The predominant surnames found at this cemetery are: Ballinger*, Bean, Briggerman, Dow*, Duensing, Elder, Ferris, Goodwin*, Gordon, Groves, Hall*, Huffman, Keller, Kingery*, McPherson*, Miller*, Nichols, Odle, Peterson, Rardin/Rariden*, Raymer*, Smith*, Sparks, Van Scyoc*, Walker*, White, Young, Zike*.
Those with an asterisk have at least 19 interments. This does not include maiden names, it is the last name at time of death.There seems to be many early settlers of Cumberland County buried here. Many of these families intermarried. I have 7 Oliver relatives buried here and I am likely blood related to all the Elders as well. For example, James William Elder, 1872-1922 is my first cousin, 4 times removed. His father is my 3rd great uncle.
Above is the grave of Moses Frazier Oliver who is my second great uncle. He is the son of Ferdinand and Mary Frazier Oliver. I have been looking for the death place and parents of Ferdinand for nearly 18 years <sigh>. If I ever find the info about Ferd, I will throw a serious party!
The young deaths and infant graves at this cemetery are so noticeble that I can almost feel the grief.
Orrey Wishart, Aged 1 day
The above grave marker belongs to Madge Virginia Hawk McPherson who died at age 17, just 3 weeks after marriage. I feel so sorry for Madge. She deserves a beautiful grave stone.
Above is the grave of Barbara Alice Bean Groves, the wife of James Parker Groves. She died at age 20 years. .
Epitaph:
Farewell O, wife dear farewell, Thous't left me lonely in this world of pain. O, may we meet in Heavenly bliss to dwell, At God's right hand no more to part again.
Sometimes you can find a bit of humor as well. I can relate to this, can you?
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