Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery located in Mount Tabor, Indiana. This cemetery is located next to a beautiful white country church established in September of 1831.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.33202, Longitude: -86.60735
We visited this cemetery on a drizzly June 08, 2015. It is located off of Liberty Hollow Road and surrounded by beautiful countryside. In fact, several cows were very interested in our presence. I am not sure when this cemetery was established, but the oldest burial dates to about the same time that the church was established.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He served in the Civil War in the 14th Indiana Infantry, Company H.
I have no further information about him.
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Born: December 9, 1848, Morgan County, Indiana.
Died: December 15, 1915, Indiana
She was the daughter of John Wesley Burton (1815-1853) and Sarah Gentry Burton (1815-1872). They are both buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
She had at least four other siblings:
Infant Burton (1839-1839) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James D. Burton (1842-1842) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josiah Lemuel Burton (1844-1929) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John W. Burton (1853-1853) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
She was married to James Van Buskirk (1847-1926). He is buried near her in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Together they had at least two children:
David VanBuskirk (1875-1951) - buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo County, California.
Sarah M. Van Buskirk Miller (1885-1967) - buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Prince George's County, Maryland.
There is a hand with the finger pointing up carved into the top of her headstone. This symbolizes her soul going home.
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Born: September 30, 1815, Montgomery County, Kentucky
Died: September 10, 1853, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of John Burton (1784-1860) and Nancy Agnes Wishard Burton (1781-1876). They are both buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Infant Daughter Burton (?-?) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jessie McKendrick Burton (1809-1896) - buried in Burton Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Johnson Burton Campbell (1813-1845) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Martha L. Burton (1819-1844) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josiah Parker Burton (1821-1913) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Ellis Burton (1824-1900) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He was married to Sarah Gentry Burton (1815-1872). She is buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery near him.
Together they had several children:
Infant Burton (1839-1839) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James D. Burton (1842-1842) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josiah Lemuel Burton (1844-1929) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cytha J. Burton (1848-1915) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John W. Burton (1853-1853) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: January 11, 1844, Morgan County, Indiana.
Died: March 12, 1929, Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana.
His parents were John Wesley Burton (1815-1853) and Sarah Gentry Burton (1815-1872). They are both buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Infant Burton (1839-1839) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James D. Burton (1842-1842) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Cytha J. Burton (1848-1915) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
John W. Burton (1853-1853) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He served in the Civil War in the 33rd Indiana Infantry, Company H.
And his wife, Susanna Maxwell Burton.
Born: March 27, 1844, Indiana
Died: March 31, 1912, Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana
She was the daughter of John Maxwell (1805-1871) and Catharine Graham Maxwell (1807-1891). He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana, but her burial site is unknown.
She had at least three siblings:
Jane Maxwell (1842-1868) - buried in Liberty Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
John Maxwell (1846-1852) - buried in Burns Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Robert Fulton Maxwell (1849-1909) - buried in Hilldale Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
They aren't listed as having any children.
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Born: 1815, Kentucky
Died: September 28, 1872, Monroe County, Indiana
She was married to John Wesley Burton (1815-1853). He is buried near her in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Together they had the following children:
Infant Burton (1839-1839) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James D. Burton (1842-1842) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josiah Lemuel Burton (1844-1929) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cytha J. Burton (1848-1815) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John W. Burton (1853-1853) - buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: May 19, 1847, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: February 26, 1926, Monroe County, Indiana
His parents were James Van Buskirk (1796-1874) and Mariah Van Buskirk (1804-1886). Both are buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was the youngest of his siblings:
David Campbell Van Buskirk (1826-1886) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cynthia Ann Van Buskirk Burton (1830-1906) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Isaac Van Buskirk (1833-1864) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Van Buskirk (1835-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Van Buskirk (1838-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Joseph Van Buskirk (1843-1924) - buried in Moscow Cemetery, Latah County, Idaho.
He was married to Cytha J. Buskirk (1848-1915) who is buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery with him.
They had at least two children:
David VanBuskirk (1875-1951) - buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo County, California.
Sarah M Van Buskirk Miller (1885-1967) - buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Born: October 11, 1796
Died: January 12, 1874
He was the son of Isaac Van Buskirk (1760-1843) and Jerusha Little Van Buskirk (1756-1827). They are both buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He was the youngest of his siblings:
Jerusha Elizabeth Van Buskirk Little (1788-1842) - buried in the Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Isaac Van Buskirk (1791-1870) - buried in the Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
John Van Buskirk (1792-1846) - buried in the Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He married Mariah Van Buskirk (1804-1886). She is buried near him at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Together they had the following children:
David Campbell Van Buskirk (1826-1886) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cynthia Ann Van Buskirk Burton (1830-1906) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Isaac Van Buskirk (1833-1864) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Van Buskirk (1835-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Van Buskirk (1838-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Joseph Van Buskirk (1843-1924) - buried in Moscow Cemetery, Latah County, Idaho.
James Van Buskirk (1847-1926) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: May 27, 1804
Died: April 15, 1886
Her father was David S. Campbell (1773-1853) and he is buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery. I am not of her mother's name.
She was married to James Van Buskirk (1796-1874). I believe that his name is carved on the opposite side of the monument at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Together they had the following children:
David Campbell Van Buskirk (1826-1886) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cynthia Ann Van Buskirk Burton (1830-1906) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Isaac Van Buskirk (1833-1864) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Van Buskirk (1835-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Van Buskirk (1838-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Joseph Van Buskirk (1843-1924) - buried in Moscow Cemetery, Latah County, Idaho.
James Van Buskirk (1847-1926) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: July 27, 1813, Montgomery County, Kentucky
Died: March 11, 1845, Monroe County, Indiana
Her parents were John Burton (1784-1860) and Nancy Agnes Wishard Burton (1781-1876). They are both buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Infant Daughter Burton (?-?) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jessie McKendrick Burton (1890-1896) - buried in Burton Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
John Wesley Burton (1815-1853) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Martha L. Burton (1819-1844) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Josiah Parker Burton (1821-1913) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Ellis Burton (1824-1900) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
She was married to James Madison Campbell (1813-1855). He is buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery near her. It doesn't appear that they had any children.
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Born: December 20, 1860
Died: February 15, 1863
He was the son of John Campbell (1828-1880) and Mary E. Campbell (1833-1900). Both are buried nearby in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He had at least two siblings:
Johnnie Campbell (1857-1869) - buried in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Mount Tabor, Monroe County, Indiana
Benjamin Newt Campbell (1871-1941) - buried in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana (an owner of Pepsi Cola, formerly connected with Campbell Brother Drug Company and Campbell Ice Cream Company)
UPDATE: Thanks for the parental information, stoogtech (from Find-A-Grave)
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He was the son of Joseph Campbell (1796-1182) and Female Campbell (?-?). The inscription is worn and hard to read, but his mother's name may have been Mary, though Joseph's wife was Mary Graham Campbell. She wasn't born until 1822, so this likely is not his mother, or the date belong is wrong.
His death date looks like it might be February 8, 1810, but it is very worn and difficult to make out.
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Born: September 1, 1863
Died: February 11, 1865
Her parents were George Cherry (1826-1873) and Mary Van Buskirk McKinney (1840-1901). He is listed on the other side of the monument in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
She had at least one other sibling:
Infant Son Cherry (1861-1861) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: September 30, 1826
Died: February 11, 1873
He was married to Mary Van Buskirk McKinney (1840-1901). She is buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery with her second husband.
She had at least two children:
Infant Son Cherry (1861-1861) - buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Adda M. Cherry (1863-1865) - buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: July 9, 1861
Died: July 12, 1861
His parents were George Cherry (1826-1873) and Mary Van Buskirk McKinney (1840-1901). He is listed on the other side of the monument in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He had at least one sibling:
Adda M. Cherry (1863-1865) - buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: June 15, 1851
Died: November 10, 1879
His parents were Andrew Jackson Cosner (1818-1879) and Lucinda Puett Cosner (1820-1877). They are both buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
He had at least one sibling, a brother:
Joseph Barton Cosner (1845-1919) - buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
There are two poetic inscriptions on his monument:
"Dearest Henry thou has left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But we know 'twas God bereft us, He can all our sorrrows heal."
"My soul a comforting ex angel, This soothing faith hath given, The human soul though glorious as an angel still loves its own in Heaven."
Records show that he died of a co-infection of Typhoid Fever and Malaria better known as Typho-Malaria.
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Born: 1849
Died: 1923
He served in the Civil War in the 145th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company E.
He was married to Ludelia A. Davis (1854-1935). She is listed under his name on the headstone.
They had at least one child:
Minnie Davis (1881-1906) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
His wife, Ludelia A Davis, is listed on the headstone as well.
Born: 1854
Died: 1935
She was the daughter of Sarah S. York (1819-1895) and Thomas York (?-?). Her mother is buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, but I am unsure as to where her father is buried.
She had at least nine other siblings, though there is not much information about them:
William H York (1840-1918) - buried at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: May 3, 1879
Died: October 6, 1880
She was the daughter of B. Davis (?-?) and D. Davis (?-?). I am unsure as to what there names were or as to where they are buried.
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Born: December 30, 1881
Died: May 26, 1906
She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Davis (1849-1923) and Ludelia A. Davis (1854-1935). They are buried near her at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
The inscription reads, "Darling Minnie Gone but not forgotten".
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Born: May 15, 1790
Died: March 24, 1867
She was the wife of William B. Evans (1789-1828). He is buried in the Old Bethel Cemetery, Putnam County, Indiana.
Together they had at least four children:
William H. Evans (1818-1912) - buried in the Evans Cemetery, Gray County, Kansas.
Serena Emerine Evans Smith (1823-1900) - buried in Sidney Cemetery, Fremont County, Iowa.
Martha Ann Evans Baldwin (1828-1882) - buried in Culbertson Cemetery, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
James T. Evans (1862-1878) - buried in the Old Bethel Cemetery, Putnam County, Indiana.
The inscription reads, "she was a tender mother here and in her life the Lord did fear we trust our loss will be her gain and that with Christ has gone to reign."
There is an open book carved into the top of her headstone which most likely symbolizes her faith.
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Born: October 22, 1821
Died: May 17, 1880
She was the wife of Reverend Sanford Hector Flood (1819-1812). He is buried near her at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
The inscription on the headstone says, "wife of Rev S.H. Flood M.D.". I haven't found any reference to his being a doctor or what church he gave his sermons at, though I have to believe that it would be Liberty Methodist Church since he is buried here.
They don't appear to have had any children.
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Born: May 2, 1822
Died: October 21, 1917
She was the daughter of Joseph Campbell (1796-1882) and Mary Campbell (1834-1890). They are both buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was married to James S. Gentry (1813-1884). His name is on the other side of the monument.
Together they has three children:
Lemuel S. Gentry (1842-1870) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
David D. Gentry (1860-1913) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas H. Gentry (1863-1904) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
The inscription reads, "What to us is life without thee, Darkness and dispair alone, When with sighs we seek to find thee, This tomb proclaims that thou art gone."
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Born: June 12, 1811
Died: November 10, 1865
He was married to Elizabeth Ann Arnold Gentry (1814-1883). Her name is carved on the opposite side of the headstone.
They had two children:
Milton H. Gentry (1843-1916) - buried in Le Roy Cemetery, Coffey County, Kansas.
Julie E. Ware (1855-1922) - buried in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
It looks like there may have been a picture of Lemuel on the grave at one time as there is a rectangular hole carved into the headstone and a small metal frame.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He served in the Civil War in the 33rd Regiment of the Indiana Infantry, Company F and H as a Private.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He served in the Civil War in the 33rd Indiana Infantry, Company H, as a Private.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
This grave is very worn and difficult to read. It appears to have had some damage at some point down near the bottom.
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Born: October 28, 1867
Died: October 28, 1867
He was the newborn son of William Hoadley (1825-1909) and Phebe Staley Hoadley (1835-1906). They are both buried in the Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
He was the youngest of his siblings:
William J. Hoadley (1857-1934) - buried in Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Edwin Hoadley (1858-1932) - buried in Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Margaret A Hoadley Goss Hensley (1860-1943) - buried in Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Cyrus Hoadley (1862-1936) - buried in Riverview Cemetery, Benton County, Washington.
Silvester Hoadley (1863-1936) - buried in Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Claud Hoadley (1865-1947) - buried in Gosport Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
I find it interesting that this newborn of the Hoadley family was buried so far away from the remainder of his family.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
The inscription reads, "Texas, Pvt 11 U.S.Inf. January 19, 1922".
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Born: 1797
Died: May 10, 1854
I have no other information about him or his family.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He was a Civil War Soldier, but the grave is very worn and I am unable to determine what regiment or company he served in.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
He was a Civil War solider that served in the 115th Indiana Infantry, Company G.
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Born: 1839
Died: 1930
The inscription states: "A school teacher for 67 years".
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Born: May 5, 1820, Spencer County, Kentucky
Died: February 8, 1908
He was the married to Jerusha Van Buskirk Stark (1828-1880). She us buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
They had several children:
James S. Stark (1849-1901) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Lizzie Stark Cosner (1854-1881) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mary L. Stark (1862-1879) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Julie Stark (1871-1871) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jerusha Stark (1888-1888) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
The inscription reads, "A farmer all his life".
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Born: August 27, 1828
Died: October 9, 1880
She was the wife of Etilmon Justus Stark (1820-1908). He is buried next to her at Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
They had several children:
James S. Stark (1849-1901) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Lizzie Stark Cosner (1854-1881) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Mary L. Stark (1862-1879) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Julie Stark (1871-1871) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jerusha Stark (1888-1888) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: December 13, 1842
Died: December 14, 1917
He was married to Priscilla Thomas (1841-1892). She is buried near him in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
They don't appear to have had any children, though it is difficult to be certain.
He served in the Civil War in the 21st Indiana Infantry, Company B.
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Born: October 2, 1841
Died: December 17, 1892
She was the wife of John H. Thomas (1842-1917). He is buried near her in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Records indicate that her name is Priscilla but her grave clearly states her name as Nancy. This could be a case where she went by a nickname or something and that was carved on her gravestone. I am uncertain as to why the discrepancy.
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Born: August 8, 1838
Died: March 2, 1875
The headstone itself is broken and was laying on the ground the day that we visited, but the inscription is still very clear.
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Born: May 22, 1833, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: February 23, 1864, Gosport, Owen County, Indiana
He was the son of James Van Buskirk (1796-1874) and Mariah Van Buskirk (1804-1886). Both are buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He had several siblings:
David Campbell Van Buskirk (1826-1886) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Cynthia Ann Van Buskirk Burton (1830-1906) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Thomas Van Buskirk (1835-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
James Van Buskirk (1838-1839) - buried in Van Buskirk Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Joseph Van Buskirk (1843-1924) - buried in Moscow Cemetery, Latah County, Idaho.
James Van Buskirk (1847-1926) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He was married to Nancy A. McCoy Van Buskirk (1837-1864). She is buried near him in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.They had at least one child:
Joseph L. Van Buskirk (1860-1897) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He served in the Civil War in the 27th Indiana Infantry, Company F. There is a nice little history about his service carved into the side of his headstone. The inscriptions reads, "Volunteered in Co. F 27 Reg. Ind. Vols. Aug. 7, 1861. Was taken prisoner at Winchester Va. May 25, 1862 remained as such until(l) Sep. 5, '62. When he returned to his Reg't. Was in the hard fought Battles of Chancelorsville and Gettysburgh. He was discharged Jan. 8, '64 by reason of disability caused by over exertion, exposure and a severe cold from which he never recovered."
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Born: March 9, 1837
Died: June 5, 1864, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the wife of Isaac Van Buskirk (1833-1864), who is buried near her in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
Together they had at least one child:
Joseph L. Van Buskirk (1860-1897) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
The inscription under her name reads, "Dearest sister thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But tis God who hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal."
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
The dates on the stone look like 1847 - 1916 and then there is some writing underneath that that looks like he served in the Civil War in the 45th Regiment, but I can not be sure.
This may be the grave of Thomas York, husband of Sarah York. If so, the birth date may be something more like 1817-1916.
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Born: December 21, 1840, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana
Died: June 11, 1918, Mount Tabor, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of Sarah S. York (1819-1895) and Thomas York (?-?). I know that she is buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, but I am not sure about him.
He was one of ten children, though I have not found much information about them:
Ludelia A. Davis (1854-1935) - buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
He enlisted in service for Civil War on August 19, 1862 into Company B of the 24th Indiana Infantry. We was transferred to Company F of the same Regiment and appointed a Corporal of Company B in the 67th Indiana Infantry on January 13, 1863.
He found in many engagements, including, Mumfordsville, Kentucky; Ft. Gibson, Mississippi; Champion Hill, Mississippi; Black River Bridge, Mississippi; and many others. You can read all about his engagements as well as his obituary here.
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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery.
If you have any questions or information, please feel free to email me or leave a message.
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