SHADY GROVE CEMETERY

            Shady Grove Church is located on Shady Grove Road about 12 miles south of Jackson and about 2 miles east of Mercer. It is fenced and well cared for. It really lives up to its name because as you enter the gate you step into a shady grove of large cedar trees.

            David Donahue recorded Shady Grove Cemetery April 30, 2004. The cemetery was recorded circa 1995. The recorders are not identified but it may have been three people. Their record appears in Cemetery Records of Madison County, Tennessee, Volume I The Southern Half of County (Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society, 1995, pp. 120-124. This is referred to as 1995 record in notes below.

 

Anderson, M. B., Oct 4, 1847-Jan. 12, 1871 (broken) [death year unreadable in 2004; that listed is from 1995 record]

Anderson, P. J., 1851-1932, "His wife"
Anderson, W. H., 1854-1939

Baby, no dates [adjacent to marker for Alice Stowe Turner]

Barnes, Claudie May, Mar. 12, 1897-July 28, 1898, "Dau. of W. H. & A. B. Barnes"

Barnes, E. D., d. Nov. 3, 1895, "Aged 67 years" "Husband of Lizzie Barnes" [Masonic symbol]

Barnes, H. T., 1862-1939
Barnes, John Harley, 1890-1904
Barnes, Sallie E., 1872-1964

Barnes, Mary E., Apr. 22, 1859-Feb. 20, 1894, "Wife of W. H. Barnes"

Barnes, Matilda, Mar. 3, 1823-Dec. 15, 1888, "Wife of E. D. Barnes"

Barnes, Sarah E., Feb. 15, 1862-Mar. 15, 1862

Barnes, W. H., Apr. 25, 1880-Mar. 18, 1904

Barrier, C. C., 1884-1930

Barrier, Henry, Jan. 1, 1807-Aug. 12, 1874 [Masonic symbol]

Barrier, Hester A., May 14, 1813-May 9, 1881, "Wife of Henry Barrier"

Barrier, Minttie T., 1854-1940, "Mother" footstone
Barrier, Thomas J., Sr., 1844-1931

Barrier, Ruby Eva, July 16, 1890-Nov. 14, 1903, "Dau. of T. J. & A. E. Barrier"

Barrier, Thomas E., Jr., 1881-1945, footstone with "Earl"
Barrier, Pearl B. Roach, 1881-1937

Barrier, Vol, Aug. 23,1888-Mar.24, 1914

Black, Lena C. [see Railey, Lena C. Black]

Black, Ramona [see Harber, Ramona Black]

Bradford, Elizabeth, Mar. 24, 1829-Aug. 3, 1858 [death date buried in 2004; that listed was reported in 1995]

Brown, Johney H., d. Oct. 24, 1879, Aged 11 Ms. 27 ds." (chipped) [the number of moths of age is chipped off; 11 was reported in 1995]

Burton, daniel Lynn, Ssept. 2, 1958-Dec. 18, 1996

Burton, Virgie F., Jan. 5, 1893-Sept. 14, 1972
Burton, Clay B., Nov. 13, 1892-Apr. 13, 1969

Byram, Martha A., June 23, 1867-Apr. 29, 1868, "Dau. of W. & M. M. Byram

Byrum, ____ecy, Jan.?, 1810-? 16, 1885, "Wife of J. T. Byrum" (badly worn) [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Byrum, Addie Pearl, June 8, 1904-Aug. 23,1904
Byrum, Eddie Earl, June 8, 1904-Aug. 26, 1904, "Children of A. M. & M. A. Byrum"

Byrum, Bennett, July 30, 1848-Oct. 14, 1918

Byrum, Charlie Henderson, Aug. 5, 1884-Aug. 12, 1892 [replacement]

Byrum, Emma B., Apr. 13, 1880-July 2, 1889, "Dau. of H. B. & L. N. Byrum" (broken, eroded concrete grave cover)

Byrum, Eulis N., Mar. 2, 1920-Apr. 26, 1994, "Jim"

Byrum, Frances D. Bellzeora, Oct 1, 1860-Oct 10, 1890 [replacement]

Byrum, Infant, no dates, "Infant son of Ras & Mary Byrum" [replacement]

Byrum, J. A., Sept. 18, 1875-Oct. 12, 1875, "Son of __ & E. B. Byrum" (broken) [unreadable in 2004; information as reported in 1995; this is the grave with the broken concrete cover just north of marker for Joseph Himrick Byrum]

Byrum, John R T., July 2, 18?2-Oct. 8, 186?, "Son of J. & T. Byrum" (broken, eroded) [dates mostly unreadable; those listed were reported in 1995; to me birth year looked like 1817]

Byrum, John, Jan. 13, 1810-Apr. 27, 1870 [Masonic symbol]

Byrum, Johnnie Thomas, Dec. 28, 1878-Dec. 25, 1886

Byrum, Joseph Himrick, Jan. 30, 1885-Aug. 7, 1885, "Son of Himrick & Lucinda Byrum"

Byrum, Lucy, Nov. 21, 1870-Oct. 26, 1941, "Our mother"

Byrum, Mary Lou C., Sept 29, 1891-Dec. 18, 1967, "Mama"
Byrum, Ras M., Nov. 19, 1877-Apr. 8, 1943, "Papa"

Byrum, N. B., Oct. 15, 1876-Dec. 4, 1876, "Son of H. B. & L. B. Byrum" (broken, eroded concrete grave cover)

Byrum, Nora Belle, July 11, 1889-Apr. 18, 1893

Byrum, Robert Lee, Jan. 28, 1867-Aug. 4, 1944

Byrum, Rufus, Aug. 30, 1838-May 8, 1862, "Son of J. & T. Byrum"

Byrum, Thos., Sept 15, 1812-July 9, 1874, "Farewell my wife and children..." [Masonic symbol]

Byrum, Tresse, Sept. 16, 1816-Oct. 22, 1870, "Wife of John Byrum"

Cannon, William Wayne, Dec. 5, 1923-Dec. 23, 1923, "Son of Wm. & Mary J. Cannon" [replacement]

Compton, Ora C., May 12, 1879-Dec. 5, 1970 [adjacent to marker for W. W. Compton]

Compton, W. W., Jan. 19, 1856-Feb. 24, 1910

Cox, James T., Apr. 16, 1852-? 1859 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Cox, Lydia, Dec. 20, 1804-Jan. 27, 1849, "Wife of Thos. Cox"

Culp, Mary Ella, Oct. 25, 1900-____ [there must have been a temporary marker here because the 1995 record includes the death date Aug. 6, 1983]

Curry, Mary, Nov. 6, 1884-Jan. 19, 1919, "Wife of Dr. J. M. Curry"

Daniel, Archie C., Jan. 13, 1888-June 16, 1974, "Father" footstone
Daniel, Lizzie Mae, May 16, 1893-Jan. 12, 1988, "Mother" footstone

Daniel, Virginia D., Sept. 27, 1911-Oct. 2, 2002

Daniels, Mary, 1862-1936, "Mother" footstone
Daniels, Bennett, 1856-1914, "Father" footstone

Daniels, May Ollie, Sept. 2, 1892-Feb. 23, 1912, "Dau. of E. L & Laura Daniels"
Daniels, Laura A., Nov. 17, 1875-May 1, 1898, "Wife of E. L Daniels"
Daniels, Willie A., 1891-1891, "Dau. of E. L & Laura Daniels" (lichen encrusted marker)

Dawson, Richard G., Mar. 1, 1852-Dec. 13, 1872, "Son of William B. & E. J. Dawson" (broken) [relationship information from 1995 record]

Dew, Adelaide Loraine Marsh [see Marsh, Addie]

Doss, Audell, Jan. 19, 1900-Sept 16, 1903, "Dau. of J. R & E. I. Doss"

Doss, Elizabeth Ida, Mar. 4, 1861-Nov. 15, 1914
Doss, Jessie R., Aug. 22, 1849-Apr. 16, 1930 [replacement]

Doss, Nathan Auston, Jan. 10, 1894-Mar. 17, 1917 [replacement]

Edwards, Ada [see Ford, Ada Edwards]

Edwards, Alice, July 5, 1885-Feb. 2, 1940, "Wife of Douglas"

Edwards, Annie [see Outland, Annie Edwards]

Edwards, C. G., 1882-1946
Edwards, E. M, 1884-1980, "Mother" footstone

Edwards, Charlie Lee, Sept. 15, 1883-Aug. 1, 1884, "Son of W. H & J. C. Edwards"

Edwards, Hester Ford, Aug. 28, 1903-Feb. 7, 1988, "Wife of Luther William Edwards"

Edwards, Infant, d. Jan. 9,1884, "Infant son of L. F. & Prissilla Edwards"

Edwards, Infant, d. Oct. 5, 1881, "Infant son of L. F. & J. T. Edwards"

Edwards, J. A., Apr. 16, 1849-Oct. 21, 1882

Edwards, J. Ellen, Mar. 23, 1857-Oct. 10, 1881, "Wife of L. F. Edwards"

Edwards, J. S., Apr. 8, 1821-Dec. 18. 1900

Edwards, L. W., Feb. 16, 1880-Aug. 24,1882, "Son of J. A. & P. J. Edwards"

Edwards, Lowell Wayne, Feb. 5, 1931-Oct. 7, 1973
Edwards, Jeanette Graves, June 10, 1933-____

Edwards, Lucile [see Pentecost, Lucile Edwards]

Edwards, Luther M., Sept. 25, 1847-Nov. 20, 1927

Edwards, Luther William, 1904-1955

Edwards, Martha Lenora Kelso, Sept. 29, 1857-Feb. 4, 1937

Edwards, Mary B., Mar. 6, 1822-Sept. 12, 1899, "Wife of J. S. Edwards"

Edwards, Minnie D., 1888-1978
Edwards, J.' William, 1877-1925

Edwards, Sallie T., Sept 30, 1875-Aug. 30, 1898, "Wife of J. W. Edwards"

Edwards, Thomas F., Apr. 5, 1853-Jan. 11, 1866, "Son of J. S. & M. Edwards"

Elston, Callie C., Sept. 28, 1845-Feb. 26, 1871 (broken)

Elston, Charlie, 1879-1884 [replacement]

Elston, Eliel, Dec. 5, 1805-Aug. 18, 1860 (broken) [death month unreadable in 2004; that listed was reported in 1995]

Elston, Jeremiah, Jan. 6, 1837-Aug. 24, 1903 [replacement]

Elston, Jesse T., Sept. 2, 1831-July 13, 1857 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Elston, Johnnie, 1871-1885 [replacement]

Elston, Martha J., d. July 26, 1876, Aged 71 yrs., "Wife of Eliel Elston" (broken)

Elston, Nannie, 1877-1881 [replacement]

Elston, William, May 15, 1841-Apr. 7, 1866 (broken)

Esrey, Arbell, June 25, 1865-July 21, 1918, "Mother"

Esrey, Barney E., Jan. 26, 1918-Sept. 8. 1972

Esrey, Henderson E., June 6, 1914-June 24, 1914 [replacement]

Esrey, Infant, Feb. 17, 1915, "Infant son"

Esrey, John H., Oct. 2, 1855-Apr. 28,1926, "Father"

Esrey, John H., Sept 10, 1888-May 24, 1964, "Father"
Esrey, Lillian K., Sept. 16, 1895-Feb. 26, 1973, "Mother"

Ford, Ada Edwards, Dec. 17, 1869-Sept. 20, 1939
Ford, P. B., Sept. 11, 1864-Sept. 8, 1947

Ford, Carl E., May 27, 1896-Nov. 12, 1941

Ford, Elizabeth N., July 17, 1831-Jan. 29, 1893, "Wife of Peter Ford"

Ford, Elizabeth, Dec. 8, 1802-May 13, 1864, "Wife of Jacob Ford"

Ford, Emma Jane, Mar. 28, 1859-Apr. 25, 1860, "Infant daughter of Peter & E. Ford"

Ford, George N., June 19, 1841-Dec. 14, 1859

Ford, Hester [see Edwards, Hester Ford]

Ford, J. A., Mar. 30, 1870-Aug. 3, 1905

Ford, Jewell [see Neville, Jewel Ford]

Ford, John C., Feb. 14, 1828-Jan. 14, 1851

Ford, John W., May 25, 1853-Aug. 25, 1873, "Son of Peter & E. M. Ford"

Ford, Nancy, June 13, 1849-May 21, 1890, "Dau. of Willis & Katy Wilkins"

Ford, Peter, Sept. 6, 1824-Dec. 28, 1888 [Masonic symbol]

Glidewell, James, Jan. 10, 1802-Dec. 28,1886, "Born in Halifax Co. Va." (broken)

Glidewell, Mary, Apr. 3, 1805-Mar. 27,1880, "Wife of James Glidewell" "Married Aug. 25, 1825"

Graves, Jeanette [see Edwards, Jeanette Graves]

Gray, Azariah, Feb. 3, 1822-Mar. 15, 1877

Gray, David A. L., Mar. 10, 1869-Oct. 19, 1877

Gray, Martha J., Nov. 6, 1864-Feb. 5, 1953
Gray, James A., Jan. 6, 1867-Aug. 18, 1934

Gray, Mary Daulton, Apr. 22, 1825-July 19, 1912, "Wife of Azariah Gray"

Gray, Mary Louisa, Dec. 7, 1862-Aug. 7, 1928

Gray, William E. Y., Apr. 9, 1861-May 17, 1861

Groves, Gus, 1873-1902

Hailey, Lucile, Aug. 10, 1903-Oct. 20, 1903
Hailey, Mary, Aug. 24,1908-Sept. 1, 1910, "Children of W. R & S. F. Hailey"

Hailey, Sallie F., Dec.3, 1886-Jan. 16,1911, "Wife of W. R Hailey"

Harber, Ramona Black, Nov. 26, 1942-____, "Daughter" [of Lena C. Black Railey, whose matching marker is adjacent]

Harris, Roy T., May 16, 1916-Jan. 28, 1970, military marker as footstone "Tennessee PFC 101 Airborne Div World War II PH"
Harris, Maurine E., Sept. 19, 1924-____

Herron, Arthur Davis, 1877-1961 [Masonic symbol]
Herron, Anna Lee, 1883-1940, "Mother" footstone

Herron, Arthur Davis, Jr., Sept. 2, 1919-Nov. 22, 1983, "Father"

Hollamon, Stephen Douglas, Dec. 9, 1878-Feb. 8, 1956

Hopper, J. W., May 24, 1841-Sept. 29, 1912

Hurst, James H., Dec. 26, 1844-Nov. 27, 1900

Hurst, Matilda, Jan. 5, 1814-Jan. 7, 1873 (fallen)

Jones, Ada A., June 20, 1867-Mar. 2, 1868 (fallen, lichen encrusted)

Jones, Agnes J., Sept 21. 1839-Oct 25, 1874, "Wife of Sidney P. Jones" [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Jones, Infant, born 7 died July 2, 1870, "Infant son of S. P. & A. J. Jones" (fallen)

Jones, John H. L., Feb. 18, 1863-Feb 12, 1868

Jones, Sidney P., Dec. 19, 1832-Sept. 7, 1874 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Keistler, Eufey Eudasy, Nov.28, 1883-Jan. 1, 1900, "Our sister" (broken) [death date is unreadable because of break; death date as reported in 1995]

Keistler, Grace Berthie, Mrs., Sept. 22, 1905-Apr. 19, 1988, temporary marker, Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, 8 feet south-southwest of marker for Jeremiah Elston

Kelso, Martha Lenora [see Edwards, Martha Lenora Kelso]

Kiestler, David Stephen, Dec. 5, 1973-May 1, 2001

Kilpatrick, Harriett, 1821-1889, "Wife of J. M. Killpatrick"

Kilpatrick, James M., Dec. 25, 1809-Jan. 1, 1877

Lewis, Freddie J., Mar. 18, 1913-June 27, 1938 [replacement]

Lewis, Henry, 1872-1934
Lewis, Odie Jane, 1878-1933

Lewis, Lucinda, May 14, 1826-Apr. 20, 1893, "Wife of Tavner Lewis"

Lewis, Rebecca, Sept. 21, 1859- Feb. 28, 1877, "Dau. of Tavner & Lucinda Lewis"

Marsh, Charlie, Oct 21, 1885-Feb. 3, 1975, "Brother" [Masonic symbol], footstone with " Charlie Eugene Marsh"
Marsh, Addie, Jan. 18, 1889-July 4, 1994, "Sister"; footstone-sixze marker placed on base "Addie Marsh corrected DOB 1899"; footstone with "Adelaide Loraine Marsh Dew"

Marsh, Eunice, Nov. 17, 1888-July 10, 1891, "Dau. of M. W. & M. E. Marsh"

Marsh, Mary E., 1859-1940, "His wife"
Marsh, William S., 1846-1927

Marsh, Minnie E., Sept 24, 1877-July 2, 1909, "Dau. of W.S. & M. E. Marsh"

Marsh, Will S., Sept 20, 1885-Mar. 18, 1912, "Son of W. S. &M. E. Marsh"

Mary A. E. Elston, July 28, 1834-Aug. 17, 1861 (broken)

McGlohn, Ann, May 20, 1820-June 27, 1910, "Mother"
McGlohn, James, Sept. 29, 1812-Jan. 19, 1855, "Father"

McGlohn, John H., Feb. 5, 1843-Apr. 19, 1845, "Son of James & Ann McGlohn"

McGlohn, Mary E., Feb. 5, 1843-Apr. 24, 1845, "Dau. of James & Ann McGlohn"

Neville, Jewell Ford, 1906-1971

Nuckolls, L. A. [see Snipes, L. A.]

Outlans, Annie Edwards, Dec. 28, 1888-June 7, 1940
Outland, John P., Apr. 1, 1881-Feb. 12, 1967

Penney, Henry Marvin, May 22, 1882-Aug. 13, 1884, "Son of J. C. & M. M. Penney"

Pentecost, Callie D., May 12, 1863-Oct 9, 1896, "Wife of W. H. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Carrie Mae, June26, 1915-Sept. 20, 1984
Pentecost, Franklin Edward, Jan. 5, 1923-____ [this marker reported in 1995 is not in the cemetery in 2004]

Pentecost, Charlie N., May 6, 1889-Jan. 5, 1970

Pentecost, Francis Marion, Dec. 14, 1851-July 25, 1888, "Dau. of W. F. & Sarah Pentecost"

Pentecost, Frank, 1900-1919, "Son of N. S. & S. C. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Henry N., Feb. 15, 1886-Apr. 2, 1906, "Son of N. S. & S. C. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Ivey, July27, 1856-Feb. 1858, "Son of W. F. & S. J. Pentecost"

Pentecost, John Ivy, Aug. 2, 1891-Nov. 25, 1927 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Pentecost, Johnie W., July 29, 1886-Oct. 9, 1890, "Son of W. H. & C. D. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Lucile Edwards, May 1, 1897-Apr. 26, 1977 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Pentecost, Luther Milton, Aug. 17, 1918-May11, 1978 [not found in 2004; reported in 1995]

Pentecost, Morris S., Nov. 15, 1902-Sept. 29, 1903, "Son of N. S. & S. C. Pentecost" (marker is loose on its base)

Pentecost, N. S., 1854-1929

Pentecost, Oscar R., Sept. 9, 1893-July 2, 1966

Pentecost, S. C., 1861-1948

Pentecost, S. J., June 14, 1824-Jan. 11, 1906, "Wife of W. F. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Thomas E., Jan. 25, 1896-Oct. 11, 1896, "Son of W. H. & C. D. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Thomas J., Mar. 7, 1850-Mar. 24, 1850, "Son of W. F. & S. J. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Thomas W., Dec. 9, 1866-June 1867, "Son of W. F. & S. J. Pentecost"

Pentecost, W. F., Oct. 21, 1822-Dec. 19, 1891

Pentecost, W. H., July 29, 1864-Mar. 16, 1902, "Son of W. F. & S. J. Pentecost"

Pentecost, Will, Jan. 11,1882-Jan. 25, 1915

Pirtle, Sallie Florence, Dec. 10, 1895-Aug. 10, 1972
Pirtle, Clifton Grady, Apr. 20, 1891-Jan. 25, 1972, military marker as footstone "Tennessee Pvt HQ Co 117 Inf World War I"

Railey, Lena C. Black, Feb. 16, 1913-____, "Mother"; also temporary marker, Lawrence Sorensen Funeral Home, Lena Ann Railey, d. Aug. 18, 2003

Roack, Pearl B. [see Barrier, Pearl B. Roach]

Siler, Horace W., Jan. 2, 1844-July 26, 1903

Siler, Martha A., May 17, 1854-Mar. 6, 1897

Sipes, Elizabeth, no dates, "Wife of Wm. Sipes"

Smith, Abbie, Apr. 15, 1863-Apr. 15, 1899, ""Wife of R. I. Smith"

Smith, Dorothy L., Dec. 8, 1937-Dec. 27, 1937 [replacement]

Smith, Lillie Bell, Sept. 21, 1913-June 25, 1999
Smith, Harvil Lee, Apr. 9, 1914-Feb. 24, 1974

Smith, Milton, d. Apr. 1, 1899, Aged 3 Yrs., "Son of R. I. & Abbie Smith"

Snipes, Fannie Maud, May 1, 1861-Nov. 15, 1883, "Dau. of J. T. & A. E. West"

Snipes, L. A., Sept. 17, 1871-July 5, 1899, "Wife of W. L Snipes" "Daughter of S. F. & Sarah F. Nuckolls"

Staggs, Eler Dugger, Oct. 30, 1889-Mar. 22, 1978
Staggs, Charlie Evans, Dec. 23,1881-May 14, 1962, "Papa" footstone, "Married Dec. 19, 1909" [there is an unidentified circa 2004 Staggs burial six feet south of this marker]

Stone, Mary A., Mar. 25, 1829-Dec. 27. 1865, "Wife of James M. Stone" "and joined the M. E Church 1842"

Stowe, Alice [see Turner, Alice Stowe]

Sturdivant, Mary A., Sept. 10, 1834-Mar. 9, 1888, "Wife of T. J. Sturdivant"

Sturdivant, Thorn J., Nov. 7, 1827-Feb. 29, 1908

Tate, Omega Harris, Feb. 7, 1921-____, "Mother" footstone [ground disturbance suggests that she is buried here]
Tate, Aubrey Lee, Sept. 2, 1912-Apr. 3, 1986, "Father" footstone

Tooms, Christine, Feb. 3, 1913-Aug. 15, 1914 [replacement]

Turner, A. J., June 6,1845-Apr. 16, 1886, "Husband of M. E. Turner" [Masonic symbol]

Turner, Alice Stowe, 1869-1902

Warren, Johnnie V., Sept. 27, 1949-Feb. 16, 2003, "Nana's children Samantha Macey Cody Logan Caleb"

West, Fannie Maud [see Snipes, Fannie Maude]

Wilkins, George, Jan. 1, 1827-Oct. 23, 1859

Wilkins, Nancy [see Ford, Nancy]

Wilkins, Willis, Nov. 24, 1794-Nov. 10, 1859

Wood, J. L. 1849-1892
Wood, Nannie, 1848-1932, "His wife"

Wood, Loutressy N., d Sept. 7, 1864, Aged 10 Mo's 7 Da's, ""Dau. of John & Martha J. Wood"

Wood, Malinda L., 1875-1961, "Mother" footstone
Wood, John W., 1878-1943, "Father" footstone

Woodson, Martha J., Apr. 2, 1829-Aug. 23,1864, "Wife of John Woodson" (fallen, eroded) [dates unreadable in 2004; those listed were reported in 1995]

Worrell, Peter, Nov. 16, 1809-Nov. 2, 1874