Southern Graves

Anna V. Wife of J. E. Lowe Feb 27, 1866 Dec 11, 1891 We miss thee from our home, darling Anna, we miss thee from thy place. A shadow o'er our life is cast; we miss the sunshine of thy face. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, And in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. Duluth Church Cemetery Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia Photo © 2010 S. Lincecum

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Frances E. Kilgore Wife of Henry L. Lowe Born Aug 4, 1834 Died Nov 28, 1877 A loving mother and devoted wife has gone to her rest, and the light has gone out in the happy home. Graces with those rare virtues which are peculiar only to her sex, the deceased was all the wife and mother could be. Her sorrowing husband to whom she had been a faithful and loving companion for so many happy years, now that she is gone will cherish her memory and children whom she has tenderly reared will arise up and call her blessed. This ledger marker is located at Waverly Hall Cemetery in Harris County, Georgia. Photo copyright © 2009 S. Lincecum.

Laid to rest in Waverly Hall Cemetery; Harris County, Georgia are General Henry H. and Mrs. Mariah A. Tarver Lowe. Their marble tombstone has inscriptions on all four sides: To the memory of Mrs. Mariah A. Lowe, consort of Genl Henry H. Lowe, formerly Miss M. A. Tarver, Born Sept 30th, 1807, Married Aug 26th, 1821, Died Nov 27th, 1852. In but few characters was ever so happily blended all the elements of female virtues and attractions. Modest, refined, cultivated and dignified. Kind, forbearing, benevolent, liberal and just. Father this cup of sorrow, We'll drink as did thy Son, Teach us in resignation, To say "Thy will be done." In Memory Of Genl Henry H. Lowe Who Was Born 4th Nov 1795 And Died July 8th, 1854 This stone marks the resting place of one whose influence and character were felt in his day: a man of strong will and unwavering purpose, of untiring industry and unyielding perseverance, he made for himself fortune, name and position. And ...

Thomas Lowe died on this date 129 years ago. He was born 26 December 1826. Thomas was a member of Company I, 5th Georgia Regiment, Confederate States Army. He was buried along with his wife Cornelia Ann Mims in Beech Springs Methodist Church Cemetery , Bullard, Twiggs County, Georgia. To learn more about Thomas and Cornelia Mims Lowe, please read a previous post entitled Lowe Plantation Owners in Beech Springs Cemetery .

When I visit a cemetery, I am often struck by a particular stone I find. It might be an interesting quote, a somewhat fancy stone, a name that is vaguely familiar, or nothing in particular at all. This happened at Beech Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Bullard, Twiggs County, Georgia. Thomas Lowe and his wife Cornelia Ann Mims piqued my interest. The following is what I found out about them. From History of Twiggs County, Georgia Sesquicentennial (1809-1959) by J. Lanette O'Neal Faulk and posted to the MIMS Mailing List by Jeanne Filice: LOWE-MIMS Thomas Lowe was born December 26, 1826, and died January 17, 1880 at his home in Bullard. He married Cornelia Ann Mims. She was born in Edgefield, South Carolina July 26, 1829, daughter of Martin and Charlsie Ferguson Mims. Children of Thomas & Cornelia: 1. William T. (1853-1873) 2. Julia Augusta (married William Andrews) 3. John Thomas (1855-1883) 4. E. Martin (1858-1885) 5. John (1862-1869) 6. Thomas (1864-1950) 7....

I made some contributions to FindAGrave from the Beech Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Bullard, Twiggs County, Georgia. Items include transciptions and photos. Surnames include BULLARD, COOK, GOODWIN, GRESHAM, JOHNSTON, LOWE, MCCORMICK, and RAMEY. According to New Georgia Encyclopedia , Bullard was first the site of a steamboat landing on the Ocmulgee River. It later became Bullard Depot on the Southern Railway. According to Towns & Communities of Twiggs County, Georgia , this town was named after the Daniel Bullard family. Following is a video of Beech Springs Methodist Church Cemetery: