SALEM CEMETERY MISSING MARKERS
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Because of the many unmarked graves at Salem Cemetery, Elaine Cantrell and Betty Jane Hylton have abstracted from previous surveys, death records, and newspapers the names of individuals reportedly buried at Salem but with no marker found 2006. Some names appear on more than one list. These have not been eliminated in the lists, so a researcher might determine when a marker was lost or if a grave was never marked.
Markers found in the 1938 WPA Survey but not found in 2006:
Berry, L.H., Jr., 22 Sep 1930-31 Jan 1931, p.8 [and his brother John Lee Berry, 6 Mar 1929-25 May 1944, were moved to Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, TN 11 Nov 1945 beside his mother Hassie Slagle Berry]
Biddle, Annie D.[should be Jennie not Annie], 2 Apr 1859-15 Jan 1882, p. 16
Brown, David, 1812 Soldier, p. 12
Keezle, James Frank, d. 4 Apr 1937; aged 67y 1m 17 D, p. 18
LaFollette, Frank, d. ? Sep ? ; 21 years, p. 9
Leslie, M., 13 Oct 18??-14 Sep 1968, p. 22
Mahoney, Ruby L.; dau of W.A. & J.B. Mahoney, 5 Feb 1893-4 Jan 1895, p. 5
McEwen, Alex, d. 1795, p. 1
McLin, Ann, d. 29 Aug 1829; age 7, p. 15
Nelson, Nancy, d. 23 Jul 1853; aged 15 y 4 mo 22 days, p. 19
Russell, Samuel M., 1871-1936, p. 5
Sanders, Julia, Mrs., d. 27 May 1935; 82 yrs 6 mo 20 days, p. 4
Scroggs, Cynthia, Mrs., 22 Mar 1834; 24 yrs 4 days, p. 20
Shields, David, 4 Jun 1796-19 Jun 1844, p. 10
Shields;[2 stones] markings obliterated, p. 10
Stephenson, Alex, 16 Aug 1749-27 Feb 1832; 82 y, p. 1
Stephenson, David, Markings obliterated, p. 1
Stephenson, Wm., d. 29 Oct 1796; 52 yrs, p. 1
Telford, Esther B., 11 Jan 1832-10 Sep 184?, p. 13
Waddell, Elizabeth Queen; wife of John Waddell, p. 15
Waddell, John,, p. 15
West, Robert, d. Sep 1812, p. 12
The following lie in unmarked graves near Hester E. and W.G. Greenway (information given by Mrs. Mary Hardin McCown):
Susan Greenway
Ola Greenway
Minnie Greenway
Alex Greenway
Leona C. Dockery
Nancy G. Keezle
Mollie Greenway
William Greenway
Buried near Samuel Doak in unmarked graves (information given by Mrs. Mary Hardin McCown):
Esther Montgomery Doak, 1st wife of Samuel, d. 3 Aug 1807
Margaret Houston McEwen, 2nd wife of Samuel Doak, d. 22 Sep 1831
John Waddell, Rev. Soldier
Also, Mrs. McCown states that Alexander McEwen, d. 1795 was buried possibly toward the back of this cemetery near the Cunninghams.
Bennett, Charles M., and Watauga Association of Genealogists, Washington County Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, 1979, with permission from Loraine B. Rae. The following were found in 1977 but not in 2006:
[_?_], Elizabeth, d. 8 Aug 1831, p. 256
Anderson, Addie, p. 248
Anderson, Stella, p. 248
Anderson, William, p. 248
Bennett, J.W., p. 252
Berry, L.H., Jr., 22 Sep 1930-31 Jan 1931, p. 244 [moved to Happy Valley Memorial Park]
Blair, [_?_], Sacred to Memory of, p. 257
Brown, David, 1812 Soldier, p. 252
Cunningham, Christopher J. p. 257
Cunningham, John R., 11 May 1811-31 May 1891, p. 257
Gold, Geo. W., 16 [?] 1927, 81y 5 mo., p. 245
Greenway, Gordon H., 1911-1966, p. 243
Hannah, Nancy, p. 254
Haws, Ada V., 1883-1959, p. 250
Haws, Esther, 1847-1914, p. 250
Haws, James L, 1850-1918, p.2 50
Haws, Robert M., 1880-1940, p. 250
Hensley, I.S., Aug 1835-1860, p. 254
Hodge, Samuel Doak, Rev., 10 May 1820/30, p. 261
Keezle, James Frank, d. 4 Apr 1937; aged 67y 1m 17d, p. 255
Lafollette, Frank, d. Sep [_?_] ; age 21y, p. 245
Leslie, M., 13 Oct 18__-14 Sep 1868, p. 257
Luttrell, George W. Major, 27 Sep 1841-22 Dec 1912, p. 245
Mauk, R.A., Jr., 18 May 1946-22 Sep 1946, p. 244
McClure, W. W., d. 12 Aug 1831/1881, p. 254
McLin, Ann, d. 29 Aug 1829; age 7, p. 260
Miller, Evertt, Jr, 16 Apr 1951, p. 250
Nelson, Nancy M., d. 23 Jul 1853; 15y 4m 22d, p. 258
Ricker, Elizabeth, wife of John B, d. 25 Apr 1839; Age 57y 1m 24d, p. 250
Russell, Samuel M., p. 249
Sa__ik___, William, Jul, p. 252
Sanders, Julia Mrs., d. 27 May 1935; age 82y 6m 20d, p. 245
Scroggs, Cynthia, Mrs., d. 22 Mar 1834; 24y 4d, p. 257
Shields, [_?_], p. 261
Shields, David, 4 Jun 1769-19 Jun 1844, p.2 61
Stephenson, Alex, 16 Aug 1749-27 Feb 1832; 82y, p. 255
Stephenson, David, p. 255
Stephenson, Wm., d. 29 Oct 1796; aged 52, p. 255
Stuart, Polk Gammon, p. 260
Taylor, Richard [Inf. of James & Jessie] moved to Fairview, 30 Oct 1943, p. 244
Telford, Esther, 11 Jan 1832-10 Sep 184_, p. 256
Waddell, Elizabeth Quee; wife of John Waddell, p. 261
The following name was found in Nikazy, Eddie M. Washington County, Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1916. Baltimore: Heritage Book, but not in 2006 survey of cemetery:
Stuart, Maria L., 17 May 1847-27 Aug 1915
Names of individuals buried at Salem Cemetery abstracted from Death and Obituary Notices Garnered from Herald-Tribune, compiled by William A. Burns, 1967, but no markers found 2006:
Brobeck, Morrison - Vol. XXVIII, #51, Wednesday, 14 Apr 1897. (Washington College item) Since our last correspondence with the H&T, there has been two burials at the Salem Cemetery &endash; the remains of Morrison Brobeck and Samuel McAlister.
Brown, Dellie - Vol. XXVII, #20, Wednesday, 11 Sep 1895. Death: (Washington College item) Miss Dellie Brown, who died at her home near Nolachucky Saturday, was buried in Old Salem cemetery Sunday.
Ford, Jack - Vol. XXXVII, #7, Wednesday, 17 May 1905. Death note from the Beloit, Kansas "Daily Call" dated May 8, 1905: Jack Ford died this morning about one o'clock, suffering concussion of the brain, Caused by a fall from a horse. He was about 23 years of age. A telegram was sent last night to his parents in Telford, Tenn. (Herald & Tribune note: His body was brought to Telford and was buried at Washington College last Saturday.
Mathes, J. Roller - Vol. XXIV, #17, Thursday, 28 July 1892. Died: J. Roller Mathes, half-brother of A.P. Mathes, died near Washington College, Monday, July 25th, at 9 p.m. He was buried 4 p.m. Tuesday in Salem Cemetery.
Mathes, Maria E., Mrs.- Vol. XXX, #18, Wednesday, 23 Aug 1899. Obituary: The community around Washington College was saddened by the death of Mrs. Maria E. Mathes, wife of E.S. Mathes, which took place early in the evening of Aug. 15, 1899. Mrs. Mathes was born on the upper waters of Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tenn., Sept. 1, 1847. She was the daughter of John I. Andes. In early life she joined the Baptist Church of Cherokee. She was married to E.S. Mathes on November 24, 1886. After her marriage she became a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church at Washington College, Tenn. The funeral took place in Salem Church, August 16th and was conducted by her former pastor, Rev. J.W.C. Willoughby.
Payne, Carlyle T.-Vol. XXIX, #9, Wednesday, 16 June 1897. Died: Last Sunday morning near Washington College, Carlyle T. Payne, son of J.R. Payne, of Bright's disease. His remains were interred Monday at Salem Cemetery.
Phillips, Infant of R.C.- Vol. XXIX, #40, Wednesday, 25 Jan 1899. (Washington College item) Died: The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Phillips, of Conkling, and was buried last Sunday at Salem Cemetery.
Young, Mrs. Dr. Thomas -Vol. XXIX, #21, Wednesday, 3 Aug 1898. Obituary: Mrs. Dr. Thomas Young, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Waddell, on the Nolachucky River Sunday morning, July 24 1898. Her maiden name was Rachel W. Gammon. She was born March 12, 1815, in Sullivan County, Tenn. When fifteen years of age she joined the Presbyterian Church at Blountville. On the 6th of May 1845, she was joined in marriage to Dr. Thomas T. Young, a physician held high in repute both for his skill and character. She has had two children, W.F. Young of Jonesboro and Mrs. Addie Waddell, beside being one of the best of mothers for Dr. Young's son by a former marriage. For twenty-seven years she has been a widow and the last nineteen she has made her home with her daughter. She was a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church at her death. The funeral took place Monday, July 25th, the sermon being preached by her pastor, Rev. H.G. Denison, MA. She was buried in the historic graveyard at Washington College. [Note: Dr. Thomas Young is buried in the Young-Strickland Cemetery, Johnson City, TN]
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