Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery in Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana.  It is also known as Lick Spring Cemetery. 

GPS Coordinates: 39.36465, -86.12760


This is an active cemetery with just under 500 interments.  The church itself seems to go by different names.  The sign, above, shows it as being Dayspring Baptist Church, while Google Maps calls it Nineveh Baptist Church.  This is extremely confusing as it is in Trafalgar, but the map lists it as Princes Lakes.  Regardless, we drove past it back in 2020 while exploring during lockdown.

There are many unphotographed headstones at this cemetery, so I may be going back to try to fulfill some needed photos.

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Our first stop is at the grave of James T. Kinnett/Kenneth.
Born: April 8, 1843, Ohio
Died: March 13, 1928, Jackson Township, Morgan County, Indiana

He was the son of Samuel Kinnett (1817-1906) and Sarah Lucinda Ellis Kinnett (1818-1906).  They were married in 1838 and are buried nearby in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.

He had a few siblings:
Mary E. Kinnett Walker (1842-1913) - buried in Sprunica Church Cemetery, Hamblen Township, Brown County, Indiana
Emily Lear Kinnett Nichols (1849-1924) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
Rachel Arminda Kinnett Thompson (1854-1909) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana

He served in the Civil War in Company H of the 25th Indiana Infantry.

He was married in 1885 to Sarah Elizabeth Kaserman Kinnett/Kenneth  (1865-1925).  She is buried near him in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.

They had five children, though I only found names of two of them:
Alvin Kinnett (?-?) - burial unknown
Clarence Cleveland Kinnett (1892-1973) - buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana

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Next we stop at the grave of Elizabeth Hodgkins Burgett.
Born: July 13, 1784, Virginia
Died: September 2, 1871, Indiana

She was the daughter of Samuel James Hodgkins (1757-1845) and an unnamed mother (?-?).  He was a Revolutionary War Soldier and was buried in Burget Cemetery, Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio.

She was married to Aaron Burgett, Sr. (1782-1865).  He is buried nearby in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.


They had many children:
Samuel H. Burgett (1809-1891) - buried in Nineveh Christian Church Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Hannah Hodgkins Burgett Hicks (1810-1884) - buried in Burget Cemetery, Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio
William Burgett (1812-1897) - buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa
Aaron Burgett, Jr. (1816-1899) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
James Burgett (1825-1855) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
Oliver Perry Burgett, Sr (1827-1918) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana 

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This is the grave of Williamson Burget.
Born: August 6, 1840
Died: October 12, 1859

He was the son of Valentine Burgett (1813-1885) and Nancy Keaton Burgett (1821-1899).  They are both buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.

He had several siblings:
Elizabeth Burgett Gillaspy (1841-1899) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana 
Aaron V. Burget (1843-1900) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Hannah Burgett Nay (1851-1922) - buried in Nineveh Christian Church Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Rebecca A. Burgett Slack (1853-1926) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
James Valentine Burgett (1856-1930) - buried in Nineveh Christian Church Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Perry A. Burgett (1862-1872) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana 
Infant Daughter Burgett (?-?) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana 
Miles Burgett (?-1851) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana 

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Next we have the grave of John G. Calvin.
Born: January 1, 1830, Johnson County, Indiana
Died: April 6, 1864, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married to Delilah Williams Calvin Trout Britton (1843-1906) on January 26, 1859.  She is buried with her third husband, Daniel Britton, in Hurricane Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana.

They had one child:
San Francisco Calvin (?-?) - burial unknown


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We now come to the grave of Sally Wilkinson.
Born: unknown
Died: July 28, 1858

She was the wife of Meriday Wilkinson (?-1862).  He is buried nearby in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.

There are several Wilkinson's buried here, but I can't make connections.  



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This is the grave of Matilda Skidmore.
Born: October 15, 1845
Died: February 5, 1852

She was the daughter of John M. Skidmore (?-?) and Cynthia/Sinthy Skidmore (?-1856).  She is buried nearby in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, but I am not sure where he is buried.

There are several other Skidmore's buried here, but I am not sure of their relations.


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Here we are at the grave of Polly Stowers.
Born: unknown
Died: June 24, 1838

I believe that she was the daughter of Jeremiah Stowers (1791-1853) and Margaret Stowers (?-1851) as they are buried near her in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.





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We now stop at the grave of Jeremiah Stowers.
Born: 1791
Died: November 3, 1853

I believe that he was married to Margaret Stowers (?-1851) as she is buried near him in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.

I believe that they one child:
Polly Stowers (?-1838) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Joseph N. Squires.
Born: February 28, 1850, Nineveh Township, Johnson County, Indiana
Died: August 14, 1851, Nineveh Township, Johnson County, Indiana

There is one other Squires buried next to him in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery named Harvey Squires (1818-1856).  I believe that he may have been Joseph's father.





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Our final stop is at the grave of Joseph Grose.
Born: March 11, 1841, Indiana
Died: September 13, 1850, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana

There are only two other Grose's buried here, but neither have dates that align with Joseph's so I am not sure of any relations.






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Thanks for joining me at Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery.  

You can find out more at Find-A-Grave.








Monday, March 24, 2025

Mount Carmel Cemetery

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana.  We visited this cemetery back in 2020 while trying to keep ourselves saying during lockdown and I completely forgot about it until recently.  

GPS Coordinates: 39.36398, -86.13950


This cemetery has just over 100 burials and is located right next to a small church.  The church appeared to be restored, so I believe that it was a newer construction and is in use.  It is a current cemetery with some burials from the 2000s.  It is a very pretty area and was in good condition.  I have also seen it listed as Mt. Carmel Cemetery.  

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Our first stop is at the grave of George Kirk.
Born: unknown
Died: December 3, 1895

He was married to Martha "Patsey" Spry Kirk (1833-1924).  They were married in 1854 and she is buried with him at Mount Carmel Cemetery, her name carved on the other side of the monument.

They had at least one child:
Ulysses S. Grant Kirk (1867-1894) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

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Next is the grave of Martha "Patsey" Spry Kirk.
Born: January 11, 1833, Clark County, Indiana
Died: August 6, 1924, East Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Martin Spry (1803-1887) and Permelia "Milly" Ballard Spry (1804-1862).  They were married on May 5, 1826, Rowan County, North Carolina and are both buried in Donaldson Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She had a few siblings:
Sarah Anna Spry Morgason (1826-1904) - buried in Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
Unknown Spry (1828-?) - burial unknown
Daniel Spry (1832-1895) - burial is listed as unknown
John Spry (?-?) - burial unknown
Dudley Spry (1835-1918) - buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana
Malinda Spry Roberts (1845-1911) - buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana
Levi Spry (?-1892) - buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Jennings County, Indiana (Civil War Veteran Company K, 13th Indiana Infantry)
Nancy Carolina Spry Kirby (1866-1938) - buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

She was married to George W. Kirk (?-1895).  They were married in 1854 and he is buried with her in Mount Carmel Cemetery, his name on the idea side of the headstone.

They had at least one child:
Ulysses S. Grant Kirk (1867-1894) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

There are no dates carved on her headstone.

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Next is the grave of Ulysses S. Grant Kirk.
Born: January 5, 1867
Died: February 14, 1894

He is the son of George W. Kirk (?-1895) and Martha "Patsey" Spry Kirk (1833-1924). 






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This is the grave of the Infant Son Hensely.
Born: January 8, 1912, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Died: January 8, 1912, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the infant son of Robert Leonard "Len" Hensley (1882-1961) and Ruth Abby Utterback Hensley (1886-1950).  They are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana.

Had he lived, he would have had a few siblings:
Gladys S. Hensley Stine (1906-1962) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
James Loyd Hensley (1907-2003) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
Lawrence Clore Hensley (1909-1996) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Joseph Gillaspy.
Born: December 25, 1860
Died: December 20, 1941

He was married twice, first to Ida M. Shake Gillaspy (1862-1896). They were married on January 6, 1880 and she is buried nearby in Mount Carmel Cemetery

They had six children, but I can only find five of them:
Franklin Gillaspy (1882-1883) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Prudence "Pruda" Hazel Gillaspy Utterback (1890-1968) - buried in Harris Cemetery, Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana
Alice Esther Gillaspy Deaver (1894-1920) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Grover C. Gillaspy (?-?) - burial unknown
Dayton O. Gillaspy (?-?) - burial unknown

Second he was married to Thedocia "Docia" E. King Gillaspy (1862-1947).  It does not appear that
they had any children.







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Next is the grave of Mary Elizabeth Gillaspy Hensley.
Born: February 11, 1855, Johnson County, Indiana
Died: November 13, 1918, Johnson County, Indiana

She was married to James Hensley (1854-1929) in either 1870 or 1877.  He is buried near her in Mount Carmel Cemetery.  


They had four children:
Everett Hensley (1880-1883) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Robert Leonard "Len: Hensley (1882-1961) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
Richard Emmett Hensley (1884-1931) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
Emma May Hensley Green (1887-1969) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana

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Now we come to the grave of George Robert Hensley.
Born: October 2, 1910, Indiana
Died: November 13, 1910

He was the infant son of Richard Emmett Hensley (1884-1931) and Lillie Odessa Craft Hensley (1890-1969).  They are both buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana.

His obituary says that he died from pneumonia. 



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Here we are at the grave of James B. Bell.
Born: May 24, 1825
Died: March 11, 1915

He was married to Mary Levick Bell (1831-1899).  She is buried with him in Mount Carmel Cemetery, her name carved on the other side of the headstone.

They had a couple of children:
Mary Bell Tarlton (1859-1926) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
George E. Bell (?-1871) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Ella C. Handy Wells.
Born: June 19, 1990, Indiana
Died: June 19, 1973, Arcadia, Hamilton County, Indiana

I am uncertain of any names of her family other than a son:
Frank Wells (?-?) - burial unknown






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Here we are at the grave of Mary A. Bell.
Born: August 8, 1835
Died: March 11, 1914

She was the wife of James B. Bell (1825-1915), who is buried near her in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

They had at a couple children:
Mary Bell Tarlton (1859-1926) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
George E. Bell (?-1871) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana




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We now take a stop at the grave George E. Bell.
Born: unknown
Died: February 7, 1871

He was the son of James B. Bell (1835-1914) and Mary A. Bell (1835-1914).  They are both buried nearby in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

He had at least one sibling:
Mary Bell Tarlton (1859-1926) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana


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This is the grave of Sarah A. Mathis.
Born: unknown
Died: 1873

She was the daughter of Unknown Mathis (?-?).  I have no information for the names of her parents other than this.






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Here is the grave of Linza David Thompson.
Born: April 6, 1844
Died: September 3, 1928

He was married twice, his first wife being Eliza Jane Thompson.  They were married in 1969 and her name is listed next to his on the headstone.
Born: 1851
Died: 1880

She was the daughter of William Tearman (1790-1877) and America Dennis Termin (1816-1895).  He is buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery in Trafalgar, Indiana with his second wife, Jane.  America is buried in Antelope Cemetery, Ragan, Harlan County, Nebraska

She had a few siblings:
George Washington Tearman (1844-1910) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
John Wilson Tearman (1822-1900) - buried in Rocklane Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Ann Tearman (1833-1860) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana
Charles Terman (1836-1906) - buried in Mullikin Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana
Lucinda Tearman (?-?) - buried in Lickspring Baptist Church Cemetery, Trafalgar, Johnson County, Indiana

She and Linza had one son that I have found:
Albert Ara Thompson (1878-1920) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana

His second wife, Margaret Ann Hargis Thompson (1846-1936) is buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana.  They were married in 1889.

They had one child:
David Leroy Thompson (1890-1971) - buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin

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Our final stop is at the grave of Henry Thicksten.
Born: November 20, 1852 Jennings County, Indiana
Died: February 14, 1912, Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the son of Isaac Thicksten (?-?) and Martha Thicksten (?-?).  I have no information on where they are buried or if he had any siblings.

He was married to Cynthia A. Thicksten, whose name is listed below him on the headstone.
Born: 1854
Died: 1933

According to his obituary, he was killed when he was struck by a falling limb which penetrated his side and stomach.  

I believe that they had one son:
George Thicksten (1880-1964) - buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Nineveh, Johnson County, Indiana

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Thanks for taking a walk with me.  I hope that you have enjoyed walking through Mount Carmel Cemetery.

You can read more about it at Find-A-Grave.











Friday, March 21, 2025

Lyons Cemetery

 Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is at Lyons Cemetery in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana.  This cemetery is also known as Darrell Cemetery and Dorrell Cemetery. 

GPS Coordinates: 39.63020, -86.14600


This cemetery was kind of a shock to find as I have driven down Fry Road between SR135 and SR31 for many, many years and I never knew that this cemetery was there.  Within the last few years, someone had purchased the land where this cemetery is located  to start building homes.  This time, when we were on the way to visit Crown Hill in Indianapolis, I happen to look down the road where these homes are being built and just saw it.  It's located down a road called J. McCool Ct (listed as Fry Road on Google Maps) and has been lovingly restored fairly recently.

It is inactive and has 96 known burials with dates ranging from the early 18030s to the early 1900s.  

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Our first stop is at the grave of Richard M. Steen.
Born: unknown
Died: August 16, 1869

There are no other Steen's buried in Lyons Cemetery so I am not sure of the names of any relations.  

He was a Freemason, as shown on his headstone.  




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We now come to the grave of Elizabeth "Eliza" A. Pollard.
Born: unknown
Died: November 10, 1876

Her stone says that she was the wife of Richard Pollard (?-?).  They were married on November 17, 1866 in Johnson County, Indiana.  There are no names of any children.

Her headstone is next to Richard M. Steen.  There is some thought that she may have been the wife of him as well, though there is no information about this marriage.  

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This is the grave of John D. Alexander.
Born: March 24, 1780, Pennsylvania
Died: April 5, 1855, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married to Elizabeth Jones Alexander (1780-1872).  She is buried next to him in Lyons Cemetery.  

From what I can find, they had at least four children:
Mary Polly Alexander Dorrell (1804-1873) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Samuel Alexander (1806-1849) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Joseph S. Alexander (1819-1855) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Alexander Lyons (?-1843) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Elizabeth Jones Alexander.
Born: December 3, 1780, Pennsylvania
Died: December 13, 1872, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the wife of John D. Alexander (1780-1855).  He is buried next to her in Lyons Cemetery.

I believe that they had four children:
Mary Polly Alexander Dorrell (1804-1873) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Samuel Alexander (1806-1849) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Joseph S. Alexander (1819-1855) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Alexander Lyons (?-1843) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of Samuel Alexander.
Born: 1806
Died: October 14, 1849, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the son of John D. Alexander (1780-1855) and Elizabeth Jones Alexander (1780-1872).  They are both buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

He had at least three siblings:
Mary Polly Alexander Dorrell (1804-1873) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Joseph S. Alexander (1819-1855) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Alexander Lyons (?-1843) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married to Ann Alexander (1809-1855).  She is buried  nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

They had three children that I can find, all dying young:
Elizabeth E. Alexander (1842-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Abram B. Alexander (1846-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Alexander (1846-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Ann Alexander.
Born: May 8, 1809
Died: October 13, 1855

She was the wife of Samuel Alexander (1806-1849).  He is buried near her in Lyons Cemetery.  

They had three children, all passing away young:
Elizabeth E. Alexander (1842-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Abram B. Alexander (1846-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Alexander (1846-1846) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Sarah Alexander Lyons.
Born: unknown
Died: June 3, 1843, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of John D. Alexander (1780-1855) and Elizabeth Jones Alexander (1780-1872).  They are both buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

She had at least three siblings, one may have been her twin:
Mary Polly Alexander Dorrell (1804-1873) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Samuel Alexander (1806-1849) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Joseph S. Alexander (1819-1855) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

She was married to Harvey S. "H.S." Lyons (1813-1892).  He is buried in Lyons Cemetery nearby.

They had one child that I can find:
Elizabeth Jane Lyons Smith (1836-1920) - burial is listed as unknown

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Here is the grave of Mary Qurey.
Born: unknown
Died: September 1, 1839, Johnson, County, Indiana

She was the wife of Alexander Qurey (?-?).  I can't find out anything about her or her husband or any family.   I am wondering if the last name is spelled wrong.  It is hard to say.






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This is the grave of Elizabeth Alexander LeMasters.
Born: 1812
Died: April 3, 1844

She was the first wife of David LeMasters (1805-1870).  He is buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

They had a few children:
Mary Gemima LeMasters Eccles (1833-1912) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Isaac Henry Lemasters (1837-1923) - buried in Iola Cemetery, Iola, Allen County, Kansas
David Washington "Wash" Lemasters (1841-1934) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana

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We now come to the grave of David LeMasters.
Born: November 14, 1805
Died: July 25, 1870, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married first to Elizabeth Alexander LeMasters (1812-1844).  She is buried near him in Lyons Cemetery.

They had a few children:
Mary Gemima LeMasters Eccles (1833-1912) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Isaac Henry Lemasters (1837-1923) - buried in Iola Cemetery, Iola, Allen County, Kansas
David Washington "Wash" Lemasters (1841-1934) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana

His second wife was Margaret Townsend LeMasters (1823-1894).  She us buried in Salem Cemetery, Bluff Creek, Johnson County, Indiana.  I don't have any information about any children.

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We now stop at the grave of Willard F. Lemasters.
Born: unknown
Died: September 14, 1882

The names of his family are unknown, though it is assumed that he is related to some of the other LeMasters that are buried nearby.






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This is the grave of Mary Presser Lyons.
Born: April 20, 1818
Died: December 18, 1894, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the wife of John Lyons (1818-1893).  They were married on July 14, 1839 in Johnson County, Indiana.  His names is listed on the other side of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.






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Here is the grave of John M. Lyons.
Born: October 29, 1818
Died: June 7, 1893, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the husband of Mary Presser Lyons (1818-1894).  They were married on July 14, 1839, in Johnson County, Indiana.  Her name is listed on the other side of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.

According to his obituary, he died suddenly while working in his barn.  It lists that he was buried in the family graveyard on the farm, therefore, it would make sense that this cemetery is located on what was originally the Lyons family farm.

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We now come to the grave of Robert R. Lyons.
Born: April 10, 1793, Pennsylvania
Died: February 22, 1878, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married to Jane Vanarsdall/Vanosdoll Lyons (1792-1881).  Her name is on the other wise of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.

They had a few children:
Catherine Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
John M. Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Thomas Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Ellen Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Elizabeth Cozine Lyons Fite (1816-1856) - buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Adams Corner, Wabash County, Illinois
Abraham Lyons (1820-1851) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Jane Lyons Jennings (1824-1907) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
Rachel A. Lyons Wishard (1826-1871) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

He was a veteran of the War of 1812, but I am not sure of any information about his service.

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Here we are at the grave of Isaac Bergen Vorhies.
Born: August 10, 1801, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky
Died: March 29, 1871, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the son of Jacob Coert Vorhies (1770-1843) and Margaret Bergen Vorhies (1769-1805).  He is buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery, though her burial location is listed as unknown, though since she died in Kentucky, she is likely buried there.

He had several siblings:
David Davis Vorhis (1796-1857) - buried in Rouch Cemetery, Davis County, Iowa
Abraham Bergen Vorhis (1799-1879) - buried in Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Needham Township, Johnson County, Indiana
Ida Voorhies Vanarsdall (1801-1876) - buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky
Susan Vorhies McClain (1822-1897) - buried in Brockway Cemetery, Max, Boone County, Indiana

He was married to Rachel Brouwer Whitenack Vorhies (1801-1879).  They were married on July 25, 1825 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. She is buried with him in Lyons Cemetery, her name on the other side of the headstone.

They had many children:
John Bergen Vorhies (1826-1893) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Abraham Whitenack Vorhies (1827-1881) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Ann Vorhies (1829-1849) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Bergen Vorhies (1832-1856) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Andrew Whitenack Vorhies (1835-1893) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Benjamin N. Vorhies (1836-1879) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Catherine Vorhies McLaughlin (1839-1903) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Ida Jane Vorhies (1840-1841) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Isaac Newton Vorhies (1842-1907) - buried in K of P Cemetery, Lizton, Hendricks County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Rachel Brouwer Whitenack Vorhies.
Born: September 28, 1801, Mercer County, Kentucky
Died: December 12, 1870, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Abraham D. Whitenack (?-?) and Mary Ann Comingore Whitenack (?-?).  I am unsure as to where they are buried or the names of any siblings.

She was married to Isaac Bergen Vorhies (1801-1871).  They were married on July 25, 1825 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.  His name is on the other side of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.

They had many children:
John Bergen Vorhies (1826-1893) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Abraham Whitenack Vorhies (1827-1881) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Ann Vorhies (1829-1849) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Bergen Vorhies (1832-1856) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Andrew Whitenack Vorhies (1835-1893) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Benjamin N. Vorhies (1836-1879) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Catherine Vorhies McLaughlin (1839-1903) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Ida Jane Vorhies (1840-1841) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Isaac Newton Vorhies (1842-1907) - buried in K of P Cemetery, Lizton, Hendricks County, Indiana

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Here is the grave of Harvey S. "HS" Lyons.
Born: August 16, 1813, Kentucky
Died: April 27, 1892, Indiana

He was the son of Robert Lyons (1793-1878) and Jane Vanarsdall/Vanosdoll Lyons (1792-1881). They are both buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

He had several siblings:
Catherine Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
John M. Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Thomas Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Ellen Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Elizabeth Cozine Lyons Fite (1816-1856) - buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Adams Corner, Wabash County, Illinois
Abraham Lyons (1820-1851) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Jane Lyons Jennings (1824-1907) - buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana
Rachel A. Lyons Wishard (1826-1871) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married twice, first to Sarah Alexander Lyons (?-1843), on September 17, 1835.  She is buried near him in Lyons Cemetery.

They had one child that I can find:
Elizabeth Lyons (1835-1851) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Ann Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Louisiana/Louisannia M. Lyons Rhodes (?-?) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Elizabeth Jane Lyons Smith (1836-1920) - burial is listed as unknown (After looking through some family information, I don't think that this is correct, but I am leaving it in here as it is listed and I want to make sure that this is here until I have more information to confirm things)

His second wife was Mahala A. Orme Lyons (1821-1885).  They were married on October 17, 1843. She is buried near him in Lyons Cemetery.

They had several children:
James D. Lyons (1844-1851) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana (he is not listed in the list of family, but he is shown in the census.)
Rachel Frances Lyons Hamilton (1845-1887) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Benjamin F. Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
George Harvey Lyons (1852-1926) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Mahala Vashti Lyons Brewer (1855-1889) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana (it appears she was mislisted on the census as Malissa)
Robert T. Lyons (1858-1888) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Samantha Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Ellen Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Daniel C. Lyons (1862-1919) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Maggie B. Lyons (1860-1862) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Mahala A. Orme Lyons.
Born: April 28, 1821
Died: July 20, 1885, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of Nicholas Davis Orme (1789-1865) and Penelope Permillia Pell Orme (1798-1869).  They are both buried in Round Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

She was the second wife of Harvey S. "HS" Lyons (1813-1892).  They were married on October 17, 1843 and is buried near him in Lyons Cemetery.

They had several children:
James D. Lyons (1844-1851) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana (he is not listed in the list of family, but he is shown in the census.)
Rachel Frances Lyons Hamilton (1845-1887) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Benjamin F. Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
George Harvey Lyons (1852-1926) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Sarah Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Mahala Vashti Lyons Brewer (1855-1889) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana (it appears she was mislisted on the census as Malissa)
Robert T. Lyons (1858-1888) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Samantha Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Ellen Lyons (?-?) - burial unknown
Daniel C. Lyons (1862-1919) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Maggie B. Lyons (1860-1862) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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Here we are at the grave of Vashti Shortridge Oldaker.
Born: December 8, 1819, Indiana
Died: December 9, 1877, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of George Shortridge (1781-1852) and Elizabeth Shortridge Shortridge (1784-1872).  They are both buried in Lyons Cemetery nearby.

She had a few siblings:
Ambrose Franklin Shortridge (1809-1896) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Harrison Shortridge (1809-1894) - buried in Delaware Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth County, Kansas
John F. Shortridge (1818-1896) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Margaret Shortridge Sebern (?-1864) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the wife of George Oldaker (1816-1877).  His name is listed on the other side of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.  There is no information for any children.

There are no names of his parents or any siblings.








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We now come to the grave of Margaret Shortridge Sebern.
Born: unknown
Died: December 14, 1864, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of George Shortridge (1781-1852) and Elizabeth "Betsy" Shortridge Shortridge (1784-1872).  They are both buried in Lyons Cemetery nearby.

She had a few siblings:
Ambrose Franklin Shortridge (1809-1896) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Harrison Shortridge (1809-1894) - buried in Delaware Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth County, Kansas
John F. Shortridge (1818-1896) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Vashti Shortridge Oldaker (1819-1877) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Nancy Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Margaret Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Sarah "Sally" Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown

She was the wife of James V. Sebern (1818-1849).  They were married on March 26, 1840.  It is unknown where he is buried.

They had two children:
Alfred Harrison Sebern (1840-1876) - buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton County, Iowa
George Shortridge Sebern (1846-1912) - burial unknown

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Here we are at the grave of Elizabeth "Betsy" Shortridge Shortridge.
Born: 1784
Died: June 20, 1872, Johnson County, Indiana

She was the daughter of John Shortridge (?-?) and Nancy Wren Shortridge (?-?).  It is unknow where they are buried.

She was married to George Shortridge (1781-1852) around 1808 in Kentucky.  He is buried nearby in Lyons Cemetery.

They had many children:
Ambrose Franklin Shortridge (1809-1896) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Harrison Shortridge (1809-1894) - buried in Delaware Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth County, Kansas
John F. Shortridge (1818-1896) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Vashti Shortridge Oldaker (1819-1877) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Nancy Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Margaret Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Sarah "Sally" Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown

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We now stop at the grave of George Shortridge.
Born: 1781, Tennessee
Died: November 30, 1852, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the husband of Elizabeth Shortridge Shortridge (1784-1872).  She is buried near him in Lyons Cemetery.

They had many children:
Ambrose Franklin Shortridge (1809-1896) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Harrison Shortridge (1809-1894) - buried in Delaware Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth County, Kansas
John F. Shortridge (1818-1896) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Vashti Shortridge Oldaker (1819-1877) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Nancy Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Margaret Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown
Sarah "Sally" Shortridge (?-?) - burial unknown

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Here is the grave of David C. Pollard.
Born: 1831, Fayette County, Indiana
Died: May 27, 1860, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the son of Richard Pollard (1804-1869) and Sarah Culbertson Pollard (1804-1866).  They are both buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

He had a couple of siblings: 
Susannah Pollard (1830-1867) - buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Mary Ann Pollard Orme (1834-1908) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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This is the grave of Joshua Echols.
Born: 1802, Virginia
Died: April 2, 1880, Johnson County, Indiana

He was married to Nancy Smith Echols (1810-1896).  Her name is listed on the opposite side of the headstone in Lyons Cemetery.

They had a few children:
Christopher Columbus Echols (1850-1938) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
John Thurman Echols (1855-1918) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
James H. Echols (?-1856) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Isaac Echols (?-1891) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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We now to come the grave of James H. Echols.
Born: unknown
Died: December 26, 1856, Johnson County, Indiana

He was the son of Joshua Echols (1802-1880) and Nancy Smith Echols (1810-1896).  They are both buried in Lyons Cemetery.

He had a few siblings:
Christopher Columbus Echols (1850-1938) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
John Thurman Echols (1855-1918) - buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Isaac Echols (?-1891) - buried in Lyons Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana

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Our final stop is at the grave of Rachel L. E. McLoughlin.
Born: unknown
Died: December 10, 1868

She was the young daughter of Greenley B. McLoughlin (1838-1913) and Sarah Catherine Vorhies McLaughlin (1839-1903).  They are both buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana.

They had a couple of children:
Harry E. McLaughlin (1869-1893) - buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana
Leslie Andrew McLaughlin (1882-1943) - buried in Hanover Cemetery, Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana


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I hope that you have enjoyed our walk through Lyons Cemetery in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana.

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