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Patton Cemetery<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| Bradyville, Cannon County, Tennessee<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | On a double stone headed Mother on the left and Father on the right<\/u><\/p>\n | Jasper Newton Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Aug. 22, 1826<\/p>\n Died Aug. 11, 1906<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n (Jasper\u2019s parents were David Patton<\/strong> and Jemima Overton<\/strong>)<\/p>\n Margaret Carolina McGinn<\/strong><\/p>\n Wife of J.N. Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born April 21, 1828<\/p>\n Died July 1, 1808<\/p>\n Epitaph: A wife devoted, A mother affectionate, A friend ever kind and true.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On a tall obelisk<\/u><\/p>\n Dr. John McGinn Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Son of J.N. Patton<\/strong> and Margaret McGinn<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Jan.28, 1859<\/p>\n Died Feb 1, 1892<\/p>\n Aged 33 yrs 3 days<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n (He died after a road building accident and amputation of his leg. He left a 24 year old widow, Ada Moore Patton<\/strong>, and sons Charles Newton<\/strong> age 2, John Maurice<\/strong> age 4)<\/p>\n On a traditional stone headed with the Masonic emblem<\/u><\/p>\n Samuel Marion Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Husband of Nancy McLoud<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Feb. 14, 1819<\/p>\n Died Dec. 8, 1886<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On a double stone headed Mother on the right and Father on the left<\/u><\/p>\n John Overton Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Mar. 6. 1811<\/p>\n Died Dec. 29, 1892<\/p>\n Epitaph: A devoted husband and loving father<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nancy E. Jernigan Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Mar. 25, 1818<\/p>\n Died Jan. 9, 1912<\/p>\n Epitaph: She was a fond mother and a friend to all.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On a double stone with carving, and at the bottom, in large letters, Brother and Sister:<\/u><\/p>\n Robert J. Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Dec. 9 1855<\/p>\n Died Nov. 16, 1927<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sarah J. Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Nov. 3, 1850<\/p>\n Died Jan. 10, 1928<\/p>\n Epitaph for both reads: Gone but not forgotten<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Traditional stone with carving of clasped hands carved at the top<\/u><\/p>\n Samuel Y. Brandon<\/strong><\/p>\n Son of David<\/strong> and Elizabeth Marie Brandon<\/strong><\/p>\n Born June 18, 1853<\/p>\n Died Feb. 23, 1897<\/p>\n Epitaph: Sleep in Jesus blessed sleep, from which none ever wake or weep. Thy will be done Lord, Thy will be done.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Single traditional stone:<\/u><\/p>\n Charlie J. Brandon<\/strong><\/p>\n Son of Samuel Y<\/strong>. and Bessie Patton Brandon<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Nov. 21, 1887<\/p>\n Died Apr. 13, 1894<\/p>\n Epitaph: The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Single traditional stone:<\/u><\/p>\n William Decatur Patton<\/strong><\/p>\n Born July 13, 1861<\/p>\n Died July 18, 1908<\/p>\n Epitaph: An honest man is the noblest work of God.<\/p>\n (son of Jasper Newton Patton<\/strong> and Margaret McGinn Patton.<\/strong> W.D. never married)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Short square stone<\/u><\/p>\n William R. McGinn<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Jul 8, 1837<\/p>\n Died Oct 1, 1902<\/p>\n Epitaph: Here lies a brave confederate soldier and an honest man<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Traditional stone:<\/u><\/p>\n Harriett E. McCorkle McGinn<\/strong><\/p>\n Relict of Amzie McGinn<\/strong><\/p>\n Born Jun. 4, 1786<\/p>\n Died Jun. 28, 1875<\/p>\n Epitaph: Thy memory shall ever be a guiding star to heaven.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Broken Stone,<\/u><\/p>\n Mary J. ????<\/strong><\/p>\n Could be Mary J. Patton<\/strong>, daughter of John Overton Patton<\/strong> and Nancy Jernigan<\/strong>. Or could be Mary J. Brandon<\/strong>, daughter of Elizabeth Patton<\/strong> and David Brandon<\/strong><\/p>\n Inscription reads: <\/p>\n Others that are believed to be buried here:<\/p>\n Many tombstones were damaged beyond repair<\/p>\n |