Callow Cemetery
My name is Jeffrey Scott Smith from Vienna, WV. Yesterday, Sunday, June 24 my companion, Kathryn Mack and her to granddaughters, Kayla and Julie Underwood and myself, cut 3 foot high weeds to clear and clean the Callow Cemetery that is on Richard Mullens farm. It is on the hill about 1/2 mile north and west of Beech Grove Church. We cut trees and cut down the tall grass. Next we mowed it. With the help of Mr. Mullens, we righted two head stones that were very heavy. The Cemetery now looks almost park like. Mr. Mullens said he would put a fence around the cemetery to keep the cattle out. Stop by and take a look!
Jacob C. Smith
Died Oct. 14,1870
in his 57 year.
The marker has a Bible cut in stone at the top with a unreadable wording.
On the lower left conner: Carrall & Bro. Wheeling
The saying at the bottom stone is:
Farewell O husband and dear father farewell
Thou’st left us lonely in this world of pain
O may we meet in heavenly bliss to dwell
At Gods right hand no more to part again
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Sarah
wife of J. C. Smith
Died April 20, 1891
Aged 77 Yrs. 1 Dy
The saying at the bottom stone is:
Farewell dear children all,
From you a mother Christ doth call ***********************************************************************
Callow
Mother – Daughter
Sarah F. (Sally) Icy
1873 – 1908 1895 –
At the bottom of this modern headstone: Erected by R. J. Callow
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Eva B.V.
Vinyard
Sept 7, 1870
July 19, 1899
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Callow
J. H. (Jeff) Lakie Bell
1867 – 1951 1887 – 1932
At the bottom of this modern headstone: Erected by R. J. Callow
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Nellie D. Callow
1908-1988
Age 80
This information is on a small metal marker from the funeral home in Spencer, WV
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Eva J. Callow
1912 – 1987
Age 74
This information is on a small metal marker from the funeral home in Spencer, WV
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Elijah Callow
Co. G
60 Vir. Inf.
C.S.A.
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William A.
Son of G.W. & S.M. Callow
Died Aug. 22,1865
15 Yrs. 7 Mo. 22 Dys.
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Sarah C.
Daughter of G.W. & S.M. Callow
Died Sep. 25, 1861
Aged 2 Yrs. 1 Mo. 29 Dys.
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Mary E
Daughter of G.W. & S.M. Callow
Died Dec. 24, 1851
Aged 4 Yrs. 11 Mo. 14 Dys.
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Also about 14 graves marked by field stones at the head and foot.
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