19th Century Masonic Tombstones

[Greg Barnett]

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Becky,
What are the dates on those markers?
Cheers

[Becky Morgan]

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They're really hard to read. I believe Dr. Coleman's are 1819-1867 and Samuel's are 1819 (may be 1809)-1857.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Becky,

Those last two stones are WAY cool! I've never seen one like them, either. But, being an apron fanatic I really, REALLY like those examples.

Keep 'em comin'!

[TATTOOS1]

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Bros
Got this photos when visiting the Ransom familys plot just out side Murfreesboro when i was in Tennessee.

Ransom Cemetery cleanup

In March 2001 Camp #33 members and guests undertook the cleanup of the Ransom family cemetery in southwestern Rutherford County, TN.

The cemetery contains the graves of two Confederate officers, Capt. John C. Jackson and Col. C. D. Venable. Captain Jackson survived the war despite several severe wounds. Col. Venable died of illness during the war while staying at the Ransom home.

bill 1712 frienship
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[TATTOOS1]

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Here is one from Edinburgh it is that old there are no dates and not much of the stone left.
here is some history though.

This particular Tombstone is to be found at St Margaret’s Church Restalrig and was used due to the fact that prior to 1560 St Margaret’s was the Parish Church of both Restalrig and Leith. However the Baron’s of Leith and Restalrig the de Lestaric’s and the Logan,s were in the Middle Ages both Templar knights and later the Logan family had very strong Masonic connections.

[boozie]

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Here are a couple I took.

The first one is the grave of William Garland, 9th Indiana Battery. Taken at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Waveland, Indiana. His service record states he mustered out in 1865, but, as you can see he died in service October of 1864. I added a close up of the square and compass and also the federal shield that says "Union" on the top with crossed cannons behind it. He was a 64 recruit and served in Bank's Campaign.

The second set was taken at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Waveland. It is not a 19th Century stone, I post it to make a point about the Brotherhood of the Lodge. Richard L. Moore was from Virginia and served in the 1st Virginia Cavalry, he moved to Montgomery County like many other soldiers (50 or 60) from the ANV who had family here. He became a member of the Waveland Lodge #300, many members of the Lodge were his former enemies. He has two stones, one with a small square and compass, the other is a Confederate headstone.

[Annette Bethke]

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This one has a masonic marking, but is on the stone for a woman. East Mound Cemetery, Motley County, Texas.

[boozie]

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Here are the Wilhite twins buried side by side in the Masonic Cemetery,Crawfordsville, Indiana.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is a "stone" from the old Nashville Cemetery. I need your opinions.

Is this a Masonic monument?

Sorry, but I couldn't get the photo of the entire monument to post. It is VERY Gothic.

The columns, arch, key stone , eye and King Davi's seal is repeated on each face of the spire.

[boozie]

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Here is a "stone" from the old Nashville Cemetery. I need your opinions.

Is this a Masonic monument?

Sorry, but I couldn't get the photo of the entire monument to post. It is VERY Gothic.

The columns, arch, key stone , eye and King Davi's seal is repeated on each face of the spire.

That's a good question that I don't have a great answer for. It's one of those things where I would research the history of the fellow and lodge records. It does have the makings of a possible masonic marker. I do know that I would have shot some pictures of it and asked the same question.

[boozie]

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Here is my favorite local monument, I visit it alot. It contains C.W. history, Masonic history, and a heck of a story. This is the grave of two brothers, Lt. James Hanna and Cpl. Robert Hanna, both of the 40th Indiana Infantry, Company C. The grave is located 2 1/2 miles north of Waveland Indiana at Freedom Cemetery.

James and Robert enlisted in the 40th Indiana in the fall of 1861. They were both in action at the battle of Missionary Ridge.At a reunion of the regiment after the war, Capt. DeWitt Wallace of Co. C told the story of the brothers on Missionary Ridge. During the battle the 40th Indiana lost several color bearers going up the ridge. At some point James was carring the regiments flag and was severely wounded in the thigh. Young Robert seeing his brother fall, picked up the flag and continued on, before moving very far he was shot through the head and died on the ridge. Many in the regiment were moved by the sight and a very long poem was published in the local paper about young Robert. James was in the hospital for two months and passed away at Chattanooga.

The boys were brought home along with three others from the 40th who are buried in the same cemetery. The weather has been hard on the sandstone and the base has tilted somewhat. Each brother has his own side of the stone. As you can see James was a Mason, he more than likley belonged to Alamo #144, Waveland Lodge was not chartered until early 1864. There is also a flag that drapes the top of the monument and a federal scramble on the front.

[Greg Barnett]

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This is one with a different take on the scribe and compass. Not like another I have noticed yet.
What do the letters represent?

Scott,
Great one and great story!

[Bushrod Carter]

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Brother Greg,

That is VERY Masonic, but as you said a different composition for a stone. The circular device and letters are from the Mark Master degree - that is the first degree of the York Rite.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is another I found on the Internet.

[boozie]

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Here is another I found on the Internet.

Wow, now that's some craftmanship! What part of the country is that one from Patrick?

Here are a couple of examples of 19th century metal/zink headstones with Masonic markings. They sure seem to stand the test of time rather well.