Francis Cemetery is located in Section 9 of Butler Township of Harrison County. From Bethany, go south approximately four miles to blacktop P and turn right (west). Go west four miles, through the village of Matkins, and approximately 1/2 mile to the top of the hill. The cemetery, which contains only two graves, is just south of the road on private property.
The following information is compiled from various sources including census records, family records and available records of burials of Harrison County.
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SURNAME GIVEN NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE OTHER INSCRIPTION EDITOR'S NOTES
FRANCIS
Ann
Oct 11, 1806
Mar 15, 1888
2nd wife of Jonathan Harris Francis
Dau of John R. & Margaret (Davidson) FrancisFRANCIS
Jonathan Harris
Dec 26, 1815
Jun 1, 1895
Son of Daniel & Rebecca (Harris) Francis
Born in Ohio
Jonathan and Ann Francis were cousins
His first wife, Mary Cain, died in OhioReturn to Harrison County Cemeteries page
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