Last Saturday Ritchey and I found this small cemetery on the side of the road quite by accident. We turned left on Hwy 44 from US127 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. About 8 miles later we came upon the rock-walled cemetery on the left side of the road – very easy to see and close enough for an easy walk. The cemetery is between the small towns of Anderson City and Glensboro. This photo was taken from the car. After a bit of research found out this was the Bucy Family Cemetery.
Mary E., wife of Thomas D. Brown, born July 16, 1849, died May 22, 1878
Thomas D., consort of Susan M. Brown, born November 3, 1846, died July 19, 1881. “A loving husband, a father dear, A faithful friend is buried here. The friend of man, the friend of truth, the friend of age, the friend of youth.”
Nancy Jane, daughter of John H. and Mahala E. Morgan, born July 25, 1861, died September 2, 1874
Sarah Jane, daughter of B. and Nancy N. Oliver, born December 12, 1850, died, December 2, 1871
Louisa B., wife of Samuel P. McGauchey, born March 6, 1834, died March 13, 1890
Elizabeth D., wife of William A. Stevens, born January 8, 1816, died August 12, 1887. William A. Stevens, born December 27, 1813, died May 18, 1892
Mary K., wife of Francis Holmes, died January 18, 1888, in the 21st year of her age
John H., consort of Elizabeth Bucy, born April 20, 1810, died November 21, 1879
Elizabeth, wife of J. H. Bucy, born February 28, 1825, died December 12, 1870
Martha A., wife of Asa Oliver, born August 2, 1833, died October 31, 1878
Asa Oliver, born April 14, 1846, died August 30, 1879
Lole Forest Brown, daughter of T. D. and M. E. Brown, born July 22, 1871, died July 3, 1878
Other names in the cemetery are McCamish, Carter, Threlkeld, Glass and Wakefield – although more Oliver’s buried than other names. We found about 30 stones in this cemetery.
Categories: Cemeteries, Family Stories, Genealogy Ramblings
Many of the stones have what appears to be a handshake. Two hands joined. Does this have a particular meaning?
Vandelia Cartwright Graham …if it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done…
Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 18:58:23 +0000 To: vannyokie@live.com
I found this on line “Clasped or shaking hands (as shown below) signify farewell and devotion to the departed. When used on the gravestones of married couples, “the cuffs shown with the hands denote which is the husband’s hand and which is the wife’s.”(1)”. And, “Two hands clasping or shaking each other was both a symbol of farewell on earth and a reminder that the living and the dead would meet again in heaven.”