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| Location Coordinates: |
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N33 06.610, W85 13.560 |
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Images of Rocky Mount Cemetery |
| Directions: |
Drive from square west 2,1 m on Vernon St. (US 29) . Turn right on Roanoke Rd. (S 109). Drive west 7.3 m on Roanoke Rd. Turn right on Rock Mills Rd. Drive north 8.2 m on Rock Mills Rd. to the intersection with McCosh Mill Rd Turn left and drive 3.1 mi southwest. About half way, the road becomes a dirt road. At 2.9 mi, pass Old State Line Rd on left at the ruins of the Rock Store. About 0.2 mi passed the intersection, an old dirt road comes down the hill on the left. Take the road, which is little more than a ravine, up the hill about 100 yds. The cemetery is on the left at the top.
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| Comments: |
| The cemetery is not maintained, and most of the headstones are hard to read. |
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| Previous Survey: |
| Family, Church, and Community Cemeteries of Troup County, p. 380 |
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| Survey History: |
| First Visit: lLeigh Watson Healy (2/13/2010) |
| Survey Visit: Don Flynn (4/1/2010) |
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BENNETT, Lewis H. Death: 11/6/1851 |
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Row: 1 Grave: 1 |
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Sacred to the memory of LewisLewis H. Bennett who departed this life Nov. 6, th 1851, in the 49th year of his age. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Antioch. |
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CLARK, Annie H. Birth: 2/22/1886 Death: 10/18/1887 |
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Row: 2 Grave: 1 |
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In memory of Annie H. Clark; Feb. 22, 1886; Oct. 18, 1887; Annie is at rest with the saints among blest. |
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CLARK, Ellis E. Birth: 9/12/1875 Death: 11/10/1877 |
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Row: 2 Grave: 4 |
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In memory of Ellis E.; son of H.R. & J. Clark; Born Sep. 12, 1875; Died Nov. 10, 1877; LITTLE ELLIS is sleeping with his Jesus. |
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CLARK, Mary T. Birth: 12/11/1884 Death: 1/15/1885 |
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Row: 2 Grave: 2 |
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In memory of Mary T. Daughter of J.O. & E. Clark; Born Dec. 11, 1884; Died Jan. 15, 1885;; Mary ... |
rest of inscription is lost because of a broken stone |
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ELLIS, Six Infants |
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Row: 2 Grave: 3 |
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In memory of Six infants of J.O. & E. Clark; Unnamed on earth, but angels in Heaven |
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McGHEE, Charlie Birth: 6/26/1890 Death: 9/3/1890 |
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Row: 3 Grave: 1 |
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In memory of Charlie McGhee; Born Jun. 26, 1890; Died Sept. 3, 1890; Sweet Baby is a rest |
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STEWART, James Birth: 4/16/1765 Death: 2/6/1854 |
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Row: 1 Grave: 4 |
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James Stewart; PVT Rowan County NC Militia; Rev War; Apr 16 1765; Feb 6 1854 |
This tombstone looks relatively new, and was not reported in Family, Church, and Community Cemeteries of Troup County, Georgia |
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TRENT, Annie R. Birth: 9/18/1866 Death: 11/15/1868 |
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Row: 2 Grave: 6 |
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In memory of Annie R.; Daughter of P.G. & M.A, Trent; Born Sept. 18, 1866; Died Nov. 15,; 1868; aged 1 year, 11 months, 27 days |
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TRENT, Bobby Death: 12/10/1853 |
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Row: 2 Grave: 7 |
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Bobby ; infant son of P.G. & M.A. Trent; Died Dec. 10, AD 1853; Aged 17 months & 5 Days |
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WILKS, John P. Birth: 9/8/1852 Death: 9/1/1890 |
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Row: 4 Grave: 1 |
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Sacred to the memory of John P. Wilks; Born Sept. 8, 1852; Died Sept. 1, 1890; Blessed are the pure in heart; For they shall see God; My Husband; Our Father |
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