Bridwell Cemetery
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Location: In the Bridwell Heights area, between Bridwell Heights Road, Highway 126 and Ellen Road. Near East Lawn Cemetery in a field.
Description: Access to the cemetery is by a narrow lane off Hwy 126. The cemetery is in a grove of trees and terribly overgrown with briars. Only two tombstones and one grave marked by fieldstones were found in 2008. A transcription found at the Kingsport Public Library listed three other tombstones that were found around 1976.
Burial records: 5
Recorder: Photographed and transcribed by Donna Briggs and Robert Shell on 27 Mar 2008.
USGS Map: Indian Springs
GPS Location: 36.547, -82.451833
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I think it so sad that no one took care of these very old cemeteries…they are so interesting and special…i am of the Burrell Lawson line and i am searching every cemetery to try and find their graves, but having no luck. I look at these old places and it breaks my heart. I live in Okla now and if find an old cemetery i am going to try and restore it, God bless you all for your hard work….Luwayina Lawson
Thank you, Luwayina. It is very sad when cemeteries are neglected, and usually it’s through no one’s fault. Families move away or simply lose track to pass on to future generations. We are hopeful that by sharing all this information online, we will reach those who are interested in historic preservation. We are always hopeful that more folks will come forward and do what work they can, or at least help spread the word. Thank you for your dedication!
Do you know if there is an earlier survey of this cemetery?? Sanford Bridwell’s first wife was Mary Titsworth. Also wondered if Francis Hawleys wife Sarah is buried here