A Walk Through The Tombstones: 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.