenden.

Born: 1843

Died: July 4, 1844

She was the young daughter of Samuel Crittenden (1797-1863) and Susan Spurgeon Crittenden (1803-1859).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

She had a few siblings:

Martha Crittenden (1827-1828) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ellen Crittenden Robbins (1832-1884) – buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana

John J. Crittenden (1834-1837) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

John J. Crittenden (1840-1862) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (this is not a typo on his name. It is common in Victorian naming conventions to reuse names, especially when a child passes away)

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Our next stop is at the grave of George Cummings.

Born: 1794, Maryland

Died: January 13, 1856, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Harriet Stiles Gale Cummings (1804-1828).  They were married on June 18, 1824 in Bartholomew County, Indiana and she is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

They had one child that I have found: 

Elizabeth Gale Cummings Adams (1827-1861) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

His second wife was Elizabeth Chase Cummings (1803-1855).  They were married a few years later on March 1, 1829 in Bartholomew County, Indiana and she is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

They had a couple of children:

William Cummings (1832-1851) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Lawson Abbott Cummings (1839-1920) – buried in Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois

He served in the War of 1812 in the Maryland Militia.

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This is the grave of Elizabeth Chase Cummings.

Born: November 5, 1803, Ontario County, New York

Died: March 12, 1855, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the second wife of George Cummings (1794-1856) and was married on March 1, 1829 in Bartholomew County, Indiana.  She is buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

They had a couple of children:

William Cummings (1832-1851) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Lawson Abbott Cummings (1839-1920) – buried in Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois

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We now come to the grave of William Cummings.

Born: October 15, 1832, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: November 12, 1851, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of George Cummings (1794-1856) and Elizabeth Chase Cummings (1803-1855).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

He had a couple of siblings:

Elizabeth Gale Cummings Adams (1827-1861) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Lawson Abbott Cummings (1839-1920) – buried in Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, Illinois

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Here is the grave of Mary Finley Dickinson.

Born: July 1803, New York

Died: February 1849, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the first wife of Harvey Dickinson (1799-1875).  They were married in 1830 in Bartholomew County, Indiana, but he is buried in Enterprise Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri with his last wife.

They had a few children:

Rachel C. Dickinson Dawley (1829-1900) – buried in Cumming City Cemetery, Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia

Abraham Chenowith Dickinson (1830-1911) – buried in Waitsburg, Walla Walla County, Washington

Rebecca Ann Dickinson Smith (1834-1855) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Nelson Harvey Dickinson (1844-1895) – buried in Enterprise Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri

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We stop now at the grave of Rachel A. Grayson.

Born: unknown

Died: December 11, 1868

She was the wife of George W. Grayson (?-?).  I am not sure where he is buried or anything else about her.  Her burial wasn’t listed on Find-A-Grave, so I had to add it with no further information.

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Here we have the grave of Louisa Hunt.

Born: unknown

Died: February 6, 1862

She was the wife of Aaron R. Hunt (?-?).  His middle initial may be a B.  It is hard to read on the headstone and her burial is not listed on Find-A-Grave for this cemetery, so I had to add it as well.

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We now stop at the grave of Harvey Chase.

Born: April 30, 1821, Jennings County, Indiana

Died: January 2, 1846, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of Seth Manning Chase (1797-1871) and his first wife, Margaret Whitney Chase (1794-1829).  He is buried in Alto Baptist Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, but it is unknown as to where she is buried.  

He had several siblings:

James F. Chase (1823-1889) – buried in Albright Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

Robert J. Chase (1825-1887) – buried in Albright Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

Joseph W. Chase (1828-1906) – buried in Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana

Hiram Chase (1829-1877) – buried in Griffith Cemetery, Cowley County, Kansas

Seth Wagner Chase (1841-1923) – buried in Union-Graham Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas

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Here we have the grave of Joseph Fassett.

Born: May 17, 1784, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Died: October 19, 1849, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Sarah “Sally” Bevis Fassett (?-1849) in 1836.  She died of cholera and it is not known where she is buried, either in New Hoper Cemetery or nearby in Carter’s Chapel Cemetery.

They had several children:

John Daveport Fassett/Fawcett (1818-1855) - burial unknown

Laura Christian Fassett/Fawcett Arnold (1837-1902) – buried in Carter’s Chapel Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Private Joseph Jonathan Fassett/Fawcett (1839-1863) – buried in Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi (mustered into service in the Civil War on August 17, 1862, in Company H of the 12th Indiana Infantry; died at Grand Junction, Tennessee)

Adalaide Lucinda Fassett/Fawcett (1843-1860) – burial unknown

John Davenport Fassett/Fawcett, Jr. (1845-1890) – burial unknown

Sarah Ann Fassett/Fawcett (1849-?) – burial unknown

He was the minister who founded the New Hope Church in 1829.  It was listed as the first Christian Church in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

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We now stop at the grave of Thomas H. Irwin.

Born: October 23, 1833

Died: February 23, 1838, Bartholomew County, Indiana

I am not sure who his parents are or if there were any siblings, though there are some Irwin’s buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

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Here is the grave of Martha Mariah Wilkerson Hook Irwin.

Born: 1806, South Carolina

Died: April 23, 1871, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was married twice, first to Robert Hook (?-?).  They were married on January 5, 1822 in Bedford County, Virginia.  I am not sure where he is buried. 

They had one child:

Maria L. Hook Shoemaker (1832-1908) – buried in Lake Crystal Cemetery, Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Her second husband was Benjamin P. Irwin (1789-1857).  They were married on December 20, 1838.  She was his second wife.  He is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

They had several children:

Margaret Irwin (?-?) – burial unknown

George E. Irwin (1841-1874) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana (he was a surgeon in the Civil War and died of yellow fever)

Martha H. Irwin Trussell (1841-1890) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Sarah Frances Irwin Kirk (1844-1937) – buried in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

Celesta/Celestia Irwin Smith (1845-1920) – buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

Mary Ann Ellen Irwin Griffith (1848-1919) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Benjamin R. Irwin (1850-1884) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Charity McIndoo Maskal.

Born: 1809

Died: February 9, 1840

She was the daughter of Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) and Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849).  They were married around 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky and are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  

She had many siblings:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

She was married to Elijah William Maskal (1803-1848).  They were married in 1828 and he is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery.

They had at least two children that I have found:

Amanda Jane Maskell Young (1829-1883) – buried in Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Leonard John Maskal (1839-1888) – buried in Onarga Cemetery, Onarga, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Our next stop is at the grave of Elijah William Maskal.

Born: 1803

Died: May 11, 1845

He was married in 1828 to Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1840).  She is buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

They had at least two children that I have found:

Amanda Jane Maskell Young (1829-1883) – buried in Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Leonard John Maskal (1839-1888) – buried in Onarga Cemetery, Onarga, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Here is the grave of Jacob McIndoo.

Born: 1786, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Died: August 14, 1827

He was the son John McIndoo (?-?) and Charity Heady McIndoo (1763-?).  It is said that his father was killed by Indians around the time that he was born.  They family was on the move from Pennsylvania to Kentucky.  I am not sure if his father was killed before, after or during the move.

He was married to Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849) on August 21, 1806.  She is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

They had many children:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1893) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

He served in the War of 1812 as a Private in the 2nd Indiana Regimental Militia under Captain John Prather

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Next is the grave of Margaret McDowell McIndoo.

Born: 1792, Shelby County, Kentucky

Died: January 24, 1849

She was the daughter of Charles McDowell (?-?) and Rachel McDowell (?-?).  

She married Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) on August 21, 1806.  He is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

They had many children:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1893) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Next is the grave of Milton McIndoo.

Born: June 27, 1817, Jackson County, Indiana

Died: February 17, 1834

He was the son of Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) and Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849).  They were married around 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky and are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  

She had many siblings:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

He was married to Sarah L. Perry McIndoo Alexander (1817-1843).  They were married in 1841.   She is buried in Carter’s Chapel Cemetery near her second husband.

They had one child:

John Milton McIndoo (1843-1923) – buried in Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare County, California

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We now come to the grave of Rachel McIndoo.

Born: December 26, 1820, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: January 7, 1843, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) and Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849).  They were married around 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky and are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  

She had many siblings:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

William McIndoo (1825-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Now is the grave of William McIndoo.

Born: October 7, 1825, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: December 17, 1840, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of Jacob McIndoo (1786-1827) and Margaret McDowell McIndoo (1792-1849).  They were married around 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky and are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  

She had many siblings:

John McIndoo (1807-1893) – buried in New Union Cemetery, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana

Charity McIndoo Maskal (1809-1840) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Ruth McIndoo Dyson (1811-1876) – buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois

James McIndoo (1813-1870) – buried in McIndoo Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana

Polly Ann McIndoo Mason (1815-?) – Her burial is unknown

Milton McIndoo (1817-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Rachel McIndoo (1820-1843) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary Ellen McIndoo Perry (1823-1844) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Margaret J. McIndoo Young (1827-1917) – buried in Belmont Cemetery, Iroquois County, Illinois

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Now we come to the grave of James L. Mitchell.

Born: June 20, 1864, Indiana

Died: September 2, 1875, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the young son of Andrew Jackson Mitchell (?-?) and Rebecca Jane McKee Mitchell (1836-1897).  They were married on July 7, 1855, in Bartholomew County, Indiana.  She is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery, but I am not sure where he is buried.  Rebecca died of consumption.

He had at least one sibling:

Willard Mitchell (1856-1897) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana (he also died of consumption)

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Here is the grave of Noah Hunt.

Born: unknown

Died: April 1852

He was married to Charity Hunt (?-1866).  She is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.  I don’t anything about any children. 

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And now for the grave of Charity Hunt.

Born: unknown

Died: August 23, 1866

She was married to Noah Hunt (?-1852). He is buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery. I am not sure of any children.

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We now have the grave of Catherine A. Clark Rhodes.

Born: 1852, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: August 26, 1878, Lowell, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Minerva Anderson Smith (1841-1904) and John C. Smith (1830-1902).  They are both buried in Mount Zion Cemetery in Brown County, Indiana, but there are no headstones for them.

She had at least one sibling:

Rosa B. Smith Sullivan (1871-1933) – buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Brown County, Indiana

She was married to Jacob Rhodes (1847-1924) in 1874.  He is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery.

They had at least two children:

Clara Rhodes Carr (1876-1945) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Infant Daughter Rhodes (1878-1878) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Here is the grave of the Infant Daughter Rhodes,

Born: August 12, 1878, Lowell, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: September 14, 1878, Lowell, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the infant daughter of Catherine A. Clark Rhodes (1852-1878) and Jacob Rhodes (1847-1924).  They are buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

She had at least one sibling:

Clara Rhodes Carr (1876-1945) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

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Next is the grave of Jacob Rhodes.

Born: August 2, 1847, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Died: December 2, 1924, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was the son of Phillip Rhodes (1817-1890) and Jane “Jeannie” Straten Rhodes (1815-1881).  They are both buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery in Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  

He had a few siblings:

Sarah Ann Rhodes Lawlis (1836-1900) – buried in Sloan Cemetery, Clark County, Arkansas

Alfred M. Rhodes (1842-1914) – buried in Saint Johns Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Joshua W. Rhodes (1845-1912) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Mary A. Rhodes (?-?) – burial unknown

David Rhodes (?-?) – burial unknown

He was married twice.  His first wife was Catherine A. Clark Rhodes (1852-1878).  They were married in 1874 and she sadly passed away a few years later after the birth of their second daughter.

They had at least two children:

Clara Rhodes Carr (1876-1945) – buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Infant Daughter Rhodes (1878-1878) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

His second wife was Catharine Turner Rhodes (1851-1882).  They were married in 1880 and she passed away a couple of years later.  She is buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.  

I am not sure if they had any children.

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We now come to the grave of Daniel Singer, Sr.

Born: December 22, 1796, Virginia

Died: July 14, 1858, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He was married to Mary Ward Crittenden Singer (1794-1867).  They were married on March 3, 1817 in Henry County, Kentucky.  She is buried in Shaffer Cemetery, Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana

They had at least two children:

Sarah Ann Singer Tannehill (1817-1849) – buried in Tannehill Cemetery, Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Richard Harvey Singer (1829-1885) – buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Bartholomew County, Indiana

He served in the War of 1812 as a Private in Gray’s 13th Regiment, Kentucky Militia.  

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Our next stop is at the grave of Doctor John Harrison Terrell.

Born: October 1, 1801, Montgomery County, Kentucky

Died: January 6, 1867

He was the son of John Terrell (1772-1811) and Abba Allan Terrell (?-?).  They were married on February 22, 1797 in Montgomery County, Kentucky.  

He had several siblings:

Richardson Terrell (1797-1838) – burial unknown

Elizabeth “Betsey” Terrell (1799-1826) – burial unknown

Moriah Terrell (1804-?) – burial unknown

Williamson Terrell (1805-1873) – buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Arch Allan Terrell (1808-1874) – buried in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Fairfield, Nelson County, Kentucky

Eliza Jane Terrell (1810-1834) – burial unknown

James Milton Terrell (1811-?) – burial unknown

He was married to Sally Moore Terrell (1798-1856) on February 2, 1823 in Henry County, Kentucky.  She is buried near him in New Hope Cemetery.

They had many children:

John Allan Terrell (1824-?)  – burial unknown

James Harvey Terrell (1825-1828) – burial unknown

William “Buckingham” Henry Harrison (1827-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Terrell (1829-1847) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Chilton Allan Terrell (1832-?) – burial unknown

Lynch Moore Terrell (1834-?) – burial unknown

Amanda Terrell (1837-?) - burial unknown

There is a wonderful family history for the Terrell Family that I found online.  You can find it here.

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Next is the grave of Sally Moore Terrell.

Born: October 29, 1798, Henry County, Kentucky

Died: 1867

She was the daughter of Richard Moore (?-?) and Mary Abbett Moore (?-?).

Thomas Moore (?-?) – burial unknown

James Moore (?-?) – burial unknown

John Moore (?-1862) – burial unknown (he was struck and killed by lightning in 1862)

She was married to Doctor John Harrison Terrell (1801-1867).  He is buried near her in New Hope Cemetery.

They had many children:

John Allan Terrell (1824-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Terrell (1825-1828) – burial unknown

William “Buckingham” Henry Harrison (1827-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Terrell (1829-1847) – buried in New Hope Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Chilton Allan Terrell (1832-?) – burial unknown

Lynch Moore Terrell (1834-?) – burial unknown

Amanda Terrell (1837-?) - burial unknown

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Here is the grave of James Harvey Terrell.

Born: 1829

Died: 1847

He was the son of Doctor John Harrison Terrell (1801-1867) and Sally Moore Terrell (1798-1867).  They are both buried nearby in New Hope Cemetery.

He had many siblings:

John Allan Terrell (1824-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Terrell (1825-1828) – burial unknown

William “Buckingham” Henry Harrison (1827-?) – burial unknown

Chilton Allan Terrell (1832-?) – burial unknown

Lynch Moore Terrell (1834-?) – burial unknown

Amanda Terrell (1837-?) burial unknown

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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through New Hope Cemetery in Bartholomew County, Indiana

You can visit the listing here.