Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is a re-visit to Clear Creek Cemetery in Monroe County, Indiana.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.10630, Longitude: -86.53810
We visited this cemetery for the second time on June 09, 2015 as part of our cemetery hunting vacation. We originally visited this cemetery on January 4, 2015 but decided to stop back by to look for more Civil War graves and see if we could determine who the blacksmith's grave belonged to.
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Born: October 1, 1846
Died: January 1, 1870
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Progress on January 5, 1870:
"David C. Batterton, an employee of Allen & Co., died suddenly, on Saturday night, of heart disease. Mr. B. retired in usual health, and was attacked with the symptoms peculiar to Hear Disease at or about 9 o'clock, and expired a few minutes after his condition was observed. He leaves a wife and one child."
He has a flag next to his grave, but there is nothing that I could see carved into his grave to denote that he served in the Civil War. One soldier listing that I found does not show his service, yet another does. He is listed as having served in the 18th Indiana Regiment in Company H. He mustered out of service on August 16, 1861.
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Born: December 31, 1856
Died: November 21, 1862
He also has a flag next to his grave, but he would not have been old enough to serve in the Civil War.
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Born: October 15, 1829
Died: April 12, 1871
He was the son of Samuel Boruff (1798-1882) and Elizabeth Butcher Boruff (1799-1859). Both are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Anna Boruff (1819-1923) - buried in Hays 1 West Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mary Ann Boruff Sciscoe (1819-1890) - buried in Hays 1 West Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John Perry Boruff (1835-1865) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Jefferson Boruff (1840-1877) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Daniel Washington Boruff (1845-1924) - buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles County, Indiana.
Dougan Boruff (1862-1932) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: August 3, 1840
Died: November 28, 1877
He was the son of Samuel Boruff (1798-1882) and Elizabeth Butcher Boruff 1799-1859). Both are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Anna Boruff (1819-1923) - buried in Hays 1 West Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mary Ann Boruff Sciscoe (1819-1890) - buried in Hays 1 West Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Solomon Butcher Boruff (1829-1871) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John Perry Boruff (1835-1865) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Daniel Washington Boruff (1845-1924) - buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles County, Indiana.
Dougan Boruff (1862-1932) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: March 7, 1784
Died: October 24, 1871
He was married to Nancy Campbell (1807-1848), who is buried next to him.
He had at least one child:
William Alexander Campbell (1819-1893) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Progress on October 25, 1871:
"We learn that Hugh Campbell, an old and much respected citizen of Perry Township, was struck with apoplexy, on Sunday last. Mr. Campbell is 87 years of age. P.S. -- Since the foregoing was put in type, Mr. Campbell has breathed his last."
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Born: August 30, 1807
Died: November 17, 1848, Monroe County, Indiana
She was married to Hugh Campbell (1784-1871), who is buried next to her in Clear Creek Cemetery.
She had at least one child:
William Alexander Campbell (1819-1893) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
You can read her Christian obituary here.
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Born: September 21, 1856
Died: March 15, 1860, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of G.W. Campbell (?-?) and Paulina Campbell (?-?). I am unsure as to where his parents are buried.
He was only 3 years old when he died of scarlet fever. You can read his Christian obituary here.
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Born: unknown
Died: May 3, 1936, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois
He had at least one child, a daughter, whose name is only listed as Mrs. Walter Jones.
He did have one brother:
Sheridan Chambers (?-?) - unknown
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Daily Telephone on May 04, 1936:
"Ellis Chambers, 60, veteran Monon employee and long a resident of this city, died Sunday at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Danville, Ill., after an illness with dropsy and heart trouble. Mr. Chambers was a Spanish War veteran.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Walter Jones of this city, and a brother, Sheridan Chambers, in Missouri.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Weir funeral home, in charge of Rev. Frank Messersmith, paster of Clear Creek Christian church. Burial will be at the Clear Creek cemetery."
He headstone says that he served in the 18th U.S. Infantry, Company F, in the Spanish American War.
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Born: August 1, 1789
Died: March 19, 1872
He was the son of Andrew Dillman (1753-1823) and Anna Barbara Roush Dillman (1759-1842). They are buried in Sharon Cemetery, Bracken County, Kentucky.
He had several siblings:
George Dillman (1781-1869) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Delaware County, Indiana.
John Wesley Dillman (1783-1855) - buried in Newbern Christian Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Frederick Dillman (1727-1836) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Barbara Roush Dillman Rhorer (1787-1858) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Catherine Dillman Rhorer (1792-1842) - buried in Campbell-Smith Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Dillman Houser (1795-1867) - buried in the Atlanta Cemetery, Logan County, Illinois.
He was married to Elizabeth Bruner Dillman (1797-1881). She is buried with him in Clear Creek Cemetery.Together they had at least two children:
Mary Ann Dillman Mayfield (1817-1849) - buried in Vernal-Mayfield Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Andrew Dillman (1827-1866) - buried in Niswender Pioneer Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa.
I believe that he may have been a War of 1812 veteran, but I am not completely sure of that.
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Born: January 9, 1834, Kentucky
Died: December 29, 1904, Monroe County, Indiana
She was married to Issac Dillman (1832-1892). His name is on the opposite of her headstone.
And they had the following children:
George M. Dillman (1855-1928) - buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas.
Willis Dillman (?-?) - unknown
Thomas Dillman (?-?) - unknown
Cornelia G. Dillman (1858-1884) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Frank M. Dillman (1864-1943) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josie I. Dillman Guy (1871-1920) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Elmer Dillman (1873-1942) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Her obituary was listed in the Bloomington Telephone on December 30, 1904:
"Mrs. Joan C. Dillman, West 6th Street, died without a moment's warning of apoplexy this morning, aged 71.
Mrs. Dillman had been in feeble health for several months but was about the house and attended to the little details of her home. This morning about nine o'clock she complained of feeling tired and laid down on a cot to rest. Her labored breathing attracted the attention of her children and, despite their efforts to relieve her, death came in a few moments.
Joan C. Dillman was the widow of Isaac M. Dillman whose death occurred several years ago on the homestead farm near Clear Creek. Her maiden name was Mathers, and she was born and raised in Monroe County. After the death of her husband, she purchased property on West 6th Street where she has since resided with her daughter, Miss Lizzie. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church and much beloved because of her Christian character and her gentle, loving ways. Following children survive: George M. Dillman of Hutchinson, Kansas; Willis Dillman of Wichita, Kansas; Thomas Dillman of Newton, Kansas; Elmer Dillman and Mrs. David R. Guy of Clear Creek; John Dillman, superintendent of the poor asylum; Mrs. John Berger of Reading, Pa; Frank and Lizzie Dillman of this city.
The funeral will likely be held Sunday, although the arrangements will not be completed until word has been received from the three sons in Kansas."
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Born: June 17, 1847
Died: June 2, 1899
She was the wife of James L. Dillman (?-?). I unsure of where he is buried.
Together they had at least two children:
Clarence Dillman (1884-1885) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Nellie M. Dillman (1886-1887) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Laura Dillman's grave is very interesting. First, it appears to be made of some sort of metal. When we checked out the grave it is in very good condition but didn't feel or sound like stone. We figured that it must be cast out of some kind of metal but what kind I couldn't begin to guess. It is carved on all sides with various symbols.
This is a close-up of the badge on the side of the monument. It is for the Grand Army of the Republic - 1861 Vet.
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This the grave of Richard M. Dillman.Born: unknown
Died: September 24, 1867
He was the son of D.C Dillman (?-?) and C.A. Dillman (?-?). I am unsure of where they are buried.
He served in the 127th Regiment of the Indiana Volunteers, Company H, in the Civil War.
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Born: May 31, 1841
Died: April 2, 1862, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
He served in the Civil War in the 22nd Regiment of the Indiana Volunteers.
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Born: June 3, 1839
Died: July 10, 1860
She was the daughter of Samuel Snoddy Hall (1796-1885) and Leann Francis Bittner Hall (1797-1889). They are buried together at Clear Creek Cemetery.
She also had at least two siblings:
William W. Hall (1826-1906) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Ellen Hall Blakely (1828-1901) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: unknown
Died: November 2, 1917, Monroe County, Indiana
He did have at least one brother:
James Honeycutt (?-?) - unknown
He was married, but I can not find reference to her name or where she is buried.
He served in the Civil War in the 31st Regiment of the Indiana Volunteers, Company G.
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Daily Telephone on November 5, 1917:
"After an illness of two weeks, Rufus Honeycutt, Age 77, died Sunday at the home 8 miles southeast of the city. He has been a resident of Salt Creek Township almost all of his life and was a member of the Christian church and was a veteran of the civil war, serving through the entire period. He is survived by the widow and a brother James Honeycutt of Tennessee, who was too feeble to be with him in his illness.
Funeral Tuesday at 3 o'clock from the Clear Creek Church in charge of Rev. John Hays and burial in the adjoining cemetery."
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Born: July 13, 1867
Died: August 31, 1869
He was the son of A.P. Houston (?-?) and M.A. Houston (?-?). I have no information about his parents.
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Here is the grave of George W. Maloney.
Born: April 18, 1805
Died: August 3, 1883
He was the husband of Susanah Whitaker Maloney (1822-1917). Her name is carved on the opposite side of the marker.
Together they had at least one child, though have found mention of two:
Ida Ester Maloney Hines (1862-1943) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Deborah Virginia Maloney Isom (?-?) - unknown.
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Born: December 23, 1840
Died: October 30, 1906
He was the son of William B. Marrs (?-?) and Mary Jane Sunderland Marrs (?-?). I am unsure of where they are buried.
He was married to Arkansas Kansas Wampler Marrs (1858-1899). They were married on October 5, 1881 in Illinois. She is buried near him. I find no reference as of yet to any children.
He served in the Civil War in the 10th Regiment of the Illinois Cavalry, Company L.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
Her marker is inscribed with "our mother" and nothing else. There was a flag next to it and a small, metal star. These are usually at Civil War graves.
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Born: May 18, 1790, Kentucky
Died: January 21, 1877, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Mathers (1757-1844) and Esther Thorne Mathers (?-1828). They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He had a least one sibling:
James Mathers (1786-1839) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He was married to Jane Nesbit Mathers (1793-1885). Her name is on the opposite side of his headstone. They were married on December 23, 1823 in Nicholas County, Kentucky.
Together they had the following children:
Amanda Isabel Campbell (1828-1858) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Milton J. Mathers (1830-1852) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John T. Mathers (1831-1852) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mitchell D. Mathers (1836-1898) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
William Mathers (?-?) - unknown
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This is the grave of Louisa Mathers.
Born: unknown
Died: January 2, 1872
She was the wife of Newton E. Mathers (1843-1917). His name is on the opposite side of the marker.
Her obituary was very short and was listed in the Bloomington Progress on January 10, 1872:
"The wife of Newton Mathers died on Saturday of last week."
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Born: 1839, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Died: May 30, 1908, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
She was the daughter of Archibald Anderson (1804-1842) and Catherine Musser Anderson (1810-1885). They are buried in the Anderson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.
She had at least one sibling:
Sallie A. Anderson (1836-1861) - buried in Anderson Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.
She was the wife of Newton E. Mathers (1843-1917). His name is carved into the monument with hers and that of his first wife, Louisa.
They had at least two children that I can find reference to, Mrs Clark or Urbana, Illinois and Mrs. L.A. Riley of Bloomington, Indiana.
Her obituary was listed in the Bloomington Evening World on May 30, 1908:
"Mary J. Mathers, wife of Capt. N.E. Mathers, passed away Friday at eight o'clock at her residence on North Lincoln Street. Her illness had been pretracted over several months and she had been an invalid since an attack of pneumonia at Urbana, Ill. last January.
Mrs. Mathers was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, and was the daughter of Archibald and Catherine Anderson, pioneers of that county. Her married life of thirty-seven years has been spent in this county and city.
The deceased was a woman of upright character, and lovable disposition and was a life-long member of the Christian church.
A husband and two daughters survive her: Mrs. Clark wife of Prof. Clark of Urbana, Ill and Mrs. L.A. Riley of this city.
The funeral will take place at the residence on north Lincoln Street Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. T.L. Clark. Burial at the Clear Creek cemetery.
Pall Bearers: J.B. Mathers, Charles Mathers, Edward Martin, T.L. Fowler, Presley Mathers, James Myers."
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Born: 1843, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: January 19, 1917, Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama
He was married twice. His first wife was Louisa Mathers (?-1872) and his second wife was Mary J. Anderson Mathers (1839-1908). They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Telephone on January 19, 1917:
"Civil War Soldier and Prominent Citizen Dies in Alabama.
The death of Capt. Newton E. Mathers, aged 73, was unexpected news that came to the city today, announced in a telegram to his brother Charles Mathers of this city. The death occurred at Bay Minett, Ala., early this morning where the Captain and his wife spend the winters and his daughter, Mrs. A.L. Riley was also at his bedside.
Capt. Mathers as a citizen, soldier and churchman, was past years one of the best known men of the community, honored and respected by all and always a favorite because of his open, joyful disposition. He was a member of the good old Christian congregation at Clear Creek, a Mason and Knight of Pythias, and also of the Grand Army as he was a Union Veteran of the 145th Indiana. Besides the wife there are two daughters Mrs. George Clark of Columbus, Mo. and Mrs. A.L. Riley of Mobile, Ala., and the brothers are James B., Charles and Presley Mathers; also Mrs. Edward Martin and Mrs. J.T. Fowler are sisters.
The Captain had always claimed Bloomington as his home as he was born and raised in this county, but of recent years he had spent much of his time in the south and at the home of his wife's friends in Pennsylvania. He had been in failing health for a year.
The body will arrive at Clear Creek tomorrow at 11:10 via the Monon, and be taken at once to the cemetery where a brief service will be conducted by Rev W.H. Smith, and burial will be by the Knights of Pythias.
Capt. Mathers was an enthusiastic and upstanding Republican-one of the kind of men who since the days of the civil war have made up the backbone of the party. He had planned to return to Bloomington last fall to vote in the election but was kept from doing so by ill health-and he regretted greatly losing his vote."
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Born: 1757, Ireland
Died: November 30, 1844, Monroe County, Indiana.
He was married to Esther Thorne Mathers (?-1828). She is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery near him.
He had at least two children:
James Mathers (1786-1839) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John G. Mathers (1790-1877) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Also shown is his war grave memorial. It was placed next to his original headstone. He served in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War.
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Born: unknown
Died: December 12, 1861
He was the son of Benjamin Mathers (1797-1866) and Grace Mathers (?-1877). They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He served in the Civil War in the 31st Regiment, Indiana Infantry in Company G as a Private.
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Born: July 25, 1857
Died: October 30, 1876
There is a hand with the finger pointing up, symbolizing that the soul has gone home.
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Here is the grave of John McCune.
Born: October 17, 1801
Died: June 1861
He was married to Lucinda McCune (1807-1869), whose grave is next to his.
They both have open books carved into the tops of the gravestones which most likely symbolize their faith.
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Born: November 23, 1842
Died: February 4, 1863, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
He served in the 82nd Indiana Volunteers, Company F in the Civil War.
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Born: March 11, 1850
Died: March 10, 1862
He was the son of John Mitchell (1809-1896) and Mahala A. Mitchell (1815-1872). They are both buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He had a least one sister:
Julia Mitchell (1846-1848) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: 1889, Lawrence County, Indiana
Died: February 11, 1952, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
He was married to Sallie Reynolds (1871-1962). She is buried next to him at Clear Creek.
Together they had at least two sons:
Robert Reynolds (?-?) - unknown
Dennis Reynolds (?-?) - unknown
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Daily Herald-Telephone on February 12, 1952:"The body of Curtis Dennis Reynolds, 62 year old former resident of Sanders, was found in a room at the Earl Hotel in Indianapolis Monday. Marion County coroner said Mr. Reynolds had been dead since early Monday morning and death was caused by a heart attack.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Reynolds was a blacksmith and had worked in stone mills in Monroe County until four months ago when he moved to Indianapolis. He was a member of the Christian church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Clear Creek Christian church with Rev. Russell Kilmer officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include the mother Sally Reynolds, of Sanders; two sons, Robert Reynolds of Indianapolis, Dennis Reynolds of Detroit and a granddaughter, Marilyn Reynolds of Indianapolis.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be Dale East, Chester Stillions, Gwen Hays, William Dobson, Cornnie Boruff, Burl Mitchell, Arthur Reynolds and Carl Reynolds.
The body will remain at the Day Funeral Home until time for the service."
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Born: 1864
Died: 1944
His grave is that of an anvil with a hammer on the top which probably means that he was a blacksmith, but I have no proof of that.
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Born: April 12, 1832, Indiana
Died: October 23, 1916, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of Jacob Rhorer (1797-1876) and Susanah Susan Waggaman Rhorer (1811-1904). Both are buried in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Elizabeth Rhorer (1830-1900) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Anderson Rhorer (1834-1899) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Amanda Rhorer Trisler (1834-1925) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Daniel Rhorer (1839-1920) - buried in Smithville Christian Church Cemtery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Milton Rhorer (1846-1935) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He served in the Civil War in the 31st Indiana Infantry, Company G.
He was married twice. His first wife was Sarah Rhorer (1842-1923). She is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery next to him.
They had at least one child:
Emma Robinson (1874-1921) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
His second wife was Icaphene Mathers Rhorer (1843-1867). She is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana. They do not appear to have had any children.
His obituary was listed in the Bloomington Evening World on October 24, 1916:
"After an illness of several weeks of dropsy, Levi Rhorer, 84 years old and one of the best known farmers in the northeast part of the county, died at 5:30 yesterday evening at his home in Marion township. He was a native of Monroe County and was born in 1832, two miles south of Clear Creek.
The deceased is survived by the widow and the following children: Mrs. Thomas B. Robinson, Mrs. Harvey Atkinson, Milton J. Rhorer, and Daniel Rhorer, all of this county and George C. Rhorer of Lewis, Kansas. Also a sister, Mrs. Amanda Trisler.
Mr. Rhorer was a member of the Company G 31st Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. He held membership in the Christian Church at Hindostan.
Funeral at the house at ten o'clock tomorrow in charge of Rev. Chord, of Dolan and interment at the Clear Creek Cemetery."
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Born: August 21, 1844
Died: April 23, 1890
This is a very interesting headstone as it appears to be cast from some sort of metal. I am not sure what kind, though. His names is raised inside of a scroll with a dove in flight above it. In the dove's beak is a branch of some sort. This is the messenger of God and also means peace.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He served in the Civil War in the 145th Indiana Infantry, Company I.
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Born: unknown
Died: 1865
The stone has been repaired at the death date, so the month and day are hard to read.
There was a flag at his grave the day that we were there and judging by his death date, he probably served in the Civil War.
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Born: October 7, 1840
Died: August 30, 1863
Served in the Civil War in the 87th Indiana Infantry, Company F.
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Born: unknown
Died: February 13, 1862
Inscription reads, "Aged 18Ys, 10ms, 11d".
The opposite side of the headstone is carved with the name Benjamin H. Whisennand.
There is a hand with the finger pointing down carved just under his name. This symbolizes the hand of God descending from Heaven.
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Born: December 6, 1854
Died: October 9, 1875
She as the wife of J.W. Turner (1847-1897). He is buried next to her at Clear Creek Cemetery.
She has an angel in profile carved into the top of her headstone. This would have symbolized her guide to heaven.
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Born: unknown
Died: January 18, 1866
She was the wife of an Unknown Whitaker. There is damage to that part of her headstone.
The inscription at the bottom of her headstone states that she was a "Member of the Methodist Church 25 years".
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I hope that you have enjoyed your re-visit to Clear Creek Cemetery.
Please visit the listing at Find-A-Grave.
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