Kentucky Ridge Cemetery

Today's A Walk Through the Tombstones is at the lovely Kentucky Ridge Cemetery in Doans, Greene County, Indiana.

GPS Coordinates: 38.9192009, -86.8039017

This cemetery is also known as Pleasant Kentucky Ridge Cemetery and Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.  It was established in 1854 and has under 750 interments.  It is an active cemetery and has an active church attached to it.

It is a lovely little white Baptist Church, which looks to be a one room wooden structure.  I am not sure when the building was built, but the congregation was established in 1843.  There is a Facebook page for them.  

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Our first stop is at the grave of George Washington Babb.

Born: March 18, 1819

Died: July 7, 1898

He was married to Nancy A. Babb, who is listed below him on the headstone.

Born: May 22, 1819

Died: January 11, 1872

They had three children that I have found:

Thomas Benton Babb (1851-1909) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Mack D. Babb (1858-1888) - buried in New Union Cemetery, Eureka, Lawrence County, Indiana

Val Babb (1863-1927) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

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Next is the grave of George Washington Bennett.

Born: August 11, 1838, Columbiana County, Ohio

Died: September 1, 1909, Greene County, Indiana

He was the son of Maccabees Bennett (1796-1854) and his second wife, Eleanor Wishard Bennett (1802-?).  They were married on June 2, 1825.  He is buried in Carlisle Cemetery, Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio, but it is unknown as to where Eleanor is buried.

He had seven siblings, though I only have the names of four of them:

Hezekiah Bennett (?-1883) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Monroe County, Iowa

Elizabeth J. Bennett McGinnis (1830-1907) - buried in Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana

Angeline Bennett Murry (?-?) - burial unknown

George W. Bennett (?-?) - burial unknown

He was married to Nancy Riley Bennett, whose name is listed on the headstone underneath him.

Born: April 17, 1849, Ohio

Died: July 17, 1931, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

She was daughter of Elza Riley (1806-1878) and Ann Riley (1829-1889).  They are both buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery near each other.  At some point before his death, he was said to have become of unsound mind and was taken away to an insane asylum in Indianapolis.  It was thought that he would recover, but his condition became dangerous and he died a few days later.

She had a couple of siblings:

Francis M. Riley (1852-1927) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Frances E. Riley (1857-1891) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

They had eleven children, though I have only found the names of two of them:

Oren Wilbur Bennett (1878-1960) - buried in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana

Minnie Bell Bennett Harris (1883-1968) - buried in Mount Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney, Cook County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War, having enlisted on June 7, 1861, in Company F. 15th Indiana Volunteers.  He served until June 25, 1864 when he was injured at Mission Ridge on November 25, 1863.  He never fully recovered from this wound and was discharged.

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We now come to the grave of Jesse "Jep" Jefferson Corbin.

Born: November 24, 1823, Clark County, Kentucky

Died: March 11, 1894, Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana

He was the son of James Corbin (1793-1875) and Sarah Hannah Bivens Corbin (1796-1889).  They are both buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery with each other.  It is said that James last name is really Fones and that his family was killed in an Indian Raid.  He was adopted by Rawley and Sarah Corbin.

He had twelve siblings, though I haven't found names of all of them:

Thomas Corliss Corbin (?-1884) - buried in Salem Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana

Nancy Inman Corbin Melton (1827-1900) - buried in Salem Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana (though she is also listed as being buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery as well; neither have headstones pictured)

Benjamin Franklin Corbin (1831-1874) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana (he was accidentally shot by a comrade when they were searching out the whereabouts of thief by the name of George Newman)

George Washington Corbin (1838-1863) - buried in Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi

He was married on December 28, 1843 to Delilah Jackson Corbin (1827-1891).  She is buried with him in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery and her name is listed on the opposite side of the headstone.

They had fifteen children, though I believe there are more than I have names for:

Sarah Jane Corbin Sims (1842-1910) - buried in Goodwill Cemetery, Loogootee, Martin County, Indiana

John B. Corbin (1844-1925) - buried in Ashcraft Chapel Cemetery, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana

Morton Oliver Perry Corbin (1864-1941) - buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana

Martha Ellen Corbin Horn (1869-1957) - buried in Ashcraft Chapel Cemetery, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana

James Manuel Corbin (1871-1955) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Amos Marion Dawson.

Born: April 5, 1840

Died: May 30, 1902

He was the son of Joshua Wilkinson Dawson (?-?) and Mary McLaughlin Dawson (?-?).   I am unsure as to where they are buried or whether or not Amos had any siblings.

He was married to Nancy Elizabeth Lepley Dawson (1844-1938).  They were married in 1869.  She is buried near him in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

They had at least one child:

Sarah Lillis Dawson Beveridge (1887-1969) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, Linton, Greene County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War in Company C of the 9th Indiana Infantry.

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Here we are at the grave of Tilla Dawson.

Born: 1883

Died: 1888

She is listed next to her sister, Theresa J. Dawson.

Born: 1881

Died: 1888

These may be the young daughters of Amos Marion Dawson (1840-1902) and Nancy Elizabeth Lepley Dawson (1844-1938).  

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This is the grave of Mary Catherine Dickey.

Born: November 15, 1869

Died: December 15, 1870

She was the infant daughter of Andrew Jackson Dickey (1826-1908) and his second wife, Louisa Hasler Crush Dickey (1839-1931).  They are both buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery and have a lovely joined tree stump headstone.  Around 1870, Andrew built a grist mill in Doans and worked it until his death. He was also a farmer and a blacksmith.  It is listed that when he was buried, there was no funeral sermon.

She would have had several siblings, ten in total:

Elza Riley Dickey (1855-1939) - buried in Dugger Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana

William Arnold Crusch/Crush (1861-1925) - buried in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, Roosevelt County, Montana

Lillie Dickey Porter (?-?) - burial unknown

Cynthia Dickey Butler (?-?) - burial unknown

Frances Dickey Brannan (?-?) - burial unknown

John Wilson Dickey (1870-1960) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie County, North Dakota

Ida Caroline Dickey Martindale (1872-1966) - buried in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana

Clara Elizabeth Dickey Wright (1874-1963) - buried in Farnsworth Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana

Samuel Tilden Dickey (1876-1915) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Emma Dickey (?-?) - burial unknown

Minnie Arletta Fields (1883-1965) - buried in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

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Here we have the grave of Margaret Jane Riley Dickey.

Born: 1831, Columbiana County, Ohio

Died: March 20, 1864

She was the daughter of Scynthia Riley Logan Bradshaw (1818-1897) and first husband, James Logan (?-?).   They were married on March 24, 1835 in Columbiana County, Ohio.  She is buried with her second husband in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.

She had several siblings:

Marianne Logan Evans (1836-1868) - buried in Houghton Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Martin County, Indiana

Elizabeth Logan (1839-?) - buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio (though she was originally buried in the Old Union Cemetery which was also known as the Fifth Street Cemetery before it was removed to make way for development and the interments were moved to Riverview)

Priscilla Bradshaw Sutton (1847-1933) - buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California

Ambrose C. Bradshaw (1848-1918) - buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Whittier , Los Angeles, California

Laura M. Bradshaw Barth (1852-1931) -  buried in Riverview Cemetery, East Liverpool, Columbiana, Ohio

Lillie May Bradshaw Arbuckle (1861-1933) - buried in Anna State Hospital Cemetery, Anna, Union County, Illinois (Anna State Hospital was an insane asylum established in 1869 under the Kirkbride Plan; unfortunately, the Anna State Hospital Cemetery is nothing but an open field with no headstones)

She was married to Andrew Jackson Dickey (1826-1908).    He is buried nearby in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.  

They had a few children: 

Elza Riley Dickey (1855-1939) - buried in Dugger Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana

William Arnold Crusch/Crush (1861-1925) - buried in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, Roosevelt County, Montana

Lillie Dickey Porter (?-?) - burial unknown

Cynthia Dickey Butler (?-?) - burial unknown

Frances Dickey Brannan (?-?) - burial unknown

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This is the grave of Andrew Jackson Dickey.

Born: October 10, 1826

Died: February 28, 1908

He was married twice, his first wife being Margaret Jane Riley Dickey (1831-1864).  She is buried near him in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

They had a few children: 

Elza Riley Dickey (1855-1939) - buried in Dugger Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana

William Arnold Crusch/Crush (1861-1925) - buried in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, Roosevelt County, Montana

Lillie Dickey Porter (?-?) - burial unknown

Cynthia Dickey Butler (?-?) - burial unknown

Frances Dickey Brannan (?-?) - burial unknown

His second wife was Louisa Hasler Crush/Crusch Dickey, who is listed on the headstone with him.

Born: October 10, 1839

Died: April 27, 1931

She was the daughter of Casper Hasler (1813-1884) and Catharine Moser Hasler (1816-1897).  He was born in Bern, Switzerland, but he went to France to become a stonecutter.  This is  when he met Catharine, who was born in France.  They were married on April 10, 1837.  Things were hard for them and they decided to risk it all and head for America.  Casper came over first in 1849 to look for work and set up a home.  He came to Bloomfield and met a man that, luckily for him, was also from Switzerland.  This man helped him find a job as a stonecutter, which helped him save up enough money to send for his wife and children.  She left France to come over to America in 1850 with seven children and what few keepsakes she could bring.  They are both buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana.  

She had several siblings:

Elisabeth Hasler Bauman (1838-1859) -buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana

Rudolph Hasler (1838-1938) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana

Ferdinand Hasler (1845-1851) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana (his headstone is in German)

Charles "Charley" Hasler (1849-1921) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana (twin with Caroline)

Caroline Hasler Ammer (1849-1899) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana (twin with Charles)

John M. Hasler (1851-1934) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana

Edward E. Hasler (1854-1937) - buried in Flater Cemetery, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana

William A. L. Hasler (1858-1864) - buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana

She was first buried in August Crusch (1828-1862).  He is buried in Dutch Cemetery, Koleen, Greene County, Indiana.

They had at least one child:

William Arnold Crusch (1861-1925) - buried in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, Roosevelt County, Montana

Andrew and Louisa had fourteen children:

Mary Catherine Dickey (1869-1870) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

John Wilson Dickey (1870-1960) - buried in Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie County, North Dakota

Ida Caroline Dickey Martindale (1872-1966) - buried in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana

Clara Elizabeth Dickey Wright (1874-1963) - buried in Farnsworth Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana

Samuel Tilden Dickey (1876-1915) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Emma Dickey (?-?) - burial unknown

Minnie Arletta Fields (1883-1965) - buried in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Sarah Aldridge Records.

Born: April 15, 1782, Kentucky

Died: May 10, 1857

She was the wife of Alexander Records (?-?).  I am not sure where he is buried.

They had at least two children:

James Records (1800-1860) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Alexander Records, Jr. (1815-1889) - buried in Old Beech Cemetery, Springfield, Posey County, Indiana

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This is the grave of James Records.

Born: August 19, 1800

Died: April 6, 1860

He was the son of Alexander Records (?-?) and Sarah Aldridge Records (1782-1857).  She is buried nearby in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, but I am not sure where he is buried.

He had at least one siblings that I have found:

Alexander Records, Jr. (1815-1889) - buried in Old Beech Cemetery, Springfield, Posey County, Indiana

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We now stop at the grave of Daniel Rollens.

Born: October 18, 1809

Died: November 27, 1866

He was married to Mahala Burns Rollins (1811-?).  They were married in 1839.  She is likely buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, but there is no photo of her headstone.

They had several children:

Martha Sarah Rollins Jackson (1842-1920) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Nancy Rollins (1845-1850) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

John A. Rollins (1848-1912) - buried in Owensburg Cemetery, Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana

Elizabeth Rollins Miller (1849-1876) - buried in Kentucky Ridge, Cemetery, Doans, Green County, Indiana

Amanda J. Rollins (1850-1875) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

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Here is the grave of Amanda J. Rollins.

Born: November 29, 1850, Greene County, Indiana

Died: September 10, 1875, Greene County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Daniel Rollens, (1809-1866) and Mahala Burns Rollens (1811-?).  They are both buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, though Mahala doesn't have a headstone photo as of yet.

She had a few siblings:

Martha Sarah Rollins Jackson (1842-1920) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Nancy Rollins (1845-1850) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

John A. Rollins (1848-1912) - buried in Owensburg Cemetery, Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana

Elizabeth Rollins Miller (1849-1876) - buried in Kentucky Ridge, Cemetery, Doans, Green County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Fannie Babb Jackson.

Born: December 29, 1879, Martin County, Indiana

Died: April 25, 1907, Martin County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Thomas Benton Babb (1851-1909) and Nancy Jane Roberts Babb (1856-1937).  They are both buried nearby in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

She had a few siblings:

Annie Babb Bradford (1879-1903) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Henry Robottem Babb (1884-1924) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Hallie Babb Cox (1890-1954) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Paul Lewis Babb (1898-1967) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

She was married to William Mason Jacobs (1877-1960).  They were married on April 14, 1898 in Martin County, Indiana. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Regular Baptist Cemetery, Silverville, Lawrence County, Indiana with his second wife.

They had at least two children:

Inez Angie Jackson Miles (1899-1980) – buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California

Edra Zena Jackson White (1901-1945) – buried in Mount Pleasant Regular Baptist Cemetery, Silverville, Lawrence County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Andrew Jamison.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

He shares a headstone with Ira Jamison.

Born: unknown 

Died: unknown

As well as Sarrah Jamison.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

And finally, Sam Jamison.

Born: unknown

Died: unknown

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This is the grave of Jeffie Walters.

Born: August 22, 1863

Died: unknown

There are several other Walters buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery with similar headstones, all hand carved.  I am not, however, sure what the relations are.

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This is the grave of Mery Walters.

Born: May 3, 1871

Died: October 22, 1872

I am not sure of her relations, though there are other graves nearby that are very similar in style.

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This is the grave of Melie Walters.

Born: August 24, 1867

Died: October 15, 1872

I am not sure of her relations, though there are other graves nearby that are very similar in style.

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This is the grave of Brittell Walters.

Born: May 3, 1873

Died: unknown

This is the last of the Walters headstones that I took photos of.  I believe that this are probably all related to each other as they all have close dates for birth and are all hand carved.

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We now stop at the grave of Elizabeth Rollins Miller.

Born: January 10, 1849, Greene County, Indiana

Died: August 27, 1876, Greene County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Daniel Rollens (1809-1866) and Mahala Burns Rollins (1811-?).  They were married in 1839.  He is buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery and she is likely buried near him, but there is no photo of her headstone.

She had a few siblings:

Martha Sarah Rollins Jackson (1842-1920) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Nancy Rollins (1845-1850) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

John A. Rollins (1848-1912) - buried in Owensburg Cemetery, Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana

Amanda J. Rollins (1850-1875) - buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

She was the first wife of John R. Miller (1844-1915).  They were married in 1865 and he is buried in Switz City Cemetery with his second wife.

They had at least three children:

Charlie Miller (1875-1877) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Flora Miller Fordyce (?-?) – burial unknown

Florence Miller Davis (?-?) – burial unknown

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Here is the grave of Henry Harrison Miller.

Born: April 22, 1814

Died: August 1, 1875

He was married to Martha Donovan Miller (1817-1894).  She is buried near him in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

They had at least several children:

William Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Cynthia A. Miller Horn (?-?) – burial unknown

Sarah Miller Fields (?-?) – burial unknown

Andrew S. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

John R. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Jeremiah Miller (1848-1868) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana

Mary E. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Almyra Miller Chestnut (?-?) – burial unknown

Marshall Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

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Here is the grave of Jeremiah Miller.

Born: March 15, 1848

Died: November 29, 1868

He was the son of Henry Harrison Miller (1814-1875) and Martha Donovan Miller (1817-1894).  There are buried near him in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

He had several siblings, unfortunately, they are not buried near him:

William Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Cynthia A. Miller Horn (?-?) – burial unknown

Sarah Miller Fields (?-?) – burial unknown

Andrew S. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

John R. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

James Harvey Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Mary E. Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

Almyra Miller Chestnut (?-?) – burial unknown

Marshall Miller (?-?) – burial unknown

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Our last stop is at that grave of Philip Lafayette Roberts.

Born: May 10, 1825, Boone County, Kentucky

Died: April 14, 1859, Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana

He was the son of William H. Roberts (1781-1869) and Mary “Polly” Ricketts Roberts (1782-1863).  They are buried in Roberts Family Cemetery in Walton, Boone County, Kentucky.  This cemetery is on private property and many of the headstones have been destroyed.

He had several siblings: 

Thomas Ricketts Roberts (1808-1880) – buried in Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church Cemetery, Boone County, Kentucky

William L. Roberts (1810-1880) – buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky

Daniel Boone Roberts (1812-1858) – buried in Roberts Family Cemetery, Walton, Boone County, Kentucky

Elizabeth Rebecca Roberts Finnell (1814-1894) – buried in Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church Cemetery, Boone County, Kentucky

Mary Ann Roberts Cloyd (1817-1895) – buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

John Adamson Roberts (1821-1897) – buried in Richland Presbyterian Cemetery, Walton, Boone County, Kentucky

He was married to Amanda Sleet Roberts George (1828-1894).  She is buried in Dishman Cemetery in Hobbieville, Greene County, Indiana next to her second husband.

They had a few children:

William S. Roberts (1846-1865) – buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana (died in the Civil War, served in Company H, 31st Regiment)

Robert B. Roberts (1848-1849) – buried in Roberts Family Cemetery, Walton, Boone County, Kentucky

Mary A. Roberts (1850-1883) – buried in Dishman Cemetery, Hobbieville, Greene County, Indiana

Julie E. Roberts Wilson (1855-1880) – buried in Dishman Cemetery, Hobbieville, Greene County, Indiana

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I hope that you have enjoyed your walk though Kentucky Ridge Cemetery.

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