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Bethlehem Cemetery




Take Hwy 1650 east, turn right onto Nuthatcher Rd.  Go 1 mile south, turn right onto Martin Rd. Go west for 1.3 miles.
As hard as we all try, we are all human and sometimes when reading a cemetery we miss a grave covered with leaves, fireants, or bushes. Sometimes the headstone has sunk and is mostly underground. Our area also has many graves only marked with iron ore rocks and even many unmarked graves. There are headstones that have long ago been destroyed by the elements or even vandalizm, and are hard to impossible to read the details. We would appreciate it if you would let us know if you did not find your relative which was buried here, and would appreciate your letting us use the information you know about them. With the combined efforts of us all, we can make the Upshur County website bigger and better.

Cemetery History Marker & Wilkinson headstone photos submitted by Clarine S Tucker. Clarine & her sister Mary Nell Floyd had markers made and set for the Wilkinsons in 1997.

Complete updated reading with photos Oct 2008 by Geraldine Little Braswell & Sandy Spann.


This cemetery is very old, probably started about 1850.
Thanks to Maribeth Buce & Jane Eubanks for the pictures!
Submitted by Jim Daniels and the Upshur County Historical Commission. Complete reading ca 1994.
(AA) Thanks go to Ann Arnhart for sending in the information with (AA) from her personal files!
(BC) Thanks go to Betty Cabbiness for sending in the information with (BC) from her personal files!
(GLB) Thanks go to Geraldine Little Braswell for sending in the information with (GLB) from her personal files!





 


NAME BIRTH DEATH COMMENTS
Adams, Larry Joe May 19, 1949 Aug 1, 2002 Back of stone;  FootstoneWelch Funeral Home Marker
Amoss, ? G - 1869 Rock Vault
Amoss, T G - 1940 Rock Vault
Banigan, Martin V J Nov 26, 1918 May 5, 1980 -
Barker, W O Feb 16, 1816 Mar 2, 1874 Per Ronald Wade -  Dr. William Oliver Barker Jr., born in South Carolina, the son of William Oliver Barker Sr (1787 – 1857) and Elizabeth Dollar (1787 – 1858).  In 1850 at Bethlehem, Upshur Co., Tx. he married Julia A. Crain (1828 – 1884).  Their children included Mary Ann Barker (1851 – 1926), Dr. William Louis Barker Sr. (1852 – 1921), Susan Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Barker (1855 – 1921), Julia Barker (1857 – 1880), and Hallie Eugenia Barker (1860 – 1888).  Dr. Barker was a student of the famous Morgan H. Looney school of Gilmer, Upshur Co., Tx.  His family wrote "He studied extensively in Charleston, Philadelphia, and New York, becoming a fine linguist and "highly cultivated in all his tastes". He also told of W.O. Barker, who seems to have preferred using initials only, going first to Tuscaloosa. Alabama in 1840 to practice, arriving in texas in 1846. Serving probably in the series of communities he finally settled in South East Upshur County near "Pine Tree" which later became Bethlehem. There he married Julia A. Crain (1828-1884), who had come to Texas from Hinds County, Mississippi with her father, Lewis Crain (b. 1787). W.O. Barker became a physician-farmer of eastern Texas, owning about 1000 acres up to 1868. He moved to Dallas during part of 1869, posting an advertisement in the growing town which stated he would "visit patients at any hour, day or night", giving "special attention to women and children". Returing to the 30 acres he had kept in Upshur County, he was stricken a few years later with his final illness."  Dr. Barker would certainly have served in the Civil War or sent a "replacement" but I find no records for him.
Brawley, Mollie E Feb 10, 1843 Jan 12, 1911 Plot; w/o Robert Brawley; Per Ronald Wade - Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Skinner Brawley, born in Iredell, N.C., she married Robert Nesbit Brawley (1823-1890).  Their children included Robert L. Brawley born about 1866, Eugene H. Brawley born about 1869, Mary E. L. Brawley born about 1871, Wm. A. Brawley born about 1874, James O. T. Brawley born about 1877, Lilian Brawley born about 1880, Pearl Brawley born about 1882 and Sidney Brawley born about 1884.
Brawley, Robert May 29, 1823 Aug 16, 1890 Plot   h/o Mollie E Brawley; Per Ronald Wade - Robert Nesbit Brawley, born in Iredell, N.C., the son of William Brawley (1776 – 1842) and Nancy Fleming (1795 – 1845).   27 Dec 1864 he married Mary Elizabeth Mollie Skinner (1843 – 1911).  Their children included Robert L. Brawley born about 1866, Eugene H. Brawley born about 1869, Mary E. L. Brawley born about 1871, Wm. A. Brawley born about 1874, James O. T. Brawley born about 1877, Lilian Brawley born about 1880, Pearl Brawley born about 1882 and Sidney Brawley born about 1884.  He may have been married previously to Nancy Brawley (born about 1821 and died about 1860) with children William R. Brawley born about 1843, Mary A. Brawley born about 1845, Rufus F. Brawley born about 1847, Nancy J. Brawley born about 1848 and James G. Brawley born about 1850 living in Iredell, N.C. 
Brawley, William A Feb 26, 1874 Nov 29, 1913 Pic #2
Brown, Lucian A Aug 19, 1869 Sep 1, 1873 -
Buie, Adelia I Nov 21, 1859 Jan 22, 1892 w/o D A Buie
Brown, Infant Jun 1, 1881 Jun 1, 1881 Inf s/o F T & R A Brown
Per Ronald Wade -  Infant son of Floyd T. Brown (3 Jul 1860 - 6 Sep 1932) & Ruth Ann Howell (1868 – 1941).
Brown, Mrs Martha E Aug 16, 1823 Mar 20, 1900 Per Ronald Wade -  Martha E. Crain Brown, born in Alabama, the daughter of Lewis Crain (1788 – 1820) and Mary Alexander born about 1792.  She married 20 Sep 1842 in Lauderdale Co., Miss. to William Madison Brown (1820-1883) and their children included Frances Adelle Brown (1843 – 1911 married James Robert Louis Booth 1836 - 1913 and they are buried Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Tx.), Benjamin F. Brown born about 1845, Mary Brown born about 1848, Nancy E. Brown born about 1848, Sarah I. Brown born about 1850, Josephine Brown born about 1851, Beulah A. Brown (born about 1852 married Andrew E. Jackson 1886 Gregg Co., Tx.), Lewis C.  Brown born about 1852, William Henley Brown (1854 – 1916 buried Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tx.), Martha C. Brown born about 1858, Floyd T. Brown (3 Jul 1860 - 6 Sep 1932 buried Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg Co., Tx.), and Minnie M. Brown (1866-1887). 
Brown, Minnie M Sep 26, 1866 Oct 20, 1887 Per Ronald Wade -  Minnie M. Brown, born in Texas the daughter of William Madison Brown (1820-1883) and Martha E. Crain Brown (1823-1900).
Brown, William Madison Dec 23, 1820 Jul 22, 1883 Per Ronald Wade -  William Madison Brown, born in Green Co., Ala., he married 20 Sep 1842 in Lauderdale Co., Miss. to  Martha E. Crain (1823 – 1900).  Their children included Frances Adelle Brown (1843 – 1911 married James Robert Louis Booth 1836 - 1913 and they are buried Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Tx.), Benjamin F. Brown born about 1845, Mary Brown born about 1848, Nancy E. Brown born about 1848, Sarah I. Brown born about 1850, Josephine Brown born about 1851, Beulah A. Brown (born about 1852 married Andrew E. Jackson 1886 Gregg Co., Tx.), Lewis C.  Brown born about 1852, William Henley Brown (1854 – 1916 buried Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tx.), Martha C. Brown born about 1858, Floyd T. Brown (3 Jul 1860 - 6 Sep 1932 buried Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Gregg Co., Tx.), and Minnie M. Brown (1866-1887).  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. D, 10th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Locke's).
Buie, Virgie Jan 23, 1892 Jan 24, 1892 Inf d/o D A & A I Buie
Burroughs, Chester 1869 1893 Family Stone; Per Ronald Wade -  Chester Burroughs, born in Texas the son of  James Henry Burroughs (1841-1921) and Sarah Elizabeth Wilkinson Burroughs (1845-1929)
Burroughs, Fank - - Family Stone   age 2 years
Burroughs, James Henry Nov 26, 1841 Jul 2, 1921 Family Stone;  Per Ronald Wade -  James Henry Burroughs, Born in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, the son of James Burroughs (1800 – 1851).  He married Sarah Elizabeth Wilkinson (1845 – 1929)  and their children included Chester Burroughs (1869 – 1893), Emma Lou Burroughs (1873 – 1941), Ira Mortimer (Jack) Burroughs (1876 – 1942), and Leola Elizabeth Burroughs (1878 – 1944). During the Civil War he enlisted at Simm's Port, Point Cooper Parish, La.  in Co. E, Captain Boone's Company, 2nd Louisiana Regiment Infantry from 1861 to 1865.   After enlisting at Simm's Point they marched onto a Steamer Ship and steamed for New Orleans where they were first stationed as witnessed by his brother in his pension application.  His brother stated he hosted a farewell dinner for the company.  He served in the Light Artillery in the Battle of Mansfield according to another witness for his pension.  His wife's 29 Jul 1921 application for a Confederate Widow's Pension says his name was James Howard Burroughs--Howard instead of Henry for his middle name.
Burroughs, Sarah Elizabeth Feb 1, 1845 Feb 10, 1929 Family Stone; Per Ronald Wade -  Sarah Elizabeth Wilkinson Burroughs, born in Troup Co., Ga., the daughter of C. Frances Wilkinson (Wilkerson) (1796 – 1860) and Frances Jane Mickelberry (1819 – 1891).  She married James Henry Burroughs (1841-1921) and their children included Chester Burroughs (1869 – 1893), Emma Lou Burroughs (1873 – 1941), Ira Mortimer (Jack) Burroughs (1876 – 1942), and Leola Elizabeth Burroughs (1878 – 1944).  
Cabbiness, Joshua C May 15, 1818 Nov 10, 1896 (BC) H/o Sarah A E Mings Cabbiness, Married Oct 15, 1842, Due to vandalism, Joshua's headstone has been broken into 3 pieces; Per Ronald Wade -  Joshua C. Cabbiness, born in Virginia, on 15 Oct 1842 in Upshur Co., Tx. he married Sarah Ann E. Mings (1821 – 1897) and their children included Mary J. Cabbiness born about 1844, Sarah Caroline Cabbiness (1849 – 1930), Eliotte Monroe Cabbiness (1850 – 1942), James R. Cabiness (1854 – 1910), Henry Daniel Cabbiness (1858 – 1940), and Leoni F. Cabbiness born about 1866.  During the Civil War he enlisted in the 25th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (3rd Texas Lancers) (Gillespie's) and Company D, Texas Waul's Legion Cavalry Battalion.
Cabbiness, Sarah E Apr 15, 1821 Jul 22, 1897 (BC) Sarah A E Mings Cabbiness, W/o Joshua C; D/o Jesse Daniel & Sarah Ann Elizer Riles Mings
Per Ronald Wade -  Sarah Ann E. Mings Cabbiness, born in SC, the daughter of Jesse Daniel Mings (1795 – 1881) and Sarah Harriet Ann Elizer Riles (1799 – 1885).    She married 15 Oct 1842 in Upshur Co., Tx. to Joshua C. Cabbiness (1818-1896) and their children included Mary J. Cabbiness born about 1844, Sarah Caroline Cabbiness (1849 – 1930), Eliotte Monroe Cabbiness (1850 – 1942), James R. Cabiness (1854 – 1910), Henry Daniel Cabbiness (1858 – 1940), and Leoni F. Cabbiness born about 1866.
Castle, Clarissa Mar 15, 1867 Aug 9, 1943 -
Castle, John A Mar 28, 1855 Sep 18, 1935 -
Christian, Beatrice A - Oct 8, 1856 d/o James & M Christian; Age 8 years 23 days
Christian, Lula L Mar 16, 1862 Aug 12, 1894 w/o Ira B Christian
Council, A Jan 13, 1815 Jul 19, 1897 Per Ronald Wade -  Alfred Council, born in NC, in 1880 he married on 12 Jan 1866 in Columbus, NC to Mary Jane Buie (1824 – 1897).  They are said to have had a daughter but no information can be located on her.  He died in Gregg County, Texas.  During the Civil War he served in Co. E, 1st Battalion, Texas Cavalry State Troops Regiment. 
Council, Mary J Buie Sep 1824 Apr 23, 1897 W/o A Council; married previously & widowed to Henry J Lowe, Joshia R Daniels, and A Smith Kilgore; Per Ronald Wade -  Mary J. Buie Council, born in  Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, the daughter of Gilbert Buie (1750 – 1866) and Alicia Humble (1802 – 1863).  On 21 Jul 1842 in Catahoula Parish, La. she married Henry J. Lowe  who died in 1846 and they had a son, Thomas J. Lowe (born 1845 La.).  On 1 Jun 1848 she married Josiah R Daniels (1828 – 1853) and they were parents of Patrick H. Daniels (17 Jan 1850 Bienville, La. - 15 Jul 1893 buried Gilmer, Upshur Co. Tx City Cemetery) and Dr. John G. Daniels (23 Sep 1853 - 30 Oct 1913 buried Gilmer City Cemetery, Upshur Co., Tx.).  In 1855 she married A. Smith Kilgore (1824 – 1897) and they had a daughter, Mary Alicia Kilgore (1856 Tx. – 1933 Tx.).  On 12 Jan 1866 in Columbus, NC she married Alfred Council (1815-1897) and they are said to have had a daughter but no information can be located on her.
Davis, Patsey May 1871 Oct 16, 1885 d/o P D Davis
Dickinson, J H Aug 5, 1871 Sep 17, 1883 Family Plot   s/o W & M P Dickinson
Dickinson, Martha R May 13, 1832 Sep 16, 1898  Family Plot  Per Ronald Wade -  Martha Rhoda Vantreese Dickinson, born in Madison, Jackson Co., Tn., the daughter of Valentine Clairborne Vantreese (1789 – 1861) and Sarah Jane Gates (1790 – 1856).  She married on 20 Nov 1864 in Madison, Jackson Co., Tn. to James William Dickinson (1828-1910) and their children included Janie Alice Dickinson (1866 – 1946), William Newton "Will" Dickinson (21 Oct 1866 – 20 Sep 1932 San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Tx.) and Charles Dickinson born about 1870.     
Dickinson, William Apr 3, 1828 Aug 9, 1910 Family Plot  Per Ronald Wade -  James William Dickinson, born in Tennessee, he married 20 Nov 1864 in Madison, Jackson Co., Tn. to Martha Rhoda Vantreese (1832 – 1898) and their children included Janie Alice Dickinson (1866 – 1946), William Newton Dickinson (1868 – 1932) and Charles Dickinson born about 1870.  During the Civil War he served in Co. B, 18th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Newsom's).    
Driggers, Ruth May Oct 2, 1883 Oct 6, 1887 -
Dunbar, Alice L Apr 26, 1881 Nov 17, 1915 w/o G W Dunbar; (AA) Sister/o Maggie Porter; D/o JA & Amanda Smith
Per Ronald Wade -  Alice L. Smith Dunbar, born in Texas, the daughter of John A. Smith & Amanda A Williams Smith (1861 - 1936 buried in this cemetery also).  She married to George Washington Dunbar III (1876-1935).   Their children included Ethelmae Dunbar (1898 - 1901), Oree Dunbar (1899 - 1899), Foree Dunbar (1899 - 1945 buried Memory Park, Longview, Gregg Co., Tx.), and George Russell Dunbar (30 Dec 1908 - 7 Feb 1998 buried Memory Park, Longview, Gregg Co., Tx.).
Dunbar, Emma Lou Burroughs 1873 Jun 1941 Not found on 1994 or 2008 Transcription - marked at one time per ggrandaughter Deanna Dunbar-Lee
Per Ronald Wade -  Emma Lou Burroughs Dunbar, married in 1893 in Daingerfield, Morris Co., Tx. to Everett Lafayette Dunbar (1871-1939) and their children included Willie Olle Dunbar, Myrtie Dunbar, Lilla Dunbar, Hugh Gaddis Dunbar, Delia Dunbar, Ida Mae Dunbar, Edna Olivia Dunbar, Frank Dunbar and Jessie Frank Dunbar.
Dunbar, Ethelmae Feb 13, 1898 Jun 15, 1901 Per Ronald Wade - Ethelmae Dunbar, born in Upshur County, Texas, the infant daughter of George Washington Dunbar III (1876 - 1935) and Alice L. Smith Dunbar (1881 - 1915).
Dunbar, Everett Lafayette Nov 22, 1871 Apr 23, 1939 Not found on 1994 or 2008 Transcription - marked at one time per ggrandaughter Deanna Dunbar-Lee
Per Ronald Wade -  Everett Lafayette Dunbar, born in Texas, the son of George Washington Dunbar II (1847-1887) & Mary Ann Barker Dunbar (1852-1926) he married in 1893 in Daingerfield, Morris Co., Tx. to Emma Lou Burroughs (1873-1941).  His children included Willie Olle Dunbar, Myrtie Dunbar, Lilla Dunbar, Hugh Gaddis Dunbar, Delia Dunbar, Ida Mae Dunbar, Edna Olivia Dunbar, Frank Dunbar and Jessie Frank Dunbar.   He died in Dallas, Collin Co., Texas.
Dunbar, Geo W Apr 8, 1847 May 5, 1887 Per Ronald Wade -  George Washington Dunbar II, born in Hunt Co., Tx., the son of Dr. George Washington Dunbar (1819 – 1853) & Narcissa Barker (1822 – 1853).  In 1866 he married Mary Ann Barker (1852 – 1926).  Their children included Ada Dunbar born about 1868, Ella Dora Dunbar (1869 – 1929), Jefferson Dunbar (1869 – 1870), Everett Dunbar (1872 – 1939), Thomas J. Dunbar (1873 – 1937), Robert O. Dunbar (1875 – 1915), George W. Dunbar (1876 – 1935), Eula Dunbar (1878 – 1940), Hallie W. Dunbar (1881 – 1912), and Julia Mary Dunbar (1883 – 1952).
Dunbar, George W Oct 20, 1876 Jun 20, 1935 Per Ronald Wade -  George Washington Dunbar III, born in Texas, the son of George Washington Dunbar II (1847-1887) & Mary Ann Barker Dunbar (1852-1926) he married Alice L. Smith (1881-1915).  Their children included Ethelmae Dunbar (1898 - 1901), Oree Dunbar (1899 - 1899), Foree Dunbar (1899 - 1945), and George Russell Dunbar (1908 - 1998).
Dunbar, Mary A Feb 15, 1852 Apr 18, 1926 w/o G W Dunbar; Per Ronald Wade -  Mary Ann Barker Dunbar, born in Texas, she married George Washington Dunbar II (1847-1887) and their children included Ada Dunbar born about 1868, Ella Dora Dunbar (1869 – 1929), Jefferson Dunbar (1869 – 1870), Everett Dunbar (1872 – 1939), Thomas J. Dunbar (1873 – 1937), Robert O. Dunbar (1875 – 1915), George W. Dunbar (1876 – 1935), Eula Dunbar (1878 – 1940), Hallie W. Dunbar (1881 – 1912), and Julia Mary Dunbar (1883 – 1952).
Dunbar, Oree Mar 10, 1899 Apr 2, 1899 Per Ronald Wade - Oree Dunbar, born in Upshur County, Texas, the infant son of George Washington Dunbar III (1876 - 1935) and Alice L. Smith Dunbar (1881 - 1915)
Ethridge, Dirous Sep 17, 1900 Nov 3, 1900 s/o Mr & Mrs A E Ethridge
Fenton, Hughleen Dunbar May 21, 1912 Jan 17, 2005 -
Florence, F C Feb 16, 1854 - Aged 28 years 3 months 28 days; Per Ronald Wade -  Frank C. Florence, born the son of Wiley E. Florence (1828-1903) & Mary Rebecca Wilkinson (1833-1917). 
Florence, Rebecca Dec 15, 1833 Mar 6, 1917 w/o Wiley Florence; Per Ronald Wade -  Mary Rebecca Wilkinson (Wilkerson), married 30 Oct 1850 in Troup Co., Ga. to Wiley E. Florence (1828-1903).   Their children included William E. Florence (1851 – 1926), Frank C. Florence (1854 – 1882), Alice Florence born about 1855, Dr. James Buchanan Florence (1857 – 1924), and Cassandra "Cassie" J. Florence (1861 – 1946).
Florence, Wiley E Oct 6, 1828 Dec 10, 1903 H/o Florence Florence; Per Ronald Wade -  Wiley E. Florence - Born in Wilkes Co., Ga., the son of William Florence (1805 – 1879) & Millie Ann Arnett (1808 – 1881).  He married 30 Oct 1850 in Troup Co., Ga. to Mary Rebecca Wilkinson (Wilkerson) (1833 – 1917).  Their children included William E. Florence (1851 – 1926), Frank C. Florence (1854 – 1882), Alice Florence born about 1855, Dr. James Buchanan Florence (1857 – 1924), and Cassandra "Cassie" J. Florence (1861 – 1946).  During the Civil War he served in Co. G, 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Moore's).
Ford, John F 1846 1902

(Widow's Pension Application says date of death 18 Feb 1901)
Per Ronald Wade - John Franklin Ford, born in NC in 1867 he married 12 Jul 1866 in Upshur Co., Tx. to Sarah Caroline Cabbiness (1849 – 1930).  Their children included Henry Monroe Ford (1869 – 1953), Robert Lee Ford born about 1871, Nellie Sabinia Ford born about 1876, Joshua Marlin Ford born about 1878, and Leona Ford born about 1882.  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. M, 1st Texas Regiment, Independent Partisan Rangers Cavalry.  His wife was approved for a Confederate Widow's Pension 31 Aug 1909

Ford, Sarah C 1849 1930 Per Ronald Wade - Sarah Caroline Cabbiness Ford, born in Upshur Co., Texas, the daughter of Joshua C. Cabbiness (1818-1896) & Sarah Ann E. Mings Cabbiness (1821-1897).   He married 12 Jul 1866 in Upshur Co., Tx. to John F. Ford (1846-1902) and their children included Henry Monroe Ford (1869 – 1953), Robert Lee Ford born about 1871, Nellie Sabinia Ford born about 1876, Joshua Marlin Ford born about 1878, and Leona Ford (born about 1882, married Edward L. Johnson).
Gentry, James H 1825 1854 Rock Tomb; Plot;  s/o Callihan Gentry & Archibald Gentry of Society Hill, Al; Per Ronald Wade - James H. Gentry - Born in Ga., the son of  Archibald W. Gentry (1797 – 1853) and Zerah Callahan (1800 – 1853) of Society Hill, Alabama.  On 18 Nov 1847 in Troup Co., Ga., he married Louisa Jane Wilkinson (1827 – 1897).  Their children included Frances Zerah "Fannie" Gentry (1849 – 1911), Mary Gentry born about 1851, and Amanda Gentry born about 1853.
Gentry, Mrs L J Apr 3, 1825 Jan 1, 1897 Per Ronald Wade - Louisa Jane Wilkinson Gentry, born in Wilkes Co., Ga., the daughter of Francis Wilkinson (1796 – 1860) and Julia Ann Simmons (1808 – 1836).  She married on 18 Nov 1847 in Troup Co., Ga. to James H. Gentry (1825-1854) and their children included  Frances Zerah "Fannie" Gentry (1849 – 1911), Mary Gentry born about 1851, and Amanda Gentry born about 1853.
Goodson, Melvin 1904 1965 -
Heap, ? E - - Rock head stone
Johnson, Eliza E Jul 15, 1831 Jan 18, 1889 Per Ronald Wade -  Elizabeth E. Smedley Johnson, born   Married on 3 Dec 1848 in Troup Co., Georgia to George W. Johnson (1823-1879) and their children included William Johnson born about 1850, James M. Johnson (20 Dec 1852 - 22 Sept 1870), Mary Julia Johnson (28 Aug 1854 - 17 Apr 1879 married Powell), Sarah "Sallie" C. Johnson (24 Jan 1856 - 1 Dec 1878 married Oden), Susan A. Johnson (19 May 1858 - 2 Jan 1876 married Oden), Lula Johnson born about 1860, and George W. Johnson (1863-1914 buried Old East Mt. Cemetery, Upshur Co., Tx.).  There are several G. W. Johnson's who served from Texas in the Civil War and we know he was one of those but not sure which unit.
Johnson, G W Sep 26, 1823 Nov 4, 1879 Per Ronald Wade -  George W. Johnson, born in Georgia, the son of  Bailey Johnson (1792 Va. – 1868 Upshur Co., Tx., buried Gilmer Cemetery Old Section) and Malinda Traylor (1799 SC – 1861).  On 3 Oct 1845 he married Mary B. Haralson (1825 – 1848) and they had a daughter, Martha E. Johnson (1847 – 1921).  Following Mary's death he married on 3 Dec 1848 in Troup Co., Ga. to Elizabeth E. Smedley (1831-1889) and their children included William Johnson born about 1850, James M. Johnson (20 Dec 1852 - 22 Sept 1870), Mary Julia Johnson (28 Aug 1854 - 17 Apr 1879 married Powell), Sarah "Sallie" C. Johnson (24 Jan 1856 - 1 Dec 1878 married Oden), Susan A. Johnson (19 May 1858 - 2 Jan 1876 married Oden), Lula Johnson born about 1860, and George W. Johnson (1863-1914 buried Old East Mt. Cemetery, Upshur Co., Tx.).  The Upshur County School Tax List of 1854 shows both the households of G.W. Johnson and his father listed so they had both moved to Upshur County by 1854. 
Johnson, J M Dec 20, 1852 Sep 22, 1870 s/o G W & E E Johnson; Per Ronald Wade -  James M. Johnson, born in Troup Co., Ga., the son of George W. Johnson (1823-1879) & Elizabeth E. Smedley Johnson (1831-1889).
Johnson, Lawyer 1878 1959 Unmarked; buried here per death certificate; Per Ronald Wade -  Lawyer Johnson, born in Gregg Co., Tx., the son of Allen Johnson & Lizzie Ann Jeffery.  He died in Gilmer, Upshur Co., Tx. as a widower.    
Jones, Anne Marie 1935 1985 FHM
Jones, Arthur Manuel IV Apr 10, 1963 Nov 1, 1975 -
Jones, Mrs Louisa Aug 12, 1820 1863 W/o Early T Jones
Jones, Patrick Wayne 1966 1983 -
Kennard, G T Jun 10, 1845 May 31, 1890 Pic #2; Per Ronald Wade - George Thomas Kennard, born in Alabama, he married Sonora V. Kennard (1846-1884).  They were parents of Valter Kennard born about 1872, Thomas Vernon Kennard (1874 – 1950), Rilla Kennard born about 1876 and Belle Kennard born about 1879.  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. K, 17th (Consolidated) Regiment, Texas Dismounted Cavalry
Kennard, Sonora V Mar 2, 1846 Sep 6, 1884 Pic #2; w/o G T Kennard; Per Ronald Wade - Sonora V. Amoss Kennard, born in Georgia, the daughter of James M. Amoss (born 1820 Ga.) & Julia Earmine Ghaston (born about 1825 Ga.).  She married George Thomas Kennard (1845-1890) and their children included Valter Kennard born about 1872, Thomas Vernon Kennard (1874 – 1950), Rilla Kennard born about 1876 and Belle Kennard born about 1879.
Luginoe, Baby Morton - - I/o Buddy & Duck Luginoe
Luginoe, Duck Gentry - - w/o Buddy Luginoe
Matthews, Erline Mar 1892 Jul 1895 d/o H & J Matthews; not found on Oct 2008 reading)
Mayfield, Asa May 9, 1820 Oct 13, 1901 Per Ronald Wade - Asa Hiram Mayfield, born in Anderson, Anderson Dist, S.C..  On 20 Sep 1846 he married Mary Ann Vaughn (born about 1823 SC) and their children included Frances M. Mayfield born about 1844, Vinette Mayfield born about 1844, Temperance Mayfield (1849 – 1904), and James J. Mayfield (1849 – 1915).  In 1855 he married Samantha Mayfield (born about 1838) and they had a daughter, Mary Mayfield (born about 1856).   After his second wife died he married in 1873 to Hannah Satiza Barton (1841 – 1902).  Their children included Oma "Omey" Adeline Mayfield (1873 – 1929), Asa Hiram Mayfield Jr. (1876 – 1957), and Early Mayfield (1880 – 1966).  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. K, 37th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Terrell's), and was shot during the war in right knee.  Also horse was shot from under him and fell on him badly injuring him during war.
Mayfield, Hannah Feb 1, 1841 Sep 25, 1902 Per Ronald Wade - Hannah Satiza Barton Mayfield, born in Ga., the daughter of Stephen Barton (born 1804 SC) and Sarah Ann Thomason (born 8 Mar 1814 Jackson Co., Ga. - Jan 1850)  Hannah married in 1873 to Asa Hiram Mayfield (1820-1901) and their children included  Oma "Omey" Adeline Mayfield (1873 – 1929), Asa Hiram Mayfield Jr. (1876 – 1957), and Early Mayfield (1880 – 1966).  She had previously been married 24 Jun 1860 to Amos Richardson in Rusk Co., Texas.
McClelland, Baby - - -
McClelland, Hugh - - -
Nichols, Mittie Jul 31, 1876 Jul 24, 1919 -
Oberlander, Matthew Richard Mar 8, 1962 Aug 28, 2001 S/o Alfred & Deborah Oberlander
Oden, Sallie C (SCOJ) Jan 24 1856 Dec 1, 1878 d/o G W & E E Johnson; (head stone missing)
Per Ronald Wade -  Sarah "Sallie" C. Johnson Oden, born in Upshur Co., Texas, the daughter of George W. Johnson (1823-1879) & Elizabeth E. Smedley Johnson (1831-1889).   On Jan 1877 in Upshur Co., Tx. she married the widower of her sister Susie, John D. Oden (born 1849 Alabama.) and they had a daughter, S. E. Oden born about 1878.
Oden, Susie A Johnson May 19, 1858 Jan 2, 1876 d/o G W & E E Johnson; Per Ronald Wade -  Susan "Susie" A. Johnson Oden, born in Upshur Co., Texas, the daughter of George W. Johnson (1823-1879) & Elizabeth E. Smedley Johnson (1831-1889).  She married 11 Feb 1875 in Upshur Co., Tx. to John D. Oden (born 1849 Alabama.)
Owens, Anis Rebecca Mar 2, 1855 Apr 16, 1883 w/o W H Owens
Owens, J O Sep 10, 1879 May 10, 1899 -
Owens, Martha E Dec 3, 1863 Aug 14, 1883 -
Owings, Elizabeth May 10, 1835 Aug 29, 1875 -
Plummer, Daisy Jan 7, 1913 Jan 7, 1913 d/o R A & Annie E Plummer
Porter, Dixie Lee - - -
Porter, Ella Mae - - -
Porter, Lee Mar 30, 1895 Jun 13, 1897 (GLB) Hubbard Lee Porter, S/o George Washington & Mary Ella Williams Porter (buried Enon Cemetery, Upshur Co, Tx); He died at age two; Information supplied by: Carolyn De Lisle Denny; Submitted by Geraldine Little Braswell
Porter, Maggie Dec 30, 1882 Aug 1, 1899 (GLB) Maggie Smith Porter, First W/o William Henry Porter;  No children; Information supplied by: Carolyn
De Lisle Denny; Submitted by Geraldine Little Braswell;
(AA) Sister/o Alice L Dunbar; D/o JA & Amanda Smith
Porter, Robert L - - -
Powell, Mary J Aug 28, 1854 Apr 17, 1879 d/o G W & E E Johnson; Per Ronald Wade -  Mary Julia Johnson Powell, born in Troup Co., Ga. the daughter of George W. Johnson (1823-1879) & Elizabeth E. Smedley Johnson (1831-1889).  On May 1 1878 in Upshur Co., Tx. she married W. A. Powell born 1852 Ga., and they were parents of a son, G. A. Powell born about 1879. 
Rash, Amanda Jan 1, 1848 Jun 11, 1905 Per Ronald Wade - Amanda August Howell Rash, born Yadkin, NC,  the daughter of Joshua Howell (born about 1806 NC).   She married on 1 Nov 1866 at Yadkin Co., NC to Richard Montgomery Rash (1840-1907).  Their children included Connie Lee Rash, Emma Rash, Fannie Rash, John Thomas Rash (2 Feb 1878 - 28 Apr 1946, buried George Cemetery, Gregg Co., Tx.), Sara Lou Jane Rash, Eliza Augusta Rash (1867 – 1964) and William Gideon Joshua Rash (1871-1915).
Rash, Hallie Aug 1, 1881 Feb 28, 1912 Per Ronald Wade - Hallie Virginia Dunbar Rash, married William Gideon Joshua Rash (1871-1915) and their children included Dessie Lora Rash (1900 – 1993), Vesta Burnice Rash (1902 – 1991), Milton Leonard Rash (1905 – 1970), and Junius William Rash born about 1908.
Rash, R M Sep 8, 1840 Jan 14, 1907 CSA Pvt Co F 28th N C Vol Inf - Wounded Gettsyburg - POW Point Lookout, MD; Per Ronald Wade - Richard Montgomery Rash,  born in Sussex, Delaware, the son of  A. Phillips and  Elizabeth Rash (born about 1833).  He married 1 Nov 1866 to Amanda August Howell (1848 – 1905) and their children included Connie Lee Rash, Emma Rash, Fannie Rash, John Thomas Rash (2 Feb 1878 - 28 Apr 1946, buried George Cemetery, Gregg Co., Tx.), Sara Lou Jane Rash, Eliza Augusta Rash (1867 – 1964) and William Gideon Joshua Rash (1871-1915).  During the Civil War he served in the CSA Private, Co. F 28th North Carolina Volunteer Infantry - He was wounded at Gettsyburg and captured and was a POW at the Yankee Point Lookout, Maryland Prison until the end of the war.
Rash, Ray Lynn Dec 14, 1930 Jan 10, 1994 U S Army Korea; Per Ronald Wade - Ray Lynn Rash, born in Upshur Co., Tx., the son of Junias William Rash (1908 – 1985) and Faye Neve Sorrells (1911 – 1990).  He married Yvonne Marie Hudson (born about 1937) and their children included Mildred Louise Rash born 1964, and Raelynn Rash born 1967.  In 1980 in Harrison Co., Texas he married America Palacios (born about 1949).   
Rash, W G Apr 2, 1871 Dec 27, 1915 Per Ronald Wade - William Gideon Joshua Rash, born in Upshur Co., Tx., the son of Richard Montgomery Rash (1840-1907) and Amanda August Howell Rash (1848-1905).  He married Hallie Virginia Dunbar (1881 – 1912) and their children included Dessie Lora Rash (1900 – 1993), Vesta Burnice Rash (1902 – 1991), Milton Leonard Rash (1905 – 1970), and Junius William Rash born about 1908.
Richardson, E A Sep 1881 Mar 2, 1884 d/o J Darrel & S E Richardson
Richardson, E L Dec 2, 1881 Dec 15, 1904 s/o J Darrell & S E Richardson
Smith, Amanda Jan 27, 1861 Jan 12, 1936 w/o John Smith
Smith, Annie Belle Aug 19, 1894 Nov 30, 1894 d/o G W & Mollie Smith
Smith, G W Nov 5, 1850 Nov 30, 1915 h/o Mollie J Smith
Smith, Herbert Lee May 18, 1929 Jul 1, 1930 -
Smith, James Cleveland Nov 16, 1891 May 18, 1897 s/o G W & Mollie Smith
Smith, Mollie J Oct 16, 1851 Mar 21, 1919 w/o G W Smith
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Stephens, Little Inez Aug 26, 1887 Aug 30, 1888 d/o Z T & L J Stephens
Stephens, Minor M Aug 31, 1873 Oct 16, 1880 s/o I N & Teressa Stephens
Stephens, Odessa S Dec 30, 1885 Nov 6, 1886 d/o W R & L B Stephens
Thompson, Emma J Man 1, 1873 Jun 19, 1873 d/o H P & M J Thompson
Thompson, Mary C Mar 8, 1847 Oct 1, 1861 -
Thompson, Mary J Apr 5, 1837 Jan 8, 1873 w/o H P Thompson
Tucker, A E Aug 21, 1856 Dec 23, 1898 -
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Tucker, Claude May 7, 1876 Apr 12, 1878 -
Tucker, Gerald Edward "Jerry" Dec 22, 1930 Sep 17, 1996 Back of stone
Tucker, Oscar Dec 5, 1851 Sep 20, 1899 -
Walker, Orange 1820 1901 Photo;   Co I 3rd Regt LA  CSA  Per Ronald Wade -  Orange Walker, born in Simpson Co., Miss., the son of  Henry Walker (1802 – 1845) and Annice McCarty (1796 – 1870).  He married 22 Dec 1851 in Rankin Co., Miss. to Mary Frances Felts (1834 – 1852) and they were parents of Henry Dauce "Dossy" Walker (1852 – 1888).  Then on 11 Nov 1853 in Rankin Co., Miss. he married her sister, Martha Felts (1832 – 1905).  They were parents of Annis Rebecca Walker (1855 – 1884), William David Walker born about 1857, Mary Elizabeth Walker (1860 – 1913), The Rev. Willis Berry Walker (1865 – 1900), John Allenson Walker born about 1868, Emma Loutence "Em" Walker (1870 – 1934), Sarah Jane Walker (1861 – 1936) and Martha Ellender "Ellen" Walker (1863 – 1883).  During the Civil War he served in Co I 3rd Regt LA  CSA & Co. E, 8th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry.
Watts, Charlie Aug 13, 1890 Oct 8, 1905 s/o J S & E A Watts; Per Ronald Wade - Charles "Charlie" Watts, born the son of John Sheldon Watts (1847-1918)& Eliza Augusta Rash (1867-1964).
Watts, Eliza A 1867 1964 Per Ronald Wade - Eliza Augusta Rash, born in Yadkin Co., NC, the daughter of Richard Montgomery Rash (1840 – 1907) and Amanda Augusta Howell (1848 – 1905).  On 27 Oct 1889 in Upshur Co., Tx. she married John Sheldon Watts (1847-1918).  Their children included Charles Watts (1890 – 1905, Lillian Vesta Watts (1893 – 1989), Annie Estie Watts (1895 – 1977), Johnny Richard Watts (1901 – 1994), Arris Georgia Watts (1904 – 1967), and Malcolm (Mack) Ozie Watts (1906 – 1976).
Watts, John S Feb 11, 1847 Sep 19, 1918 Tx Pvt Co B TX Calvary CSA; Per Ronald Wade - John Sheldon Watts, born in Montgomery Co., Tenn., the son of George Marshall Watts (born about 1815) and Judith Balow Shelton.   On 27 Oct 1889 in Upshur Co., Tx. he married Eliza Augusta Rash (1867 – 1964) and their children included Charles Watts (1890 – 1905),  Lillian Vesta Watts (1893 – 1989), Annie Estie Watts (1895 – 1977), Johnny Richard Watts (1901 – 1994), Arris Georgia Watts (1904 – 1967), and Malcolm (Mack) Ozie Watts (1906 – 1976).  During the Civil War he served as a  Private Co. B Texas Calvary, CSA.    
Webb, W H Mar 22, 1883 Jul 13, 1884 s/o D G & M A Webb
Wilkinson, C Francis 1796 1860 Pic #2;  Veteran War 1812; H/o Frances Tucker; S/o Jemima Chivers Wilkinson & Pleasant Wilkinson; Per Ronald Wade - C. Francis Wilkinson, born in Washington, Wilkes Co., Ga., the son of Pleasant Wilkinson (1770 – 1816) and Jemima Holly Chivers (1772 – 1830).  On 27 Apr 1826 in Wilkes Co., Ga. he married Julia Ann Simmons (1808 Wilkes Co., Ga. – 1836 Taliaferro Co., Ga.) and their children included Louisa Jane Wilkinson (1827 – 1897) and Edward Frances M. Wilkinson born about 1828.  After his first wife's death he married in 1830 to Frances Tucker (1818-1880) and their children included William Thomas Wilkinson born about 1830, James C. Wilkinson born about 1833, Mary Rebecca Wilkinson (1834 – 1917), Julia Ann Wilkinson (1836 – 1914), Joel L. Wilkinson (1838 – 1859), John Wilkinson born about 1839, Daniel Chandler Wilkinson (1840 – 1862), Jessie Mercer Wilkinson (1842 – 1863), Susan Cassandra Wilkinson (1844 – 1870), Sarah Elizabeth Wilkinson (1845 – 1929), Emma J. Wilkinson (1848 – 1906), Frank Wilkinson (1852 – 1867), Lula Wilkinson born about 1854, Adelia L. Wilkinson (1859 – 1892).  He fought as a soldier in the War 1812 as a Private in the 4th Regiment (Booth's) Georgia Militia.
Wilkinson, Daniel Chandler 1840 1862 CSA; Per Ronald Wade - Daniel Chandler Wilkinson, born in Troup Co., Ga. the son of C. Francis Wilkinson (1796-1816) and Frances Tucker Wilkinson (1818-1880).  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. B., 7th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Gregg's), C.S.A., killed during the war, possibly in the Battle of Fort Donelson where the remainder of his unit was captured by Gen. Grant.  He served in the same unit with his brother Jesse who was killed in the war a year later.
Wilkinson, Frances Tucker 1818 1880 w/o C Francis; Per Ronald Wade - Frances Tucker Wilkinson, in 1830 married C. Francis Wilkinson (1796-1860) and their children included Joel L. Wilkinson, William Thomas Wilkinson born about 1830, James C. Wilkinson born about 1833, Mary Rebecca Wilkinson (1834 – 1917) and Julia Ann Wilkinson (1836 – 1914).
Wilkinson, Frank 1852 1867 Per Ronald Wade - Frank Wilkinson, born in Upshur Co., Tx. the  son of C. Francis Wilkinson (1796-1816) and Frances Tucker Wilkinson (1818-1880). 
Wilkinson, Jesse Mercer 1842 1863 CSA; Per Ronald Wade - Jesse Mercer Wilkinson, born in Troup Co., Ga. the  son of C. Francis Wilkinson (1796-1816) and Frances Tucker Wilkinson (1818-1880).  During the Civil War he enlisted in  Co. B., 7th Regiment, Texas Infantry (Gregg's), C.S.A., killed during the war.  He served in the same unit with his brother Daniel who was killed in the war a year earlier.
Wilkinson, Joel L Mar 26, 1838 Feb 14, 1859 United with Bethleham Church in 1856; Per Ronald Wade - Joel L. Wilkinson, born in Ga., the son of C. Francis Wilkinson (1796-1816) and Frances Tucker Wilkinson (1818-1880). 
Wilkinson, Susan Cassandra 1844 1870 Teacher
Will, E A - - Rock Vault
Williams, Beedy May 18, 1887 Jul 30, 1893 D/o H C Williams; Per Ronald Wade - Beedy Williams, born the daughter of Richard W. Williams (1847-1921) & Harriett Caldwell Porter (1853 – 1936). Her parents are parents at the Gilmer City Cemetery (Old Section) Upshur Co., Texas.
Williamson, Allen Thomas May 15, 1897 Jun 20, 1969 s/o R L & Sarah Williamson
Williamson, Arris Georgia Jun 16, 1904 May 1, 1967 s/o R L & Sarah Williamson
Williamson, Elvis Doyle - Aug 20, 1924 s/o A T & Arris Williamson
Witcher, Ben W 1850 1909 -
Witcher, Bettie L 1865 1959 -
Witcher, Lillie 1908 1909 -
Witcher, Maud 1893 1905 -
Witcher, W B Jun 10, 1856 1867 -
Wood, E Feb 19, 1805 Dec 20, 1884 Per Ronald Wade -  Eli C. Wood, born in Louisiana, he lived in Upshur County, Tx. as a registered voter on 22 Nov 1869, but no further information can be located on him.  He served in Co. F, 17th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Moore's). 
Woods, Emma Bell Clemons Oct 20, 1906 May 29, 1988 Family Plot   Footstone:  d/o Willie Lee Clemons & Annie May Wier
Woods, Lemuel Byrd Sep 18, 1902 Oct 3, 1986 Family Plot  Croley Funeral Home Marker   Footstone: s/o Francis Lemuel Woods & Ruben Arcanna Boatright
Woods, Willie Earl 1946 2003 Croley FHM
Yates, Donald Wayne Oct 1, 1950 Mar 12, 2003 -

There are numerous graves in this cemetery marked only with a rock.  The names and dates for  these graves are lost to time.  However, these rocks should not be disturbed or removed.
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There are rock vaults (large flat rock, placed above ground on a flat rock back).  These type graves, although fairly common in Upshur County, are unique and should be protected from destruction or removal.
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