Ramsey Taylor Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Over the past few months, I’ve posted photos of many of the headstones in this cemetery. Today’s photo is an overview of the cemetery in honor of the people buried here without markers. Among them are my gg grandparents, James Francis Taylor and Margaret E. Ramsey. Jim and Margaret […]
Cemeteries
Tombstone Tuesday – James Thomas Taylor
Ramsey-Taylor Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky James T. Tayler Born Jan. 15, 1892 Died Jan. 15, 1905 Our Darling Son James Thomas “Tommy” Taylor was the son of Josiah Love Taylor and Mary Alice Kirby. He died in a tragic accident that occurred the day after his 13th birthday. Check back tomorrow for the story of […]
Tombstone Tuesday – Mary Katherine Riickert
Ramsey Taylor Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Mary K. Daughter of Geo. W. & M. A. Riickert Born Aug. 30, 1891 Died June 10, 1892 Mary Katherine was the daughter of George W. Riickert and Martha Ann “Mollie” Taylor.
Tombstone Tuesday – Emma and Margy Taylor
Ramsey-Taylor Cemetery, Renfro Valley, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Emma Tayler Born Dec. 20 1896 – Died Sep. 28, 1902 Margy Tayler Born Feb. 13, 1904 – Died Sep. 13, 1907 These matching tombstones are for the young daughters of Josiah Love Taylor and Mary Alice Kirby (even though both markers have Taylor spelled Tayler). Joe, Alice […]
Tombstone Tuesday – Robert and Mary M. Taylor
Providence Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Come Ye Blessed Robert Taylor Feb. 18, 1827 – Sept. 18, 1906 Mary M. Taylor July 8, 1834 – Jan. 12, 1926 TAYLOR Robert Taylor was the son of William Taylor and Martha “Patsy” Ramsey. His wife was Mary Margaret Parsons.
Tombstone Tuesday – Elizabeth Taylor Ramsey
Ramsey Taylor Cemetery, Renfro Valley, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Mother Elizabeth wife of Matt Ramsey 1837 – 1901 Elizabeth Taylor was the daughter of William Taylor and Martha “Patsy” Ramsey, the wife of Madison Ramsey and the mother of 4 children. She died on 23 Dec 1900 in Rockcastle County.
Tombstone Tuesday – Harriett L. Ramsey Proctor
Ramsey Taylor Cemetery, Renfro Valley, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Harriet L. Proctor Born May 19, 1844 Died Mar 13, 1915 Harriett was the daughter of Thomas Ramsey, Jr. and Rhoda Ann Lavender. She married John J. Proctor on 4 Apr 1883.
Tombstone Tuesday – Joseph Love Ramsey
Ramsey-Hiatt Cemetery, Renfro Valley, Rockcastle County, Kentucky J. L. Ramsey May 29, 1842 – Dec. 19, 1901 Joe was the son of Thomas Ramsey, Jr. and Rhoda Ann Lavender. He was married twice – 1st to Martha Jane Bryant and 2nd to Glathia Jane Coffey.
Tombstone Tuesday – Thomas Kemp Goodloe
Grapevine Cemetery, Hopkins County, Kentucky Thomas Kemp Goodloe Born Feb. 12, 1802 Died Dec. 23, 1887 Kemp was the son of Henry Lewis Goodloe and Elizabeth Berry. He married Diana Dunkerson.
Tombstone Tuesday – Unknown Union Soldier Buried in Heard County, Georgia
An unknown Union soldier is buried in Adamson Cemetery in Heard County, Georgia. This location along the central Alabama and Georgia border was the heart of the Confederacy. Even though the sons of this area were off fighting for the other side, this soldier was given a proper burial by a local resident. See the post […]