Stephen Major Cemetery
The Major Cemetery was read by John Reynolds and assisted in the field by Wayne Kellogg --October 1944; In 1961 the information was read on the Rathbun Cemetery (Transcribed 2005 by Mary Rhodes)
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This cemetery has suffered the same fate of most small family cemeteries. It is overgrown with brush and none of the stones remain standing. At one time it was surrounded by a wall, of which only the rear wall now stands. It is located to the rear and a short distance to the east of the old stone house which was erected by Stephen Major.
On one of the stones, the following inscription is yet readable and apparently applies to Stephen Major:
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“From Ireland, his native land He immigrated here to dwell When this was but a wilderness Resounding by the savage yell Here he rose to imminence Believed by all both far and near And while possessing competence Bequeathed to his children dear. This sacred spot he called his own But only one reserve he made Here he requested to be laid Encompassed by a wall of stone. Here let his sleeping dust remain Until the last long trumpet sound Shall bid it rise to live and reign Where everlasting joys abound”.
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Stephen Major - Died March 17, 1844 in the 77th year of his age.
John Major - Died Nov 21, 1854 Aged 49 Years
Lucy Ann Major - Daughter of John and Cyrene Major Died Sept 22, 1847 Aged 11 Years
Infant Son of John and Cyrene Major Died Nov 1851
Adaline Major - Daughter of John and Cyrene Major Died Sept 16, 1851 Aged 3 Years
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(RATHBUN CEMETERY) "This cemetery is in Karr Valley, a short distance away from the Stephen |