Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Genealogist's Dream Stone

This very interesting marker is located at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, AR. 
 Not only is the front of this stone very unique and interesting looking, but the back holds a wealth of information for both people.
James W Starkey
22 Sept 1923
4 Apr 2006

Marie (Scott) Starkey
27 Apr 1926
9 June 1997




If you notice all the names that accompany designs on the front correspond with a family name on the back.
On the back of the stone James's side:

Parents
Charles Vernon Starkey
B 25 Aug 1900 Bellefonte AR
D 26 Nov 1979 - Maplewood Cemetery
Willie Mae Selvidge (Bill)
B 5 June 1904 Olvey AR
D 31 Jan 1983 - Maplewood Cemetery

Grandparents
Saveriand Dollison Starkey
B 4 May 1873 - Bellefonte AR
D 12 Aug 1951 - Maplewood Cemetery
Julia Ann Smith
B 2 Aug 1873 - White Co AR
D 16 Jan 1960 - Maplewood Cemetery

Newton Jasper Selvidge
B 27 Mar 1871 - Bradleyville Mo
D 6 Oct 1934 _ Olvey Cemetery
Adline Mae Farmer
B 27 Mar 1871 - Fairfield IL
D 7 Oct 1966 - Olvey Cemetery 

On the back of the stone Marie's side:

Parents
Thomas Jefferson Scott
B 24 May 1880 - Sercy Co AR
D 10 Aug 1951 - Osborne Cemetery St Joe AR
Minnie Malessie Drewry
B 15 Feb 1887 - Sercy Co AR
D 24 Apr 1980 - Osborne Cemetery St Joe AR

Grandparents
James Mayor Scott
B 16 Jan 1850 - Sullivan CO Indiana
D 22 Oct 1918 - Near Weleetka OK
Sarah Elizabeth Weaver
B (Blank) Hot Springs AR - Tucker Cemetery St Joe AR

Henry N Drewry
B 18 Mar 1848 - Tennessee
D 15 May 1921 - Witt Springs AR
Margarett Elizabeth Ruff
B 18 Dec 1845 - St Joe (Cale Creek) AR
D 23 Jul 1938 - Witt Springs AR

1 comment:

  1. Okay. I think that it is more important to preserve the stone. The data is available in other places, but once the stone is damaged beyond repair, it's gone.

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