New Union Cemetery

Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at New Union Cemetery, also know as South Union Church Cemetery and Van Buren Cemetery.

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.08585, Longitude: -86.59182

We visited this cemetery on June 09, 2015.  There are two different churches at this location, one in a larger building which appears to be a meeting hall of sorts and then the small white church pictured above.  I am not sure when this cemetery was established, but I do know that it is still active.  The older section of the cemetery is up close to the small, white structure.

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Our first stop is at the grave of Belle Dearmin.

Born: May 1, 1853
Died: July 25, 1908

She was married to Matthew Dearmin (?-?).  He is buried in Oklahoma according to her tombstone inscription.










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 Here is the grave of Farling Duvall.

Born: April 8, 1844
Died: March 23, 1911

I am unsure as to his parents were, but I did find mention of at least two siblings:
Ellas Duvall (?-?) - unknown
Lydia Duvall Kent (?-?) - unknown

He was married to Elizabeth Duvall (1843-1927).  Her name is on the other side of his headstone.  

They had at least two children:
John Duvall (?-?) - unknown
Wesley Duvall (?-?) - unknown

He served in the Civil War in the 22nd Indiana Infantry, Company C.  He was also a member of the local branch of the G.A.R.

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Here is the grave of Samuel Ferguson.

Born: June 25, 1806
Died: March 15, 1895

There are two stars carved into the top of his headstone.  These usually symbolize the Star of Bethlehem when there is one.  I don't know if having two means anything different.

I did noticed that the "S" on both his first and last name are cavred backward and the "R" are lower case.  





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Here is the grave of James Hensley.

Born: January 9, 1800
Died: May 17, 1868

His parents were Samuel Grandison Hensley (1769-?) and Sarah Jane Fleming Hensley (1779-1854).  They are both buried in Richardson/Brummetts Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He had at least one sibling:
Sarah Hensley Romans (1801-1876) - buried in Richardson/Brummetts Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.



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Here we have the grave of Samuel H. Hensley.

Born: 1842
Died: July 21, 1865

He served in the Civil War with the 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company E.












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Here we have the grave of Archibald M. Lane.

Born: February 28, 1842
Died: September 22, 1899

He was married to Lucinda D. Morgan Lane (1843-1923).  Her name is on the other side of the headstone.

They had at least one child:
Oscar Lane (1862-1864) - buried in New Union Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.




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This is the grave of Isaac Lane.

Born: unknown
Died: January 5, 1866

He was married to Mary M. Lane (?-1866).  She is buried near him in New Union Cemetery.











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This is the grave of Mary M. Lane.

Born: unknown
Died: December 6, 1866

She was married to Isaac Lane (?-1866).  He is buried near her at New Union Cemetery.











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Here is the grave of Oscar Lane.

Born: July 15, 1862
Died: July 24, 1864

He was the son of Archibald M. Lane (1842-1899) and Lucinda D. Morgan Lane (1843-1923).  They are buried in New Union Cemetery.










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Now we come to the grave of Roma B. May.

Born: 1887
Died: 1913

The inscription on his headstone states, 
"He gave his life to save other in the flood at Peru, Ind Mar. 26, 1913".

According to what I have been able to find, a massive tornado outbreak hit the midwest on March 21, 1913 and started a series of devastating storms.  I am not sure if the tornado actually hit Peru but it was definitely a victim of massive flooding.  Approximately 250 people died when the flood waters rose too fast for them to flee.

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We now stop at the grave of Alvis Moore.

Born: 1827
Died: March 20, 1905, Monroe County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War as a Private in the 82nd Indiana Infantry, Company F.    He enlisted on August 30, 1862 and mustered out on July 18, 1865.

He was married to Jane Moore (1830-1902).  She is buried with him at New Union Cemetery.  Her name is carved on the other side of the headstone.



Together they had several children:
Theodore Moore (?-?) - unknown
Mrs. George Teague (?-?) - unknown
Oscar Moore (?-?) - unknown
James Moore (?-?) - unknown

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Here we have the grave of Nancy Shipman.

Born: June 19, 1844
Died: August 6, 1863

She was the wife of C.M. Shipman (?-?).  












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This is the Stultz grave.

First we have William W. Stultz.

Born: April 27, 1871
Died: October 19, 1951

And his wife, Carrie E. Stultz.

Born: November 27, 1873
Died: March 13, 1918

There is a large, nicely carved Freemason symbol between what appears to be two sheaves of wheat.




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Here we have the grave of Jacob Wright.

Born: 1843
Died: December 7, 1862, Bowling Green, Kentucky

His parents were David Wright (1806-1895) and Caroline Kutch Wright (1809-1881).  Both are buried in New Union Cemetery.

He had several siblings:
Alfred Perry Wright (1833-1917) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.
Jane Wright Parham (1836-1917) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Wright Miller (1837-1889) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Clarinda Wright Eastham (1847-1911) - buried in HIghland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo County, Indiana.
David D. Wright (1853-1912) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana.

He served in the Civil War in the 31st Indiana Infantry and died in a battle in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Our final stop today is at the graves of the Wright children.  These three small graves are situated near the fence line and under the shade of a lovely tree.

First we have the grave of Infant Wright.

Born: unknown
Died: October 29, 1864

This was the child of L. Wright (?-?) and A. Wright (?-?) and was only 21 days old.

 This grave is that of Tobias Wright.

Born: unknown
Died: April 8, 1862

This was also the child of L. Wright (?-?) and A. Wright (?-?) and was a little over 2 years old.





There is another smaller grave in the middle, but I did not see anything to indicate who this grave was far.   I am unsure as to who the parents were or where they are buried.

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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through New Union Cemetery.

Please let me know if you have any information for any of the graves listed here.

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