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MALINDA MARIE

HEDRICK

AUG. 22, 1901

JUNE 12, 1978

Malinda Marie Hedrick was born 22 Aug 1901 in Greenbrier Co., WV to Jacob Houston Hedrick and Almarinda Shepherd. She was one of at least three children born to the couple.

Malinda died 12 Jun 1901 in Greenbrier Co., WV. She never married.

MOSES

HEDRICK

DEC. 7, 1801

JULY 12, 1862

Moses Hedrick was born 7 Dec 1801 in Greenbrier County, WV to Fredrick Hedrick and Hannah Tuckwiller. He was one of at least 15 children born to the couple.

Moses married 4 times: [1] Isabel Newton [1806-1830] in 1825 at Ft Spring. [2] Elizabeth McVey [1808-1851] in 1831. [3] Rachel Parkin [1823-1857] in 1856. and [4] Mary Elizabeth Chennault [1835-1925] in 1858.

Moses fathered at least 15 children by the above women. He died July 12, 1862.

NANNIE E. SHEPHERD

HEDRICK

1863 - 1942

Nannie Emma Shpherd was born 15 Nov 1863 at Ft Springs, Greenbrier, WV to William George Shpherd and Cathy Perkins. She was one of at least 8 children born to the couple.

Nannie married George Harvey Hedrick [1858 - 1946] 25 Dec 1888 at the old Shepherd Home at Ft Spring. The couple had eleven known children: Blanche, Florence, Hattie, Clarence, Elbert, Ward, Ira, Irene, Glen, Edith and Lloyd.

Nannie died 03 Sep 1942 at Ft Spring.

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MALINDA JANE

HEDRICK

1872 - 1961

Malinda Jane Hedrick was born 1872 in Greenbrier County to Samuel Hedrick and Virginia Lemons. She was one of at least 9 children born to the couple.

Malinda died 1961. She never married.

MARY JENNETTE

HEDRICK

1890-1971

Mary Jennette Hedrick was born Sep 1890 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia to Elliot Hedrick and Elizabeth Leach. She was one of at least 3 children born to the couple.

Mary died in 1971. She never married.

McCLUNG

[family stone]

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LEVI

CLAYPOOL

BORN

JULY 12, 1822

DIED

MAY 20, 1896

~~

Blessed are the

dead, which die in

[unintelligible]

Levi Claypool was born 12 Jul 1822. He married Susan Coffman. The couple had at least one child, John Wesley Claypool [1854 - 1926]. John married Virginia Margaret Shepherd [1853 - 1944].

LIZA HEDRICK

1866 - 1938

RAMSEY

LOUDEN ELIHU                    RACHEL HEDRICK

1861 - 1936                    1857 - 1943

Louden Elihu Ramsey was born12 Mar 1859 in Watts Mills, [West] Virginia to William Ramsey and his wife, Lucinda.. He married Rachel Hedrick 12 Aug 1880 in Greenbrier County. Rachel was born 07 Feb 1857 to Moses Hedrick and Rachel Parkin.

Louden died 17 Oct 1936. Rachel lived until 20 Feb 1943, and died at Ft Spring. It is unknown if the couple had children.

Louden died

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IRENE HEDRICK

JAN. 12, 1902

AUG. 25, 1987

Irene Oleta Hedrick was born 12 Jan 1902 at Ft Spring, Greenbrier, WV, to George Harvey Hedrick and Nancy Emma Shepherd.  She never married.

Irene died 25 Aug 1987 at Dunbar, Kanawha, WV.

HEDRICK

JACOB H.                    ALMARINDA

SEPT. 16, 1867                    NOV. 18, 1867

FEB. 20, 1965                    NOV. 27, 1946

There shall be no night there                    She is not dead but sleepeth

Jacob Houston Hedrick was born 16 Sep 1867 at Ft Spring, Greenbrier, WV to Samuel Hedrick and Virginia Lemons. He was one of at least 9 children born to the couple.

Almarinda Shepherd was born 18 Nov 1867 at Ft Spring, Greenbrier, WV to William George Shepherd and Catherine Parkin. She was one of at least 8 children born to the couple.

Jacob and Almarinda were married 12 Oct 1894 at Ft Spring. The couple had three children: Clarence Clark; Harry Lemons; and Malinda Marie.

Almarinda died 27 Nov 1946 at Ft Springs. While Jacob lived until 20 Feb 1965.

JOHN F. HEDRICK

MAR. 16 1865

OCT 2 1952

John Fletcher Hedrick was born 16 Mar 1865 at Greenbrier County, WV to Samuel Hedrick and Virginia Lemons. He was one of at least 9 children born to the couple.

John died 02 Oct 1952 at Ft Spring, Greenbrier, WV. According to his death certificate, he never married.

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HEDRICK

HAZEL P.

OCT. 16, 1904

JAN. 2, 2001

BELOVED TEACHER

Hazel Parkin Hedrick was born 16 Oct 1904 in West Virginia, to William Alfred Hedrick and Anna Shepherd.

She was a teacher. And she never married.

Hazel died 02 Jan 2001 in Parkersburg, WV.

HEDRICK

[family stone]

IDA HEDRICK

McCLUNG

1901 - - 1995

Ida Mae Hedrick was born 27 May 1901 at Ft. Spring, Greenbrier, WV to William Alfred Hedrick and Anna Shepherd.

Ida married Alva Hovey McClung [1900-1934] on 06 Jun 1925 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier, WV. The couple had two children: David and Alton.

Ida died 10 Jan 1995 at Luling, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.

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GEORGE WILSON

SON OF

JOHN WILSON

BORN

FEB. 4, 1814

DIED

APRIL 21, 1841

AGED 27 YEARS

2 MNS 17 DAYS

HEDRICK

GLEN W.                    MARIE B.

JUNE 20, 1903                    FEB. 2, 1918

JAN. 27, 1973                    JAN. 25, 1990

Glen William Hedrick was born 20 Jun 1903 at Ft Springs, Greenbrier, WV to George Harvey Hedrick and Nancy Emma Shepherd. He was one of at least eleven children born to the couple.

Glen married Marie Byrd Burdette on 18 Jun 1943 at the Methodist Parsonage, Richlands, Greenbrier, WV.

Marie was born 02 Feb 1918 to Kenley Burdette and Mary Byrd, I do not know at present if she had siblings.

Glen died 27 Jan 1973 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier, WV and Marie died 25 Jan 1990 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier, WV. The couple had three children: Amy, Stephen and Glen Jr.

G. W. HEDRICK

1861 - 1918

George W. Hedrick was born 03 Oct 1861 to David Hedrick and Nancy Tuckwiller.

It is unknown if he ever married or not.

He died in 1918.

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FLORENCE E.

HEDRICK

JULY 14, 1892

JAN. 12, 1992

Florence Eva Hedrick was born 14 Jul 1892 in Ft Spring, Greenbrier, WV to George Harvey Hedrick and Nancy Emma Shepherd.

Florence never married. She died 12 Jan 1992 in Fairlea, Greenbrier, WV.

FRANCES HEDRICK

JAN. 23, 1833

DEC. 8, 1911

Frances Coffman was born 23 Jan 1833, it is believed in [West] Virginia. Her parents are unknown at present.

Frances married Jehu Hank Hedrick [1828-1904] on an unknown date. The couple had at least one child: George Harvey Hedrick [1858 - 1956].

GEORGE HARVEY

HEDRICK

1858-1956

George Harvey Hedrick was born on 30 Oct 1858 in Ft Springs, Greenbrier [West] Virginia to Jehu Hank and Frances Coffman [see above]. He was the only child I have listed for this couple.

George married Nancy Emma Shepherd [1863-1942] on 25 Dec 1888 in Ft Springs, Greenbrier, WV. The couple had at least eleven children: Blanche, Florence, Hattie, Clarence, Elbert, Ward, Ira, Irene, Glen, Edith and Lloyd.

George died 24 Mar 1946 at Ft Springs, Greenbrier, WV.

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ELIZABETH PARKIN

[ILLEGIBLE]

E.N. HEDRICK

1863 - 1959

Elliott N. Hedrick was born Jan 1863 in Greenbrier County, [West] Virginia to Samuel Hedrick and Virginia Lemons. He was one of at least nine children born to the couple.

Elliott married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Leach on 30 Jan 1883 in Greenbrier Co., WV. The couple were wed by Rev. S.R. Houston.  Elliott and Lizzie had at least three children together: Hubert, Mary and Nettie. Elliott died in 1959.

 

ESTHER CHENAULT

BORN

APR 18, 1803

DIED

JUNE 19, 1893

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER

LIVETH                                         

Esther Hedrick was born on 18 Apr 1803 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia to Fredrick Hedrick and Hannah Tuckwiller. She was one of at least fifteen children born to the couple.

Esther married Stephen B. Chenault [1776-1860] on 09 Nov 1843 in Greenbrier Co., [West] Virginia. At present I do not know if this couple had any children or not.

Esther died 19 Jun 1893.

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D.T.HEDRICK

BORN JAN. 10, 1846

DIED MAR. 17, 1921

~~~~~~~~~~

HIS WIFE

MARY E. FRY

BORN JUNE 12, 1844

DIED APR. 3, 1918

David T. Hedrick was born 10 Jan 1846 in Virginia to Moses Hedrick and Elizabeth McVey. He was one of at least nine children born to the couple.

David married Mary E. Fry on 14 Mar 1867 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Mary Elizabeth Fray was born on 12 Jun 1844 to Dominick and Christiana Fry. It is unknown if she had siblings at this time. David and Mary had at least one child: William Alfred Hedrick [1868-1929].

SHEPHERD

ELIZABETH B.                    MARTHA J.

NOV. 21, 1854                    DEC. 26, 1861

JAN. 17, 1949                    MAY 20, 1947

Barbara Elizabeth Shepherd was born on 21 Nov 1854 at Ft Springs, Greenbrier, [West] Virginia to William George Shepherd and Catherine Parkins. She was one of at least eight children born to the couple. She never married. She died 17 Jan 1949.

Martha Jane Shepherd was born 26 Dec 1861 at Ft Springs, Greenbrier, [West] Virginia to William George Shepherd and Catherine Parkins. [She and Barbara and Elizabeth were sisters.] She never married. She died 20 May, 1947.

ELIZABETH M. HONAKER

1925--1986

IN LOVING MEMORY

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BLANCHE E.

HEDRICK

APR. 5, 1890

JUNE 24, 1976

Blanche Eunice Hedrick was born 05 Apr 1890 at Fort Springs, Greenbrier, WV to George Harvey Hedrick and Nancy Emma Shepherd.

She died 14 Jun 1976 at Denmar State Hospital, Denmar, Pocahontas, WV.

CATHERINE PARKINS SHEPHERD

BORN

DEC 26, 1826

DIED

AUG 2, 1902

God is my refuge and strength.

Catherine Parkins was born 26 Dec 1826 in Greenbrier County, [West] Virginia to Rev. Samuel Parkins and his wife Elizabeth Tuckwiller. She was one of at least nince children born to the couple.

She married William George Shepherd [1824-1908] at Ft Springs on 10 Jun 1852. The couple had eight children: Virginia, James, Barbara, Martha, Nancy, Alma, Almirinda, and Ernest.

Catherine died 02 Aug 1902 at Fort Springs.

SOWARD

CORA ESTHER RAMSEY

BELOVED WIFE OF

ISAAC E. SOWARDS

JULY 28, 1881

NOV. 24, 1942

ASLEEP IN JESUS

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and Cemetery

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, West Virginia

The front of the church as taken from the lower edge of the drive.

A closer view of the front of the church.

Notice the lovely architecture of the windows!

This is one of my favorite views, as seen from the lower "New" cemetery.

A view of the back of the church, as seen standing in the upper, "Old" cemetery.

The upper, "Old" cemetery, which stands directly behind the church.

The lower, or "New" Cemetery, which sits below the front of the church.

I only have a few photos of the stones at this church cemetery, but I will begin posting those tomorrow. Again, it is my sincere hope to begin cataloging, in detail, each the cemeteries I have already posted, as well, as this one, and many more to come!

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MARGARET ANN

WISEMAN

APRIL 13, 1844

JUNE 21, 1925

A TENDER MOTHER AND A

FAITHFUL FRIEND

No further known info.

MARY WISEMAN

[ILLEGIBLE]

Mary Bostick was probably born in either North Carolina or Monroe County. Her parents are unknown.

She married John Ray Wiseman in 1825. It is believed this couple did not have children.

This ends the current photos of the Old Rehoboth Church Cemetery. It is my hope to catalogue the complete cemetery later this spring or early summer. Be watching for those updates!

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JACOB HONAKER

PVT 108 VA MILITIA

WAR 1812

1783               1838

Jacob Honaker was born in 1783, probably in Monroe County, to Frederick Honaker and Rachel Elizabeth Wiseman. He was one of at least 14 children born to the couple.

He served as a Private in the Virginia Militia during the War of 1812.

He married Anna Sams, also of Monroe County, on 13 Jan 1829. The couple had at least one child, Isaac.

Jacob died in 1838.

JOHN R. WISEMAN

1796 - 1879

John Ray Wiseman was born 26 Jun 1796 in Berks County, Pennsylvania to John Wiseman and Sarah Greene. He was one of at least 12 children born to the couple.

He married Mary Bostick about 1825. It is believed this couple did not have children.

John died 22 Nov 1879 in Monroe County.

JOSEPH WISEMAN

PVT NC MILITIA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

MAR 29 1759                     DEC 27 1836

Joseph Wiseman was born 29 Mar 1759 in Berks County, Pennsylvania to Isaac Wiseman and Elizabeth Davis.

He married Elizabeth Bateman [1762 - 1842] probably in Pennsylvania about 1782. The couple had eleven known children.

Joseph served in North Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War.

He died 27 Dec 1836 in Monroe County.

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FREDERICK HONAKER

PVT VIRGINIA MILITIA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

1757                    1824

Frederick Honaker was born 1757 in Virginia to Hans Jacob Honnegar and Mary Goetz. He was one of at least 14 children born to this couple.

Frederick served in the Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

He married Rachel Elizabeth Wiseman [1769-1856] about 1820-1821. The couple had at least 14 children. He died in 1824.

ISAAC WISEMAN

1738 - 1818

ELIZABETH WISEMAN

1738 - 1807

Isaac Wiseman was born 18 Aug 1738 in Amity Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Isaac Wiseman and Mary Marshall. He was one of at least 10 children born to the couple.

He married Elizabeth Davis, who was born 26 Aug 1738 in Berks County, Pennsylvania; her parents are currently unknown. The couple married in 1758 in Berks County, PA. They had eleven children.

Isaac served in the American Revolution.

Isaac died 03 May 1818 in Monroe County, [W]VA. Elizabeth died 19 Jun 1807, also in Monroe County, [W]VA.

ISAAC WISEMAN

2 CL PVT PA MILITIA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

AUGU 18 1738                    MAY 3 1818

See above for info.

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The Old Rehoboth Church Cemetery - Continued

Corner construction of the log structure.

Current caretaker, The Texican, and the Texican's father-in-law inspect and discuss the building.

The front of the church.

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More views of the Church:

A view of the end gable and the roof joints.

A support beam near the center of the church.

National Register of Historic Places plaque on exterior wall of the church.

REHOBOTH

OLDEST CHURCH BUILDING

WEST OF THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS

SOCIETY OF METHODISTS ORGANIZED

1784

FIRST BISHOP OF AMERICAN METHODISTS

FRANCIS ASBURY

WAS PRESENT AT THE RAISING OF THE CHURCH

1785

DEDICATED THIS LOG MEETING HOUSE

1786

AND HELD THREE ANNUAL CONFERENCES IN

MAY 1792, 1793, 1796.

THE CHURCH WAS BUILT CHIEFLY BY THE

MEANS OF AND THROUGH THE INDUSTRY OF

EDWARD KEENAN

WHO DEEDED FOR CHURCH AND

BURYING GROUNDS FIVE ACRES FOR

AS LONG AS GRASS GROWS AND WATER FLOWS

RESTORED IN 1927 UNDER SUPERVISION OF

REVEREND GEORGE W. RICHARDSON

PRESIDING ELDER