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Brown Family Cemetery #1

 
 
 

       This cemetery is the family graveyard of James Nathaiel Brown
    and his wife Dorcas Colon Shelby. They are buried down the road
    at the Harmony Church cemetery.

          James Nathaiel Brown - b. 29 Mar. 1826 - d. 14 Mar. 1901
                Dorcas Colon Shelby - b. 24 July 1829 - d. 1901

       James N. Brown was a soldier in the Confederate Cavalry, serving
    in Co. K, 22nd Tennessee Cavalry. Approx 3000 people attended
    James' funeral at Harmony Church. Delegates from Mason Lodges
    rendered a most impressive service.
 
 
 
 
 

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At least two of their 12 children are buried in the cemetery on the family farm.

                            

                                                       Thomas Brown                                                                                    Betty A. Brown
                                                born & died - 2 Sept., 1865                                                                         born - 8 July 1854
                                                                                                                                                                     died - 9 July 1858

           These were the only two stones found in this cemetery. There possibly are more burial there ?
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        Submitted by Don Livingston - 2/6/2011