Patton Cemetery
| Patton Cemetery |
| Bradyville, Cannon County, Tennessee |
| On a double stone headed Mother on the left and Father on the right
Jasper Newton Patton Born Aug. 22, 1826 Died Aug. 11, 1906 Epitaph: Beloved father, farewell. Not on this perishing stone, but in the book of life and in the hearts of thy afflicted friends, is thy worth recorded. (Jasper’s parents were David Patton and Jemima Overton) Margaret Carolina McGinn Wife of J.N. Patton Born April 21, 1828 Died July 1, 1808 Epitaph: A wife devoted, A mother affectionate, A friend ever kind and true.
On a tall obelisk Dr. John McGinn Patton Son of J.N. Patton and Margaret McGinn Born Jan.28, 1859 Died Feb 1, 1892 Aged 33 yrs 3 days Epitaph: Universally respected and loved in life. He died at peace with all mankind, with the glorious hope of the rest that remaineth for people of God. (He died after a road building accident and amputation of his leg. He left a 24 year old widow, Ada Moore Patton, and sons Charles Newton age 2, John Maurice age 4) On a traditional stone headed with the Masonic emblem Samuel Marion Patton Husband of Nancy McLoud Born Feb. 14, 1819 Died Dec. 8, 1886
On a double stone headed Mother on the right and Father on the left John Overton Patton Born Mar. 6. 1811 Died Dec. 29, 1892 Epitaph: A devoted husband and loving father
Nancy E. Jernigan Patton Born Mar. 25, 1818 Died Jan. 9, 1912 Epitaph: She was a fond mother and a friend to all.
On a double stone with carving, and at the bottom, in large letters, Brother and Sister: Robert J. Patton Born Dec. 9 1855 Died Nov. 16, 1927
Sarah J. Patton Born Nov. 3, 1850 Died Jan. 10, 1928 Epitaph for both reads: Gone but not forgotten
Traditional stone with carving of clasped hands carved at the top Samuel Y. Brandon Son of David and Elizabeth Marie Brandon Born June 18, 1853 Died Feb. 23, 1897 Epitaph: Sleep in Jesus blessed sleep, from which none ever wake or weep. Thy will be done Lord, Thy will be done.
Single traditional stone: Charlie J. Brandon Son of Samuel Y. and Bessie Patton Brandon Born Nov. 21, 1887 Died Apr. 13, 1894 Epitaph: The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord
Single traditional stone: William Decatur Patton Born July 13, 1861 Died July 18, 1908 Epitaph: An honest man is the noblest work of God. (son of Jasper Newton Patton and Margaret McGinn Patton. W.D. never married)
Short square stone William R. McGinn Born Jul 8, 1837 Died Oct 1, 1902 Epitaph: Here lies a brave confederate soldier and an honest man
Traditional stone: Harriett E. McCorkle McGinn Relict of Amzie McGinn Born Jun. 4, 1786 Died Jun. 28, 1875 Epitaph: Thy memory shall ever be a guiding star to heaven.
Broken Stone, Mary J. ???? Could be Mary J. Patton, daughter of John Overton Patton and Nancy Jernigan. Or could be Mary J. Brandon, daughter of Elizabeth Patton and David Brandon Inscription reads:
Others that are believed to be buried here:
Many tombstones were damaged beyond repair For more information on this family please contact BJ Martindale at bjmartindale [at] juno [dot] com or 425-883-9249.
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