THOMAS GOODE CEMETERY

This cemetery is located in No. 8 Township, Cleveland County, N.C. on
the lands of Nixon Whisnant about three quarters of a mile southwest of
Polkville, N.C., and about a half mile west of Polkville School on
highway leading Shelby to Polkville. Being in a pasture and shows no
care or attention whatever. It lies on a small elevation 100 x 100
feet; on west side of old Lincolnton-Rutherfordton Stage Coach Road.

Owner of Cemetery: Nixon Whisnant

Approximate number of marked graves: 1
 Before 1914: 1
 After 1914: None
 Unmarked graves: 29

Earliest marked grave: Malinda Goode, d. Nov. 21, 1832

General condition of cemetery: Entirely abandoned-out in a pasture.

Peter Ranger, a pauper, was buried here about 65 years ago (1873),
according to a report given by Mr. Nixon Whisnant, age 45, who is a
resident of this community. Worker, A. G. Melton. Information by Nixon
L. Whisnant-he says that Thomas Goode married Martin Elliott's daughter
and that he was a pioneer and settled here and was the owner of this
land occupied by the cemetery. Also that a number of slaves are buried
on the north side of the cemetery. Martin L. Goode, son of Thomas
Goode, was born here, was killed by a horse while crossing bridge in
Monticello, S.C., shortly after the Civil War, and was brought back in a
4-horse wagon by Jack Finch. Worker, A. G. Melton.

Date of survey: Jan. 10, 1939
Worker: A. G. Melton

Inscription:

Goode, Malinda, who was married to M. L. Good, Nov. 17, 1830.
Died Nov. 21, 1832. Aged 18 years, 9 mos., 21 ds.

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