Hello all!  Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is a little different than normal.  In late June this year, we had a powerful storm come through Monroe County, Indiana.  We had tornado strength straight line winds that caused massive damage to trees and buildings around the county and in at least one neighboring county.  The National Weather service classified this storm as a derecho:

From Wikipedia:

"A derecho (/ˈdɛrətʃoʊ/, from Spanish: derecho [deˈɾetʃo], 'straight') is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale convective system.

Derechos cause hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and flash floods. In many cases, convection-induced winds take on a bow echo (backward "C") form of squall line, often forming beneath an area of diverging upper tropospheric winds, and in a region of both rich low-level moisture and warm-air advection. Derechos move rapidly in the direction of movement of their associated storms, similar to an outflow boundary (gust front), except that the wind remains sustained for a greater period of time (often increasing in strength after onset), and may reach tornado and hurricane-force winds. A derecho-producing convective system may remain active for many hours and, occasionally, over multiple days.

A warm-weather phenomenon, derechos mostly occur in summer, especially during June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere..."

The storm was massive, from what I understand it started over in Iowa somewhere and just moved across the Midwest finally losing power somewhere in, I think, Ohio.   Monroe County was declared a disaster zone with hundreds of trees down, blocking roads all over the county.  Many people lost power for a week or more.  I was leaving work when it hit and got stuck sitting in a parking lot watching the trees leaning at a 45 degree angle.  Several power transformers across the road from where I was sitting exploded, lighting up the sky with an orange ball of flame.  That was the first power outage I became aware of.  Friends of mine who live in that area showed me videos of the power transformers lying in the street, flames shooting out of them.  

It took me two and a half hours to make the 20 minute drive home.  There was so much damage everywhere.  Thankfully, where I live in the far south side of the county, we didn't lose power and had very little tree damage.  Unfortunately, Rose Hill Cemetery got hit pretty hard.  If you've seen my video of Rose Hill or any of my other posts, or if you have been there, you know that there are some beautiful. old trees there, especially up in the Spencer Addition.  We lost one of those during this storm and part of another.

This is one of the old pine trees up by the main road that separated The Old Spencer Addition and the Spencer Addition.  It was just snapped at the base and laid over.  Luckily, none of the stones underneath it took any damage. 

This stone was just nestled in amongst the broken branches of the old pine tree, waiting to be rescued.

This tree, in the Spencer Addition, snapped in two and hit the stones beneath it displacing the stone from its base.  It also knocked down and obelisk stone nearby.   There was another tree that came down in the newer additions of Rose Hill that knocked over another couple of stones, but those pictures came out too blurry, so I just deleted them.  

But while we were there, we were showing a friend some interesting stones, looking for history.  I decided to go ahead and photograph some of those stones.

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This beautiful stone belongs to Mary Lucinda Woodburn Crow

Born: November 6, 1828, South Carolina

Died: May 31, 1854, Monroe County, Indiana

Her father was Dorrance Beatty "D.B." Woodburn (1786-1856) and Rachel Johnston Woodburn (1788-1848).  He was born in Georgia and she was born South Carolina.  They were married on December 3, 1807 in Chester County, South Carolina and are both buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.

She had several siblings:

John Johnston Woodburn (1808-?) - burial unknown

Sarah McGill Woodburn (1810-1891) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Cynthia Woodburn (1812-1868) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Eliza Ann Woodburn (1815-1862) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

James B. Woodburn (1817-1865) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

William Woodburn (1820-1858) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Margaret Woodburn (1823-?) - burial unknown

Matthew Walker Woodburn (1826-1855) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (pictured left)

She was married to William H. Crow (1825-?) on November 6, 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana.  I am not sure where he is buried.  

They had one child:

Louisa Evelyn Crow (1851-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of Amzi Atwater.

Born: November 9, 1839, Mantua, Ohio

Died: March 20, 1919

He was the son of Darwin Atwater (1805-1873) and Harriet Atwater (1799-1854).  They are both buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Mantua, Portage County, Ohio.

He had one sibling:

John Milton Atwater (1837-1900) - buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

He was married to Cortentia Candace Munson Atwater on August 8, 1870 and she is buried with him.

Born: September 29, 1838

Died: February 27, 1919

She was the daughter of Edward Spencer Munson (1808-1878) and Sophia Cowee Munson (1810-1889).  They are both buried in Mentor Municipal Cemetery in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio.

She had one brother:

Spencer Munson (?-?) - burial unknown

They had two children:

Munson D. Atwater (1873-1931) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Eva Atwater (?-?) - burial unknown

He served in the Civil War, enlisting on May 1864 in the 132nd regiment.  Later on he was the Vice President of Indiana University rom 1888-1891.  There is very in-depth biography of him here.

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This is the grave of Reverend Herman Humphrey Barbour.

Born: 1850

Died: 1905

He was first married to Frances Emma Luther Barbour Roff (1849-1919).  She is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.  

They had one child that I found:

James Joseph Barbour (1869-1946) - buried in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois

His second wife was Gertrude Annis Mahan Barbour (1870-1956).  They were married on June 10, 1889 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She is buried next to him in Rose Hill Cemetery.

They had several children:

Helen Sampson Barbour Dixon (1893-1970) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana

Humphrey Mahan Barbour (1894-1983) - buried in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Roger Merrill Barbour (1897-1993) - buried in Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Hamilton County, Indiana

Lorraine Ogden Barbour Spoerri (1900-1979) - buried in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois

Interestingly, his name is misspelled on his headstone.  He is named "Heman" on his headstone.  Which, in all honesty, is why I took the picture.  I was confused.

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This is Robert/Robbert Moses Hafford.

Born: 1844, Warren County, Kentucky

Died: April 5, 1923

He was the son of Sarah "Sally"/"Granny" Hafford (1795-1912).  She is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Her life is fascinating and I think I will do a separate spotlight post about her in the future.  

He had a couple of siblings:

Isabell "Belle" Hafford Gann (1841-1927) - New Crown Cemetery and Mausoleum, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

Josephine "Josie" Hafford Wilson (1850-1915) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married twice, first to Alice Hafford (1853-1885).  She is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, possibly near him, but she doesn't seem to have a headstone.

They had a couple of children:

Josie Hofford Casey (1870-1926) - buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, Lake County, Indiana

Richard R. Halford (1877-1907) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (he was originally buried in the Pauper's burying ground/potter's field, but when it was discovered that he was a soldier, he was reburied in Rose Hill in the soldier's section)

George Robert Hafford (1877-1915) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

His second wife, whose name is listed below his on the headstone, was Anna Walker Hafford (1845-1922).  She is buried with him in Rose Hill Cemetery.

They had at least one child:

Jospehine Colwell (1883-1900) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (it is not known if she is his daughter or not.  She is listed as having an unknown father, but the timeline fits that she would be his daughter.  She is buried in an unmarked grave.  She is listed as having died of malaria.)

He served as a Private in the Indiana 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery, Company I, mustering into service on June 26, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He mustered out on March 31, 1866, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Our final stop is at the grave of Daniel Nimrod Fender.

Born: 1847, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: July 20, 1913, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married to Rachel Jane Ray Fender, who is listed with him in the headstone.

Born: March 20, 1847, Indiana

Died: February 13, 1915, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Aaron Ray (1794-1879) and Amanda C. Phillips Ray (1847-1927).  They were married in 1865.  He is a veteran of the War of 1812 and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, while she is buried in Putnamville Cemetery, Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana.

She had several siblings:

Squire Ray (1819-1856) - buried in Gilgal Cemetery, Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana

Daniel Ray (1837-1864) - burial unknown (a member of the 115th Regiment, Company H, a well known doomed regiment where the vast majority of the men died of disease.)

William M. Ray (1838-1932) - buried in Indiana Soldiers Home Cemetery, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Samuel Way (1867-1949) - buried in Putnamville Cemetery, Putnam County, Indiana (convicted of killing his stepfather, John Bowen, her third husband)

Eliza Alice "Martha" Ray Conner (1870-1961) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana

They had two children:

Mrs. E.M. Tapp (?-?) - burial unknown

Lewis Ducer (?-?) - burial unknown

Daniel is also listed as having a son named George Allen Fender (1871-1950), whose is noted as being in Rose Hill Cemetery, though there is no information about his mother.

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Thanks for joining me on this quick stop at Rose Hill Cemetery.

You can see more about it on Find-A-Grave.

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is a quick re-visit to Lucas Cemetery.  I got an email requested some photos of Veteran's headstones since there was a long list of burials and a short list of headstones.  My daughter and I decided to head that way since it isn't too far from where we live.  

I photographed all of the veteran's headstones that I could find, which weren't as many as I had hoped.  I also snagged a couple of additional headstone photos that I didn't remember from our previous trip, though that was nine years ago and I have a terrible memory.

Lucas Cemetery is an active cemetery located in Monroe County, Indiana just off of Lucas Road.  You can check out my last post on this cemetery here.

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Our first stop is at the grave of Henry Crafton.

Born: January 25, 1843, Scott County, Indiana

Died: March 16, 1910, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of John Crafton (1817-1854) and an unknown mother.  He is buried nearby in Lucas Cemetery.

He had several siblings:

Sarah Crafton Hines (1840-1874) - buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Brown County, Indiana

Thomas P. Crafton (1847-1920) - buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain City, Indiana

David Stuart Crafton (1852-1943) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

John Bertram Crafton (1853-1912) - lost at sea when the Titanic went down.  He has a cenotaph in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War in Company C of the 33rd Indiana Infantry.

He was married in 1874 to Sarah Jane Lake Crafton (1849-1918).  She is buried near him in Lucas Cemetery.  

They had eight children:

John Franklin Crafton (1875-1916) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he died from tuberculosis)

Armilda/Milda/Mildred Crafton (1876-1908) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (she died from tuberculosis)

Jonah "Joner" Crafton (1879-1829) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

William Henry Crafton (1881-1942) - buried in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington

Altha Crafton Strain (1884-1953) - buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado

Lura C. Crafton Patton (1886-1949) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Logan Crafton (1889-1959) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Rose A. Crafton Jacobs (1893-1974) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Armilda/Milda/Mildred Crafton.

Born: October 1876, Indiana

Died: May 20, 1908, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Henry Crafton (1843-1910) and Sarah Jane Lake Crafton (1849-1918).  Both are buried in Lucas Cemetery.

She had many siblings:

John Franklin Crafton (1875-1916) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he died from tuberculosis)

Jonah "Joner" Crafton (1879-1829) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

William Henry Crafton (1881-1942) - buried in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington

Altha Crafton Strain (1884-1953) - buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado

Lura C. Crafton Patton (1886-1949) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Logan Crafton (1889-1959) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Rose A. Crafton Jacobs (1893-1974) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

Her obituary from The Daily Telephone dated May 21, 1908 states that she died after suffering for a year from consumption.

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Here we are at the grave of Staff Sergeant Dewey L. Eads.

Born: September 16, 1918, Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: June 22, 1968, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana

He was the son of John Perry Eads (1874-1968) and Nancy Ann Martin Eads (1877-1959).  They are buried together in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

He had several siblings:

Clarence Eads (1898-1958) - buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

Cecil James Eads (1901-1984) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Ezra E. Eads (1903-1974) - buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

Clifford Russel Eads (1905-1994) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Lula Ann Eads Sowder (1908-1979) - buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Utica, Clark County, Indiana

Marshall P. Eads (1913-1979) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Aaron Ray Eads (1915-1956) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (noted in his brother Marshall's burial that he died in a house fire, though I have not been able to find an obituary or a newspaper article confirming this)

Eunice Mae Eads Chandler (1916-1988) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Hershel L. Eads (1924-1977) - buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

He served in World War II and was wounded, losing a leg.

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We now come to the grave of John W. Allen.

Born: October 18, 1856, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: December 19, 1928, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.

There are other Allen's buried here in Lucas Cemetery but I am unsure of any of the relations.

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Here we are at the grave of Herbert C. Lester.

Born: January 5, 1921, Palaski County, Kentucky

Died: February 21, 2002, Springville, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of Harvey Lester (1881-1935) and Mary Alice Howell Lester (1897-1980).  They are both buried nearby in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

He had several siblings:

Rosa "Rosie" Etta Lester Hays (1918-2010) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Uless Lester (1923-1949) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana (died from an accident when diving into "Long" quarry hole in Sanders; he was a WWII veteran having served in Company C of the Engineers Construction Battalion; he received two battle stars for New Guinea Campaign and one for the liberation of the Philippines; at the time of discharge he was Technician, 5th grade and was employed later at the Maple Grove Quarry)

Cecil Lester (1926-1995) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek,. Monroe County, Indiana

Preston Lowel Lester (1931-1987) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Gilbert E. Lester (1934-1992) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married to Dottie F. Kelly Lester (1924-1995). She is buried in Hanson Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

They had at least three children:

Danny Jack Lester (?-?) - buried in Springville Cemetery West, Springville, Lawrence County, Indiana (he was a Air Force Vietnam Veteran and worked at Cummins Diesel; he was killed in a truck accident)

Bruce Michael Lester (?-?) - burial unknown

Joseph Allen Lester (?-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of Jessie Monroe Lucas.

Born: January 22, 1949, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: February 13, 2004

He was a veteran of the US Army.

He was the son of Harley Edward Lucas (1914-1983) and Violet Hattie Loontz-Vanpelt Lucas (1919-1985).  They are both buried nearby in Lucas Cemetery.

He had several siblings:

Clara Lucas Harden (1937-2001) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Betty Joan/Jean Lucas (1938-1940) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Ida Jane Lucas Kelly (1941-2022) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

Lillian May Lucas (1943-1943) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (died of dysentery)

Wanda Fay Lucas Goodman (1946-2018) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Sherry Lynn Lucas (1951-1951) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married to Martha "Marty" Ann Jordan Honeycutt Lucas (1955-2017) in 1972.  She is buried near him in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Elmer Lee Foster

Born: March 14, 1919

Died: June 13. 1988

He was a Private First Class in the US Army during World War II.

He was married twice, first to Mabel Gay Percifield King (1929-2002).  They were married in 1945, and she remarried in 1947, so their marriage didn't last long.

His second wife was Artie Ellen Deckard Foster (1931-1997).

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This is the grave of Jack David Lucas.

Born: January 20, 1918, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: February 26, 1990, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of Thomas Andrew Lucas (1888-1960) and Mary Olive May McGlothlin (1898-1963).  He is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana, while she is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana with her second husband, John.

He had several siblings:

Lora Audrey Lucas (1914-1965) - buried in Knightridge Cemetery, Knight Ridge, Monroe County, Indiana

Lee A. Lucas (1916-1993) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Charlotte McGlothlin Adams (1927-1991) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

John McGlothlin Jr. (1929-1985) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana

Robert "PeeWee" McGlothlin (1931-2004) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana

Linda Lou McGlothlin Johnson (1938-1999) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana

He was married to Eva Louise "Babe" Hacker Lucas (1923-1977) in 1946.  She is buried nearby in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He was a Technician 4th grade in the US Army in World War II.

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We now stop at the grave of Lawrence Morton McCammon.

Born: January 17, 1878

Died: April 15, 1938

He was married to Mary Ellen Deckard McCammon, who is listed next to him on the headstone.

Born: January 20, 1878

Died: July 19, 1962

She was the daughter of King Anthony "Mone" Deckard (1843-1920) and his first wife, Nancy Caroline Clendennin (1846-1888).  He is buried in Old Allen's Creek Cemetery, Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana, but her burial is unknown.

She had many siblings:

Melvina Deckard Fordyce (1871-1923) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Robert Deckard (1875-1948) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Eliza Jane Deckard Blackwell (1881-1978) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Herbert Deckard (1885-1988) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Golda "Goldie" Verge Deckard Eads (1889-1971) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Cordilla "Cordie" Deckard Axsom (1894-1950) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Marshall Deckard (1895-1963) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Alice Gertrude Southern (1896-1984) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Otto S. Deckard (1899-1986) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Ora Deckard (1902-1969) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Curtis Cecil Deckard Sr. (1904-1996) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Dillon Deckard (1906-1910) - buried in Old Allens Creek Cemetery, Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana

Mary and Lawrence Had many children:

Charles Clinton McCammon (1899-1967) - buried in Brooksville Cemetery, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Clara Jane McCammon Wisley (1901-2001) - buried in Mount Ebal Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Maggie Pearl McCammon (1903-1920) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Infant Daughter McCammon (1907-1907) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Clarence Edward McCammon (1913-1975) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Harley Gilbert McCammon (1913-1975) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Earl Millard McCammon (1915-1979) - buried in South Union Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

James Lloyd McCammon (1918-1990) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Infant Daughter McCammon (1921-1921) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Infant McCammon (?-?) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Lawrence died from complications of an amputation.  He had been in the employee of the Woolery Stone Mill, but developed a disease which necessitated an amputation.  Unfortunately, he did not survive.

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This is the grave of N.C. Collins

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

This grave is curious as it is clearly hand carved with no information at all on it.

The opposite side of the stone is carved with P.C. Vaught, also with no information, though this appears to be carved with tools in a more professional way.  

Who they are may never be known.

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We now come to the grave of John "Johny" W. Ridge.

Born: October 10, 1833, Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky

Died: February 4, 1908, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

He was the son of David Ridge (1805-?) and an unknown mother.  His father was born in North Carolina, but I can find no burial information for him.

Johny Ridge was a veteran of the Civil War having served as a Private of Company F, 8th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment.

He was married to Martha E. Baugh Ridge, who name is listed next to him on the headstone.

Born: 1840, Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky

Died: September 10, 1903, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

She was the daughter of William Baugh (1815-1880) and Priscilla Abel Baugh (1823-1880).  They were married on March 13, 1838 in Pulaski County, Kentucky.  They are said to have been lost at sea, but I am not sure of the story behind that and haven't found anything to point what the story would be.

Johny and Martha had several children:

Sarah Ann Ridge Vaught (1862-1930) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana

John Crittendon "Crit" Ridge (1864-1947) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Silas Green Ridge (1866-1948) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Andrew James "Jim Mandy" Ridge (1869-1948) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Mary P. America Ridge Vaught (1870-1921) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

George Washington Ridge (1871-1952) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Francis Marion "Bud" Ridge (1872-1960) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

William H. Ridge (1874-1924) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he died from tuberculosis)

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This is the memorial for William C. Deckard.

Born: September 23, 1836/1838, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: August 8, 1908

He was the son of Peter Deckard (1816-1907) and Catherine Eads Deckard (1817-1906).  He is buried in Knightridge Cemetery, Knight Ridge, Monroe County, Indiana, but it is not certain whether or not she is buried there as well.

He had a few siblings:

Elizabeth Deckard Hicks (1837/1839-1915) - buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

Catherine Deckard Covey (1840-1926) - buried in Bartlettsville Christian Church Cemetery, Bartlettsville, Lawrence County, Indiana

Mary "Polly" Deckard (1843-?) - burial unknown

Drucilla Deckard (1846-?) - burial unknown

Milton Green Deckard (1849-1926) - buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Monroe County, Indiana

Nancy Deckard (1850-?) - burial unknown

Phoebe Deckard (?-?) - burial unknown

Emeline Deckard (?-?) - burial unknown

Jacob Deckard (1861-1861) - burial unknown

He was married to Nancy Elizabeth Lucas Deckard (1842-1923) on February 1, 1862.  She is buried near him in Lucas Cemetery.

They had twelve children:

Elmira Jane Deckard Allen (1863-1939) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Trucilla/Trucillae Elizabeth Deckard (1866-1881) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

William Green Deckard (1868-1901) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (one burial records states that he was buried in Shields Cemetery)

Peter Deckard (1870-1944) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Laura Alice Deckard Miller Oldham (1872-1950) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

John Riley Deckard (1875-1941) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

David Oscar Deckard (1877-1952) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Rachael/Rachel Catherine Deckard (1878-1881) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Unknown Infant Deckard (?-?) - burial unknown

Florence Deckard  (?-?) - burial unknown

Reuben Isaac Deckard (1884-1944) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Unknown Infant Deckard  (?-?) - burial unknown

He served in the Civil War as a Private, having enlisted on August 20, 1862 in Lawrence County, Indiana.  He was assigned to Company F, 93rd Indiana Infantry Regiment.  He mustered out on September 10, 1865

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Our final stop at the grave of John W. Fender.

Born: July 31, 1844

Died: June 28, 1915

He was married twice, first to Rachel Jane Lucas Fender (1846-1914).  She was buried in Lucas Cemetery near him

I believe that they had three children:

William Ervin Fender (1867-1950) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Morton David Fender (1871-1919) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

Mary Frances Fender Smiley (1875-1946) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana

His second wife, whom he married on June 5, 1915, was Susan Mary Allen Sherrill Speer Pitcher Fender Deckard Martin (1863-1930).  She is buried in Judah Church of Christ Cemetery in Judah, Lawrence County, Indiana.

John Fender died just a few weeks after he and Susan were married when he was shot by his neighbor.  The dispute was over some bees belonging to John that had made a hive on a partition fence that separated the two properties.

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I hope that you enjoyed your walk through Lucas Cemetery.

You can read more about it on Find-A-Grave.

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

GPS Coordinates:  38.85860, -86.49580

This is a large active cemetery just outside of downtown Bedford.  I haven't been able to figure out when it was established or, really, much information at all about the history of the cemetery.  It is a very lovely cemetery for the area that we drove around.  It was busy that day, so we didn't stick around for very long.  I took a few pictures near the entrance of the cemetery and the chapel.

The chapel is a bit of a mystery.  It was thought to have been a WPA project in the 1930s to be used as a public building.  Others have suggested that it may have been built during World War 1.  At this time, there is no concrete history of the building and the Lawrence County History Center is asking that anyone with any information to please contact them at president.lchgs@hpcisp.com.

Near the chapel is a very large, triangular shaped war memorial.  I snapped photos of the memorial, but not the single graves so I will be doing entries for as many as I can read.  As I noted earlier, it was busy that day and I didn't want to be in the way.

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Our first stop is at a series of markers in the Veterans Memorial area. These are not burials, but instead markers to honor those that served and died.   Unfortunately, since these are only cenotaphs, there may be no information about them at all.

The first marker (furthest right) is for William Holt.  Next to him is Robert E. Harrell and next to him is Lyman Coen.  I can find a listing for a burial in Beech Grove for a William Asa Holt, but I am not sure that this is him as that particular burial doesn't show anything about any war service.  There are no listings in Beech Grove for either Robert E. Harrell of Lyman Coen.

This series of markers is for (farthest right to left): Garth C. Davis, Guy K. Davis, Gerald Woodruff, and William Groseback.

Guy K. Davis

Born: January 1, 1894, Oolitic, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: November 2, 1918, France

He was awarded the distinguished service cross for his actions during World War I.  A letter from the President dated July 9, 1918, posthumously awarded this cross to Guy Davis for the following: "After his platoon sergeant had become a casualty, he assumed command and led his men with marked personal bravery and skill, advancing under fire until he was mortally wounded."  He served as a Corporal in Company F, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, American Expeditionary Forces in Villers-devant-Dun, France.

This series of markers is for (farthest right to left): Gerald Woodruff, William Groseback, Roy W. Barton and Grover Baldwin.

Grover Baldwin

Born: September 20, 1895, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: October 14, 1918, France

His burial site is Freedom Cemetery, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana.

This corner memorial is for Harley Halber Pope.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find any information about him at all.  

This series of markers is for (farthest right to left): Curtis E. Bex, Dewey L. King, Fred Eugene Bosh.

There is no information for any of them.

This series of markers is for (farthest right to left): Sherman R. Hawk, Charles E. Head.

Unfortunately, I didn't take the picture at a very good angle, so I can't read the last three stones. 

From left to right: John O. Nelson, Noble Blackwell.

Noble Blackwell

Born: April 22, 1896, Orleans, Orange County, Indiana

Died: October 7, 1918, Bret, Bretagne, France

He was the son of Robert Blackwell (1875-1961) and Lucy Dell Hall Blackwell (1872-1944).  His siblings included: Charlotte Mildred Blackwell Fender (1898-1979), Paul Francis Blackwell (1900-1974) and William Blackwell (1905-1980).  He entered into service on June 28, 1918 in the Radio Signal Corps, receiving his training at Purdue University.  He was assigned to the 13th Service Company.  While on board the ship, travelling across the Atlantic, he contracted influenza and died upon landing in France.  

From right to left: Carl Edward Anderson, Noble Bridges, Maurice Fish, Chester Tucker.

Sergeant Carl Edward Anderson

Born: August 30, 1893, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana

Died: December 18, 1918, Yaphank, Suffolk County, New York

His actual burial is in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana.

Private Noble Bridges.

Born: February 20, 1896, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: October 7, 1918, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio

He was the son of William Edgar Bridges (1869-1938) and Flora Wood Corbin Bridges (1873-1901).  His siblings include: Amy Gladys Bridges (1894-1894) and Freeland Bridges (1900-1979).  He was married to Ethel Grace Hainey Terrell (1897-1961) in 1915.  Noble was an employee of the Southeastern Railway Company before he entered service.  He was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio where he was assigned to the 24th Company, 6th Training Battalion, 158th Depot Bridgade.  Before ever leaving Ohio, he contracted pneumonia and died.

From right to left: Roy E. Harding, Scott Wilbur Harvey, Paul Martin.

I didn't include the furthest right memorial as it is listed above.

From right to left: William Calomiris, John Johnston, Harry Alexander Niles, Hank M. Laux, R. N. Gyger

These are the photos that I took the day we were there.  So many of these men that served and died for our freedom are lost to memory.  Who were they?  Did they have families?  What did they enjoy doing in their free time?  We may never know.

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Here is the memorial stone for Lieutenant Martin.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

The stone is so weathered and worn that it is almost impossible to read.  It appears to say Lieutenant J.W. Martin, but I can't be sure.  It is likely a Civil War stone, but the company and regiment are worn down.  I searched through the cemetery records, but couldn't find a Martin buried there that served in the Civil War.

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We now stop at the grave of Ann Oran Davis Batte Beaty.

Born: September 10, 1819, Franklin County, North Carolina

Died: April 21, 1880

She was the daughter of Susan Parker Kitchen Davis (1791-1863) and Wylie Oran Davis (?-?).  She is buried in Ferguson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana, but I am not sure where he is buried.

She had one sibling that I found:

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Davis (1812-1887) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (he served in both the Mexican War and the Civil War)

She had four children, though none with the husband listed below:

Orlando Batte (?-?) - burial unknown

Anastasia/Anastatia "Annie" O. Batte Short (1844-1922) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Thomas Batte (1848-?) - 

Rinaldo H. Batte (1847-1924) - buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California (he served in the Civil War, Company C, 82nd Indiana Infantry)

She was married on February 4, 1858 to James Beaty (1799-1874).  He is buried in Ferguson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana and was his third wife.

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Buried next to her is her daughter Anastasia/Anastatia "Annie" O. Batte Short.

Born: July 16, 1844

Died: December 17, 1922

She was married to Hiram Short (?-?) on September 23, 1868 in Lawrence County, Indiana.

She had one daughter that I found:

Edith Short (1880-1904) - buried in Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Douglas County, Nebraska (she is buried in a plot owned by the McPherson Women's Relief Corps; her mother is listed next to her, though she is not buried there.)

Her siblings are listed above.

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Here is the grave of Carrie Belle Lee Giles.

Born: December 3, 1862, Indiana

Died: January 19, 1947, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida

She was the daughter of Gilead P. Lee (1828-1889) and Eliza Jane Finley Lee (1829-1905).  Both are buried in Beech Grove Cemetery.

She had a couple of siblings:

Merrill Sylvester Lee (1857-1935) - buried in Johnson Cemetery, DeLeon Springs, Volusia County, Florida

Laura Lee Giles (?-1881) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was married to Judge Joseph Giles (1848-1928).  He is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana with his family.

They had two children that I found mention of:

Leah G. Giles McCoy (1883-1974) - buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Mrs. Avis Griffley (?-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of Judge Joseph Giles.

Born: June 9, 1848, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: July 24, 1928, Miami-Dade County, Florida

He was first married to Laura Lee Giles (?-1881), whose name is listed below his on the headstone.  She was Carrie's sister.

His second wife was Carrie Belle Lee Giles (1862-1947), whose name is listed on the reverse of the headstone.

He and Carrie had two children:

Leah G. Giles McCoy (1883-1974) - buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Mrs. Avis Griffley (?-?) - burial unknown

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Here is the grave of Gilead P. Lee.

Born: December 18, 1828, Indiana

Died: June 13, 1889, Indiana

He was married to Eliza Jane Finley Lee, whose name is listed below his on the headstone.

Born: September 24, 1829

Died: May 9, 1905, DeLand, Vulosia County, Florida

They had three children:

Merrill Sylvester Lee (1857-1935) - buried in Johnson Cemetery, DeLeon Springs, Volusia County, Florida

Carrie Belle Lee Giles (1862-1947) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Laura Lee Giles (?-1881) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Robert "Bobbie" E. Malott.

Born: April 1860

Died: June 23, 1864

He was the young son of Thomas Hiram Malott (1838-1911) and Rachel Ann Campbell Malott (1839-1875).  She is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery while he is buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas with his second wife.  He was the founder of Citizens Bank along with his son Michael.

He had several siblings:

Volney Malott (1863-1896) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas 

Michael H. Malott (1865-1952) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

Nellie B. Malott (1869-1891) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

Mrs. Jessie Malott Davis (1872-1907) - buried in Las Animas Cemetery, Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado (she died of tuberculosis)

Conner Malott (1877-1949) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

Rachel Malott Fisher (1879-1963) - buried in Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee

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We now stop at the grave of Michael A. Malott.

Born: March 25, 1809, Jefferson County, Kentucky

Died: October 17, 1875, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of Hiram Malott (1775-1838) and Mary Hawes/Hause Malott (1776-1857).  They are both buried in The German Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery in Jeffersontown, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

He had several siblings:

Eli Williams Malott (1797-1847) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington County, Indiana

Otho W. Malott (1799-1882) - buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas

Mariah Malott Batman (1804-1838) - buried in Talbott Cemetery, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana

Mary "Polly" Haws Malott Duncan (1807-1887) - buried in Leatherwood Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Benjamin Franklin Malott (1811-1881) - buried in Jeffersontown Cemetery, Jeffersontown, Jefferson County, Kentucky

William Henry Malott (1813-1845) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington County, Indiana

Andrew Jackson Malott (1818-1845) - buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Lawrence County, Indiana

Hiram Malott, Jr (?-?) - burial unknown

He was married To Elizabeth "Eliza" Mooney Malott (1810-1887).  She is shown on the other side of the monument. 

She was the daughter of Thomas Mooney (?-?) of Derry, Ireland.  He married Mary Care Mooney (?-1820) of England on October 14, 1807 at Canterbury, England.  Elizabeth was born in Woolwich, England.  

She had three siblings:

Ann Mooney (?-?) - burial unknown

Charlotte Mooney (?-?) - burial unknown

Thomas Mooney (?-?) - burial unknown

They had several children:

Judge Newton Franklin Malott (1831-1888) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana

Alonzo Anderson Malott (1834-1896) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Thomas Hiram Malott (1838-1911) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

William P. Malott (1840-1919) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Mary Ann Malott Barnes (1842-1893) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

Elizabeth M. Malott Gardner (1844-1887) - burial unknown

Charlotte "Lottie" E. Malott Northcraft (1846-1922) - buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas

John E. Malott (1852-1927) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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Here is the grave of Michael C. Malott.

Born: January 8, 1818

Died: unknown

He is listed next to his brother, Andrew H. Malott.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

They are buried near the grave for Michael and Elizabeth Malott, though I didn't find their names in any of the records for them, so I am not sure if they are their children that died in infancy or not.

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Our final stop is at the memorial for Private James H. Peel.

Born: February 7, 1900

Died: July 28, 1930

He was the son of Charles Fletcher Peel (1878-1964) and Laura May Smith Peel (1879-1914).  They were married in 1899.  He is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, nearby, while she is buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

He had many siblings:

Claude Charles Peel (1902-1940) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford. Lawrence County, Indiana

Paul Peel (1904-1904) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Ruby M. Peel George (1905-2000) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Norman, Jackson County, Indiana

Marjorie May Peel Meadows (1909-1995) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

John R. Peel (1912-1970) - buried in Magnolia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia

Charles Fletcher Peel Jr. (1921-1990) - buried in West Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, Steuben County, Indiana

Mercedes Peel Voorhies (1924-1943) - buried in Mount Pleasant Regular Baptist Cemetery, Silverville, Lawrence County, Indiana

Lois Jean Peel Allen (1929-2014) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Edward Peel (?-?) - burial unknown

Vera Ann Peel (?-?) - burial unknown

He was married to Eva D. Peel (1900-1921).  She is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana

He served as a Private in either the 150th or 152nd Infantry in World War 1.  

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Thanks for joining me at Beech Grove Cemetery in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

You can read more about it at Find-A-Grave.

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

GPS Coordinates: 38.88140, -86.48860

This cemetery is located on the side of the road on the way into Bedford from Peerless.  We found it rather by accident and it became necessary to stop.  It is a lovely little cemetery up on a hill with just over 400 interments, the latest within the last few years, so it is an active cemetery.  This cemetery has some very interesting history in the back corner that I will not go over in this blog post in detail.  It will be linked to a post on my sister blog, Our Historic Indiana.

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Our first stop is at the grave of John Pace.

Born: March 21, 1855, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: May 29, 1927, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of William Pace (1814-1878), but the name of his mother is unknown.  William is buried nearby in Breckenridge Cemetery.

He was married on September 2, 1880 to Louise Beaty Pace, who is buried with him and her name is listed below his.

Born: August 13, 1855

Died: May 27, 1926

I don't have any information on her parents or her siblings.

She and John had a few children:

Johnie Pace (1885-1886) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Wesley Pace (1886-1907) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (he was killed in a rail accident in Calhoun, Illinois)

Katie Pace Allen (1894-1973) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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We now stop at the grave of Verna M. Beauchamp Simpson.

Born: April 30, 1893

Died: April 12, 1914

She was the wife of Clarence Simpson (?-?).  I haven't yet found his burial.

They had one child:

Clifford Voyle Simpson (1912-1971) - buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

The Bloomington Evening World, dated April 15, 1914 states "Postmaster J.T. Nance and family of Harrodsburg returned to their home this afternoon after having been at Bedford to attend the funeral of Mrs. Verna Simpson who died at her home on the Oolitic Road Sunday morning and whose funeral occurred from the home of her father yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.  Mrs. Simpson was a niece of Mrs. Nance's."  

Unfortunately there is no information on her family beyond the above.

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Here is the grave of Wesley Pace.

Born: August 24, 1886, Indiana

Died: January 17, 1907, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

He was the son of John Pace (1855-1927) and Louise Beaty Pace (1855-1926).  They are both buried nearby in Breckenridge Cemetery.

He had at least two siblings:

Johnie Pace (1885-1886) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Katie Pace Allen (1894-1973) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

An article from the Olney Advocate dated Friday January 25, 1907 titled "I.C. Brakeman Killed" details the death of Wesley Pace in a railroad accident.  "Wesley Pace, an Illinois Central breakman on south bound local, lost his life at Calhoun Thursday last week.  He was making a coupling when his left left was caught by a car wheel and he was pulled under the car...."

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This is the grave of Marvin William Beauchamp.

Born: February 21, 1930

Died: February 22, 1930

He was the son of Charles Beauchamp (?-?).  I have no other information besides the name of his father.

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Here we have the grave of John Watson.

Born: June 20, 1835

Died: November 14, 1878

He served as a Private in Company B of the 112th Indiana Infantry.  The 112th Indiana Infantry was organized on July 10, 1863 to repel Morgan's Raid and was mustered out on July 17th 1863.

I don't have any information about his family, though there are several Watson's buried in Breckenridge  Cemetery.

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This is the grave of Ruvina "Vina/Viny" Williams.

Born: 1806

Died: 1892

She was the wife of Dive Williams (?-1846).  His name is listed above hers on the headstone.

I don't have any information about their parents or siblings.

They had at least three children:

Hannah Jane Williams McCaw (1820-1902) - buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

Emmit Williams (?-1851) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Hester A. Williams (?-1871) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Harriett E. Williams (?-1851) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

John E. Williams (?-1851) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Elias Williams (1845-1865) - buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia (he served in the Civil War in Company C of the 28th USCI; died from inflammation of the lungs)

I did find some interesting information about Dive Williams.  He came to Lawrence County, Indiana in 1817, as a slave along with a woman named Nancy and an unnamed boy who died shortly after arriving.  Indiana was a free state, so they became freed slaves.  At this time, the custom was for the slaves to take the name of their master.  In this case, Williams as their master was Major Richard Williams and his wife, Elizabeth.  Richard and Dive would travel south frequently, taking wagonloads of produce to Louisville.  On one of these trips, Dive met Ruvina.  On their next trip they were married.  You can read more about them here.

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This is the grave of Lina Williams McGinnis.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

There is no information for her parents, siblings or anything.  She was 92 years old when she died and is said to be of mixed race.  

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We now come to the grave of Dr. W. L. Smith.

Born: unknown
Died: September 20, 1847

There is no further information for him.

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This is the grave of James Riggins.

Born: April 17, 1784

Died: February 4, 1845

He was married to Margaret Edwards Riggins (1794-1867) in 1814 in North Carolina.  She is buried in Andover Cemetery, Andover, Harrison County, Missouri.  

They had three children that I have found:

Nancy Riggins Meglemre (1808-1871) - buried in Andover Cemetery, Andover, Harrison County, Missouri

Meridith Riggins (1832-1897) - buried in Andover Cemetery, Andover, Harrison County, Missouri

James Riggins (1841-1877) - buried in Andover Cemetery, Andover, Harrison County, Missouri

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Here we are at the grave of Armilda Owens.

Born: December 27, 1872, Indiana

Died: Unknown

She was married to J.W. Owens (?-?).  I am not sure where he is buried or if they had any children.

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This is the grave of Sarah Jane Lemonds Kinnick.

Born: March 20, 1828

Died: May 28, 1896

She was the daughter John Owens Lemonds (1807-1846) and Rachel Moore Lemonds (1806-1877).  He was born in North Carolina.  They were married on December 16, 1824, but are buried in different cemeteries.  He is said to be buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, but a headstone hasn't been found.  She is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lawrence County, Indiana.

She had many siblings:

William H. Lemond (1829-1903) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Thomas P. Lemons (1838-1921) - buried in Knott Cemetery, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana 

Margaret Malinda Lemonds Owens (1841-1906) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was married to William John Kinnick (1827-1899).  His name is listed on the reverse of the headstone in Breckenridge Cemetery.

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This is the grave of William John Kinnick.

Born: December 1, 1827, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: January 16, 1899, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of Richard Kinnick (?-?) and Katherine Etchison-Kinnick (?-?).  I am no sure where they are buried or if there were any other children.

He was married to Sarah Jane Lemonds Kinnick (1828-1896).  She is buried with him in Breckenridge Cemetery.

I can't find the names of any children.

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Here we are at the grave of Berry G. Owens.

Born: January 15, 1822, Indiana

Died; January 1, 1887

He was married to Candas Williams Owens (1819-1904).  She is also buried in Breckenridge Cemetery.

He served in the Civil War in Company I of the 120th Indiana Infantry.

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We now come to the grave of Candas/Candes Williams Owens.

Born: October 5, 1819

Died: July 27, 1904, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Nancy McBride Williams (?-1869) and Henry Williams (?-?).  They were married in Found, North Carolina in 1803.  She is buried in Williams Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, but I am not sure where he is buried.

She had many siblings:

Vinson S. Williams (1816-1880) - buried in Williams Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana

Henry Duncan Williams (1821-1889) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Moses Williams (1823-1904) - buried in Williams Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana

Aaron Williams (1825-1865) - buried in Beaufort National Cemetery, South Carolina with a Cenotaph in Williams Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana

Jane Williams Adkins (1827-1912) - buried in Williams Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana

She was the wife of Berry G. Owens (1822-1887).  His name is listed on the other side of the headstone in Breckenridge Cemetery.

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Here we are at the grave of Louisa Norton Draper.

Born: April 23, 1862, Crawford County, Illinois

Died: February 9, 1902

She was the daughter of Sergeant Ira Curtis (1837-1895) and Sarah Ann Patton Norton (1847-1885).  They are buried in Fuller Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois.  He served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company F of 91 Illinois Infantry.

She had many siblings:

Wallace A. Norton (1860-1925) - buried in Fuller Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois

Harlan Norton (1872-1958) - buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois

Francis Marion Norton (1876-1920) - buried in Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum, Oakland, Alameda County, California

Everett Leonard Norton (1879-1976) - buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois

Charles Ellsworth Norton (1880-1961) - buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kat County, Oklahoma

Anna Norton Warner (1885-1961) - buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

She was married to Henry E. Draper (1862-1949).  He is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery, though he doesn't have a headstone proper.  The only thing that I found was what appears to be a metal temporary funeral home marker.

They had at least one child:

Iva Pearl Draper Morris (1895-1975) - buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky

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This is the grave of Daniel R. Howell.

Born: 1856

Died: December 21, 1893

There is only one other Howell buried here in Breckenridge Cemetery and that is Mauder Howell (?-1906).  He is listed as being Daniel's son.  I have no information on the name of Daniel's wife or any other relatives.

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Here we are at the grave of Rowena E. Saladee.

Born: May 15, 1909

Died: June 27, 1909

She was the newborn daughter of Edison Walter Saladee (1878-1951) and Bertha Belinda Pace Saladee (1881-1952).  They are both buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Had she survived she would have had many siblings:

Helen Glynn Saladee Whitted (1903-1974) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, Leesville, Lawrence County, Indiana

James Edward Saladee (1906-1994) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Sergeant Robert Russell Saladee (1909-1972) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (he was Rowena's twin brother)

Leland "Lee" Saladee (1911-1997) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Olive Dawn Saladee Peck (1915-1989) - buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Sarah Jane McClelland Hodges.

Born: April 4, 1842

Died: October 31, 1907

She was the daughter of William O. McClelland (1821-?) and Cyntha Owens McClelland (1818-1862).  They are both buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, though doesn't appear to have a headstone.

She had at least two siblings that I have found:

Mary Ann McClelland Jackson (1839-1907) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Arena Frances McClelland Inman (1847-1923) - buried in Indian Creek Primitive Church Cemetery, Williams, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was married to Stephen E. Hodges, whose name is listed next to hers on the headstone.

Born: March 17, 1840

Died: August 14, 1915, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of Moses Hodge (1797-1877) and Mary "Polly" Potter Hodge (1795-1889).  They are both buried nearby in Breckenridge Cemetery

He had a few siblings:

Martha L. Hodge Fish (1822-1856) - buried in Fish Watson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana

Frances A. Hodges Cobb (1824-1901) - buried in Cobb Cemetery, Springville, Lawrence County, Indiana

Drewey/Drewery Christopher Hodges (1837-1915) - buried in Leatherwood Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Gideon Hodge (1833-?) - burial unknown

They were married in 1865.

They had a few children:

Alice C. Hodges Heavenridge (1868-1957) - buried in Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Frederick "Fred" Hodges (1870-1931) - buried in Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Ada/Adah E. Hodges Love (1877-1957) - buried in Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Mrs. Fairfax Morgan (?-?) - burial unknown

Nellie Hodges Vandaver/Vandever (?-?) - burial unknown

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Here we are at the grave of Mary "Polly" Potter Hodge.

Born: December 14, 1795, North Carolina

Died: April 23, 1889

She was the daughter of Stephen Potter (1764-1835) and Martha "Patsy" M. Phipps Potter (1797-1861).  They are both buried in Phipps Family Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

She had many siblings: 

Benjamin Franklin Potter (1788-1863) - buried in Six Man Cemetery, Jackson County, Missouri (he served in the 1812 and was executed under General Order No. 11; you can read more about it here.)

Gideon D. Potter (1798-1860) - buried in Pryor Cemetery, New Hope, Owen County, Indiana

John "Old John" W. Potter (1803-1870) - buried in Old Shiloh Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (found in his bathroom with his throat slit on a Sunday morning before church after telling his wife that he was going to shave)

Lewis C. Potter (1806-?) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Martha "Patsy" Potter Jackson (1809-1909) - buried in New Union Cemetery, Eureka, Lawrence County, Indiana

Stephen Potter (?-1877) - buried in Drakesville Cemetery, Drakesville, Davis County, Iowa

She was married to Moses Hodge (1797-1877), who is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

they had a few children:

Martha L. Hodge Fish (1822-1856) - buried in Fish Watson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana

Frances A. Hodges Cobb (1824-1901) - buried in Cobb Cemetery, Springville, Lawrence County, Indiana

Drewey/Drewery Christopher Hodges (1837-1915) - buried in Leatherwood Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Gideon Hodge (1833-?) - burial unknown

Stephen E. Hodges (1840-1915) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Emma J. Williams.

Born: August 1861, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: November 9, 1862, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the infant daughter of Nathaniel Williams (1817-1888) and his second wife, Susannah Owens Williams (1825-1879).  They were married on August 27, 1843 n Lawrence County, Indiana and are both buried nearby in Breckenridge Cemetery.

She would have had many siblings, but I only have the names of five of them:

Exony/Exona "Ona" Williams Fish (1841-1902) - buried in Crawford Cemetery, Shawswick, Lawrence County, Indiana

Corporal John Williams (1842-1925) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (he served in Company C of the 4th Indiana Cavalry in the Civil War)

Belinda Owens (?-?) - burial unknown

Martha F. Williams Cobb (1848-1913) - buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska

William J. Williams (1852-1923) - buried in Pleasant Run Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (served in Company G of the 4th Indiana Cavalry in the Civil War; fought at the Battle of Chickamagua, Reasaca and Atlanta, as well as McCook's Raid.)

Amanda Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of Susannah Owens Williams.

Born: August 11, 1825, Kentucky

Died: October 10, 1879, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Owen Owens (?-?) and Frances Hunter Owens (?-?).  

She had at least one sibling:
Frances Owens (1839-1846) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the second wife of Nathaniel Williams (1817-1888).  They were married on August 27, 1843 in Lawrence County, Indiana and he is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

They had eight children, but I only have the names of four of them:

Martha F. Williams Cobb (1848-1913) - buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska

William J. Williams (1852-1923) - buried in Pleasant Run Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (served in Company G of the 4th Indiana Cavalry in the Civil War; fought at the Battle of Chickamagua, Reasaca and Atlanta, as well as McCook's Raid.)

Amanda Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

Emma J. Williams (1861-1862) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana

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We now stop at the grave of Mary Catherine Woody.

Born: February 27, 1844

Died: February 28, 1866

She was the wife of W.J. Woody (?-?).  I am not sure where he is buried or if they had any children.

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Here we are at the grave of Cyntha Owens McClelland

Born: May 16, 1818

Died: June 9, 1862

She was the wife of William O. McClelland (1821-?).  He is buried nearby in Breckenridge Cemetery, though he doesn't appear to have a headstone.

They had three children that I have found:

Mary Ann McClelland Jackson (1839-1907) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Sarah J. McClelland Hodges (1842-1907) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Arena Frances McClelland Inman (1847-1923) - buried in Indian Creek Primitive Church Cemetery, Williams, Lawrence County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Sophronia "Sopha" Owens Williams.

Born: 1821, Kentucky

Died: July 21, 1869, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Andrew Owens (1796-1940) and Sarah Nancy Brown Owens (1783-1875).  They were married in Wayne County, Kentucky in 1812.  It is unknown where either of them is burial.

She had at least one sibling:

Arena Owens Riggins (1825-1896) - buried in Kilgore Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Daviess County, Indiana

She was married to Henry Duncan Williams (1821-1889).  They were married in Lawrence County, Indiana on March 20, 184-? and he is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

They had a couple of children:

Andrew Charles Williams (1844-1898) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Arena Clementine Williams McBride (1856-1939) - buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Edna, Labette County, Kansas

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This is the grave of L.C. Tuell.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

There are several Tuell's buried here and it seems that they are likely all from the same family, but I am not entirely certain as I can't find any particular links.

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Here we are at the grave of Jane McClelland.

Born: February 22, 1806

Died: March 1841

She was the daughter of Thomas McClelland (?-?) and Catherine McClelland (?-?).  I am not sure where they are buried.  I find it interesting that she is listed on the headstone with the words "Daughter of Thomas & Catherine McClelland" and her age is 35 years.  These words are normally reserved for young children.  Did she never marry and was living at home when she passed? It is interesting.

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This is the grave of William Henry McClelland.

Born: July 23, 1837

Died: May 16, 1847

He was the young son of Andrew McClelland (?-?) and Mary McClelland (?-?).

I am not sure where they are buried.

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Here is the grave of Rosannah Mason Owens

Born: 1775

Died: 1838

I don't know the names of her parents or any siblings.

She was married to John Owens (1774-1842).  He is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

They had one child that I have found:

Andrew Owens (?-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of John Owens.

Born: 1774, Greene County, Tennessee

Died: August 22, 1842, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

He was the son of Owen Owens (?-?) and Sophia Wade (?-?).

He was married to Rosannah Mason Owens (1775-1838).  She is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

They had one child:

Andrew Owens (?-?) - burial unknown

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We now stop at the grave of Private Richard Williams.

Born: October 16, 1747, Scotland

Died: January 16, 1827, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

The names of his parents and siblings are unknown.  He was married twice, though those dates are also unknown.

He served in the Revolutionary War with the First Battalion of Orange County, North Carolina as a Private in the Company of Captain Willliam Williams, though I have also seen it listed as Colonel Ambrose Ramsey being in charge of this particular regiment.  

He was first married to Elizabeth Morris Edwards Williams (1745-1827).  She is buried near him in Breckenridge Cemetery.

His second wife was Ruth Davis Edwards (1800-1864).  She is buried with her second husband in Center Edwards Cemetery in Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina.

He had four sons, though whose mother was whose, I am not sure:

John Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

Henry Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

Vinson Williams (1787-1864) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Curryville, Sullivan County, Indiana

Richard Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

I did find more names of children associated with his second wife that would line up with their marriage, but in the records, they are not listed as having come to Indiana with him, so I don't know if they stayed with their mother or not.  It's a little confusing.

When Richard came to Indiana in around 1816-1817, he had three slaves with him, Dive, Nancy and a little boy that died shortly after arriving.  Because Indiana was a free state, they became freed citizens.  Though at this time he was calling himself Major Williams.

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Here is the grave of Elizabeth Morris Edwards Williams.

Born: May 18, 1745

Died: October 19, 1827

She was married twice, her first husband being David Edwards, Sr. (1740-1782).  I am not sure when they were married, but he is buried in Edwards-Cabe Family Cemetery in Bingham Township, Orange County, North Carolina in an unmarked grave.

They had several children:

Archibald Edwards (?-?) - burial unknown

Nathaniel Edwards (?-?) - burial unknown

John Edwards (?-?) - burial unknown

Susan Edwards Toliver (1765-unknown) - buried in Freedom Cemetery, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana

Mary "Polly" Edwards Brewer (1768-?) - buried in Edwards-Cabe Family Cemetery, Bingham Township, Orange County, North Carolina

Starling/Sterling Edwards (1770-1818) - buried in Perry-Brooks Cemetery, Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina

David Edwards, Jr. (1774-1828) - buried in David Edwards Jr. Cemetery, Stratford, Alleghany County, North Carolina (he is listed as having ran a copper mine)

William Edwards (1776-1859) - burial unknown

Elizabeth Edwards Brewer (1778-?) - burial unknown

Sarah "Sally" Edwards Crouse (1780-1880) - buried in Jacob Crouse Family Cemetery, Glade Valley, Alleghany County, North Carolina

Her second was Private Richard Williams (1747-1827).  He is buried near her in Breckenridge Cemetery.

They had 4 sons:

John Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

Henry Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

Vinson Williams (1787-1864) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Curryville, Sullivan County, Indiana

Richard Williams (?-?) - burial unknown

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Here is the grave of Sarah Carter Williams.

Born: January 22, 1787, Orange County, North Carolina

Died: October 28, 1845, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Nathan Carter, Jr. (1746-1822) and his first wife, Sarah Jane Edwards (1747-1791).  Their burial sites have not been located, though they are probably in North Carolina.

She had a few siblings:

John Carter (1772-1849) - buried in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Marshall, Parke County, Indiana

Nathaniel Carter III (1777-1851) - buried in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana

Joshua Carter (1779-1857) - buried in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana

Rebeckah Carter Wilson (1809-1887) - buried in Providence Cemetery, Randolph County, North Carolina

She was married to Vinson Williams (1787-1864) on October 27, 1806 in Orange County, North Carolina.  He is Liberty Cemetery, Curryville, Sullivan County, Indiana

They had many children:

Elizabeth Williams Holman (1809-1848) - buried in Bailey Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

David Williams (1812-1857) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Sterling Williams (1814-1882) - buried in Raglesville Cemetery, Raglesville, Daviess County, Indiana

Nathaniel Williams (1817-1888) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

William Williams (1819-1895) - buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana

Nancy Williams Carter (1820-1895) - buried in Little Flock Cemetery, Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana

Rebecca Williams Bailey (1824-1898) - buried in Agra Cemetery, Agra, Phillips County, Kansas

Sarah Williams Beasley (1831-1902) - buried in Little Flock Cemetery, Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Frances Owens.

Born: December 16, 1839, Lawrence County, Indiana

Died: October 9, 1846, Lawrence County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Owen Owens (?-?) and Frances Hunter Owens (?-?).  I am not sure where they are buried.

She had at least one sibling that I have found:

Susannah Owens Williams (1825-1879) - buried in Breckenridge Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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As stated at the beginning of this post, there is some interesting history linked to the graveyard.  In the back corner is a shaded area with a large obelisk style stone that says "In Memory of the Unknown Dead".  This is referring to the 25 unknown Confederate Civil War soldiers buried here that were being held at Camp Lawrence.  As noted earlier, this will be detailed better in a post on Our Historic Indiana.

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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through Breckenridge Cemetery in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.

You can read more about the cemetery on Find-A-Grave.