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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
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Keokuk County, Iowa
Cemeteries
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Contents
Lancaster (East, West) Township
Brater Cemetery Doggett Cemetery Trueblood Cemetery Pennington Cemetery
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Contents
Plank (South) Township
Old Bethel Methodist Cemetery Old Evangelical Church Cemetery Garibaldi Cemetery Stoermer Cemetery Sunny Ridge Cemetery
Contents Van Buren Township
Clary (Durland) Cemetery Johnson Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Contents Washington Township Rice Cemetery
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CEMETERIES
KEOKUK COUNTY
LANCASTER (EAST, WEST) TOWNSHIP
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BRATER CEMETERY
East Lancaster Township 35-75-11
Location
Brater Cemetery, or Hall as it is sometimes called, is east-southeast of Lancaster approximately four miles. Take the Lancaster-Ollie paved road as if going to Ollie, but at the last turn south before crossing the South Skunk River (about 3/4 mile from the river), continue on the gravel road east for about one- half mile and turn north into the field. Go one-fourth mile north and about one-fourth mile east. This last distance, during growing and harvest seasons, may not be possible for driving. The cemetery visitor would then have to walk over the crop ground to the cemetery.
Physical Features
The cemetery is fenced, but the fence is not in the best of condition. The area is overrun with briers, weeds, poison ivy, and shrubs. This handicap plus broken tree branches make it impossible to reach all the areas of the cemetery. Many of the stones are no longer standing, but have fallen over and been partially or perhaps completely covered with branches and decaying vegetation.
Land Description
No deed could be found on record in the County Recorder's Office showing this cemetery ground transferred to Township Trustees, nor was the cemetery ground excepted from deeds given for the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Sec- tion 35, Township 75 North, Range Il West of the 5th P.M. The exact description and size of the cemetery, therefore, could not be obtained. It is possibly about one to one and a half acres in size.
History
No specific history of the cemetery could be obtained. It apparently started about the time that H. L. Hall or George Brater owned the Forty.
Plat
There likely never was a plat to the cemetery.
Headstones
On page 2, there is a Headstone Relationship Chart to show the approximate location in the area where the headstones were found.
1. (Base with the top fallen) Frankie Kinzel, d. Apr. 4, 1880; age 10 yrs. 6 mos.
2. Monument with three names: Mary, wife of Cyrus Mitts, b. Mar. 24, 1851; d. Oct. 11, 1888 Albert Mitts, b. Aug. 27, 1888; d. Jan. 19, 1889 Bertha Mitts, b. Aug. 27, 1888; d. Sept. 29, 1888
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3. Children of John M. and Martha Shirkey: Minnie B., 1897-1898 Charlotte M., 1911-1912 Infant, 1899 (only date) Infant, 1901 (only date)
4. Enclosed plot with gas pipe fence. Large Blattner monument: Barbara A., 1836-1909 (This is likely the mother) Elizabeth, 1873-1879 Ellabell, 1875-1879 Lida, 1878-1879 Samuel, 1880-1880
5. Sarah L., dau. of G. and K. Brater, d. Aug. 22, 1870; age 7 mos. 15 das. (this stone was standing against another)
· Kathrine, wife of G. Brater, d. May 26, 1877; age 31 yrs. 6 mos. 13 das.
6. George Brater, 1835-1910
7. Rufus M., son of J. R. and M. C. Shirkey, d. Jan. 11, 1863; age 9 yrs. 23 das. ( stone against tree)
8. (Base; fallen top) Martha C. Shirkey, d. July 24, 1869; age 35 yrs. 24 das.
9. (Base; fallen top) Jonathan R. Shirkey, d. Feb. 16, 1891; age 65 yrs. 8 mos. 17 das.
10. (Base; fallen top) Mary A. Shirkey, wife of J. R. Shirkey, d. Oct. 4, 1895; age 59 yrs.
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INDIVIDUAL BURIAL PLOT ON BLANCH CLINGAN FARM
East Lancaster Township 3-74-11
Wilmer Fritchen, a farmer in the Lancaster-Ollie area, directed the listers to a single stone lying in the pasture of the old John Clingan place.
This single stone is located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quar- ter of Section 3, Township 74 North, Range Il West of the 5th P.M., of East Lancaster Township and may be reached by taking the gravel road south of the VSG paved highway at a point approximately four miles Southeast of Lancaster. A little over one-half mile south, or about 180 rods, this gravel road turns east. It is at this corner that one may enter a pasture gate and locate the stone by walking west about thirty rods, then south about one hundred fifty feet.
The stone is lying flat on the ground in the pasture. The grass partially covered the stone. No background information concerning this individual burial was obtainable. The stone was well preserved, not broken, and could be easily read. The stone was that of
William Harris, died Sept. 23, 1849, age 47 yrs. 7 mos. 13 das.
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DOGGETT CEMETERY
East Lancaster Township 21-75-11
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Location
Doggett Cemetery is located southeast of Sigourney about 72 miles. It may be teached by driving south of Sigourney on Highway 149 to the first cross road turning east after crossing the North Skunk River Bridge. Continue east 3 miles, then south 1/2 mile, then east 1/2 mile. The cemetery is located on the north side of the road.
Physical Features
The cemetery is practically level with a slight slope to the west. There are about six trees in the cemetery and three hickory trees at the south fence line. The cemetery is well-fenced with a chain gate and is well-mowed and cared for with caro provided by the township. There is a small brick structure for storing the maintenance tools.
(Picture is taken from west toward east)
Land Description
On May 26, 1874, Catherine Doggett deeded for $3.00 the following described land to the Township Trustees of Lancaster Township: Commencing at the 1/2 mile stake on the section line dividing Sections 28 and 21, running East 16 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence West. 16 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning containing one acre, the same being a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 75 North, Range Il West of the 5th P.M. The above described premises to be used as a public cemetery or burying ground. This decd is recordod in Deed Record Y, page 230, filing date May 26, 1874.
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Doggett Cemetery -- 2
On October 6, 1874, Catherine Doggett deeded for $2.00 the following described real estate to the Township Trustees of Lancaster Township: Commencing at a point 16 rods East of the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Town- ship 75 North, Range Il West of the 5th P.M., and running East on the section line 8 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence South 10 rods, to the place of beginning, containing one-half acre, the same to be used as cemetery or burying ground. This deed was recorded October 12, 1874, in Deed Record Y, page 377.
History
There is no special history connected with this cemetery that could be learned. It is a public cemetery, but largely a neighborhood cemetery.
Plat
There seems to be no plat for the cemetery; at least none could be located.
Headstones
Note: Because no plat was available to follow, the headstones in the Doggett Ceme- tery were read from south to north, beginning on the west side of the burial ground. V in the margin before a name designates a voteran. M in the margin before a name designates that there is no stone, but a funeral home metal marker. No attempt was made to estimate the number of vacant spaces in the rows between the headstones road. Those spaces may represont unusued burial plots or burials without headstones.
Row 1
Cecil L. Paxton, 1893-1967 Arthur Paxton, 1883-1962 ( Idontification not there; letters gone)
EIEI Mary Ann Paxton, 1857-1932
(Note: Hero is a small comont slab. No identification on it) L. B., dau. of H, and E. Key, d. June 18, 1872, age 4 yrs. 6 mos. 18 das. James S., son of H. and H Key, d. Aug. 1, 1872, age 2 yrs. 4 mos. 2 das.
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Manison, son of B. C. and E. Moore, d. Feb. 27, 1871, age (Note: year not read- able. 72 or12) 6 mos. 5 das. John W. Moore, d. Sept. 16, 1862, age 21 yrs. 8 mos. 16 das. B. C. Moore, d. Dec. 31, 1890, age 74 yrs. 2 mos. 6 das.
- Myrtle F., dau. of J. H. and Julia Heckman, b. Jan. 8, 1889; d. July 24, 1903 Julia E. Heckman, b. Nov. 16, 1842; d. Nov. 17, 1924 J. Henry Heckman, b. Feb. 27, 1847; d. June 30, 1929 Margaret J. Grover Scott, 1908-1940
Carrie Mae Bales, b. Aug. 1, 1881; d. March 3, 1952
Charles Edward, infant son of Albert and Bonnie Grover, Oct. 23-25, 1954
V Albert E. Grover, b. June 8, 1912; d. May 29, 1959. Iowa P.F.C. U.S. Army World War II
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Row 3
(Cement marker -- no identification. This likely was a homemade marker with a plaque that became detached)
Francis M., son of J. H. Fisher, d. April 2, 1875; age 18 yrs. 6 mos. 26 das. (Francis' slab was lying flat on ground)
Mary L., dau. of E. M. and E. A. Martin, d. August 3, 1859, age 1 yr. 9 mos. 6 das B. C. Reynolds, b. July 19, 1819; no death date given.
Sarah, wife of B. C. Reynolds, b. March 31, 1820; d. Nov. 30, 1903.
Nancy, wife of Jacob Bower, d. May 29, 1863; age 73 yrs.
(Cement marker -- no identification) (Cement marker -- no identification)
(Cement marker@-no identification)
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Row 4
Mary, wife of C. Irwin, d. Aug. 21, 1851; age 38 yrs, 6 mos. 6 das.
Hannah E. J., dau. of T. R. and H. D. Eckley, b. July 20, 1853; d. Dec. 19, 1854 Honor D., wife of T. R. Eckley, b. in Washington, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1829; d. Oct. 5, 1879
Henry C., son of T. R. and H. D. Eckley, b. Mar. 12, 1858; d. (can't read) Rosa A., Dau. of T. R. and H. O. Eckley, b. (can't read) 1860; d. Sept. 26, 1861 Clara, dau. of T. R. and H. D. Eckley, b. June 20, 1865; d. Aug. 22, 1867 Louisa S., dau. of J. and R. Martin, d. April 24, 1856; age 16 yrs.6 mos. 1 da. (Stone here can't be read)
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Rebecca, wife of Rev. Joseph Martin, d. Nov. 7, 1858; age 51 yrs. 10 mos. 7 das. Joseph L. Martin, b. Dec. 6, 1842; d. Jan 16, 1963. Co. K 8 Rgt. Iowa Inf. Joseph Martin, b. April 10, 1803; d. Sept. 21, 1892
Mary B., wife of Rev. J. Martin, d. June 14, 1885; age 77 yrs. 10 mos.
Row 5
Dr. J. N. Little, son of David and Nancy Little, b. Aug. 5, 1815; d. Aug. 2, 1854; age 38 yrs. 11 mos. 28 das.
Row 6
Lucy J., dau. of E. and. E. Bryant, d. Dec, 20, 1857; age 1 yr. 9 mos. 17 das. Peter Bryant, d. Feb. 14, 1866; age 21 yrs. 1 mo. 21 das. William, son of W. and M. Groves, d. Oct. 5, 1855; age 13 yrs. 5 mos. 8 das.
Row 7
Infant son of B. G. and E. Moore, d. Jan. 29, 1855; age 6 das. Lucretia Jacobs Gilliland, wife of John Gilliland, b. Mer. 31, 1826; d. Feb. 6, 1868 (Small slab even with ground; no identification)
Mary J. Gilliland, 1849-1888 Marcellous M. Gilliland, 1849-1913
Row 8
Virginia, dau. of J. and N. Gilliland, d. Feb. 6, 1857; age 6 yrs. 7 mos. 25 das.
Jacob Cilliland, d. Aug. 30, 1854; age 33 yrs. 8 mos. 9 das. James Cileland, d. May 21, 1854; age 70 yrs. 9 mos. 2 das.
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Row 9
Harriet, dau. of C. and S. Burkhart, d. March 15, 1853; age 2 yrs. 3 mos. 6 das. Francis L., son of 0. and S. Burkhart, d. Mar. 29, 1853; age 3 yrs. 5 mos. 4 das. Elizabeth M., wife of H. Rineley, d. Mar. 26, 1857; age 27 yrs. 5 mos. 20 das.
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James, son of J. and M. Collings, d. July 10, 1846; age 7 mos. 10 das. James H., son of A. Tomblinson (drowned), d. (Month not readable -- could be October or December) 23, 1866; age 18 yrs. 9 mos. 20 das.
Olive, dau. of J. and M. McGrew, d. Aug. 20, 1897; age 25 yrs. 2 mos. 7 das. Margaret Milligan McGrew, d. 1871
Wm. W. McGrew, d. Aug. 7, 1854; age 58 yrs. 3 mos. 12 das.
Archabald, son of Wm. W. and M. McGrew, d. Feb. 5, 1853; age 20 yrs, 4 mos. 23 das. Margaret J., dau. of Wm. W. and M. McCrew, d. Dec. 27, 1852; age 11 yrs. 9 mos. 6 das.
Louisa, dau. of J. and M. E. McGrew, d. Oct. 6, 1852; age 1 yr. 9 mos, 24 das. Lafayette, son of J. and M. E. McGrew, d. Aug. 25, 1854; age l yr. 1 mo. 22 das. Infant son of L. and M. McGrew, d. Oct. 7, 1868
William E,, son of L. and M. McGrew, d. Mar. 13, 1870 (?); age 1 yr. 1 mo.
Row 11
Susan Sarah Doggett, d. Dec. 6, 1900, age 30 yrs, 5 mos. 24 das. A. J. Doggett, b. Jan. 29, 1829; d. Jan 29, 1899
Mary E. Doggett, wife of A. J. Doggett, d. May 8, 1890; age 57 yrs. 3 mos.27 das. Albert, son of A. and M. Doggett, d. Oct. 24, 1855; age 1 yr. 8 mos. 9 das. Theodore, son of A. and M. Doggett, d. Aug. 25, 1862; age 1 yr. Il mos. 19 das. Arnold, son of A. J. and M. Doggett, d. Sept. 16, 1866; age 1 yr. 3 mos. Varina D., dau. of E and A. Sherlock; d. Nov. 8, 1873; age 1 yr. 5 mos. 24 das. Dr. P. Sherlock, b. Mar. 10, 1845; d. Aug. 19, 1933
V Lt. Hubert L. Ruggles, 1922-1944
Row 12
Christian B., son of A. and J. Majors; d. May 12, 1872; age 10 mos. 2 das. Charlie E., son of J. and M. M. McGrew, d. Aug. 25, 1870; age 1 yr. 3 mos. Charles A. McCrew, d. June 18, 1872; age 1 yr. 10 mos. Il das. Ida Mae Jackson Doggett, wife of Eugene G. Doggett, 1873-1966 Eugene Doggett, b. Dec. 1855; d. Apr. 17, 1932 S. R. Myers, wife of E. G. Doggett, b. Feb. 11, 1852; d. May 16, 1887 James Gilliland, b. Apr. 14, 1835; d. May 19, 1906 Amanda, wife of James Gilliland, b. Jan. 5, 1842; d. May 20, 1908 Charles Cilliland, b. Dec. 25, 1860; d. June 29, 1910 Maggie Gilliland, b. Feb. 12, 1865; d. Sept. 3, 1866 Presley Doggett, d. June 14, 1872; age 63 yrs. 9 mos. 20 das. Catharine Doggett, b. Dec. 5, 1805; d. Dec. 3, 18(broken piece; can't read year)
Row 13 Asa 8. Carlisle, b. Nov. 22, 1859; d. Apr. 5, 1947 Kathrine Carlisle, b. Jan 8, 1862; d. June 29, 1917
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Row 14
Lucy Carson Randall, wife of A. Randall; b. Oct. 14, 1851; d. Jan. 20, 1908 Bertha E., dau. of J. R. and M. C. Carson; d. Sept. 20, 1876; age 1 yr. 9 mos. 11 das.
Infant son of J. R. and M. C. Carson; d. Sept. 30, 1872; age 2 weeks Infant daughter of J. R. and M. C. Carson; d. Dec. 18, 1873 Cyrus Carson; d. Feb. 11, 1876; age 68 yrs. 10.mos. 27 das. Bowater Carson, b. Feb. 27, 1841; d. Nov. 5, 1861; age 20 yrs. 8 mos. 8 das. Cynthia Carson, d. Jan 28, 1894; age 72 yrs. 8 mos. 12 das. John H. Ruggles, b. Sept. 26, 1855; d. Dec. 18, 1947 Theodosia Ruggles, b. July 18, 1858; d. Aug. 18, 1938
Eleson Ruggles, son of J. H. and T. Ruggles, d. Sept. 11, 1884; age 3 yrs. 4 mos. 6 das.
Claras8., dau. of J. H. and T. Ruggles, d. Mar. 4, 1890; age 5 yrs. 1 mo.17 das.
Row 15
Malcolm Arthur, b. Apr. 19, 1835; d. May 5, 1905 Martha Arthur, b. Aug. 8, 1837; d. Aug. 6, 1908 John C. Arthur, 1868-1930 Frank A. Klein, b. Apr. 6, 1875; d. Apr. 20, 1922 George P. Klein, b. Nov. 18, 1873; d. Mar. 22, 1908 Mary Jecques Klein, 1855-1911
Michael Klein, 1845-1925
Vern Jacques Klein, b. Mar. 12, 1903; d. Dec. 8, 1915 Mike J. Klein, b. Mar. 4, 1879; d. May 30, 1922 Maggie Klein Mewes, b. Sept. 4, 1890; d. June 7, 1953 Herman W. Mewes, b. Jan. 26, 1887; d. Feb. 2, 1952
V Steven L. Chrisman, b. June 24, 1947; d. Dec. 29, 1970; Viet Nam Veteran Allan R. Chrisman, b. Mar. 6, 1913; (living) Ruth K. Chrisman, b. Feb. 13, 1919; (living)
Row 16
Lizzie Brass, 1876-1902 Geo. S. Clingan, d. Feb. 10, 1897; age 78 yrs. 11 mos. 22 das. Margaret Archer Clingan,, wife of G. S. Clingan, d. Nov. 9, 1904; age 80 yrs. 5 mos. 24 das. Frederick Hahn, 1858-1926
Matilda J. Hahn, 1870-1948
Sarah, wife of Frederic Hahn, d. Aug. 26, 1889; age 25 yrs. 9 mos. Victor, son of Frederic and Sarah Hahn; d. May 3, 1889; aged 5 mos. 3 das. Mary E., dau. of Fred and Tilda J. Hahn; d. May 4, 1899; age 4 yrs. 2 mos.2 das. Raymond, son of Geo. and E. C. Blattner, d. May 21, 1900; age 10 mos. 6 das. George Blattner, 1859-1946 Catherine Blattner, 1867-1948
(Here is a roadway from north to south)
Row 17
Louisa Bott, 1851-1909 John Bott, 1851-1914 (Note: Area in this spot looks as though a grave were here because ground is settled, but there is no marked or stone)
Louisa Coodno Lane, 1839-1916
Amos McGrew, 1866-1943 Olive McGrew, 1875-(no death date) M Paul A. McGrew, 1911-1973 Lillie Cochrane, 1849-1933
V Andrew J. Cochrane, 1840-1915. Private Co. D. 36 Rdg. Iowa Inf. Larry Joe Hoffman, b. Oct. 16, 1935; d. July 3, 1956
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M (Marker corroded; cannot read) Catherine Ash, 1855-1.937 John A. Clingan, 1896-1956 Blanch Clingan, 1905; (living) Alvin M. Clingan, Dec. 1, 1847; d. Mar. 29, 1936 Louisa Clingan, b. June 8, 1857; d. Dec. 15, 1927 Elma M. Moore, 1905-1929 Ralph E. Moore, 1901-1943 Leo H. Kensler, 1914-1928
Row 19
(Cement slab base; no identification and no top portion) 5. Edward Blattner, 1896; (living) Blanch Blattner, 1895-1955 Darrel E. Blattner, b. Nov. 8, 1919; d. Nov. 13, 1919 Todd Franklin Moore; b. May 25, 1965; d. Nov. 7, 1967 Ralph Frank Moore, 1934-1953
John F. Schimmelpfennig, b. Dec. 7, 1894; d. Sept. 28, 1959 Elsie E. Schimmelpfennig, b. July 22, 1897; d. Oct. 13, 1969 Edrie Barr Doggett, wife of Wesley J. Doggett, 1911-1966
Row 20
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(Base; no stone or identification ) Mary Ruth, dau. of L. W. and V. M. Pilcher, b. May 24, 1954; d. Jan. 8, 1960 Wm. Martin Clingan, 1892-1967 Iowa LMNA USNRF WW I, b. Nov. 24, 1892; d. Feb. 16, 1967 Elsie L. Clingan, 1903; (living)
Row 21
Charles A. Ash, b. Oct. 27, 1902; d. Feb. 22, 1966 Alice M. Ash, b. Aug. 27, 1909; d. Mar. 16, 1964
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Ailcie Ash, 1885-1966
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TRUEBLOOD CEMETERY
East Lancaster Township 32-75-11
Location
Trueblood Cemetery, or Basey as it is sometimes called, is southeast of Lancaster. It may be reached by taking the paved road east of Lancaster for a little over one-half mile to the first gravel road leading south, then south for approximately three-fourths mile. The cemetery lies in the field about one-fourth mile to the southeast where a few large trees are close to the fence row.
Physical Features
The cemetery is not fenced and livestock may at times be in the field. Those headstones that remain are lying on the ground and few are not broken. There are weeds and some dead timber, making it difficult to find the headstones or parts of stones. -
Land Description
As nearly as could be determined the cemetery lies in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 75 North, Range Il West of the 5th P.M. The cemetery is not shown on the Land Plat Book in the County Auditor's Office. Deeds pertaining to this above mentioned portion of land do not make a reference to the cemetery. Because the cemetery was never deeded or excepted from deeds of surrounding territory, it is impossible to give a specific description or size of the cemetery.
History
William Trueblood entered the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 75 North, Range 11 West of the 5th P.M. on September 13, 1851. In 1866, William Trueblood and his wife sold the South Half of this Forty to Benja- min F. Trueblood. At a later time H. D. Basey acquired this Twenty Acres and it may be that through his ownership, the cemetery was sometimes called the Basey Cemetery. Jane, the wife of Wm. Trueblood is buried in this cemetery, as is also Belinda, the wife of Wm. Trueblood. It has been reported that Wm. Trueblood was also buried there, but no stone for him could be found.
March 1, 1947, John C. Weber and Clara B. Weber purchased the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 75 North, Range 11 West of the 5th P.M., together with other land and as in previous deeds no mention was made of the cemetery in the land description. John Weber in the time that he owned the land has been concerned about the unfenced condition of the ceme- tery and asked the township trustees to provide for its preservation through adequato fencing, but his request was not granted. There is no question but that in the course of a few years the stones which are there now will no longer exist.
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Headstones
The headstones and pieces of headstones are listed as they were located. It is evident that the stones are no longer at the exact location of the grave.
(Foot stone with initials "C.C.G." on it)
Emma Joe, dau. of D. H. and M. F. Payton, d. (stone broken here; month not there but 9 (?), 1861)
(Slab lying on ground) J. Cabbert, d. Feb. 9, 1852; age 5 yrs. 6 mos.
1 (Only a part of stone slab could be read) aged 8 yrs. 1 mo. 4 days (remainder of stone gone) (Foot stone with initials "B. T." on it) (Foot stone with initials "S.C." on it)
Sarah Cobb, d. Aug. 2, 1851; age 20 yrs. 10 mos. 28 das. Jane A., wife of Wm. Trueblood, d. Mar. 24, 1853; age 35 yrs. 1 mo. 23 das.
Samuel Grigsby, b. May 20, 1803; d. Oct. 31, 1856
(Slab broken in two parts; parts laid together to read) Thomas W., son of Wm. and J. A. Trueblood, d. May 20, 1853; age 3 mos. 18 das.
(Foot stone with initials "S. T." on it)
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Belinda, wife of Wm. Trueblood, d. Mar. 26, 1857; aged 41 yrs. 7 mos. 24 das.
(Slab broken in two pieces; parts laid together to read) C. C. Gabbert, d. Sept. 16, 1851; age 16 yrs. 6 mos. € (Stone in three parts, but it could not be put together so as to identify)
(A good foundation stone, but no top stone on it. )
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PENNINGTON CEMETERY
West Lancaster Township 26-75-12
Location
Pennington Cemetery is approximately four miles south of Sigourney on High- way 149 on the west side of the road.
Physical Features
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The cemetery is on practically level ground except the southeast portion which slopes considerably to the southeast. The cemetery is fenced on north, west, and south sides with no fence on the highway (east) side. The drive lead- ing into the Cemetery from the Highway is upgrade, but not difficult. A graveled rectangular driveway plan in the cemetery makes for easy access to the various parts of the burial ground. Other drives leading from the rectangular drive may later be graveled. Township funds are provided for cemetery care and maintenance. Large evergreen trees in the center section of the grounds add to the appearance of the cemetery. A small chapel is north of the access drive.
Land Description
William McDaniel and Sally McDaniel
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Warranty Deed Consideration $50.00 Dated April 15, 1864 Recorded July 16, 1864 Deed Record M, page 175
Wm. H. Brunt, Nelson Utterback, Wm. H. Hubberd, as trustees and their successors in office
Description: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 75 North, Range 12 Wost of the 5thP.M., thence running West 20 rods, thence North 40 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 40 rods, to the place of beginning, said lot containing five acres and to be used expressly for a public burial ground.
History
N No specific history of Pennington Cemetery was obtainable. It is the only cemetery in West Lancaster Township. The burial plots in this cemetery are free, but cannot be reserved.
Plat
There is no plat of the cemetery at the present time. The old plat is in the process of being revised. On the next page is a sketch of the layout of the grounds with reference to sections. The headstone listers read the headstones by sections and this layout sketch may be helpful in locating the areas.
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Chapel
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Public Highway #149
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Headstones
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Because no plat was available to follow, the headstones were read by rows from north to south, beginning at the west side. In many instances, especially in the Middle Section, it was impossible to read by rows accurately as the rows were not straight. V in the margin before a name designates a veteran. M in the margin before a name designates that there is no stone, but a funeral home metal marker indicates a burial plot. No attempt was made to estimate the number of vacant spaces in the rows between the headstones read. Those spaces may represent unused burial plots or burials without headstones.
Middle Section
Row 1
James A. Belveal, 1874-1941
M Martha B. Belveal, 1899-1942 Sarah A., wife of D. P. Belveal, b. Mar. 29, 1849; d. July 23, 1915 David Belveal, 1849-1936 Bruce W., son of S. A. and A. W. Walker, 1887-1908
Gilliland Baby, 1910 (only date)
Sadie E. Gilliland, 1884-1959
Casper W. Gilliland, 1880-1947 Maude M. Long, 1906- (no other date)
Virgil W. Long, 1905-1964 Jerry Don Long, b. Aug. 22, 1938; d. Aug. 20, 1943 Warren C. Long, 1878-1943 Gene M. Long, 1923-1928 Letha Long, Jan. 21 (no other date) (homemade stone) Myrtle M. Long, b. July 5, 1883; d. June 15, 1968 Florence Gilliland, b. Jan. 10, 1876; d. Apr. 18, 1960 Agnes Burt, 1869-1960
Allie Burt, 1859-1936
Belle N. Cilliland, 1886-1958
Harry 0. Gilliland, 1886-1943
Charlie, son of F.and M. Follman, d. Sept. 22, 1901; age 16 das. Neil D., son of F. and M. Follman, d. Feb. 29, 1896; age 3 yrs. 4 mos. 13 das. Louisa F. Heninger (Mother), 1861-1935 Frances, wife of Fred Follman, d. June 10, 1890; age 60 yrs. 2 mos. 13 das. Fred Follman, d. Mar. 9, 1903; age 69 yrs. 11 mos. 15 das. Henry Follman, b. July 7, 1839; d. Feb. 16, 1922
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