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Source: April 1967 Volume 14 Number 3, Pages 61–70
Tombstone records of the Great Valley Baptist Church (concluded)
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QUIMBY, Alice Lewis. 1874 - 1938.
Maurice Lewis. ( s . Alfred & Alice L. ),1900-1916 (Lewimon.)
RADCLIFFE, Charles, s. Chas. & Mary Ann, d. 3/13/1860, 19th yr.
"He was beloved in life and lamented in death."
George. s. Chas. & Mary Ann, 2/28/1832 - 6/29/1838.
Louisa. w. Hiram & dau. John & Dinah Moore. d. 7/9/1835 age 42/3
RASER, David A, 11/24/1868 - 3/21/1912.
John, d. 2/25/1895, aged 59 years. "At Rest"
J.Walter, 6/27/1866 - 6/28/1903.
Margaret, 5/23/1813 - 5/11/1881. "Gone to Rest"
Sarah D. w. David A., 11/30/1868 - 10/28/1904.
Susan E. 5/7/1866 - 7/18/184O.
REES, Ann, w. Thomas, d. 9/15/1793, aged 62 yrs.
Benj. d. 7/11/1838, aged 64/9/9/.
David, d. 4/7/1748, aged 28 years.
Daniel, "died ye 30th of April, 1748, Aged 20 years".
Evan. d. 5/21/1793, aged 72 years.
Gwin. d. 1/7/1764, aged 68 years.
Hannah. relict Evan, d. 9/1/1807, aged 72 years.
Jane. w. Benj., d. 2/19/1816, 40th year.
Kane. d. 4/29/1748 aged 22 years.
Mary. d. 12/7/1751, aged 18 years.
Phillip. d. 5/28/1820, aged 56 years.
Susanna. d. 12/22/1751, aged 20 years.
Thomas. d. 4/9/1748,aged 22 years.
Thomas. d. 4/27/1765, aged 83 years.
Thomas. d. 7/29/1764, aged 55 years.
William. d. 2/15/1756,aged 70 years.
"Remember man as you pass by
As you are now, so once was I
As I am now, so must you be
Prepare for death to follow me."
William. d. 4/12/1776, aged 40 years
"Within this grave my body sleeps
In joyful hope it lies
When Christ my Saviour shall return
Triumphant in the skies."
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REEVES, Anna J. 1847 - 1937.
REFFORD, Margaret. dau. Wm. & Margaret, d. 10/3/1819 aged 12/2/0
REINHARDT, Lydia, w. Isaac, d. 5/6/1839. aged 50/5/0.
RENNARD, Jacob. 7/21/ 1812 - 10/27/1894.
James M. s. Jacob & Maria, (Joint stone with Jacob).
Maria. w. Jacob 4/26/1812 - 5/6/1894.
RICHARDS, Deacon Isaac, d. 4/19/1859, aged 63/7/14.
"But thine is a blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep."
Mary, w. Isaac, 8/12/1800 - 7/25/1890.
Susan, dau. Isaac & Mary Ann, d. 9/15/1837, aged 2/5/10/
RICHARDSON, Eleanor. d. 3/13/1818, 69th year.
Elizabeth. 1/23/1816 - 3/7/1896.
Hannah. w. Wm. d. 5/31/1832, aged 51st year.
Maurice S. 5/7/1818 - 9/5/1889.
RIDDLE Marion, w. Francis, d. 7/26/1847, aged 60/7/1.
"Her body rests beneath the sod
But it is a pleasing thought
That she has left this dark abode
To rest her soul with God"
RIGBY, Martha. 1854 - 1922.
ROACH, Eliza. 1862 - 1935.
Harry. 1858 - 1916. (Joint stone with Eliza)
ROBERTS, Chas, H. d. 7/12/1835. (Joint cast-iron Marker with Edward F.)
Elizabeth E. 1845 - 1922.
Hannah G. w.Samuel, 12/13/1315 - 12/27/1886. "Mother"
Sallie E. dau. Samuel & Hannah G. 12/2/ 1850 - 12/17/1879.
Samuel. 9/20/1819 - 6/11/1888. "Father" (G. A. R. flag)
William. s. Thomas & Elizabeth d. 2/10/1821, aged 2/9/0/.
ROBINSON, Albert. 1831 - 1902, "Husband"
Little Georgie. s. Albert & Mary d. 10/6/1876, aged 1/0/11.
"It is well with our Child"
Mary R. 1834 - 1919.
ROYER, David. 9/30/1792 - 9/17/1849 "Our Father"
Mary Ann. w. David, 1/13/1796 - 5/3/1874. "Our Mother"
ROGERS, John. s. Wm. & Hannah; d. 8/7/1777, aged 4 months.
Martha, d. 9/26/1899, aged 52 years.
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ROSELL, Rebecca VanLeer. w. Wm., 1815 - 1896.
William. 1815 - 1841. (Joint mon, for Rosell family)
Willie H. s. Wm. & Rebecca, 1841 - 1843.
ROSSITER, Mary. d. 3/23/1843, aged 18/0/4.
ROWAN, John. d. 9/22/1843, 72nd year
"Side by side lies partnership Beneath this silent sod
Death bids us hope the soul shall dwell
Beyond this grave with God."
Mary. w. John, d. 7/11/1847, 73rd year
ROWLAND, Ann Norton, w. Thomas, 1/10/1782 - 10/20/1824.
Rachel. dau. Thomas & Ann, 1/31/1822 - 10/25/1833.
Thomas. 6/19/1764 - 3/14/1837.
RUE, Ellen, 1803 - 1864.
John, d. 3/9/1867, aged 40/0/2.
"Dear" Father sleep til Jesus calls Your body from the tomb
Then soul and body shall unite In our celestial home."
Louisa. 1839 - 1899.
Martha Ann. d, 10/14/1852, aged 27 years.
"Lord she was thine we murmur not
Though all our hearts be riven
And we are sad and lonely now
While she's at rest in heaven."
Richard. 1830 - 1868; also William. 1800 - 1863.
RULING, Mary. 10/31/1807 - 2/14/1842.
"That needful part by grace bestowed
Which never leaves the child of God
Was Mary's choice she sought for heaven
And shares the rest her Lord hath given."
RULONG, Sarah, 3/31/1797 - 4/12/1880.
"Endowed with mental and moral qualities that adorn and enoble her sex.
She had few equals."
RUSSELL, William H. d. 4/27/1915, aged 60 years.
SAGEBEER, Catherine Graffline Cook. 11/15/1872 - 4/9/1940.
Joseph Evans. 4/4/1861 - 12/18/1940.
SANDERS, Philip G. 1845 - 1904, Co.E, 29th Pa. Vol. (G.A.R. flag.)
SCHABINGER, Caroline . Phila. 9/15/1896 - 11/15/1903.
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SEUR, Enos Miles, d.3/20/1806, aged 60 years.
SHANCK, Mary A. dau. Christian & Caroline W. d. 1/12/1859, aged 1/10/2.
Mary E. dau. Christian & Caroline W., d. 10/30/1845, aged 1/25/O
SHANK. Caroline W. w. Christian, 1822 - 1909.
Charles D. 1855 - 1925.
Christian, 1819 - 1904.
Rees Ann P. dau. Christian & Carline W., 11/24/1854 - 3/30/1358.
Serepta F. 1865-1924.
Susan. dau. Christian & Caroline W., 1842 - 1916. (Joint fam. mon.).
SHMIDT, Lillian P. 11/28/1905 - 4/25/1907. "Totts."
SHORE, Elizabeth. 1834 - 1905.
Robert. Co.F, 43rd Pa, Vol. (Mont. Co, 1861 - 65, flag).
SIDNER,Anna B. w. George W. 1868
George W, 1861 -1929.
John M. s. Martin & Mary Ann, d. 3/1861, aged 5/4/2.
Martin, d. 6/30/1885, aged 76/6/19.
Mary Ann Mullen. w. Martin, d. 12/30/1869, aged 48/4/30.
Mary Elizabeth. dau. Martin & Mary Ann, d. 2/3/1882, aged 19/6/21.
William H. s. Martin & Mary Ann, d. 3/14/1861, aged 3/0/5.
SIMPSON, Jarrem. (No Dates).
May, 1881 - 11/18/1894.
SINER, Jane A.(Dau. Irvine & Mary Jane Armstrong), 1887-1937.
(Armstrong Monument.).
SISLER, Hattie B. 1818 - 1924.
Mark B, d.7/5 - 2/1847, aged 6 weeks.
Mary Jane. 4/24/1814 - 4/10/1887. "Mother"
William. 5/15/1814 - 5/30/1895.
SITER, David. 3/5/1803 - 2/14/1851. (Flag);
Jane, w. David, 2/20/1811 - 11/20/1861, aged 50/9/0.
Tis religion that can give Sweetest pleasure while we live
Tis religion-must supply Solid comfort when we die"
Mary. w. William, d. 3/10/1844, aged 75/5/25.
Rachel, w. David, d. 9/27/1827, aged 21/10/5.
William. d. 5/15/1825, aged 61/10/18.
"His late pained body now at rest
The soul we hope in Jesus blest
The body lies entombed in clay
Waiting the resurrection day"
William A. 1/10/1835 - 6/19/1901
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SLIDER, Amanda, dau. Jacob & Ann, d. 4/8/1830, aged 9/10/11.
Levi. s,Jacob & Ann, d. 10/30/1832, aged 1/1/0/
SLOAN, Emily C. dau. James & Mary, d. 10/3/1832, aged 7/21/5.
SMEDLEY, Anna Elma. dau. Thomas D. & Maggie, d. 11/29/1887 aged 12/9/14.
With her sister Grace victims of a loaded gun.
Grace Gertrude. dau. Thomas D. & Maggie J. d. 11/22/1887,
aged 4/9/14.
"Safe in the arms of Jesus,safe on his gentle breast"
Margaret J. 10/31/1846 - 10/18/1921.
Thomas Dl d. 5/14/1898, aged 68 years, Co. A, 97th Regt.
Pa. Vol. (G.A.R. flag).
SMILEY, Elizabeth. 1800 - 1891. "Mother"
Jonathan M. d.7/4/1923, Co. A, 8th Regt. Pa. Vol, (G.A.R. flag)
Joseph, 1797 - -1870. "Father"
Wm. d. 5/14/1898, aged 75 years, priv. Co. B. (Flag).
SMITH, Alfred Hodgson, d. 11/5/1919, aged 80 years.
Anna M. d. 8/17/1867, aged 0/10/6.
Carrie E. w. Evan, d. 4/9/1895, aged 62nd year.
Delia D. 1860 - 1929.
Evan G. d. 3/21/1895, aged 29 years. (Twin with Anna M.) .
Jane. b. England, 1835, d. 9/17/1901.
Jesse,d. 12/2/1897, aged 63 years.
Julia. 9/14/1336 - 12/24/1912.
Thomas C. 12/10/1928. (Cast-iron marker).
William. d. 7/13/1790. aged 78 years.
William H. 1861 - 1931.
SOUDER, Anna F. 1845 - 1919.
Philip. 1845 - 1904, Co. B, 29th Pa. Vol. (G.A.R. flag).
SPRATT, Rev. George, d. 1/28/1863, aged 76 years. "For many years
a minister of the Gospel and for three and a half years
Pastor of the Great Valley Baptist Church, A sinner
saved by Grace' (Altar-tomb).
Elizabeth, w. George,pastor of Great Valley Baptist
Church, d. 11/1/1837, aged 72 years. (Altar-tomb).
SPARRWARDT, Benjamin Bartholomew. 1827 - 1901.
Carl Oscar, 1869 - 1925.
Caroline Huddleson, (No dates).
Rebecca P. Bartholomew. 1939 - 1924 (Joint fam. mon.)
STEELE, Annie, 1844 - 1928. "At Rest".
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STEPHEN, Eleanor. dau. David, "3rd. child of Mol Edward, who Dyd, Dec.
ye 19, 1748 aged 4 years and 4 months."
STEPHENS, Morrison, d. 12/3/1827, aged 72/3/0.
Samuel (sic) s. Abraham & Sarah, d.8/20/1820, aged 27mos. 11 days.
Samuel.s. Morice & Sarah, d. 8/29/1820, aged 22 mos. 11 days.
Saran. (No other inscription).
STETSON, J. Charles. 1/10/1857-7/16/1883. "In faith I shall be
satisfied when I awake in thy likeness"
Nahum E. s Nathan & Sarah,3 months.(Joint stone).
Nathan. s. Nathan E. & Sarah, aged 2/3/0/.
Nathan, 9/15/1810 - 10/11/1880.
Sarah, w. Nathan, d. 6/9/1870, aged 58 years.
STITLER, Rachel. w. Daniel, d. 9/27/1827, aged 21/10/5/
STOUT, David Lane, 6/9/1932 - 1/20/1937.
STURGIS, Catherine. d. 1/4/1838, 50th year;
Catherine, w. Nathan, d. 2/25/1802, aged 47 years.
Elizabeth. d. 7/25/1837, 47th, year.
Nathan, d. 3/22/1827, 77th year. (Sons Am. Rev. flag).
STYNEMAN, Hugh J. s. Benj. & Rebecca, d. 5/31/1863, aged 3/3/0.
"Cease to weep my parents dear
My life was hard I suffered here
But now I rest from, all my pain
With Christ I will forever reign"
Mary. dau. Benj. & Mary A., d. 5/3/1838, aged 0/3/7.
Mary Ann. w. Benj., d. 1/17/1858, aged 35/3/0.
Infant dau. Benj. Mary A.,also small stone "L.E."
Morris, d. 12/3/1827, aged 72/3/0.
SUPPLES. Anna. w. Sceva, d. 1/4/1860, 76th year.
"Sweetly may her spirit rest In that land where all are blest"
Benjamin F. 9/4/1805 - 10/3/1873. "Peaceful be thy rest"
Henry Kaufman, s. Benj. & Mary, 7/21/1813, 5th. year.
Mary. w. Benj. F. d. 10/16/1868, 70th year; "Rest in peace"
Rebecca Eliza. dau. Benj. & Mary, 7/18/1837, 5th year
Samuel R. s. Sceva & Anna, d. 4/28/1645, aged 18/1/20.
Sarah C. dau. Benj. & Mary, d. B/29/1857, 17th year. "Our Daughter"
Sceva, 1/17/17B4 - 10/28/1839.
William Campbell. s, Benj. & Mary,3/5/1831 - 4/2/1852.
TAVENER, Elizabeth H. 1872 - 1931.
Elizabeth M. 1875 - 1913. "Mother"
Ernest. 1865 - 1930. "Father"
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THOMAS, Amos. d. 7/29/1812, aged 78th year.
"Dear travellers all who pass by me
I am not dead but here to sleep
Tho buried in the clay so deep
Till the archangel rend the sky
And Christ my saviour bid me rise"
Margaret, w. Jesse, d. 10/30/1850, aged 23/3/23
"O! for the death of those who slumber in the Lord
O! be like theirs my last lament
Like theirs my last request."
Ruth. w. Amos, 8/9/1811.
"Stop passengers see where I lie
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so must you be
Prepare for death and follow me."
Sarah Jane. dau. Jesse & Margaret, d. 2/22/1831, aged
19 months, 17 days.
"Sad tis life's lovely blooming flowers
The comfort of our fondest hours"
TIFFANY, Loring A.S. s. Frank A. & Francelea, 11/24/1908 - 6/17/1909.
"Our Darling"
THROUP, John. 1894 - 1928.
TOMLINSON, Edward W. 1800 - 1863.
Elizabeth Hunter. w. Edward W., 1800 - 1894.
J. Morgan. s. Edward W. & Elizabeth H. 1840-1861 (Flag)
Rachel. 1828 - 1906.
Samuel. s. Edward W. & Elizabeth H. d. 5/10/1836,
Aged 0/9/14.
TOMKINS, Hannah, w. Peter & dau. Daniel & Elizabeth Beeby,
d. 3/2/1859 , aged 29/117.
John, d. 3/3/1878, aged 80/11/16.
Laura K. dau. P.J. & S. 8/16/1882 - 5/31/1903 - "Sadly Missed"
Mary. w. Morton, d. 1/31/1853, aged 40/1/0.
"Here she has left her spirit has fled
Her body now slumbers along with the dead
Her Saviour hath called her to him she has gone
Be ye also ready to follow her soon"
Morton, d. 6/6/1894, aged 87 years.
Peter. 1824 - 1891. (Joint mon. with Susanna).
Susanna. 1848 - 1935.
TRAINER, Anna M. 10/24/1828 - 7/5/1919.(Cast-iron Marker).
Wm. 3/18/1818 - 4/6/1900. (Cast-iron marker).
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VOLTE, Anna. D. 1799 - 1880(Joint mon. with Brower, Meiss & Newhouse).
WACK, David. 1814 - 1883.
Mary J. 1858 - 1864.
Sarah. 1821 - 1887.
Sarah A. 1853 - 1923.
WALKER, Frank J. 1875 - 1933.
Margaret Horn. 1872 - 1907.
WARMER, Anna. w. Jos. H., Jr., 1870 - 1933.
Clara P. w. Lewis, 11/17/1863 - 3/31/1940.
Ella H. w. Evan, 1867 - 1939. "Mother"
Emma B. 1835 - 1901.
Gardiner Latch. 1867 - 1929.
Howard W. 3/23/1902 - 4/1/1902.
J. Morton, Jr. 1/22/1921 - 1/22/1921.
John C. 1898 - 1916. (Joint mon. with L. Evan & Ella H.) .
L. Clifford. 5/6/1886 - 3/21/1890.
Levi S. 1820-1881.(Joint mon. with Mary & Emma B.).
L. Evan. 1863 - 1929. "Father"
Lewis. 3/26/1861 - 8/27/1901. (Joint mon. with Clara P. & Clifford)
Mary J. 1865 - 1868.
Norris H. 1859 - 1936.
WATERS, John C. d. 5/22/1846, 33rd. Year.
Mary. w. John, d. 4/28/1839, aged 46 years.
"When in this yard my grave you see
My dear husband weep not for me
My time is come and blest is he
That call'd me to eternity"
Samuel W. d. 9/20/1865, aged 31st. year.
Sarah, d. 8/16/1862, aged 81/9/19.
"By which she being dead yet speakest
Pause here one moment thou that readest this
She still could point thee to eternal bliss
Her soul believes the friend of sinners sought
She found him gracious and his grace she bought."
WEAVER, Gertrude Noblet. 1888 - 1911.
WEBB, Mary C. 1871 - 1933.
WEISS, Caroline F. Infant, d.1887. Also Charles F. Infant, 1885.
Martha D. 1888 - 1920.
Mary L. 1846 - 1927.
Phillip. 1840 - 1907 (Joint mon.).
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WETHERBY, Benj. d. 5/3/1867, aged 89/4/24. "Rest sweet rest "(Flag)
Griffith, 12/13/1775 - 9/18/1900. "For me to die is gain"
Margaret. w. Griffith, d. 10/30/1860, aged 60th year.
WIDENMYER, Mary c. 1871 - 1923.
WIGGINS, Fern Reiff s. Theo. & Mattie L., d. 12/1/1891, 12th year.
"Gone but not forgotten"
WILCOX, Jerome B. 7/31/1895 - 4/18/1896,
Marion C. 4/14/1894 - 3/17/1896
Mary Cecelia Beaver. w. Dr. Frederic P., 1867 - 1929.
WILLIAM, David, d. 7/20/1775, 24th year.
John, "Here lyeth the body of John William who
departed this life October ye 25, 1756, aged 18 years,
Priscilla, d. 7/23/1757, aged about 45 years.
WIMER, Emma M. Davis. (No dates).
John A, d. 5/17/1923, (Joint Stone).
Sarah E. w. Wm., 1871 - 1932.
WOLFE, J. Gorham. 1898 - 19–.(Joint with Brower).
WOLVERT0N, Clyde L. 1905 - 1911.
Job, 1862 - 1923. (Masonic emb.).
Mary M. w. Job, 1858 - 1919.
WORRALL, Judson D. 1854 - 1930.
Mary Jane, w. Judson D., 1845 - 1915.
WRIGHTNOUR, Mrs, Jemima M., dau. Rev. George Spratt, 12/31/1820 -
5/27/1910. (Joint mon, with Rev. Spratt).
YERKES, Corp'l B. M. Co. I, 129th Pa, Inf, (Flag Mont, Co., 1861-63).
Caroline E. w. Bethel, 12/30/1837 - 10/17/1888.
YOUNG, Catherine, wid. Samuel, d. 3/6/1892, aged 86 years.
ZOOK, Charles D. s. David & Eleanor, d. 2/14/1836, aged 9/9/17.
"Mourn not because my feeble breath
Was stopped as soon as given
There's nothing terrible in death."
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We regret that at this time space will not permit the
publication of short biographies of the more prominent persons
interred here. The total number of graves cannot be determined
definitely, but there is evidence of at least 1375, including
the 115 unmarked save with undressed local mica schist
stones; limestone blanks, or with other indications of the
burial, and, of course, does not include the perhaps hundreds
in the old grounds with no trace of a marker of any
kind.
We have record of about 1260 burials, of which about
1150 have full data upon the span of life. There are symptoms
of infant mortality approximating 13% up to and including
the 5th year, and 15% up to the 10th year. Nearly
25% failed of reaching the adult age. However, about 50%
attained the age of 60 years; 36% 70 years or more; nearly
10% reached into the 80's and 2% well into the 90's. There
is one record of the attainment of 99 years, 1 month and
15 days, and another with an (unauthenticated) age of nearly
100 years.
There are about 75 flag graves indicative of military
service; 15 are otherwise unmarked. A very few are of the
Revolutionary period, but there are many of the Civil War,
several of whom made the supreme sacrifice and were fortunate
to find a resting place here.
The records of this Cemetery are noteworthy in the almost
unanimity of expression of resignation, by the living
and the dead, to the will of God. The rich collection of
folklore verse cannot be duplicated in this neighborhood,
and it is to our regret that a few of apparently unique
epitaphs resisted all our efforts to restore them to transitory
legibility.
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