{"id":1892,"date":"2010-04-13T09:13:55","date_gmt":"2010-04-13T15:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ncgenweb.us\/nash\/?page_id=1892"},"modified":"2010-07-21T11:49:18","modified_gmt":"2010-07-21T17:49:18","slug":"battle-park-cemetery-nash-county-nc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncgenweb.us\/nash\/cemeteries\/battle-park-cemetery-nash-county-nc\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle Park Cemetery, Nash County, NC"},"content":{"rendered":"

[formerly owned by Rocky Mount Cotton Mill]<\/strong><\/p>\n

1308 Falls Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rocky Mount, NC\u00a0\u00a0 27804<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Nash County)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SUBMITTED\u00a0 BY:\u00a0 Linda Sawyer Moore, Cemetery Supervisor,<\/strong><\/p>\n

City of Rocky Mount Cemetery Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Date: 6 April 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reformatted by:\u00a0 Earl P. Bell, Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Posted: 13 April 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Copyright:\u00a0 Linda Sawyer Moore<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Comments and Questions to:\u00a0 linda.moore@rockymountnc.gov <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Additions and Corrections of Information Posted Here to:\u00a0 earl.bell3@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

AREA HISTORY AND LOCATION [written by Linda Moore]:<\/strong> The location of Battle Park is 1308 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, Nash County, NC.\u00a0 Battle Park’s boundaries are Falls Road, Battle Park Lane and the Tar River.\u00a0 Nestled beneath the trees along Battle Park Lane, you will find a relatively small cemetery which may be referred to as the “Battle Park Cemetery” or the “Rocky Mount Mill Cemetery.”\u00a0 The historic Rocky Mount Cotton Mill opened approximately 1816 and was owned by the Battle Family.\u00a0 Throughout the earlier years of operation employees of the mill rented houses in close proximity of the mill, collectively forming a very tight-knit community of family, friends and co-workers.\u00a0\u00a0 This area, originally consisting of approximately 145 homes, a grocery store, a school and a church, became known as The Mill Village, and was later incorporated into the City of Rocky Mount in the 1920’s.\u00a0 When death occurred in the community, in many instances employees or members of their family, were buried in the mill cemetery.\u00a0 The cotton mill remained in operation until 1996 when it became necessary to close the business due to general decline in the textile industry.<\/p>\n

Linda\u2019s Note of Battle Park Cemetery:<\/strong> \u201cTime has taken its toll on the cemetery.\u00a0 Through the years many of the headstones or grave markers have deteriorated; some are difficult to read.\u00a0 I prepared a survey of this cemetery in September 1997.\u00a0 Also,\u00a0 I located a cemetery survey in a Nash County tombstone transcription book located in the research room of Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, NC.\u00a0 It was my hope that the older survey would have names and dates from markers and monuments that were no longer in the cemetery, or no longer legible.\u00a0 The following is a combination of my transcription in 1997 and a transcription which was done in the late 1960’s, early 1970’s.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Also, I have made miscellaneous notes that have been shared with us by various family members.\u00a0\u00a0 Feel free to contact me if you have questions about a name or date that has been referenced.<\/p>\n

SURNAMES:\u00a0 ADKINS; ALLEN; ANDREWS; BAINES; BASS; BATCHELOR; BIGGS; BISHOP; BOSWELL; BRADSHAW; BROWN; CAIN; CARTER; CANNON; CASEY; CHERRY; COLEY; CONWAY; COOPER; COUNCIL; CREECH; CRUSENBERRY; DAVIS; ELLISON; EZZELL; FRANKS; GILBERT; HARRIS; HARVEY; HOWELL; HUDSON; HUX; JOHNSON; JOYNER; KING; KNIGHT; KOONCE; LEWIS; LINDSEY; MAJORS; MANN; MATHIS; MATTHEWS; MOORE; MORRIS; MUNN; NASSER; NEAL; NELMS; NELSON; NEWMAN; NEWTON; ODOM; OLIVER; OSTERBURY; OUTLAW; PAGE; PEARCE; PEELE; PHELPS; PIERCE; PINER; POWELL; PREGEN; PRICE; RAMSEY; RILEY; RIVERBARK; ROBARDS; ROGERS; SANDEFORD; SANDLIN; SHERIDAN; SKINNER; SMITH; STEVEY; STEWART; STONE; STRICKLAND; TAYLOR; WARD; WILLIAMS; WOMBLE; WOODCOCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

CATEGORIES:<\/strong> Surname;\u00a0 First Middle, Maiden;\u00a0 Date of Birth;\u00a0 Date of Death; and\u00a0 Comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Adkins, B. F<\/strong>. [March 7, 1868 – February 9, 1921]<\/strong> Located on third row of graves from 1st drive<\/p>\n

Adkins, Earl B<\/strong>. [February 17, 1916 – June 5, 1916]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adkins, Lucy<\/strong> [August 6, 1881 – May 3, 1943]<\/strong> Located on third row of graves from 1st drive<\/p>\n

Adkins, Maggie May<\/strong> [July 11, 1914 – February 3, 1915] <\/strong> Daughter of B.F. and Lucy Adkins<\/p>\n

Allen, Garfield Alley [ 1878\u00a0 – 1932] <\/strong> Father of Floyd, Claude and Lillian Allen–(tombstone) given by C.H. Allen and C.D. Smith families in loving memory.\u00a0 These monuments located near the area of the first parking lot; area of monuments have a heavy ivy covering.<\/p>\n

Allen,\u00a0 Mallie G. Israel\u00a0 [1885 – 1936]<\/strong> Mother of Floyd, Claude and Lillian Allen-(tombstone) given by C. H. Allen and Cyrus D. Smith families in loving memory.<\/p>\n

Andrews, John T.<\/strong> [June 8, 1907\u00a0 – June 9, 1907]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrews, John W.\u00a0 [November 7, 1877 – April 14, 1924]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrews , Josie B. \u00a0[??\u00a0 1911 – April 11, 1917]<\/strong> Broken monument has settled; information hard to read.\u00a0\u00a0 Name could be Josiah<\/p>\n

Andrews, Roxie [November 4, 1886 – March 16, 1915]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baby – Unknown<\/strong> [January 17, 1923 –\u00a0 January 17, 1923]<\/strong> Baby marker located near Jennie Joyner and Earl Rivenbark<\/p>\n

Baines \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baby Boy\u00a0 [October 18, 1932 –\u00a0 October 18, 1932]<\/strong> Infant of James W. Baines and wife, Alice Bell Newsome (or Newman)<\/p>\n

Baines, Wiley Ferris [1915 – November 27, 1929]<\/strong> Son of J. D. Baines and Ellen Benton Baines.\u00a0 Died Nash County, NC at the age of 14.\u00a0 Address given as 330 River Drive, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Bass, Albert [March 20, 1896 – May 12, 1912]<\/strong> Other source indicates death date as 1928<\/p>\n

Bass Baby,<\/strong> Daughter of J.W. Bass and wife (no dates given on headstone) Grave located near wrought iron fence between large rocks by first drive and large rocks between cemetery and first parking lot.<\/p>\n

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Batchelor Baby [January 30, 1914 – February 7, 1914]<\/strong> Child of J.L. and Winnie Batchelor<\/p>\n

Batchelor Baby\u00a0 [April 9, 1915]<\/strong> Child of J.L. and Winnie Batchelor<\/p>\n

Batchelor, Marvin [April 25, 1918 – May 10, 1918]<\/strong> Child of J.L. and Winnie Batchelor<\/p>\n

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Biggs, Betty Clark\u00a0 [February 12, 1915 – August 7, 1918]<\/strong> Daughter of John Summerfield Biggs.\u00a0 Initially buried elsewhere, perhaps in cemetery near Fayetteville and later moved to Battle Park.\u00a0 This baby is buried on the lot on the right as you face the monument with a woman’s picture.<\/p>\n

Biggs, John Summerfield [October 11, 1863 – January 13, 1932]<\/strong> Per Granddaughter, Cathy Wilson:\u00a0\u00a0 John Biggs was from Cumberland County, NC.\u00a0 He was “Chief Master Mechanic” at Rocky Mount Cotton Mill for approximately 40 years.\u00a0\u00a0 He lived and died in the Superintendent’s house at the mill.<\/p>\n

Bishop, Jethro Braxton\u00a0 [May 27, 1904 – May 14, 1906] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Boswell Baby [July 1, 1916 – July 1, 1916]<\/strong> Child of L.C. and Zelvida Boswell<\/p>\n

Boswell, Edison S. [May 6, 1898 – February 5, 1921]<\/strong> Another survey of this cemetery listed this name as Edwin S. Boswell, May 6, 1898-June 5, 1921.<\/p>\n

[First name is \u201cEdwin\u201d according to Margaret Battle\u2019s survey for Tar River Connections as listed in Rackley, page 17.]<\/p>\n

Boswell, Eliza Estellle [August 9, 1889 – October 17, 1918]<\/strong> Wife of L.C. Boswell<\/p>\n

Boswell, L.G. [1884 \u2013 1937]<\/strong> Located near gated entrance and large rocks<\/p>\n

Boswell, Zelvida\u00a0 [July 23, 1895 – July 2, 1916] <\/strong> Wife of L.C. Boswell<\/p>\n

Bradshaw, Lewis Napoleon [? \u2013 1909]<\/strong> Mrs. Linda Brashaw Patterson (who lives in Duplin County, NC) advised that her G-Grandfather is buried somewhere in Battle Park Cemetery.\u00a0 She said he is in an unmarked grave under the tree at the first drive to the cemetery near the gate and large rocks.<\/p>\n

Brown, Gene Raymond\u00a0 [August 16, 1936 – November 20, 1936]<\/strong> Brown\/Cherry lot located near the road and just west of a Coley lot.\u00a0 Markers for these graves are probably missing.\u00a0 Information received from a family Bible and submitted by a family member.<\/p>\n

Brown, Horace Lincoln\u00a0 [February 5, 1922 – March 11, 1927]<\/strong> See note for Gene Brown burial<\/p>\n

Brown, James (Baby) [?? – ??]<\/strong> Dates unknown at this time; burial in same area as Horace, Gene and Rosella Brown<\/p>\n

Brown, Rosella Starling\u00a0 [September 1, 1919 – November 12, 1919]<\/strong> See note for Gene Brown burial<\/p>\n

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Cain, Eunice\u00a0 [November 3, 1927 – November 3, 1927]<\/strong> Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cain of 17 West Elm Street, Rocky Mount, NC.\u00a0 (Reference is made to a death notice which was found in a newspaper dated November 3, 1927 which indicated “funeral services will be held this afternoon..”\u00a0 Not sure of birth date\/death date of baby.<\/p>\n

Cannon, Alexander, Jr.\u00a0\u00a0 [March 10, 1919 – October 27, 1992] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cannon, Christine Mathis\u00a0 [January 8, 1925 – September 8, 1997]<\/strong> Wife of Alexander Cannon, Jr.; Daughter of William Rhodes Mathis<\/p>\n

Carter, A.M. [March 31, 1862 – June 18, 1918] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Casey, Elizabeth [1898 \u2013 1923]<\/strong> Wife of J.D. Casey<\/p>\n

Cherry Elizabeth [1871 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – 1919] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cherry, Mary Jolly\u00a0 [1871 – May 26, 1919]<\/strong> Grave is located West of a Coley lot–grave marker may be missing.\u00a0 Info from family Bible-submitted by family member.<\/p>\n

Cherry, Richard Walter\u00a0 [February 8, 1854 – February 8, 1929]<\/strong> Grave is located West of a Coley lot–grave marker may be missing.\u00a0 Info from family Bible-submitted by family member.<\/p>\n

Coley, Elisha Edward [November 28, 1867 – January 2, 1938]<\/strong> This lot is located by Battle Park Lane–has ledgers on same.<\/p>\n

Coley, Sena Jackson\u00a0 [June 22, 1876 – February 12, 1945]<\/strong> This lot is located by Battle Park Lane–has ledgers on same.)<\/p>\n

Coley, Virginia S.\u00a0 [October 29, 1898 – October 16, 1918]<\/strong> Daughter of E.E. and Sena Coley; This lot is located by Battle Park Lane–has ledgers on same.<\/p>\n

Conway, Arthur Lee\u00a0 [1910 \u2013 1912]<\/strong> Son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Conway<\/p>\n

Conway, Sarah E.\u00a0\u00a0 [1892 \u2013 1938]<\/strong> Wife of Richard Conway<\/p>\n

Cooper, Eva Pearl\u00a0 [January 10, 1909\u00a0 –\u00a0 January 29, 1909]<\/strong> Daughter of W. D. and Annie Cooper; death date may be January 20, 1909<\/p>\n

Cooper, W.C.<\/strong> [July 22, 1910 – September 8, 1910]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Council, Johnnie [February 28, 1905 – September 19, 1907]<\/strong> Son of L.R. and Katie Council<\/p>\n

Creech, Baby [?? – ??]<\/strong> Son of G.C. and Martha E. Creech<\/p>\n

Crusenberry, William T. [October 30, 1905 – April 15, 1908]<\/strong> Son of W.L. and A.A. Crusenberry<\/p>\n

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Davis, Augusta\u00a0 [January 7, 1878 – February 20, 1907] <\/strong>Wife of W.B. Davis<\/p>\n

Davis, Floyd\u00a0\u00a0 [January 5, 1899 – November 8, 1909]<\/strong> Son of W.S. and Augusta Davis<\/p>\n

Davis, Inez and Irene (Twins)\u00a0 [May 8, 1912 – July 30, 1912 (Inez) July 31, 1912 (Irene)]<\/strong> Daughters of James M. and Lucy Davis<\/p>\n

Davis, James C.\u00a0\u00a0 [November 16, 1912 – September 5, 1914]<\/strong> Son of W.B. and Clara Davis<\/p>\n

Davis, James M.\u00a0\u00a0 [May 31, 1887 – September 19, 1912] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Davis, Theodis\u00a0 [December 19, 1906 – May 29, 1907]<\/strong> Infant son of W.B. and Augusta Davis<\/p>\n

Davis, Virginia S.\u00a0 [January 18, 1908 – March 1, 1908]<\/strong> Daughter of J.M. and Lucy Davis (Name may be Virginia P. Davis.)<\/p>\n

Davis, W.B. [June 7, 1878 – February 20, 1905] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Davis, W.B., Jr.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [April 6, 1902 – September 18, 1933]<\/strong> Lot is enclosed by concrete type, long and narrow border with name “Davis” inscribed.<\/p>\n

Davis, William R.\u00a0 [May 6, 1900 – August 16, 1911]<\/strong> Son of J.M. and Lucy Davis<\/p>\n

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Ellison Baby Girl\u00a0\u00a0 [March 1, 19??]<\/strong> Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.E. Ellison; This is a 5 year old child who was severely burned.\u00a0 Family member gave us a copy of the newspaper article\u00a0 concerning this incident, but the clipping is undated.\u00a0 The family said that this child is buried somewhere in Battle Park Cemetery.<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Bettie E.\u00a0 [August 24, 1885 – June 17, 1928<\/strong> ]\u00a0 Wife of H. W. Ezzell; lot located in general area of Battle Park Lane<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Curtis H.\u00a0 [October 17, 1841 – November 18, 1911]<\/strong> Lot located right beside of paved drive; has concrete type border, just about square in shape.<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Hubert J.\u00a0 [September 21, 1908 – May 16, 1919]<\/strong> Disinterred September 19, 1960 by Gay Yost Funeral Home and moved to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Ezzell,\u00a0 John Ray\u00a0 [Died: October 3, 1918]<\/strong> Military marker, only legible date October 3, 1918 assumed to be the death date.\u00a0 North Carolina PVT 119 Infantry, 30 Division<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Lonnie J.\u00a0 [August 29, 1920 – July 14, 1933]<\/strong> Disinterred September 19, 1960 by Gay Yost Funeral Home and moved to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Maranza\u00a0 [May 28, 1851 – March 20, 1925]<\/strong> Wife of Curtis.H. Ezzell\u00a0 \u201cShe was a kind and affectionate wife; a\u00a0 fond mother and friend to all\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ezzell, Minnie [March 5, 1888 – March 23, 1911]<\/strong> Wife of S. E. Ezzell<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Sarah Ruth [October 10, 1910 – November 3, 1912]<\/strong> Daughter of L.M. and L. Ezzell; Disinterred September 19, 1960 by Gay Yost Funeral Home and moved to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Ezzell, Virginia May\u00a0 [March 5, 1913 – June 4, 1914]<\/strong> Disinterred September 19, 1960 by Gay Yost Funeral Home and moved to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

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Franks, Martha Annie\u00a0 [May 7, 1913 – June 24, 1913]<\/strong> Daughter of M. L. and K. L. Franks<\/p>\n

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Gilbert, Elton M.\u00a0 [September 7, 1889 – November 6, 1918]<\/strong> Monument difficult to read; located near wire fence enclosure<\/p>\n

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Gilbert, Jane\u00a0 [February 6 ,1918\u00a0 – December 8, 192 ?]<\/strong> – Not sure of year of death, but appears to have been in the 1920’s.<\/p>\n

Gilbert, T. W.\u00a0 [??\u00a0 14,\u00a0 1858\u00a0 – October 14, 1928]<\/strong> May be “G.W. Gilbert”.\u00a0 Transcriptions conflict.<\/p>\n

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Harris, Suffie A.\u00a0\u00a0 [December 5, 1905 – May 29, 1930]<\/strong> This monument has a picture of the deceased.\u00a0 Her monument reads “My dear sister has left me and her place can never be filled; her tired hands and feet are resting, but her thumping heart is still.\u00a0 May she rest in peace forever, now her work on earth is done.\u00a0 May she wear the crown of glory, she has patiently won.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harvey, Thomas\u00a0 [1883 – June 4, 1905] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Howell, Charlie Edward\u00a0\u00a0 [November 7, 1879\u00a0 – March 6, 1935]<\/strong> Monument located within a wrought iron fence — located between large rocks on first drive and large rocks between cemetery and parking lot.<\/p>\n

Howell, Elijah\u00a0 [January 2, 1889 – November, 1945]<\/strong> Surrounded by wrought iron fence<\/p>\n

Howell, J. W.\u00a0\u00a0 [June 1, 1842\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 March 8, 1920]<\/strong> This grave has ledger with a large raised cross design.\u00a0 Most likely made out of concrete.\u00a0 Information barely visible.<\/p>\n

Howell, Mary E.\u00a0 [October 8, 1852 – December 10, 1930] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Howell, N.E.\u00a0 [August 30, 1878 – January 29, 1937] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Howell, Nannie E.\u00a0 [August 26, 1889 – March 17, 1944]<\/strong> A Faithful Mother<\/strong>.\u00a0 Grave located between wrought iron fence and first parking lot.<\/p>\n

Howell, William J.\u00a0 [April 19, 1872 – July 19, 1936 ]<\/strong> Buried near J.W. Howell<\/p>\n

Hudson, Maggie May [June 20, 1867\u00a0 – April 3, 1907]<\/strong> Wife of M.R. Hudson<\/p>\n

Hux, Margaret D. [April 1, 1853 – April 12, 1903] <\/strong><\/p>\n

J<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnson, Leona\u00a0 [October 21, 1897 – January 16, 1917]<\/strong> Wife of G.C. Johnson<\/p>\n

Joyner ??, Earl Gray\u00a0 [December 29, 1929 – December 26, 1936]<\/strong> This is a bevel type marker beside of Jennie Joyner.\u00a0 Same is very difficult to read .<\/p>\n

Joyner ??, George\u00a0 [September 1862 – July 1, 1912]<\/strong> Broken\/damaged monument; name looks like “Joyner.”<\/p>\n

Joyner, Jennie\u00a0 [August 20, 1870 – March 25, 1930]<\/strong> NOTE: Damaged marker beside Jennie Joyner.\u00a0 See “Joyner, Earl Gray” above.<\/p>\n

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King, Lewis Napoleon\u00a0 [1909]<\/strong> Buried under large tree at first drive<\/p>\n

Knight, Neta Estelle\u00a0\u00a0 [August 22, 1902 – June 21, 1905<\/strong>]\u00a0 Daughter of P. E. and Lucy D. Knight<\/p>\n

Koonce, Gussie E.\u00a0\u00a0 [1887 \u2013 1935]<\/strong> Lot has concrete border app. one foot high near Battle Park Lane<\/p>\n

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Lewis, James Gaston\u00a0 [?? – Early 1940’s]<\/strong> NOTE: Family member has given the name James\u00a0 Gaston Lewis as a burial in this cemetery.\u00a0 He says that the grave is probably unmarked.<\/p>\n

Lewis, R.J. Evans\u00a0 [January 1, 1880 – April 1, 1917<\/strong>]\u00a0 Wife of J.G. Lewis<\/p>\n

Lindsey, Paul E.\u00a0\u00a0 [August 20, 1898 – November 27, 1921]<\/strong> Son of J.J. and Victoria Lindsey<\/p>\n

M<\/strong><\/p>\n

Majors, Salina W. Pichford<\/strong> [August 11, 1853 – September 30, 1915]<\/strong> Wife of C.H. Majors<\/p>\n

Mann, John E. [April 25, 1851 – April 25, 1927]<\/strong> Died in Nash County, NC.\u00a0 Address given on Death Certificate as 27 W. Elm Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Father’s name appears to be Elza (??) Mann and mother’s maiden name appears to be “Canada”.\u00a0 Mrs. Hayes Taylor, same address, was the informant.<\/p>\n

Mathis, Benjamin David\u00a0\u00a0 [September 25, 1844 – January 12, 1918]<\/strong> This deceased is listed incorrectly on the monument as “B.B. Matthews”.\u00a0 He was born in Duplin County, NC; he was a son of Leonard and Matilda Mathis.\u00a0 Civil War veteran, enlisted in Duplin County, Company C, 51st Regiment; He married Dicey Ann Davis of Colleton County SC; Children are:\u00a0 Kate Mathis (Atkinson); Clara Mathis; William Leonard Mathis; Nettie Mathis (Mills); Hattie Mathis (Wilson).\u00a0 This information has been given by a member of the family.<\/p>\n

Mathis, D.\u00a0\u00a0 No dates given<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mathis, J. C.\u00a0 [September 26, 1936 – January 14, 1937] <\/strong>Son of O.J. and Grace Mathis (Son of Oliver Mathis?)<\/p>\n

Mathis, James Leonard\u00a0\u00a0 [May 21, 1928 – June 8, 1929]<\/strong> Son of William Leonard and Eula Mae Pierce Mathis. Grave is located right beside of lot that has concrete border.\u00a0 Located near Battle Park Lane and close proximity to the parking lot.<\/p>\n

Mathis, Leslie D.\u00a0\u00a0 [August 31, 1940 – November 6, 1947] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mathis, Pearl Lamm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [1904\u00a0 – 1960]<\/strong> Lot has concrete type border near Battle Park Lane.<\/p>\n

Mathis, William E.\u00a0 [May 17, 1930 – December 10, 1930]<\/strong> Lot located closer to first drive into first parking lot.<\/p>\n

Mathis, William Rhodes\u00a0\u00a0 [1900 \u2013 1968]<\/strong> Son of Louis Gavin Mathis and Elizabeth Register Mathis.\u00a0 (NOTE: Louis Gavin Mathis and Benjamin David Mathis (listed above) are brothers. Elizabeth Register’s brother, Buck Register, married Mary Jane “Jennie”\u00a0 Mathis who was a sister of Louis and Benjamin Mathis) Information provided by a family member.\u00a0 This lot is located by Battle Park Lane at the end of the cemetery closest to second drive\/parking lot.\u00a0 Mathis lot has a border around it.<\/p>\n

Matthews, B.B.\u00a0 [September 25, 1844 – January 12, 1918]<\/strong> (See note for Benjamin David Mathis)<\/p>\n

Matthews Baby\u00a0\u00a0 [November 11, 1923 – November 11, 1923]<\/strong> Infant son of Slade and Atlan Matthews.<\/p>\n

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Moore, Alice L.\u00a0 [June 25, 1888 – March 7, 1920]<\/strong> Name may be Alice M.<\/p>\n

Moore Baby boys<\/strong> (probably twins)\u00a0\u00a0 [unknown\u00a0 – unknown]\u00a0 NOTE:\u00a0 Children of T.M. and M.M. Moore<\/p>\n

Moore, Della M.\u00a0\u00a0 [August 30, 1875\u00a0 – September 26, 1907] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Moore, George H.\u00a0 [June 21, 1887 – August 8, 1897] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Moore, James T.\u00a0\u00a0 [August 15, 1849 – June 27, 1914]<\/strong> Son of Amos and Mary Moore<\/p>\n

Moore, Russell Lee\u00a0 [August 22, 1907 – September 22, 1908]<\/strong> Son of M.S. and Ella Lee Moore<\/p>\n

Moore, Thomas M. [April 17, 1826 – October 16, 1923]<\/strong> NOTE: Dates may be April 17, 1876 – October 16, 1928<\/p>\n

Moore, Virginia Alice Rooker\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [Born app. 1855 – January 31, 1897]<\/strong> Born in Warren County, NC., Daughter of Thomas W. Rooker and Mary Jane Moody Rooker (married Warren County,NC December 31, 1845); Married James\u00a0 T. Moore July 23, 1873 in Warren County, NC.<\/p>\n

Moore, Walter M.\u00a0\u00a0 [May 22, 1829\u00a0 – November 27, 1901] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Morris, Herman\u00a0 [October 21, 1911 – December 26, 1920]<\/strong> Son of B.D. and Minnie Morris<\/p>\n

Munn, A.L.\u00a0 [1866 \u2013 1925] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Munn, Earl Lee\u00a0\u00a0 [July 2, 1920 – September 1, 1922]<\/strong> Son of A.L. and Rosa Munn<\/p>\n

Munn, Ellen S. [1910 \u2013 1919]<\/strong> Daughter of A.L. & Rosa Munn<\/p>\n

Munn, Tony\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [March 20, 1947]<\/strong> Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Munn; Grave located on lot which has a long, narrow concrete border.\u00a0\u00a0 The name “Ezzell” is inscribed on one side of the border.<\/p>\n

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Nasser, Essie\u00a0\u00a0 [1829 \u2013 1894] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Neal, Thomas H. [January 20, 1883 – July 4, 1905] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nelms, Margaret\u00a0\u00a0 [App. 1929] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nelson, Charlie Edward\u00a0 [August 24, 1888 – May 17, 1906]<\/strong> Son of F. W. and Hattie M. Nelson<\/p>\n

Newman Baby Daughter\u00a0\u00a0 [April 5, 1920\u00a0 –\u00a0 April 17, 1920]<\/strong> Daughter of S.N. and Frankie Newman<\/p>\n

Newman,\u00a0 Clifton (Baby)\u00a0\u00a0 [May 8, 1915 – August 6, 1915]<\/strong> Son of S.N. and\u00a0 Frankie Newman<\/p>\n

Newman, Sallie\u00a0\u00a0 [Bet.\u00a0 August 2, 1917 – August 3, 1917]<\/strong> Daughter of S. N. and Frankie Newman<\/p>\n

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Newton, William M.\u00a0\u00a0 [July 10, 1858 – April 16, 1908] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Odom, Frank L.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [September 27, 1914 – June 25, 1939]<\/strong> Grave is located by the walkway from parking lot to the first drive by the cemetery.<\/p>\n

Oliver Baby Boy\u00a0\u00a0 [January 4, 1919\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 January 16, 1919]<\/strong> Son of Robert and Bessie Oliver<\/p>\n

Oliver,\u00a0 Cora C.\u00a0\u00a0 [June 16, 1882 – February 24, 1904] <\/strong> Wife of L.G. Oliver; buried near William T. Phelps.\u00a0 And when the sun in all its states illumed the eastern skies; She passed through glory’s morning gate and walked to paradise.”<\/p>\n

Oliver Jessie (Baby)\u00a0\u00a0 [February 17, 1904\u00a0 – June 14, 1904]<\/strong> Son of Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Oliver\u00a0 Jesus loved this darling dear; Short\u00a0 thy stay with us here; But God to us has kindly given, a longer life with Him in Heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oliver, Robert\u00a0\u00a0 [1898 – January 16, 1919 ] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Osterburg, Carl Ferdinand\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [September 3, 1851 – July 30, 1931]<\/strong> Born in Copenhagen, Denmark.\u00a0 Lot located by a large rock near first paved drive at cemetery.\u00a0 This is a bevel type marker.<\/p>\n

Outlaw, Lawrence John\u00a0\u00a0 [?? – ??]<\/strong> Information given by grandson, Melvin Outlaw.\u00a0 Grave is unmarked; Melvin Outlaw has brothers, David and Buddy.\u00a0 They are sons of Ammie Outlaw.<\/p>\n

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Page, John A.<\/strong> Marker very hard to read, name appears to be John A. Page.\u00a0 Unable to read birth\/death dates.\u00a0 There is a second marker by this one which is not legible.<\/p>\n

Pearce\u00a0 [?? – ??]\u00a0 No dates given<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Peel, Elner Louise\u00a0\u00a0 [December 24, 1919\u00a0 – April 2, 1921]<\/strong> Adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peel<\/p>\n

Peele Baby Boy\u00a0\u00a0 [January 22, 1941 – January 22, 1941]<\/strong> Marker the size of a cinder block with a bronze plaque attached–flush with ground.<\/p>\n

Phelps, Lou Tishie\u00a0 [October 10, 1854 – May 6, 1908]<\/strong> Wife of W.\u00a0 T. Phelps<\/p>\n

Phelps, William\u00a0 T.\u00a0\u00a0 [1847 \u2013 1925]\u00a0\u00a0 Grave locate on second row from first drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pierce Baby – <\/strong>Infant son of Ed Pierce and Bertie Maupass Pierce.\u00a0 Dates unknown.<\/p>\n

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Pierce Baby.\u00a0 Infant of James and Lucy Mathis Pierce<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pierce Baby.\u00a0 Son of G.C. and Martha E. Pierce<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pierce, James Albert [died app. 1928] <\/strong>Died in Nash County, NC <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pierce, Bertie Maupass\u00a0\u00a0 [1907 \u2013 1937]<\/strong> Wife of Ed Pierce.\u00a0 (Ed buried Battleboro Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC)\u00a0 Bertie buried in grave located beside a lot with\u00a0 a concrete border–in line with headstone of James Leonard Mathis (baby).<\/p>\n

Piner, William F.\u00a0 [1874 – December 24, 1922]\u00a0 (Age 48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Powell, Herman T.\u00a0\u00a0 [November 8, 1921 – December 27, 1921]<\/strong> Son of D.\u00a0 T. and Janie Powell<\/p>\n

Powell, J.W.\u00a0\u00a0 [January 1, 1842 – March 9, 1920] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Powell,\u00a0 James E.\u00a0 [June 6, 1890 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 November 18, 1906] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Powell, Sarah\u00a0\u00a0 [September 12, 1862 – March 5, 1908] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pregen, Joseph E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [December 27, 1913 – December 28, 1917]<\/strong> Located app. 10 feet from wrought iron fence, near Battle Park Lane.\u00a0 Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven.<\/p>\n

Price, Billie\u00a0\u00a0 [1907 \u2013 1937]<\/strong> Wife of E. D. Price<\/p>\n

Price, Mamie.\u00a0 No dates given<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price, R. A.\u00a0\u00a0 [June 24, 1903 – July 8, 1929] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Price, Virdie V.\u00a0\u00a0 [1899 \u2013 1915]<\/strong> Daughter of C. P. and Mattie Price<\/p>\n

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Ramsey, Coleen\u00a0 [?? – ?? ]<\/strong> Informant, Brenda Jones, indicated that she and her mother used to visit the grave and place\u00a0 flowers.\u00a0 The Ramsey lot was near the ditch that ran parralel to Battle Park Lane.<\/p>\n

Ramsey, Francina [January 12, 1871 – August 15, 1958]<\/strong> Was moved from Battle Park Cemetery to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Ramsey, Joseph Hill\u00a0 [September 28, 1860 – February 10, 1939]<\/strong> Informant, Brenda Jones, indicated that she and her mother used to visit the grave and place\u00a0 flowers.\u00a0 The Ramsey lot was near the ditch that ran parralel to Battle Park Lane.\u00a0 This grave was later moved to Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC<\/p>\n

Riley Baby\u00a0\u00a0 [September 2, 1901 – October 2, 1901]<\/strong> Daughter of J. W. Riley and Emily H. Riley<\/p>\n

Riley, Emily Hicks\u00a0 [October 19, 1861 – March 3, 1935]<\/strong> Wife of John W. Riley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (NOTE: Name may be Amity Hicks Riley)<\/p>\n

Riley, G.R.\u00a0\u00a0 [May 10, 1893 – October 3, 1917] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Riley, J. W.\u00a0\u00a0 [October 27, 1845 – May 14, 1908] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Riley, Olivia Denise\u00a0 [December 16, 1882 – June 13, 1914] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rivenbark, Earl Gray\u00a0\u00a0 [October 25, 1929 – December 28, 1936]<\/strong> Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rivenbark<\/p>\n

Robards, Allen Staton\u00a0 [May 10, 1912 – October 21, 1913]<\/strong> Son of O.A. and Beatrice Robards<\/p>\n

Robards, Anna Ramsey\u00a0 [1894 \u2013 1918]<\/strong> Wife of B.T. Robards<\/p>\n

Rogers, Charlie H. [1869 \u2013 1913] <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rogers, Louise [ June 25, 1921\u00a0 – June 7, 1922]<\/strong> Daughter of C. F. and L. M. Rogers<\/p>\n

Rogers, Mary Ella\u00a0 [September 10, 1907 – July 9, 1922]<\/strong> Located just outside of fenced area near Barnum Road<\/p>\n

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Sandeford, Archulet J.\u00a0 [March 10, 1892\u00a0 – September 28, 1937]<\/strong> Bevel type marker; Located near the paved walking path from the 1st parking lot to the first paved drive by the cemetery.<\/p>\n

Sandlin, R. O.\u00a0 [August 9, 1850 – September 3, 1924] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sheridan, Fannie A. [1898 \u2013 1922]<\/strong> See Fannie Skinner<\/p>\n

Skinner Baby Girl\u00a0\u00a0 [June 23, 1921\u00a0 – June 23, 1921]<\/strong> Infant daughter of J.L. and E.A. Skinner<\/p>\n

Skinner, Fannie A.\u00a0\u00a0 [June 18, 1898 – June 21, 1922]<\/strong> Wife of John L. Skinner\u00a0 My own dear wife has gone; Thy will be done. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, Ethel C.\u00a0 [July 12, 1908 – October 6, 1923]<\/strong> Daughter of W.W. and Bell Smith (Located near wrought iron fence near Battle Park Lane.\u00a0 Fence has spear-like top posts.\u00a0 Monument has fallen to the ground, but the base is still in good condition.\u00a0 Inscription:\u00a0 “Remember friends as you pass by; As you are now, so once was I; As I am now, so you must be; Prepare your soul to follow me.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, Richard\u00a0 [?? – ??]<\/strong> Customer said there is a Richard Smith buried\u00a0 in Battle Park; she would get with us later concerning dates.\u00a0 Have heard nothing further.<\/p>\n

Smith, William B.\u00a0 [November 7, 1866 – January 28, 1924]<\/strong> Inscription: “How great the loss when one so loved is taken<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

Stevey, Cathy Lynn\u00a0\u00a0 [1984\u00a0 – 1984]<\/strong> Buried by Gay Yost Funeral Home; grave located on 2nd row of graves from drive–end of row near paved walking path from parking lot toward old post office site.<\/p>\n

Stewart, Carrie Jane [July 10, 1900 – August 15, 1924]<\/strong> Wife of J.T. Stewart; lot surrounded by concrete border<\/p>\n

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Stone, Joe \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 4, 1900 – June 8, 1900]<\/strong> Son of A.A. and G.A. Stone\u00a0 (Grave located near gated entrance.)<\/p>\n

Stone, Lillie M. [August 20, 1903 – May 3, 1905]<\/strong> Daughter of A. L. and G.A. Stone; Grave located near gated entrance<\/p>\n

Stone, Willie [April 4, 1900 – June 8, 1900]<\/strong> Son of A.L. an G.A. Stone; grave located near gated entrance.<\/p>\n

Strickland Baby\u00a0 [March 5, 1907 – July 2, 1907]<\/strong> Child of L.M. and Bettie Strickland<\/p>\n

Strickland, Bettie [August 28, 1869 – August 25, 1918]<\/strong> Wife of L. M. Strickland<\/p>\n

Strickland, Larry\u00a0 [1918 \u2013 1918] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Strickland, Lattimore M.\u00a0 [February 2, 1868 – July 21, 1952] <\/strong><\/p>\n

Strickland, Mary Elizabeth\u00a0 [June 3, 1908 – June 29, 1908]<\/strong> Daughter of M.S. and Louezer Strickland<\/p>\n

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Taylor, Massie B.\u00a0\u00a0 [October 11, 1908 – October 12, 1908]<\/strong> Daughter of R. T. and G. Taylor<\/p>\n

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Unknown\u00a0\u00a0 [June 1, 1881 – February 24, 1904]<\/strong> Damaged marker under tree; located off main drive by path to the parking lot.\u00a0 Name is not legible.<\/p>\n

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Ward\u00a0 Baby.\u00a0\u00a0 [May,\u00a0 1904\u00a0 – May,\u00a0 1908] <\/strong>This is a baby monument and we are assuming it to be a “Ward” baby based upon location by Charlie B. Ward.\u00a0 (Cannot read headstone.)<\/p>\n

Ward , Charlie B.\u00a0 [Aug. 24, 1888 – May 17, 1906 ]<\/strong> Son of F. W. and Hattie Ward<\/p>\n

Williams, George R. [1790\u00a0 or\u00a0 1800 – August 25, 1898 ?]<\/strong> The death date is difficult to read, actually may be 1888.\u00a0 This burial is covered by a full sized ledger.\u00a0 Additional information indicates that George Williams was 98 years old at time of death.<\/p>\n

Williams, Herman L.\u00a0 [April 21, 1910 – February 15, 1912]<\/strong> Son of L.L. and L.A. Williams<\/p>\n

Williams, Mary E.\u00a0\u00a0 [1854 – December 29, 1898]<\/strong> Grave is located beside of George Williams and it has a full ledger, which indicates that Mary Williams was 44 years old.<\/p>\n

Womble, G.W.\u00a0\u00a0 [June 1, 1861 – January 11, 1923]<\/strong> Located on 2nd row of graves from drive<\/p>\n

Woodcock, Dora Lee Brown\u00a0\u00a0 [July 19, 1870 – June 10, 1915]<\/strong> Wife of L. R. Woodcock<\/p>\n

Woodcock, Mary H. [October 2, 1892 – February 7, 1915]<\/strong> Wife of L. L. Woodcock<\/p>\n

Woodcock, Vernie Steven\u00a0 [May 9, 1895\u00a0 –\u00a0 September 18, 1938] <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[formerly owned by Rocky Mount Cotton Mill] 1308 Falls Road Rocky Mount, NC\u00a0\u00a0 27804 (Nash County) SUBMITTED\u00a0 BY:\u00a0 Linda Sawyer Moore, Cemetery Supervisor, City of Rocky Mount Cemetery Division Date: 6 April 2010 Reformatted by:\u00a0 Earl P. Bell, Jr. Posted:…<\/p>\n

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