Tombstone Inscriptions in Historic Riverside Cemetery in Jackson Tennessee (Revised Edition)
by Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 1998

SECTION TWO

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This section is situated between streets one and two in the cemetery.

LOT 33. RUSH PERSON
John Ford Person, June 30, 1882-January 5, 1909
Sarah Ford Person, mother, September 17, 1852-October 17, 1915
Rush Person, June 9, 1852-March 21, 1928

The northern half of this lot was evidently retained by Dr. A. McCall, credited with owning this lot; no tombstones located in this section. The whole lot is enclosed with a stone border with Person inscribed on it at one point.

Dimensions: 10' x 30'

LOTS 34-35. TAYLOR
These lots were bought by Rebecca F. Taylor for $50 on May 17, 1879. (Madison County deed book 37, page 276) Enclosed within a stone border inscribed at one point: Rev. Thomas Taylor

DM: Rev. Thomas Taylor, October 9, 1811-September 3, 1876\Rebecca F., his wife November 2, 1817-October 15, 1885

More information in Scrapbook.
More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 36. WILLIAMS-CAMPBELL
Jane M. wife of J. H. Williams died January 20, 1879 aged 62 years, 9 months, 17 days
R. B. Williams, May 27, 1844-January 13, 1891

Next to the tombstone of Jane M. Williams is a broken tombstone with traces of the name of John Henry Williams who died May 26, 1870 aged 61 years. There are two other Williams tombstones on this lot, their inscriptions totally dissolved.

W. T. Campbell, 1836-1913
Elizabeth wife of W. T. Campbell, 1846-1881
Frank /Campbell?/
DM: Jay D. Roote, 1862-1949\Mary Elizabeth Campbell Roote, 1869-1949

More information in Scrapbook II.

 

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LOT 37, north. WRIGHT
Buried on the north end of this lot are:
Betty Jo Drewry, no dates
"Baby" Wray, no dates
Nellie D. Wright, dates dissolved
In 1937 Ingram James reported these inscriptions: John Wright, December 31, 1847-March 22, 1881 and Nancy Jane Wright died December 9, 1880 aged 32 years

LOT 37, south. SMITH
J. C. Smith, 1846-1911; Masonic emblem
Emma wife of J. C. Smith, 1854-1919
DM: Will C. Smith, Sr., December 8, 1881-February 19, 1947\Bessie E. Smith, September 9, 1882-July 18, 1968
Katie DeMay daughter of J. C. and Emma Smith, 1885-1900

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 38. C. N. HARRIS
C. N. Harris, April 10, 1858-April 28, 1928
Fannie S. wife of G. N. Harris, January 10, 1858-August 29, 1898
Carroll N. Harris, October 7, 1886-August 30, 1922
Georgie Belle wife of R. G. Leland, daughter of C. N. and F. S. Harris, July 10, 1856-July 14, 1880
Charlie C. son of G. N. and F. S. Harris, November 7, 1882-February 20, 1885

LOT 39, north. ANGEL
DM: George Angel, January 1, 1847-December 7, 1880\William Angel died February 21, 1880 aged 35 years

More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 39, south. LEE
Ira Lee died June 2, 1882
Alice wife of Ira Lee born Union Co., S.C., Dec. 6, 1853; died February 11, 1890
Robert Lee son of Ira and Alice Lee, January 17, 1871-March 17, 1886
Lena P. daughter of Ira and Alice Lee, October 8, 1875-April 21, 1896
Lizzie wife of D. E. Jeter died July 22, 1868

The Lee inscriptions are very difficult to read, having largely dissolved.

More information in Scrapbook VI.

LOT 40, north, PRICE
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 40, middle. WILSON
DM: Mary P. wife of Rev A. R. Wilson died February 24, 1890 aged 39 years\Katie Bell Wilson wife of W. W. Spence, August 7, 1857-November 13, 1889

LOT 40, south. BROWN
Locke Brown, September 23, 1822-April 19, 1880
This is a broken tombstone, the inscription on which is difficult to read.

More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 41. STOCKTON
Margaret O. Stockton, sister, December 9, 1872-January 2, 1890
Helen Haynes Stockton, mother, September 18, 1844-April 24, 1900

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 42, north. McABEE
______ son of ___& ____ McAbee, November 28, 1881-February 17, 1882
This inscription has largely dissolved.

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 42, south. BUTLER
W. H. Butler, October 12, 1855-February 23, 1882

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 43. ESTES
Thomas D. Estes, Sr., November 2, 1887-April 10, 1963

 

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LOT 44. CORRIN-LYALLS
Matilda Corrin born Manchester, England, July 5, 1853-died November 5, 1908
Willie Corrin son of Robert and Mary Crabtree died July 25, 1884 aged 11 months
Mrs. Mary C. Simmons died July 16, 1882
Mary Ida Lyalls born Gallatin, Miss., October 24, 1853-died April 19, 1892; our beloved teacher [More information in Scrapbook III.]
Jennie Vieve L. wife of J. L. Diffee died February 13, 1892 aged 28 years

LOT 45. DUNN
Atelia H. Dunn, 1828-1887 [More information in Scrapbook VI.]
Benjamin C. Dunn, 1815-1888
Elmore Dunn, 1883-1884
Lucius C. Dunn, 1853-1913
Annie M. Jobe, 1876-1886
Lucy D. Jobe, 1855-1888

Annie E. wife of B. H. Millender, June 15, 1848-July 26, 1883
Sometimes given as on a separate lot, the Millender tombstone is sited among the Dunn-Jobe graves.

LOT 46, north. WEAVER
John Weaver, no dates
Anna Weaver, no dates

LOT 46, south. CUNNINGHAM
Mattie E. wife of A. Cunningham died January 10, 1881

This is a broken tombstone with inscription difficult to read.

LOT 47. HOLDEN
Mary E. wife of M. Holden, daughter of C. and M. J. McNatt, September 13, 1849-October 29, 1883

Entry in Scrapbook VI.

LOT 48, north. ALLEN
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 48, south. COLE
Dr. W. R. Cole, April 20, 1837-June 10, 1896
Sarah E. Dunaway wife of Dr. W. R. Cole, October 19, 1855-November 8, 1916
Mahulda wife of R. P. Dunaway, July 7, 1826-November 22, 1911

LOT 49-A and Lot 62-B. McKINNIE
This is one large, north to south lot. On an older cemetery map this was listed as Lot 48-A which was bought by J. R. McKinnie for $150, September 15, 1903. (Madison County deed book 64, page 109)

Kate A. McKinnie, 1876-1903
Mary P. Walker, 1878-1957
John R. McKinnie, 1849-1909
Mary A. Bergel, 1894-1975
Vanden M. McKinnie, 1898-1920
Frank A. McKinnie, 1900-1976
Sallie L. McKinnie, 1858-1943
William David McKinnie, Jr., 1914-1980
William David McKinnie, 1882-1947
Mamie Lee McKinnie, 1885-1985
Harriet Holland McKinnie, 1917-1990
John R. McKinnie, 1895-1958

LOT 49-B. LANGLEY
Maude May daughter of L. D. and S. E. Langley, July 25, 1877-August 2, 1896
Sarah Elizabeth Langley, January 15, 1855-April 17, 1925
Mary Janice daughter of Lewis and Bess Black, February 15, 1924 (sole date)
Ada A. wife of P. A. Rooks, January 16, 1880-December 23, 1915

LOT 50. FARISS
One marker:
T. Tharp Fariss, 1868-1894
William H. Fariss, 1836-1899
Bettie A. Fariss, 1841-1902
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Mary Love daughter of W. H. and Bettie Fariss died September 21, 1889
Daisy Dean daughter of W. H. and Bettie Fariss died March 8, 1890 aged 11 years 5 months, 21 days

More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 50½. STEIGER
Catharina daughter of M. and D. Steiger died September 20, 1890

LOT 50½-A, north. HOWARD
DM: George M. Howard, 1876-1944\Clara M. Howard, 1873-1953
DM: Frank C. Mason, 1898-1967\Bess H. Mason, 1898-1984

Dimensions: 9' x16'

LOT 51-A. CARTER
T. J. Carter, father, March 22, 1859-November 10, 1889
Lenora L. Carter, mother, February 16, 1861-September 16, 1920
Iona C. Carter, August 14, 1881-December 19, 1915

LOT 51-B. HICKERSON-PETERSEN
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 51½. LANCASTER (distinct from 51-A and B; to the west of these latter two parts).
Parthenia Frances Lancaster, 1849-1922
Robert Henry Lancaster, 1875-1887
William G. Dalton, 1825-1897
Martha W. Dalton, 1827-1899

Dimensions: 10' x 30'

LOT 52. CARTER
DM: J. G. Carter, 1851-1916\Margarette, his wife, 1859-1934
Mary A. Carter, 1828-1907
Addie L. wife of J. T. Higgason, December 5, 1850-September 8, 1904
Lizzie May daughter of J. G. and M. L. Carter died August 15, 1887 aged 5 months, 22 days
DM: Floyd S. Carter, 1879-1931\Emma W. Carter, 1880-1918
Nelle Carter Holland, 1883-1919

LOT 52½-A, north. BOON
D. Lacy Boon, October 22, 1869-April 25, 1926
Maggie Mauldin Boon, December 12, 1876-August 7, 1949
Margaret Boon Thomas, March 9, 1904-October 17, 1978
Codie Euel Thomas, March 23, 1903-August 23, 1994
Margaret Emily Thomas, November 5, 1926-January 22, 2000

Dimensions: 10' x 12'

More information in Scrapbook VI.

LOT 52½-B, south. JAMES
Lizzie S. wife of G. B. James, December 13, 1864-December 14, 1886
Jesse son of G. B. and Lizzie James, October 10, 1881-July 1, 1882

More information in Scrapbook VI.

 

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LOT 53. KIMBROUGH
Lemira wife of R. G. Kimbrough, February 6, 1818-February 12, 1899
DM: Duke Love Kimbrough, June 23, 1841-April 30, 1896\Sarah P. Kimbrough, November 19, 1844-April 12, 1911 (and a military marker indicating Kimbrough as ORD Sergt. Co. C, 7 Ky. Cav., Confederate States of America)
Amos B. Kimbrough, September 15, 1872-June 4, 1904
Daisy V. Kimbrough, July 10, 1881-July 19, 1926
Robert A. Kimbrough, May 7, 1869-November 14, 1945
Martha wife of R. A. Kimbrough, January 20, 1874-February 1, 1958
T. J. Kimbrough, August 8, 1870-July 7, 1952
Addie M. wife of T. J. Kimbrough, January 21, 1872-February 27, 1957
Annie D. wife of R. A. Kimbrough, September 5, 1871-July 6, 1897

Dimensions: 10' x 30'

More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 54. WILSON
Thomas T. Wilson, March 9, 1851-September 4, 1904; married Jennie L. Crawford, April 4, 1880; married Addie L. Cathey, June 19, 1888
Jennie Crawford Wilson, 1854-1887 [More information in Scrapbook VI.]
Addie Cathey Wilson, 1861-1934
Little Jennie daughter of T. T. and Jennie Wilson, January 28, 1887-June 8, 1887
Little Vernon son of T. T. and Jennie Wilson, January 2, 1891-February 1, 1891
Wilford D. Wilson, Sr., 1881-1967
Linda Olds Wilson, 1881-1957 /Feb. 3, 1881-Feb. 25, 1957/

LOT 55. EARNSHAW-HARKINS
Sons of Earnest and Mary Harkins, born in Terre Haute, Indiana
Eddie, July 22, 1882-January 1, 1890
Willie, February 6, 1884-December 30, 1889

Unmarked graves:
Miss Sarah Lucille Earnshaw died February 9, 1956 aged 72 years
Guy E. Earnshaw died March 1958

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More information in Scrapbook II.

LOT 56-A, north. COLE-KERSHAW
Sallie E. wife of Dr. J. E. Cole, October 17, 1830-October 11, 1887 (This is a broken tombstone leaning against the Harkins slab tombstone.)
Georgie O. daughter of W. S. and Annie Byers, July 30, 1884-August 10, 1887

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 56-B, south. LOCKARD
In 1937, Ingram James copied an inscription on a tombstone now missing:
Willie G. son of J. P. and M. J. Lockard, August 10, 1885-November 30, 1886

LOT 57. TOLSON-RITCH
Blaney W. Tolson, April 11, 1888-October 22, 1888
Blaney B. Tolson, 1860-1937
Ida Ritch Tolson, 1867-1953
Mary A. Ritch, 1835-1924

More information in Scrapbook VII.

Dimensions: 10 'x 27'

LOT 57½. EMMONS-GILLIKIN
One marker:
T. G. Emmons, November 15, 1853-November 11, 1869
Frances V. wife of T. G. Emmons, 1855-no death date inscribed
John Fenner son of T. G. and Fannie Emmons, November 11, 1887-October 10, 1888

Separate tombstones:
Mrs. Adelaine Emmons, mother of T. G. Emmons, 1828-1890
John F. Emmons, 1888-1889
Frances V. Emmons, 1855-1954
DM: James Ivie Gillikin, 1881-1940\Lillian Emmons Gillikin, 1881-1940

Dimensions: 10' x 30'

 

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LOT 58. SCHEFOLD
DM: Adolph Schefold, father, 1864-1953 /July 28, 1864-August 28, 1953/\Eva Neal Schefold, mother, 1868-1921
Julia Wolard Meek, mother, July 3, 1849-January 18, 1931
Nellie Dale Anderson, March 8, 1902-October 6, 1964
Alonzo Perry Moore, Sr., June 28, 1901-January 2, 1979
Margaret Alice Moore, April 30, 1906-December 25, 1989
Carl Edward Schefold, 1898-1978; U.S. Navy, World War I
Lee Frances Schefold, February 18, 1899-January 27, 1985

More information in Scrapbook VII.

LOT 58½. CHAMBERS
Except for one grave, an extension of Lot 52, Carter; no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 59. ROBERTSON (Sam)
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 59½-A. LONG
Johnie C. Long, October 30, 1911-September 29, 1987
Eloine M. Long, October 3, 1911-March 23, 1983
Carman C. Long, October 1, 1890-August 26, 1974
Hubert H. Long, February 9, 1886-October 22, 1962

Dimensions: 10' x 30'

LOT 59½-B. BENNETT
In 1975 Clara Todd Bennett's grave had funeral home marker: died February 11, 1974 aged 84 years, 11 months and 4 days; it is not on the site now.

Dimensions: 9' x 14'

LOT 60. HADAWAY-PERRY
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 61. ROGERS
DM: W. T. Rogers, 1852-1934\Alice W. Rogers, 1858-1919
Katherine J. wife of W. W. Rogers, 1880-1956
Bess daughter of W. Whitlow and Kate J. Rogers, 1906-1923
W. Whitlow Rogers, 1878-1928
J. Walter Rogers, 1882-1919
DM: Nathan Whitlow, 1826-1905\Elizabeth Whitlow, 1836-1913

LOT 61½. DUGAN
One marker:
George Martin Dugan, 1836-1916
Reese Hill Dugan, October 25-December 7, 1896
James Montgomery Dugan, June 21, 1862-July 19, 1889

Ada Shinkle Dugan, 1836-1916
Ida W. Dugan, January 8, 1861-January 2, 1947

LOT 62-B
(combined with Lot 49-A to form the McKinnie lot already mentioned)

LOT 63, north. BURGE
J. T. Burge, July 10, 1856-July 27, 1887
Nellie Ely Simpson wife of Samuel James Simpson, 1858-1922

LOT 63, south. HAWKS
David B. Hawks, November 16, 1852-August 31, 1886
Ada wife of D. B. Hawks, December 16, 1849-December 2, 1911
Charles D. Hawks, 1876-1927
DM: William Carlin, no dates\Louretta Carlin died December 27, 1939

More information on Hawks in Scrapbook VI.

 

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LOT 64. TINKLE
W. T. Tinkle, father, 1839-1912
Elizabeth Tinkle, mother, 1849-1923 /August 2, 1849-October 19, 1923/
Amos B. Tinkle, 1869-1882
Pratt Tinkle, 1872-1885 [More information in Scrapbook VI.]
John B. Tinkle, 1881-1883
Ben Rose, 1887-1907

LOT 65. BRITTLE
DM: James M. Brittle, father, 1845-1927; Masonic emblem\Minnie C. Brittle, mother, 1859-1902
Angie Brittle, 1854-1911
Harry B. Hutcherson died December 26, 1965
Pearl B. Hutcherson, funeral home marker: January 9, 1897-December 6, 1988

Dimensions: 6 graves

LOT 66. McGLOHON
Little George son of G. and Minnie McGlohon, October 22, 1890-December 7, 1892
Little Frank son of G. and Minnie McGlohon, dates dissolved

LOT 67-A, north. SHELTON
L. B. Shelton, April 8, 1834-October 11, 1896
Sarah Wilie wife of L. B. Shelton, September 5, 1841-July 6, 1928
Ida daughter of L. B. and S. Shelton, September 6, 1866-May 16, 1882
Minnie daughter of L. B. and S. Shelton, April 17, 1871-August 6, 1888

Dimensions : 10' x 15'

LOT 67-B, south. CONNER
W. H. Conner, July 19, 1819-September 11, 1881

More information in Scrapbook II.

LOT 68. GOODE
Mina Belle Goode; dates dissolved

LOT 69. BRADY
There are no tombstones on this lot.

LOT 70. SPAH-McMILLAN
DM: F. Spah, November 9, 1812-November 30, 1885\Mary Catharine, his wife, died February 5, 1880 aged 48 years
Lora Spah, 1845-1917
Mary Spah wife of J. H. McMillan, May 14, 1843-March 31, 1926
John Harrison McMillan, February 2, 1833-October 1, 1900
Mary A. McMillan wife of W. G. Diffee, July 11, 1866-February 1, 1895

More information on Spah in Scrapbook II.

LOT 71. BALCH
DM: David L. Balch, 1831-1901\Eliza P. Balch, 1834-1912
May Wilbon Balch, 1865-1910
Richard L. Balch, 1860-1934
Mary Eliza Balch Scott, 1893-1957
Capt. William H. Scott, Jr., September 5, 1920-April 12, 1945; 319 Inf. 80 Div.
Theo Bond, 1900-1900
DM: James P. Bond, 1866-1901\Mary Eliza Balch Bond, 1869-1955

Dimensions : 10' x 30'

LOT 72, north. RUSH
August W. Rush, 1883-1884
J. W. Rush, 1852-1895
Mrs. Mary A. Rush died March 16, 1897 aged 74 years [Obituary in Scrapbook VII.]
James C. Rush, 1914-1927
Susan C. Rush, 1863-1928
Charles B. Wilson, 1887-1936

 

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LOT 72, south. CARTER
In the old rendering this was lot 58 bought by James Carter for $25 on January 1, 1880. (Madison County deed book 54, page 98) Living in Columbus, Miss., Carter sold what became Lot 72, north, the most of the lot to Mrs. S. C. Rush, January 21, 1896. (IBID., page 99)

Sallie E. wife of James Carter, February 9, 1852-December 31, 1879
Polly R. Wilson, 1887-1967

More information in Scrapbook III.

LOT 73-A, north. ANDREWS
Thomas A. Andrews, 1866-1936
Florie A. Andrews, 1875-1965

Dimensions : 15' x 10'

LOT 73-B, south. E. C. NANCE
Lot 73 had been part of the Masonic Lodge 45 lot bought September 19, 1879 (Madison County deed book 37, page 244); E. C. Nance acquired a portion of the larger Masonic lot.

Martha Anderson wife of E. C. Nance, April 18, 1862-December 22, 1906
Murray Adams son of E. C. and Mattie Nance, October 24, 1884-December 13, 1885 [More information in Scrapbook VI.]

Dimensions: 15 'x 10'

LOT 74. HAMILTON
William W. Hamilton, November 12, 1876-August 5, 1901
George D. Hamilton, January 12, 1871-August 16, 1906
Frank B. Hamilton, Sr., July 2, 1843-March 11, 1910
Frank B. Hamilton, Jr., September 9, 1880-December 12, 1929
Cornelia Hudson Hamilton, October 11, 1856-July 12, 1957
Mai Allworth Hamilton, 1941 (sole date)

LOT 75-A, north. EVANS
Rev. Joseph Evans, D.D., 1834-1912
Valeria M. Standefer wife of Rev. J. H. Evans, 1838-1918

LOT 75-B, south. TOWLER
William P. Towler, August 15, 1851-March 30, 1893
DM: Lt.-Col. Gray B. Towler, 1881-1951\Lauretta K. Towler, 1891-1952

LOT 76-B, north. GOODE
Henry Clay Goode, July 10, 1847-September 8, 1885 [More information in Scrapbook III.]
Mildred A. Roberts wife of H. C. Goode, June 21, 1847-April 27, 1886
R. E. Goode, 1873-1899
A. M. Rushing died July 4, 1879

More information in Scrapbook VI.

LOT 76-A, south. BAIRD
Louanna M. wife of R. L. Baird, May 3, 1875-May 11, 1926
Robert Lee Baird, February 18, 1867-May 30, 1951
Sara Evelyn Baird, August 13, 1905-November 23, 1974

LOT 77. PERSON (B. A. and family)
B. A. Person, 1845-1930
Elenora S. Person, 1845-1891
Ben M. Person, 1877-1934
Alexander Person, 1872-1877
Elizabeth Person died February 18, 1965
Emma P. Munford died August 7, 1933
Elenora P. Stout, 1886-1975
Walter R. Stout, 1864-1937

LOT 78. NEILL-GATES
north to south:
Hibernia Neill, October 1, 1847-June 14, 1909
G. F. Neill died February 5, 1885
Emma Neill Gates died June 6, 1932
Hunter Gates, 1870-1894
DM: B. R. Person, father, October 23, 1810-February 24, 1881\Emily Greer, his wife, November 21, 1824-October 3, 1915

More information in Scrapbook VII.

Dimensions: 8 graves

 

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