Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at the Old Baptist Church Cemetery in Morgantown, Indiana. It is also known as the Baptist Cemetery.
GPS Coordinates: 39.37597, Longitude: -86.26139
This cemetery was established around 1840. There is a church nearby, but I am not sure if there was another church on the site originally or not. This is a lovely little cemetery and is well taken care of. I don't believe that this cemetery is still active. There is at least one famous burial here, that of Elder John Vawter, founder of Morgantown.
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Born: 1847
Died: 1918
His mother was Sarah Barns (1811-1875) and his father was Noah Barnes (?-?). His mother is buried at Fleener Cemtery in Fruitdale, Brown County, Indiana. I am unsure as to where his father is buried.
He was married to Mary Louise Varble Barnes (1850-1924). Her name is carved on the base of the tombstone.
They had at least one child:
William Edgar Barnes (1875-?) - buried at Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana. (there is no headstone for his burial site any longer).
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Born: March 26, 1832, Kentucky
Died: February 17, 1854, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
She was married to Timothy A. Coffman (1831-1875). He is buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery in Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana.
They had at least one child:
Leroy W. Coffman (1854-1863) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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Born: April 22, 1799, Virginia
Died: December 28, 1854, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
He was married to Agness Brown Coffman (1803-1872). Her name is listed on the back side of the headstone.
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Born: October 23, 1836, Jennings County, Indiana
Died: February 10, 1887, Morgan County, Indiana
She was the wife of Joshua Crawford (1832-1907). His name is on the opposite side of the stone.
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Born: June 26, 1872
Died: June 18, 1907
His name is carved into one of the sides of the head stone with Joshua Crawford (1832-1907) and Ann M. King Crawford (1836-1887).
I am not sure what his relationship to them his. His birth date is rather late for him to be their son, though it is all together possible.
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Born: 1849
Died: May 30, 1873
He was the son of William Fesler (1807-1868) and Charity Elizabeth Roush Fesler (1812-1897). Both are buried in the Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was one of the youngest of his siblings:
Johannes "John" Roush Fesler (1835-1920) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Marion County, Indiana.
William Henry Harrison Fesler (1837-?) - unknown
Mary Catharine Fesler (1838-1838) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Virginia Fesler (1839-1909) - buried in Moran Cemetery, Allen County, Kansas.
George Lake Fesler (1840-1895) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Nancy Ellen Fesler (1843-1883) - her burial site is unknown.
Sarah R. Fesler (1845-1848) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Malinda Jane Fesler Lake (1847-1923) - her burial site is unknown.
Infant Daughter Fesler (1850-1850) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Smith Vawter Fesler (1853-1896) - her burial site is unknown.
Scott Anderson Fesler (1855-1857) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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Born: July 2, 1812, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
Died: June 9, 1897, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana
She was married to William Fesler (1807-1868) on January 8, 1833 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. His name is listed on the opposite side of the headstone.
They had several children:Johannes "John" Roush Fesler (1835-1920) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Marion County, Indiana.
William Henry Harrison Fesler (1837-?) - unknown
Mary Catharine Fesler (1838-1838) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Virginia Fesler (1839-1909) - buried in Moran Cemetery, Allen County, Kansas.
George Lake Fesler (1840-1895) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Nancy Ellen Fesler (1843-1883) - her burial site is unknown.
Sarah R. Fesler (1845-1848) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Malinda Jane Fesler Lake (1847-1923) - her burial site is unknown.
Charles Carson Fesler (1849-1873) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Infant Daughter Fesler (1850-1850) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Smith Vawter Fesler (1853-1896) - her burial site is unknown.
Scott Anderson Fesler (1855-1857) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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Born: March 10, 1840
Died: December 25, 1895
He was the son of William Fesler (1807-1868) and Charity Elizabeth Roush Fesler (1812-1897). Both are buried in the Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Johannes "John" Roush Fesler (1835-1920) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Marion County, Indiana.
William Henry Harrison Fesler (1837-?) - unknown
Mary Catharine Fesler (1838-1838) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Elizabeth Virginia Fesler (1839-1909) - buried in Moran Cemetery, Allen County, Kansas.
Nancy Ellen Fesler (1843-1883) - her burial site is unknown.
Sarah R. Fesler (1845-1848) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Malinda Jane Fesler Lake (1847-1923) - her burial site is unknown.
Charles Carson Fesler (1849-1873) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Infant Daughter Fesler (1850-1850) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Smith Vawter Fesler (1853-1896) - her burial site is unknown.
Scott Anderson Fesler (1855-1857) - buried in Boles-Williams Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
He served in the Civil War in the 27th Indiana Infantry, Company E, also called the "Washington Greys". He was wounded at Chancellorsville when he took a musket ball to the left heel. He was then wounded at Gettysburg when he took a mini ball in the right hip which was lodged near the spinal column and never extracted. He was discharged from service in Tullahoma, Tennessee on November 21, 1863. His death was believed to be due to some sort of drug.
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Born: unknown
Died: unknown
I have no information about either of these graves. We found them propped up against a tree in the back of the cemetery near the fence line. Floyd's grave almost appears to be a recycled grave from someone with the initials S.C.H.
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Born: 1851
Died: 1909
He is buried with his wife Perina H. Gates (1856-1909).
I have no information about these two. They did die on the same year, so I am not sure if something happened.
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Born: unknown
Died: January 10, 1882
She was the wife of J.P. Haggard (?-?). I am unsure as to where he is buried.
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Born: 1860
Died: November 7, 1861
He was the infant son of H. Haggard (?-?) and M. Haggard (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
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Born: 1890
Died: September 20, 1891
He was the infant son of P.M. Haggard (?-?) and M.C. Haggard (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
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Born: unknown
Died: April 18, 1891
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Born: April 7, 1841
Died: October 30, 1867
She was the wife of James S. Hester (?-?). I am unsure if this is the same James S. Hester (1825-1979) that is buried in Southview Cemetery in Nashville, Indiana.
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Born: unknown
Died: February 17, 1873
He was married to Nancy Hogeland (?-1878). Her grave is next to his in Old Baptist Cemetery.They both have very nicely carved willow trees on their headstones and the graves are in very good condition.
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Born: February 28, 1835
Died: August 11, 1854
His grave is situated near a tree and another grave is settled behind it. I have no idea if this second grave is a relative or not, it was very worn and hard to make out.
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Born: unknown
Died: January 1, 1908
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Born: 1844
Died: August 6, 1870
He was married to Nancy E. Fesler Knox (1843-1883). They were married on November 3, 1864. She is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.He was a Civil War Veteran, but I am not sure what regiment or company he was with.
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Born: 1858
Died: September 15, 1859
She was the infant daughter of H. Lang (?-?) and S.A. Lang (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
There is a wilted, closed flower at the top of her gravestone. I believe that this means sadness.
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Born: 1868
Died: June 10, 1869
She was the young daughter of J.M. McIlhenny (?-?) and E. McIlhenny (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
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First we have Timothy L. Obenshain.
Born: 1818
Died: 1893
His first wife was Sarah Jane Hudiburg Obenshain (1820-1851). She is buried in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana.
They had at least two children from their union:
Amanda Jane Obenshain Swaim (1842-1904) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, Montgomery County, Kansas.
Caleb A. Obenshain (1844-1924) - buried in Industry Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois.
He was married twice. His second wife was Susie Obenshain (1842-1930). Her name is listed under his on the monument.
They had at least one child:
Marcus Obenshain (1876-1883) - buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana (his name is listed at the bottom of the monument).
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Born: February 12, 1843
Died: February 13, 1869
He was a Civil War Veteran, I believe, but I have yet to determine what regiment or company he served with.
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Born: March 31, 1819, Ohio
Died: August 11, 1853
He was married to Anne Morrison Skinner (?-?). I am unsure as to where she is buried.
He had at least one child:
Martha Isabella Skinner Walters (1852-1932) - buried in Nelson Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
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Born: December 10, 1799, West Virginia
Died: May 27, 1863, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
She was the wife of Phillip Skinner (1793-1852). They were married on January 24, 1818 in Belmont County, Ohio. He is buried near her in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had at least one child:
William Ervin Skinner (1835-1916) - buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
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Here is the grave of Phillip Skinner.Born: September 13, 1793, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Died: November 11, 1852, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
He was the son of Nathaniel Skinner (1766-1820) and Hanna King Skinner (1775-1840). They are both buried in the Harmony Cemetery in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio.
He had several siblings:
Amy Skinner (1786-1851) - buried in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Sarah Skinner Imel (1788-1842) - buried in Hazelton Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Samuel B. Skinner (1789-1853) - buried in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Nancy Ann Skinner Steward (1795-1871) - buried in Harmony Cemetery, Belmont County, Ohio.
James King Skinner (1804-1898) - buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, Perry County, Ohio.
Rachel M. Skinner Moore (1806-1875) - buried in New Bellsville Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
Catharine Skinner Moore (1809-1896) - buried in Melott Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
Lavina Skinner Seal (1813-1853) - buried in New Bellsville Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
William Ohio Skinner (1816-1898) - buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
He was married to Hannah Koons Skinner (1799-1863) on January 24, 1818 in Belmont County, Ohio. She is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had at least one child:
William Ervin Skinner (1835-1916) - buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
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Born: September 1828, Fauquier County, Virginia
Died: November 5, 1907, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
She was the daughter of William A. Westbrook (1786-1850) and Dorcas Enock Moffett Westbrook (1790-1830). Their burial sites are unknown.
She had several siblings:
Alfred A. Westbrook (1813-1887) - buried in Paw Paw Cemetery, Washington County, Ohio (there is no headstone in this cemetery for him, though his obituary lists him as being buried here).
Wesley Jackson Westbrooks (1819-1893) - buried in McMullen Cemetery, Wood County, West Virginia.
Lemuel P. Westbrook (1822-1898) - buried in Creighton Ridge Church of Christ Cemetery, Monroe County, Ohio.
Margaret E. Westbrook Glidden (1826-1908) - buried in East Hill Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
She was married twice. Her first husband was Isaac Zedrick White (?-?).
Her second marriage was to Zenas Stotts (1812-1890). His name is carved into the opposite side of her headstone.
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Born: 1812, Ohio
Died: February 4, 1890, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
He was married twice. His first wife was Martha Jefferis Stotts (?-?). They were married sometime in 1840.
They had two children:
William Stotts (1841-1916) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Fremont County, Iowa.
Zenas Stotts (1852-1906) - buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (there is no headstone for him and it is unsure if this is really his burial site, but obituary records list this as being his final resting place).
His second wife was Elizabeth Westbrook Stotts (1828-1907). Her names is carved into the opposite side of the headstone.
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Born: December 9, 1830, Nicholas County, Kentucky
Died: August 23, 1910, Morgan County, Indiana
He was the son of Thomas Soesbe (?-?) and Sabina Rooks Soesbe (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
He was married three times. His first wife was Nancy Taylor Sosbe (?-1859). I have found no information as to where she is buried.
Four children were born to their marriage:
William M. Sosbe (1853-1924) - buried in New Hope Cemetery, Howard County, Indiana.
John Henry Sosbe (1852-1938) - buried in Elwood Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
Adam L. Sosbe (?-?) - unknown
Unknown daughter (?-?) - unknown
His second wife was Melissa Jane House Sosbe (?-?), to whom he was married in 1860 in Kentucky. I am unsure as to where she is buried.
There were six children born to their union:
Jerry Sosbe (?-?) - unknown
Joshua M. Sosbe (1860-1910) - buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelby County, Indiana.
He was next married to Rhoda Bolton Sosbe (1855-1938) in 1875. She is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had twelve children:
George Washington Sosbe (1877-1877) - unknown
Marian Francis Sosbe (1878-1880) - unknown
Mary Ann Sosbe (1880-1900) - unknown
Hiram Granville Sosbe (1882-1887) - unknown
Martha Jane Sosbe Haggard (1884-1950) - unknown
Sebina Rhoda Sosbe Haggard (1886-1948) - buried in East Hill Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Charles Louden Sosbe (1888-1965) - unknown
Clarence Estle Sosbe (1890-1961) - buried in Sunset Memory Garden, Howard County, Indiana.
Lucinda S. "Lula" Sosbe Rule (1892-1966) - unknown
Mabel Blanche Sosbe Haase (1894-1977) - unknown
Hazel Florence Sosbe Buchanan (1896-1978) - unknown
Joseph Earl Sosbe (1898-1930) - unknown
He served in both the Mexican War and in the Civil War, which he was in the 70th Indiana Infantry, Company B.
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Born: unknown
Died: September 27, 1860
She was the infant daughter of G.W. Swaim (?-?) and A.J. Swaim (?-?). I am unsure as to where they are buried.
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Born: December 14, 1820, Highland County, Ohio
Died: July 14, 1898, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
He served in the Mexican War as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Regimental Ohio Volunteer, Company I.
He had at least one child:
Francis Lucas Taylor (1853-1916) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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Born: January 8, 1782, Orange County, Virginia
Died: August 17, 1862, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
He was the son of Jesse Vawter (1755-1838) and Elizabeth Watts Vawter (1762-1830). They are buried in Wirt Baptist Cemetery in Wirt, Jefferson County, Indiana.
He had several siblings:
William Vawter (1783-1868) - buried in Summerfield Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
James Vawter (1783-1873) - buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Jefferson County, Indiana.
Frances Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Mary Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Sarah Vawter Stribling (1789-1871) - buried in Bear Creek Baptist Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Julia Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Achilles Vawter (1794-1862) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Ann Vawter Moncrief (1797-1887) - buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Jefferson County, Indiana.
He was married four times. His first wife was Polly Smith Vawter (1781-1825). They were married on December 17, 1805. She is buried in Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana.
They had three children:
David Smith Vawter (?-?) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emily Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Jane Vawter (?-?) - unknown
His second marriage was to Jane Smith Vawter (?-1826). They were married somewhere around 1826. There were no children born to their marriage.
His third wife was Ruth Minton Vawter (1805-1850). She is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had at least three children:
Marion Vawter (1830-1880) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Mary Vawter (?-?) - unknown
John Allan Vawter (1832-1874) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
His fourth marriage was to Martha McGannon Pearce Vawter (1822-1892). They were married around 1853. She is buried in Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana.
They had at least one child:
Emma Vawter (1854-1859) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
The Reverend Colonel Elder John Vawter was a distinguished man and very important to the history of Morgantown, Indiana. He was licensed as a Baptist minister in 1804. He moved to Indiana in 1807 with his father and settled in Madison. Here he became first magistrate. Soon afterward he was elected sheriff of Jefferson and Clarke Counties. In 1810, he was appointed United States Marshal for the state and served as a frontier ranger during the Indian Campaign of 1811-1813. In 1817, he was elected Colonel of the militia of Jennings County. It was at this time that he founded Vernon, the county-seat of Jennings County. Here he was pastor of the Baptist Church from 1821-1848, a member of the State Legislature from 1831-1835, and a member of the State Senate in 1836. In 1848, he moved to Morgan county and founded the town of Morgantown, which became his final resting place.
To read more about him please visit here.
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Born: October 10, 1837
Died: May 28, 1895, Indiana
She was the wife of John Allen Vawter (1832-1874). He is buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery as well.
They had at least two children:
Francis Day Vawter (1856-1900) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
Grace Vawter (1865-1866) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
According to her obituary, she was on her way to her sister's home when the harness on her horse broke. This caused the horse to become frightened and she was thrown from the buggy when it bolted. She fell onto a pile of railroad ties and suffered a broken back and skull fractures. She died soon afterward.
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Born: May 11, 1854, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
Died: November 13, 1859, Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana
She was the daughter of John Vawter (1782-1862) and Martha McGannon Vawter (1822-1892). He is buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, but she is buried in Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana.
She had several siblings:
David Smith Vawter (?-?) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emily Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Jane Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Marion Vawter (1830-1880) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Mary Vawter (?-?) - unknown
John Allan Vawter (1832-1874) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Daniel Webster Pearce (1841-1868) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
Thomas Allen Pearche (1843-1914) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Samuel J. Pearce (1847-1917) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
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Born: 1865
Died: August 25, 1866
She was the infant daughter of John Allen Vawter (1832-1874) and Catherine Hickey Vawter (1837-1895). Both are buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
She had at least one sibling:
Francis Day Vawter (1856-1900) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
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Born: 1832
Died: May 30, 1874
He was the son of John Vawter (1782-1862) and Ruth Minton Vawter (1805-1850). They are both buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
David Smith Vawter (?-?) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emily Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Jane Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Marion Vawter (1830-1880) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Mary Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Daniel Webster Pearce (1841-1868) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
Thomas Allen Pearche (1843-1914) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Samuel J. Pearce (1847-1917) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emma Vawter (1854-1859) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
He was married to Catherine Hickey Vawter (1837-1895). She is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had at least two children:
Francis Day Vawter (1856-1900) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
Grace Vawter (1865-1866) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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Born: December 7, 1830, Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana
Died: March 30, 1880, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
He was the son of John Vawter (1782-1862) and Ruth Minton Vawter (1805-1850). They are both buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
David Smith Vawter (?-?) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emily Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Jane Vawter (?-?) - unknown
John Allen Vawter (1830-1880) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
Mary Vawter (?-?) - unknown
Daniel Webster Pearce (1841-1868) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
Thomas Allen Pearche (1843-1914) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Samuel J. Pearce (1847-1917) - buried in Vernon Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana.
Emma Vawter (1854-1859) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
He was married to Rebecca McHaffy Vawter (?-?). I am unsure as to where she is buried.
He had at least one child:
Mary Emily Vawter Dunning (1857-1945) - buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois.
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Born: 1805
Died: September 2, 1850
She was married to John Vawter (1782-1862). He is buried near him in Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
They had at least two children:
Marion Vawter (1830-1880) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
John Allen Vawter (1832-1874) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana.
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The top of the plaque has the name Reverend John Wade Ragsdale.
Born: 1811, Kentucky
Died: 1895, Indiana
He was married twice. His first wife was Emily M. Webb Ragsdale (1816-1852). She is buried in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery in Beanblossom, Brown County, Indiana.
They had at least four children:
James Mayo Ragsdale (1838-1861) - buried in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
John Roland Ragsdale (1840-1924) - buried in Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana.
William Henry Ragsdale (1843-1859) - buried in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.
Cordelia R.V. Ragsdale Obenshain (1848-1912) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana. (her name is listed at the base of the plaque)
His second wife was Elizabeth A. Ragsdale (1821-1898). Her name is listed just under the Reverend's name on the plaque.
They had at least one child:
Emma M. Ragsdale Vories (1855-1926) - buried in Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan County, Indiana. (her name is listed third on the plaque).
Reverend Ragsdale was a very important figure in the community. He was minister of the Baptist church for over sixty years.
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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk through the Old Baptist Church Cemetery.
If you have any information on any of the graves listed here, please email me or leave a message.
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