Mapquest — Bluff

 

Bluff Springs Cemetery
est. February 20,1854

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Located on Hwy. 76 between Gibson and Milan. From Milan turn left onto Wilbur Nelson Road, cemetery is on the left about a hundred yards down the road. It is enclosed by a small chain link fence and gate.

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L. Adaline wife of J. M. Witherspoon b. Jan. 9,1843 d. Feb. 25,1873  "Though thou art gone and thy fair form lies moldering in dust, still Adda fond memory clings to thee."

Infant daughter of M. J. and M. J. Phillips b. Oct. 28,1872 d. Dec. 31,1872

M. J. Phillips Co. H 12th TN Cav. (no dates)

Kate Phillips 1857-1941

Bluff Springs ( Remaining Area )

Transcribed 02/01/2002 by Ken Smith

Comments: Just behind the Phillip’s plot, is a wrought iron fence.

This being the James’ plot. This area has been neglected for a long

time. There are a lot of trees and a heavy growth of vines.

This plot has a gate at both sides.

Starting at the gate on the left.

Fannie Dau. of J.P. & S.P. James Jan. 5, 1875 - June 2, 1905

Mattie Dau. of J.P. & S.P. James Died June 30, 1870

Aged 2 Mo’s 13 Da’s

George Gillim Infant son of J.P. & S.P. James Died Mar. 8, 1869

Aged 6 Mo’s 23 Da’s

Sophronia Pettus Wife of J.P. James, M.D.

May 17, 1838 - Oct. 27, 1903

Sweet be thy slumber

John P. James, M.D. December 17, 1837 - August 14, 1904

Christ is my Hope

Note: George & John’s markers has fallen over.

Starting at the gate on the Right side.

(This Marker has Information on all four sides)

(Front)----------------------------

A loved one has gone from our circle

on earth we shall meet her no more

She has gone to her home in Heaven,

and all her afflictions are o’er.

(Left Side)

James Emma Viola Vance Born May 5, 1879 Died July 29, 1879

(Right Side)

John D. Vance Nov. 27, 1845 - July 24, 1927

(Rear)

Emma V. Wife of John D. Vance Born Dec. 25, 1854 Died May 6, 1879

Aged 24 Y’rs 4 Mo’s 11 Dy’s

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Edith James Wife of J.P. James Born Aug. 18, 1807 Died Jan. 12, 1882

Our Mother “She did what she could.”

John P. James Died Oct.20, 1865 Aged 76 Y’rs 8 Mo’s 3 Da’s

Erected by his grateful children

“Be of good comfort, O! My children and cry unto God for ye shall

be remembered of Him that brought this thing upon you.”

Note: John P.’s marker has fallen over.

Starting on the right side of the cemetery, by the James Area.

James, Hepsey Ann O’Daniel Wife of Dr. F. M. James

June 22, 1842 - Feb. 25, 1886

In Memory of Dear Kate W. James Wife of G. W. James

Departed this life Oct. 10, 1879 Aged 29 Y’s 7 M’s 28 D’s

Jerusha A. Gates Wife of J.D. Keer

Died Feb. 7, 1868 Aged 23 Y’rs 16 Da’s

Elmira A. Gates Died Apr. 5, 1867 Aged 28 Y’rs 2 Mo’s 6 Da’s

R. Brassell Died July 30, 1868 Aged 69 Y’rs 6 Mo’s 13 Da’s

Appy Wife of R. Braswell Died Feb. 3, 1874

Aged 74 Y’rs 7 Mo’s 29 Da’s

Note:(this marker is broken in half)

Bennet McEwing Born Mar. 6, 1816 Died Jan. 23, 1869

Amanda McEwing Born Apr. 16, 1827 Died Dec. 4, 1876

Barrie Wife of S.H. Hyatt Died Nov. 15, 186_

Aged __ Y’rs 2 Mo’s 19 Da’s

Note: (only found 3 pcs. of this broken marker)

Note: This back area & left side area is in better shape.

There is an attemp to control the trees, vines and grass.

Gertrude Dau. of J.M. & Cornelia Terry

Born Mar. 2, 1881 Died Nov. 29, 1906

Cornelia Terry Born Oct. 1864

Married to J.M. Terry Feb. 12, 1880

Died Feb. 19, 1908

Lena Love June 9, 1878 Nov. 29, 1906

Bettie Wife of W.M. Woodson

Born June 15, 1879 Died July 10, 1907

Lottie Calhoun Dec. 1, 1861 - Apr. 8, 1917

Early C. Jordan Dau. of Wash & Fannie Webb

May 10, 1833 - Mar. 9, 1908

She Was A Member of Clalaneths Lodge

Josie Elam Born May 6, 1868 - Died Apr. 26, 1906

Dickerson Herman 1887 - 1942

Ella 1893 - 19

Mary Francis Dickerson 1847 - 1912

Sue Dickerson 1940

Father

__ake James 1852 - 1937

Mother

Nancy 1862 - 1930

Wash Webb 1850-1918 Father (Knight of Pythias Emblem)

Fanny His Wife 1854 - 1918 Mother (Banner Coat No. 56 Emblem)

Jack Sims Died June 10, 1910

Ruby McDonald 1930 - 1933

Mitch Williams 1874 - 1939

Rose Webb 188_ - ____8 (Note: Stone has Deteriorated)

Father

Leonard Webb Mar. 25, 1889 - Dec. 26, 1941

Emmerson Webb 1882 - 1941

This Tombstone is totally Deteriorated

Jim Webb 1877 - 1945

Fannie McDonald 1908 - 1943

Geniva Bolton 1912 - 1945

Baby

Mattie Virginia Jordan Feb. 26, 1907 - Mar. 12, 1910

__ _rry Smith Age 60 Years Gone But Not Forgotten

(Below this was roughly Scratched)

Ike+Millr died June The+1+1909

(A lone stone at the far left of the cemetery near the drive)

Viola Dau. of A. & P. Barrett

Born Aug. 28, 1882

Died Dec. 16, 1885

There are many unmarked graves here as well as more tombstones to be uncovered.

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