THURMAN -
T24N R5E SEC 4
Map #6
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A view of this family
cemetery.
The condition of this
old abandoned cemetery
is typical of many of
the small cemeteries in the
county. The
overgrowth makes them difficult to find,
and once found,
difficult to access. What markers
are left in these old
cemeteries are soon lost to
decay and the
abundant overgrowth.
Located in woods on what was
the Joseph EPPS land, there are about a dozen recognizable markers scattered
around.
Many are rocks with no legible inscription.
Only two have event faintly legible markings. I have visited this cemetery
more than once over the years in the company
of both Arnold Epps and John Thurman. Most of
the family and historical
background was related by them. The photos
were taken by myself. I also have a transcription of an EPPS family bible
record in my possession that
provided some dates. Additional information and family relationships provided
to me by
to the THURMAN family.
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this is the old stone with the inscription
“M. H. V. March 1887”
scratched into it
A. T. [Probably
a THURMAN
family member
possibly that of John THURMAN’s grandmother]
M. H. V. March 1887
[from the bible record:
M. H. VANDOVER
36 Apr 1838 -18 Mar 1887]
Others reported to have been
buried here are:
DUN, twin babies
[Children of Alley DUN]
VANDOVER, Martha
VANDOVER, Cage [Micajah]
[Parents of
as
confirmed by her grandson Davin THURMAN.
This VANDOVER couple raised James
A. EPPS, whose
mother died when he was 3 weeks old.
Arnold
EPPS, who was a great source of help with this family information., is the son
of James EPPS]
The following two records are
from the EPPS family bible record - it may be assumed that Thomas VANDOVER is
also buried here:
MARTHA EPPS VANDOVER 2 Feb 1842 -
THOMAS N. VANDOVER
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from Butler County Death records:
EPPS, Marthy Jane d.
VANDOVER, Martha d.
Canvassed by Betty Hanks &
Updated by Betty Hanks, John & Ruth Thurman
Family historical background and information provided to Betty Hanks by
Arnold Epps
Additional research by Betty Hanks
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By: Betty Hanks and Terry McLean,
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