Sandersville Old City Cemetery

Listing of Graves by Lot within the Section

Section D

Lot 0
Grave 0
Confederate Memorial

Is in the center of the open, memorial area between sections B and D.
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Lot 1
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot, but the lot was once surrounded by a granite coping. A tree has grown over the remains of the coping.
Lot 2
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 3
Grave 1
Seaborn A. H. Jones
1805 - Nov 15, 1862

Government Service.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Co E, 31 (sic) Ga Inf. Correct service
Grave 2
Unmarked Adult Slab

Unclear which slabs go with which markers.
Grave 3
Stephen Benjamin Jones
Sep 14, 1835 - May 10, 1882

Military Service: Confederate States of America
Capt. Co F, 8 Ga Cav.
Grave 4
Weaver Harrison Jones
1841 - Oct 4, 1864
Is buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC, per Ross Jones, who is direct descendant
Military Service: Confederate States of America
1st Lieut. Co E, 32 Ga Inf.
Grave 5
Unmarked Adult Slab


Grave 6
Charles M. Jones
1836 - Jul 3, 1863
In memory of.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Capt. Co H, 49 Ga Inf. Killed at
Grave 7
Unmarked Slabs

1 child and 2 adults.
Grave 8
Minnie Jones Rogers
Oct 12, 1867 - May 11, 1888
Wife of John N. Rogers. Our chain on earth is broken, Another link in Heaven. Shares headstone with Minnie Rogers.
Grave 9
Minnie Rogers
May 9, 1888 - May 10, 1888
Infant dau of J. N. & M. J. Rogers
Lot 4
Grave 1
Jackson E. Weddon, Cpt


Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker: 1861-1865
Grave 2
Martha L. Weddon


Grave 3
Mattie Irene Weddon


Grave 4
J. Edward Weddon


Grave 5
Nichles Weddon


Grave 6
Warren W. Weddon

Graves 1-6 on central marker
Grave 7
Little Jack Beach
Apr 25, 1898 - Jun 9, 1900
Son of J. W. & H. W. Beach. "And a little child shall lead them."
Grave 8
Unmarked Adult Slabs

3 unmarked slabs in this lot that may belong to names on central marker.
Lot 5
Grave 0
Sullivan lot

Identical pillows for all in this lot surround a large central cross.
Grave 1
Mary Louise Sullivan
1886 - 1979

Grave 2
Edward Hale Sullivan
1878 - 1955

Grave 3
Leo Lawrence Sullivan
1882 - 1954

Grave 4
William Gross Sullivan
1888 - 1943

Grave 5
Edward Arthur Sullivan
1837 - 1907

Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker:1861-1865
Grave 6
Emma Hale Sullivan
1854 - 1932

Grave 7
Clara Lee Sullivan
1894 - 1897

Grave 8
David Porter Sullivan
1890 - 1894

Grave 9
Catherine Sullivan
1882 - 1882

Grave 10
Arthur Raymond Sullivan
1885 - 1911

Grave 11
Mary Blanche Sullivan
1879 - 1879

Grave 12
Lydia Maude Sullivan
1881 - 1884

Grave 13
Albert Sullivan
1883 - 1883

Grave 14
Lydia Brookins Sullivan
1830 - 1876

Grave 15
Lydia Maria Pournelle
1855 - 1869

Lot 6
Grave 1
Robert W. Flournoy
Dec 13, 1841 - Jun 8, 1869
His sun went down while it was yet day, but unto the upright in heart there remaineth light in darkness. My husband. Masonic emblem.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Capt. Co B, 28 Ga Inf.
Grave 2


Room for 2 in Robert Flournoy's fenced lot.
Lot 8
Grave 1
J. F. Armstrong
1884 - 1963

Grave 2
Lena Robison Armstrong
1885 - 1962

Grave 3
Robert Maxwell Walsh
Jun 22, 1894 - Feb 5, 1940

Grave 4
Mary Emma Walsh

No dates. Wife of Robert M. Walsh. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God -- on large stone over Robert and Mary Emma Walsh's graves.
Grave 5
Samuel Benton Robison
Apr 27, 1854 - Jun 28, 1943

Grave 6
Clemmie Estelle Ainsworth Robison
Nov 25, 1861 - Oct 21, 1920
Wife of Samuel Benton Robison
Grave 7
Robert Hardison Davis
Jan 17, 1869 - Apr 22, 1941

Grave 8
Mattie Ainsworth Davis
Dec 28, 1869 - Jul 23, 1923
Wife of Robert H. Davis
Grave 9
Delany Brookins Ainsworth

No dates. Wife of James Ainsworth
Grave 10
Daniel Ainsworth
Jul 29, 1829 - Apr 19, 1874
Shares headstone with Emma Stubbs Ainsworth. Masonic emblem. Father
Grave 11
Emma Stubbs Ainsworth
Mar 16, 1840 - Feb 24, 1910
Wife of Daniel Ainsworth. Mother.
Lot 9
Grave 1
Unmarked Grave


Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker: 1861-1865
Lot 10
Grave 1
Herschel Virgil Tarbutton
Nov 8, 1873 - Nov 11, 1906

Grave 2
Unmarked Grave

Brick grave adjoins Herschel Virgil Tarbutton's.
Grave 3
Unmarked Grave


Grave 4
Winifred Thigpen Tarbutton
1808 - 1888
Mother. "Children trust in God"
Grave 5
Robert Fluker Tarbutton

- Apr 15, 1879
Son of G. A. & M. J. Tarbutton. Aged 2 yrs 8 mos.
Grave 6
Vivian Tarbutton

- Sep 16, 1878
Infant son of G. A. & M. J. Tarbutton.
Grave 7
Susan Fluker Tarbutton

- Aug 20, 1872
Aged 3 mos, 27 days Dau of G. A. & M. J. Tarbutton
Lot 11
Grave 1
Mrs Ernestine Artman Roberts
Jul 28, 1844 - Nov 27, 1882
Born in city of Charleston, SC. Dau of John & Margaret G. Artman of Charleston, SC. Mar. to Dr. John B. Roberts of Sandersville, Ga. Nov 12, 1868. My wife. Rest! Sweetly Rest!
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Grave 2
Walter Marvin Smith
Mar 14, 1911 - Mar 14, 2003

Grave 3
Roberta Gilbert Smith
Jul 3, 1911 - Dec 16, 1997

Lot 12
Grave 1
Joseph T. Youngblood
Apr 26, 1833 - Mar 10, 1896
Age 63 yrs. Born in Troy SC. Died in Sandersville, Ga.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Capt. Generic marker: 1861-1865.
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Grave 2
William Francis Sneed
Mar 22, 1834 - Feb 15, 1860
Died in Florida. Married to Mary S. Brown May 4, 1858. In memory of. Shares headstone with Mary S. Brown Sneed Youngblood.
Grave 3
Mary S. Brown Youngblood
Mar 9, 1836 - May 31, 1899
Wife of J. T. Youngblood (Nee Mary S. Brown) "In her tongue was the law of kindness". Shares headstone with William Francis Sneed.
Lot 13
Grave 1
Lopez Smith
Mar 12, 1860 - Jan 16, 1936

Grave 2
Jennie L. Smith
Mar 11, 1865 - Apr 29, 1887
Dau of S. J. & S. A. Smith.
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Grave 3
Susan A. Smith
Sep 1835 - Aug 1915
She trusted God. Now rests.
Grave 4
Samuel J. Smith
Jul 10, 1829 - May 25, 1881

Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker: 1861-1865
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Grave 5
Robert Lee Smith
Nov 23, 1864 - Dec 19, 1942

Grave 6
Kate Moye Smith
Nov 8, 1892 - May 15, 1965

Grave 7
Ben R. Smith

No dates. Adult slab.
Lot 14
Grave 1
Lizzie Taliaferro Jones
Apr 15, 1863 - Mar 1, 1896
Wife R. C. Jones. "Not dead but sleepeth"
Grave 2
Robert Crittenden Jones
Jan 2, 1859 - Jan 11, 1898
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Grave 3
Unmarked Grave


Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker: 1861-1865
Grave 4
W. L. Taliaferro
Jul 26, 1879 - May 11, 1957

Grave 5
Robert Taliaferro Jones
Nov 9, 1882 - Jul 7, 1883
Infant son of R. C. & L. T. Jones. Grandma's pet.
Grave 6
J. F. Taliaferro
Jun 9, 1872 - Apr 9, 1910

Grave 7
Julia S. Taliaferro
Jul 31, 1843 - Apr 13, 1923
A Godly mother
Grave 8
P. R. Taliaferro
Jan 19, 1837 - May 18, 1919
A servant of God
Lot 15
Grave 1
Theodosia Winn Strange
May 26, 1828 - Oct 29, 1897
Born in Madison Co., KY. Marble vault recently (2007) repaired with cement.
Grave 2
Richard Benjamin Strange
Apr 8, 1827 - Feb 2, 1876
Masonic emblem. Born in Washington Co. Tom. B. Artope, Macon (stonemaker).
Military Service: Confederate States of America
2d Lieut. Co B, 7 Bn, Ga Cav St Gaurds
Grave 3
Charles F. Furr
Nov 25, 1896 - Dec 3, 1971

Grave 4
Monira Louise Gilmore Furr
Oct 4, 1898 - Oct 28, 1989
Wife of Charles H. Furr
Lot 16
Grave 1
Daisy Warthen Evans
Mar 14, 1878 - Jul 12, 1963
Wife of George C. Evans. Thy life was beauty, truth, goodness and love.
Grave 2
George C. Evans
Oct 30, 1869 - Dec 23, 1940
A devoted husband, loving father, brilliant lawyer, and outstanding citizen.
Grave 3
Sarah P. Smith Evans
Jan 21, 1841 - Jul 24, 1905
Dau of William Smith & Elizabeth Tarver Smith. Wife of Beverly D. Evans, Sr. Her children arise up and call her blessed.
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Grave 4
Beverly Daniel Evans
Feb 6, 1826 - Mar 21, 1897
Born at Marion, SC. Died Sandersville, Ga. He died in the fullness of his years after a life well spent.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Bvt. Col. Co H, 2 Ga State Troops
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Grave 5
John Benton Evans
Nov 12, 1904 - Apr 16, 1985
Weigh and balance engraved on slab.
Grave 6
George Clinton Evans
Aug 8, 1901 - Apr 7, 1903
Son of Geo. C. & Daisy W. Evans
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Grave 7
Daisy Warthen Evans
Nov 26, 1906 - Jun 5, 1908
Dau of Geo C. & Daisy W. Evans
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Grave 8
William Howard Evans
Aug 27, 1909 - Jun 1, 1913
Son of Geo. C. & Daisy W. Evans
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Grave 9
Sallie Evans Booz

- Feb 16, 1904
Infant dau of Thos. H. & Alice E. Booz
Grave 10
Harry Tarver Evans
Jan 14, 1872 - Apr 15, 1890
Son of B. D. & S. P. Evans.
Lot 17
Grave 1
Sallie B. Strange Rodgers
Aug 17, 1849 - Jul 11, 1881
Wife of Robert L. Rodgers
Grave 2
David Greer


Military Service:
War of 1812. Georgia Dragoon Willis'
Grave 3
Robert L. Rodgers, Jr.
Dec 3, 1873 - Mar 27, 1874

Grave 4
Eugene Clarence Rodgers
Nov 9, 1871 - Nov 29, 1876

Grave 5
Martha Linn Rodgers
Mar 15, 1878 - Oct 17, 1879

Grave 6
Corinne Rodgers
Aug 6, 1870 - Jun 1, 1886

Lot 18
Grave 1
William Hovey Smith
May 18, 1868 - Feb 20, 1939
Life's race well run, Life's work well done, Life's victory won, Now cometh rest. Shares headstone with Mary Hines Jordan Smith
Grave 2
Mary Hines Jordan Smith
Sep 7, 1879 - Dec 10, 1946
None knew thee but to love thee. None named thee but to praise. Shares headstone with William Hovey Smith
Grave 3
Susan Hines Jordan
Jul 5, 1850 - Apr 3, 1908
In loving memory of our dear mother, whose generous deeds and noble life find their fit reward in Heaven.
Grave 4
Stephen Gilmore Jordan
May 11, 1846 - May 25, 1904
His name our household word, whome (sic) God hath taken.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Lieut. Co H, 49 Ga Inf.
Grave 5
Joseph Hines Jordan

- 1872
Child grave.
Grave 6
Stephen Gilmore Jordan

- 1874
Child grave.
Grave 7
Walter Jordan

- 1877
Child grave.
Grave 8
Belle Jordan

- 1885
Child grave.
Grave 9
James Jordan Smith
Apr 7, 1918 - Apr 12, 1918
God meant it unto good
Grave 10
Edna Smith
Sep 23, 1914 - May 11, 1915
Dau of W. H. & M. J. Smith. Good-night, beloved.
Lot 19
Grave 1
Benjamin Wall McKinnon
Sep 20, 1820 - Jul 18, 1895
Born Savannah, Ga. Died Atlanta, Ga.
Grave 2
Mrs Harriett Caroline McKinnon

- Feb 27, 1875
Aged 76 yrs 1 mo & 14 days. Erected by her granddaughter Laura V. Sparks, and her nephew Frank J. Cornwell. Widow of Charles Johnston McKinnon.
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Grave 3
Helen McKinnon
Aug 23, 1827 - Apr 19, 1896
Born in Newbern, NC. Died Atlanta, Ga.
Grave 4
Charles Sinclair Sparks
Dec 23, 1851 - Mar 18, 1875
Born in New York City. Died in Sandersville, Ga.
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Grave 5
Charles Benjamin Sparks
Oct 28, 1874 - Sep 8, 1875
Only child of C. S. & Laura V. Sparks. "For of such is the Kingdom of HEAVEN." Our darling little lamb.
Lot 20
Grave 1
Unmarked Adult Slab


Lot 21
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 22
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 23
Grave 1
Mary Mathis Kennedy
Jan 15, 1904 - Dec 9, 1932
Wife of Robert L. Kennedy
Grave 2
Martha Gibson Mathis
Jan 13, 1885 - Aug 17, 1971

Grave 3
Irene Boatright Mathis
Sep 18, 1880 - Oct 22, 1958

Grave 4
Horace Freeman Mathis
Dec 5, 1874 - Aug 29, 1933

Grave 5
Aylesbury Mathis
Jun 6, 1835 - Dec 31, 1906

Military Service: Confederate States of America
Surgeon. Co B, 37 Ga Inf.
Lot 24
Grave 1
Ouida Mayo
1902 - 1918

Grave 2
Unmarked Grave


Military Service: Confederate States of America
Generic marker: 1861-1865
Grave 3
Reuben Mayo
1812 - 1880

Military Service: Confederate States of America
1st Lt. Co B, 28 Regt. Ga Vols.
Grave 4
Winifred T. Mayo
1835 - 1900

Grave 5
Arie Watkins Mayo
1876 - 1920
Wife of Geo. H. Mayo. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Lot 25
Grave 1
William L. Phillips, Jr.
Nov 20, 1888 - Oct 4, 1889
On monument with Ella D. Phillips. In memory of Wife and Child of W. L. Phillips of Louisville, Ga.
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Grave 2
Ella D. Phillips
Mar 1, 1857 - Oct 4, 1889
In memory of Wife and Child of W. L. Phillips of Louisville, Ga. Earth numbers a Jewel less, Heaven an Angel more. On same monument-Wm. L. Phillips, Jr. See his entry.
Grave 3
Eliza Brown Skinner
Dec 28, 1834 - May 14, 1883
Mar'd Dec 12, 1855 to Jesse J. Skinner. Dau of Richard S. & Temperance Brown.
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Grave 4
Jesse J. Skinner
Sep 2, 1834 - Dec 30, 1906

Grave 5
Lula Skinner McCarty
Oct 15, 1862 - May 9, 1913
Wife of Wm.A. McCarty. She was loyal to every duty in life and ready at her savior's call.
Grave 6
William A. McCarty
Jul 13, 1852 - Jan 18, 1932

Grave 7
Ruth McCarty Weisz
Mar 1, 1889 - Dec 25, 1946

Grave 8
Leo Augustin Schaufele
Apr 29, 1884 - Jan 11, 1884
Infant son of Alice and Wm. T. Schaufele. Mama's angel with her in Heaven. Born Louisville, Ga.
Grave 9
Alice McCarty Schaufele
Oct 3, 1861 - May 10, 1884
B. Richmond Co. Ga. Died Louisville, Ga. Beloved wife of Wm. F. Schaufele, & dau of Geo. & Emily McCarty.
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Grave 10
George F. McCarty
Nov 18, 1855 - Feb 14, 1891

Lot 27
Grave 1
Linnie Crumpler
Sep 3, 1858 - Apr 5, 1892
Wife of Rev. P. H. Crumpler. Born in Washington Co, Ga. She went about to do good. Sweet rest with her babies. Shares headstone with Evens and John.
Grave 2
Evens Crumpler

Shares headstone with Linnie Crumpler. Last name assumed.
Grave 3
John Crumpler

Shares headstone with Linnie Crumpler. Last name assumed.
Lot 29
Grave 1
Unmarked Graves

4 graves marked with brick and cement pillows.
Grave 2
Willie Rawlings Roughton
Nov 9, 1884 - Nov 23, 1884
Son of B. E. & L. O. Roughton. The little crib is empty now.
Grave 3
Freddie Malcolm Roughton
Dec 19, 1885 - Aug 4, 1887
A voice we loved is stilled. Son of B. E. & L. O. Roughton
Grave 4
Lavinia R. Roughton
Feb 15, 1916 - Nov 24, 1918

Grave 5
Bradford Enoch Roughton
Nov 24, 1856 - Jan 16, 1943

Grave 6
Lavinia Rawlings Roughton
Jun 17, 1861 - Jan 17, 1942

Lot 30
Grave 1
Joseph Randolph Newsome
Apr 13, 1874 - Apr 27, 1947
Shares headstone with Winona Aylesworth Newsome.
Grave 2
Winona Aylesworth Newsome
Jan 1, 1888 - May 11, 1955
Shares headstone with Joseph Randolph Newsome.
Lot 31
Grave 1
Winnifred Hooks Smith
Mar 8, 1844 - Sep 11, 1902
Wife of B. R. Smith. Servant of God, saved by grace.
Grave 2
Benjamin R. Smith
Oct 14, 1826 - Aug 20, 1896
In life beloved, In death lamented.
Grave 3
Louisa Horn Smith

- Dec 9, 1878
Wife of Benjamin R. Smith. Aged 63 years. Stone is face down and broken. Footstone reads L. H. S.
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Lot 32
Grave 1
William R. Thigpen
1847 - 1913

Grave 2
Noble Lee Haines
Jul 13, 1863 - Mar 4, 1884
My beloved and only son. Mercy and truth are met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Grave 3
Unmarked Adult Grave


Lot 33
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 34
Grave 1
Ben Brookins
Feb 6, 1858 - Dec 12, 1911
Masonic emblem. He was beloved by God and man.
Grave 2
Unmarked Adult Slab


Grave 3
Unmarked Adult Slab


Lot 35
Grave 1
George M. Schwall
Aug 12, 1827 - Aug 22, 1908

Military Service: Confederate States of America
Co E, 48 Ga Inf.
Grave 2
Mary E. Schwall
Jun 8, 1845 - Jun 2, 1935
Mother
Lot 36
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 37
Grave 1
Clement Charles Brown
1832 - Jul 4, 1887
Aged 54 years.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
2d Lieut. Co E, 15 Ga Inf.
Grave 2
Elizabeth Rushin Brown
Apr 12, 1845 - Aug 17, 1932
Wife of Clement C. Brown
Grave 3
Belle Brown Summerlin
Dec 20, 1877 - Jan 25, 1923
Wife of W. Gainer Summerlin
Lot 38
Grave 1
Eddie Byne Prescott

- Sep 15, 1897
Aged 45 years. Our brother. Our brother shall rise again.
Lot 39
Grave 1
Clarence D. Thigpen

- Sep 29, 1905
Age 28 years. Sacred to the memory of. Asleep in Jesus.
Grave 2
Joseph R. Thigpen

- Apr 7, 1891
Age 41 years. Sacred to the memory of. His life here was a benediction. His death a Christian example.
Lot 40
Grave 0


Empty-appearing lot
Lot 41
Grave 0


Small empty-appearing lot.
Lot 42
Grave 1
Unmarked Adult Grave

bricks in ground
Grave 2
Charles I. Duggan
Dec 15, 1842 - Jan 18, 1921
A friend to his country and a believer in Christ.
Military Service: Confederate States of America
Co F, 14 Ga Inf.
Grave 3
Mary A. Watkins Duggan
Nov 23, 1840 - Oct 14, 1884
Wife of C. I. Duggan. Baptized Aug 13, 1870. Sleep precious wife sweetly sleep. Her devoted husband.
Grave 4
David Claud Duggan
Aug 20, 1871 - Jan 26, 1874
Child of Charles I. & Mary A. Duggan Is on a common monument with the other two Duggan children.
Grave 5
Charles Harris Duggan
Aug 28, 1878 - Nov 20, 1879
Child of Charles I. & Mary A. Duggan Is on a common monument with the other two Duggan children.
Grave 6
Claud Harris Duggan
Apr 5, 1880 - Oct 6, 1881
Child of Charles I. & Mary A. Duggan Is on a common monument with the other two Duggan children.
Grave 7
Unmarked Infant Slabs

3 graves probably belonging to the Duggan children described on the common monument.
Lot 43
Grave 1
Lula G. Smith
Jun 2, 1857 - Nov 18, 1882
Aged 25 yrs, 4 mos, 16 days. Wife of T. N. Smith.
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Grave 2
Mary Fannie Smith
Nov 15, 1882 - Apr 13, 1883
Dau of T. N. & Lula Y. Smith <--this line no longer readable. Info from earlier survey.
Grave 3
Earl Smith
Apr 29, 1889 - Sep 24, 1889
son of T.N. & Eva Smith. Most of inscription no longer readable. Info from previous survey.
Lot 44
Grave 1
William T. Spence
1886 - 1963
D.C. (after last name).
Grave 2
Maxie Mayo Spence
1891 - 1984

Grave 3
Reuben Frazier Mayo
1888 - 1890

Grave 4
A. McConkie Mayo
1850 - 1890

Grave 5
Louise Jones Mayo
1864 - 1927

Lot 45
Grave 1
Thomas Jefferson Gilmore
May 15, 1838 - Oct 6, 1882

Military Service: Confederate States of America
2d Lieut. Howell's Co. Ga Lt Arty.
Grave 2
Monira M. Davis
Aug 14, 1818 - Aug 31, 1892
wife of Dr. J. P. Davis. Fallen over, face down. Info from a previous survey.
Grave 3
Bessie Winn Gilmore Harrison
Nov 16, 1873 - Dec 11, 1902
Wife of John G. Harrison. Good night, beloved.
Grave 4
Lynnwood E. Gilmore
May 2, 1901 - Sep 21, 1901
inf son of Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Gilmore. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Grave 5
Amos Ellison Gilmore
Jun 26, 1871 - Jul 3, 1927

Grave 6
Will Pearl Williams Gilmore
Aug 31, 1881 - Jul 24, 1941
Wife of A. E. Gilmore
Grave 7
George Thomas Gilmore
Jul 22, 1881 - Aug 17, 1929
"God's noblest work - a gentleman"
Grave 8
Ruby J. Gilmore
1883 - 1956

Lot 46
Grave 1
Unmarked Grave

a stump of a gravestone
Grave 2
William Duggan
Jun 28, 1830 - Sep 19, 1890
One of nature's nobleman.
Grave 3
John W. Duggan
May 23, 1863 - Mar 14, 1928
Woodman of the World.
Grave 4
Unmarked Child Slab

2 slabs next to John W. Duggan.