OLD SMITH'S CEMETERY

                        SOUTH POINT ROAD

                     BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA




THIS LIST OF NAMES ARE COMPILED TOGETHER FROM ONE BY MR. R.C. KENDRICK
AND J.E. HART JR. AND ANOTHER GENTLEMAN. THE OTHER LISTING WAS A CARD
FILE I UNDERSTAND WAS BY THE D.A.R. IN GASTONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY. EACH
HAD NAMES THAT THE OTHER DID NOT HAVE AND A FEW DATES WERE DIFFERENT BUT
I BELIEVE THAT THIS LIST IS NOW CLOSE TO ACCURATE.




                    WILLIAM ANDREW LEEPER

                   CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

                         AUGUST 1983




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THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTIONS WERE COPIED IN DECEMBER, 1981 BY R.C. KENDRICK,
 ?     ?       AND J.E. HART JR., FROM NAMES FOUND IN SMITH'S CEMETERY.
LOCATED OFF SOUTH POINT ROAD, BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA---SOME OF THE NAMES
WERE TAKEN FROM LIST BY THE D.A.R. AND ADDED BY WILLIAM A. LEEPER, OF
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA JULY 1983
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In memory of Charles P. Armstrong.(son of Matthew and Mary Armstrong who
died April 1, 1858, Age 25 yrs. 1 mo., 25 days.

In memory of Jane C. Armstrong who died August 27, 1828, Age 16 mo.

In memory of John Armstrong who died May 17, 1822, Age 37 yrs. 1mo. and
14 days.

John Armstrong died May 4, 1875, Age 57 (Broken stone.)

In memory of John Armstrong who departed this life March 2, 1835. Age 8 mo.
22 days.

Margaret J. Armstrong who died Sept 9th, 1852,Age 3 mo 12 days.

In memory of Margaret Armstrong who departed this life May 27, 1829, Age 77 yrs.

In memory of Martha R. Armstrong who departed this life February 18, 1835.
Age 4 yrs. 1 mo. 17 days.

Sacred to the memory of Mary Armstrong,(wife of Matthew Armstrong) Died
March 23, 1870, in the 82nd year of her age.

In memory of Matthew Armstrong Sr. who died June 21, A D 1838, in the 76th
year of his age.                                         1858 ?

Sacred to the memory of Matthew Armstrong who died February 20, 1870 in the
83rd year of his age.

Sacred to the memory of Matthew Armstrong wo departed this life August 28,
1830, Age 21 yrs.

Matthew Armstrong, died February 18, 1835. Age 1 yr. 1 mo., 17 days.

In memory of Nancy Armstrong who died December 7, 1862 in the 78th yr.of
her age.

In memory of Polly Armstrong who departed this life April 19, 1807. Age 23 yrs.

Sacred to the memory of Ruth Armstrong who departed this life November 1,1831
Age 19 yrs. 6 mo. 21 days.                                               1834 ?

In memory of Samuel Armstrong who died December 1, 1857. Age 64 yrs. 10 mo.
and 24 days.

Sarah Jane Armstrong, died August 29, 1857. Age 1 yr. 5 mo.
(Daughter of John L. and V. L.)

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In memory of Mary Jane Baldwin, born October 27, 1827, died August 8, 1878.

Daniel W. Bess, born October 17, 1859, died April 26, 1935

Sarah Ida Johnson, (wife of Daniel W. Bess) born April 26,1872, died on
May 21, 1037

Mary P. Bess, born April 11, 1906, died January 26, 1957.

Benjamin P. Bowen, ( son of Eliz. J. and R. C. Bowen) was born April 9, 1870
and died November 23, 1886

Elizabeth J. Bowen (wife of R.C. Bowen) died February 13, 1900, Age 50 yrs.
3 mo. 19 days.

Larry Wayne Bowen, died April 16, 1943 at age 2 mo.

Lizzie Bowen, born October 15, 1867 and died October 23, 1906.

R. C. Bowen, born April 15, 1848 and died October 24, 1927.

Rosa H. Brannon (wife of J. H. Brannon) born August 25, 1851, died on April
19, 1887

Jane A. Bryson, (daughter of J.E. and Mary A. Neagle) born January 24, 1856
and died February 25, 1937.

Margaret E. Brymer, died January 9, 1955 at age 93 yrs and 5 mo.
In memory of
Esther Clouny, died October 24, 1784 at 32 years of age.

Paul A. Crotts, died November 20, 1974 at age 51 yrs.

In memory of Mary A. Dameron , died March 2, 1867 at age 70 yrs.

Carves E. Francies born Oct. 9, 1870 and died June 11, 1890

Joseph S. Ellington, born July 30, 1868 and died November 28, 1918

In loving remembrance of our dear mother Sarah Jane Ellington, born October
19, 1849 and died December 10, 1910.

David A. Ewing, born October 2, 1892 and died December 16, 1942

Samuel Ewing,(infant son of H. F. and E. L.) died December 10, 1903

Ralph Farris(son of L.L. and Emma Farris) born December 8, 1905 and died
November 14,1914.

Eugina S. Franklin, born March 30, 1883 and died November 1, 1958

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Charles R. Ford, born August 22, 1855 and died May 7, 1880, Age 25 yrs.

Lenard A. Ford (son of Charles R. and Mary A. Ford) died - Age 2 yrs. 1 mo.

Mary A. Ford (wife of C.R. Ford) born September 1, 1854 and died August
24, 1887.

Charlie B. Gallant, born July 22, 1872 and died November 24, 1898

Ida S. Gallant (daughter of J.A. and M.E. Gallant) born August 18, 1877 and
died June 18, 1889.

Edith L. Grice (wife of J.L. Grice) died July 31, 1877, Age 43 yrs. 7 mo.
and 12 days.

Nathan L. Groner, born January 1, 1862, died August 31, 1936

Susie V. Groner,(beloved wife of Nathan L. Groner) born September 18, 1866
and died November 27, 1889

James E. Hagerty, born June 1, 1857 and departed from this life October 31,
1894                           1827 ?

Margaret S. Hagerty, born September 25, 1823, died May 21, 1897.
 She is
(Margaret S. Leeper) wife of James E. Hagerty.)

To the memory of Thomas Henry who departed this life August 1, 1836 in the
34th year of his age.

In memory of Thomas Jefferson Hill (son of Solomon &  Nancy Hill) died July
11, 1805, Age 10 mo.

George Hislop (son of G.W. and J. A. Hislop) born September 1, 1874 died
December 2, 1886 Age 12 yrs. 4 mo 1 day.

Joseph Lawson Huffstetler, born October 26, 1856 and died November 27, 1925

Naomi Gabrella Brimer, (wife of J.L. Huffstetler) born June 7, 1857, and
died November 6, 1890.

Margaret Hurley, (daughter of A.B. and Mollie Hurley) born December 26, 1930
died May 6,1934.

To the memory of Sarah Leeper (daughter of John D. and Sarah Leeper) also the
wife of John A. Kerr, died June 1866 in the 30th year of her age.

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Robert Lee Kerr (son of John A. Kerr and Sarah Leeper) died August 1865,
Age 8 mo.

Mary B. Kerr (daughter of John A. Kerr and Nancy H.) died April 1873,
Age 6mo.

William W. Kerr(son of John A. Kerr and Nancy H.) died June 1873, Age 5 yrs.
5 mo.

Otis Craig Knight, born October 7, 1927 and died February 20, 1954.

Infant son of O.C. and Dorothy Knight, died August 5, 1952.

Infant daughter of O.C. and Dorothy Knight, died May 6, 1954.

George P. Knight, born September 29, 1886 and died August 11, 1968.

Martha Jane P, Knight,born March 13, 1878 and died March 13, 1937.

Joyce Ellen Knight,(daughter of O.C. and Dorothy Knight) born June 9, 1948
and died August 18, 1948.

Nenie Ella Bess Knight, (wife of B.R. Knight) born June 27, 1886, died
November 2, 1935.

Ada Radden Lawing, (wife of J.T. Lawing) born September 9, 1883. died
January 1, 1932.

William J. Laney (son of C.W. and Jane) died February 8, 1860, Age 15 yrs.
4 mo. 16 da.

In memory of Andrew Leeper, born March 25, 1788, died October 15, 1853.
Age 66 yrs.

Andrew A. Leeper, born January 29, 1821, died December 8, 1869. Age 48 yrs
10 mo. 9 da.   (Tombstone erected by his wife Margaret S. Leeper)

In memory of Andrew M. Leeper (son of James and Naomi) died June 23, 1849,
Age 1 yr, 6 mo, 9 da.

Cathrine Elvira Leeper (daughter of Andrew A. Leeper and Elizabeth McKnight
born June 2, 1880, died July 15, 1903

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth D. Leeper, died October 1818, Age 6 yrs.

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Leeper, (consort of John Leeper) died
February 6, 1835. Age 74 yrs.  (May be wife of the Revolutionary soldier)

In memory of Esther Leeper, died November 9, 1821. Age 4 yrs.

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In memory of Esther Leeper (daughter of James Leeper and Naomi ) died
November 3, 1843, in the 14 year of her age

In memory of William P. Leeper , died November 8, 1821, Age 7 mo. 4 da.

Infant, Leeper (daughter of R. and L.A.) born February 8, 1901 and died

In memory of George E. Leeper (son of Andrew and Mary Leeper) died May 10,
1849. Age 2 yrs, 5 mo. 19 da.

Here lies the body of James Leeper who departed this life July 18, 1765,
Age 34 yrs.

James Leeper, died September 16, 1888. Age 62 yrs, 4 mo. 11 da.

In memory of James Leeper who departed this life  September 21, 1839 in the
49th year of his age.

In memory of James Leeper (son of Andrew A. and M.S. Leeper) born February
25, 1844, died January 27, 1853

In memory of James A. Leeper (son of James and Naomi Leeper) died June 18, 1854
in the third year of his age.

Underneath is deposited the remains of John Leeper Esq. who departed this life
April 8, 1804. Age 47 years.         ( There is an Eagle on the Marker)

In memory of John Leeper who died January 27, 1823. Age 4 mo.

To the memory of John Leeper (son of James and Naomi Leeper) who died on
February 5, 1820. Age 3 yrs, 28 days.

Sacred to the memory of Jane H. Leeper who departed this life in the month
of April A.D. 1837 in the 75th year of her age.

In memory of John M. Leeper (son of Andrew and Mary Leeper) who died July
8, 1854 in the 10th year of his age.

In memory of Margaret S. Leeper (wife of Andrew A. Leeper) born March 5, 1819
died June 20, 1882.

In memory of Leroy Leeper (son of James and  Naomi Leeper) died August 5,
1855. Age 1 yr, 3 mo, 16 da.

In memory of Margaret Leeper who was born August 22, 1787, died March 5.
1833. Age 45 yrs. 6mo. 11 da.

In memory of Mary Leeper who died October 20, 1784. Age 56 yrs.

Mary L. Leeper (daughter of Andrew A. Leeper and Elizabeth McKnight) born
December 18, 1875 and died February 7, 1877.

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In memory of Matthew Leeper ( A Patroit of the Revolution) born May 27, 1755
died October 12, 1849    ( A South Fork Boy)

Sacred to the memory of Matthew A. Leeper (son of James and Naomi Leeper)
who died November 5, 1823. Age 5 yrs, 1 mo.

In memory of Nancy Leeper who departed this life November 26, 1824. Age 5 yrs.

In memory of Naomi Leeper born April 12, 1795, died November 21, 1872.

Naomi Leeper (wife of James Leeper) born April 8, 1824, died December 4, 1908.

In memory of Robert J. Leeper (son of Andrew and Mary Leeper)who died September
27, 1845. Age 3 yrs, 4 mo.

In memory of Thomas Leeper who died January 14, 1834. Age 10 mo.

In memory of Larkin Lysander ( Infant son of Sidney and Sophia McGinnis)
born September 17, 1855, died May 22, 1856.

In memory of Green McKee who on the 27th day of May 1829 was killed by
lightning in the 17th yr. of his age.

Matthew McKee, died May 22, 1815. Age 4 yrs, 8 mo.

James Addison McKnight, born October 20, 1857, died May 24, 1927.

Margaret Leeper McKnight (wife of James Addison McKnight) born February 16,
1857, died December 11, 1928.

Alexander Mclean Sr. (Pioneer) born 1709, died 1796.

Elizabeth Ratchford ( wife of Alexander McLean Sr.) born 1738, died 1812.

In memory of Alexander McLean Jr. who died September 25, 1829 in  31st year
of his age.

In memory of Margaret McLean (wife of Thomas McLean Sr.) died October 21, 1854
in the 74th year of her age.

In memory of Mary L. McLean, died June 12, 1851 in the 48th year of her age.

In memory of Mary M.A. McLean ( daughter of William R. and M.A. McLean) died
June 3, 1855 in 2nd year of her age.

In memory of Thomas A. McLean (son of William R. and M.A. McLean) died in
the 2nd month of his age.- August 17, 1840

Thomas McLean Sr. died August 24, 1856 in the 93rd year of his age.

In memory of Robert A.K. McLean (son of William R. and M.A. McLean) died
January 6, 1865 in the 3rd year of his age.

William R. McLean            (Stone is Broken)  Information not obtainable

William R. McLean, died January 20, 1884, Age 72 yrs, 1 mo. 5 da.

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A. F. Neagle born March 8, 1822 and died October 8, 1903

Doctor J.E. Neagle, died June 29, 1883. Age 51 yrs, 7 mo. 27 da.

Mary A. Neagle (wife of Dr. J.E. Neagle) born August 14, 1839, died on
February 22, 1916

Mariah Jane Neagle (wife of Andrew Neagle) born July 19, 1810, died June
9, 1896
                                               1846 ?
In memory of Alexander Porter, died October 1, 1816 Age 63 yrs.

In memory of Andrew Porter, died February 4, 1836. Age 26 yrs.

Sarah Reeves (wife of Newton Reeves) died May 25, 1847. Age 36 yrs. 2 mo.
15 da.

Jerry A. Rhinehart born June 10, 1878, died September 22, 1951.

Hattie Stowe Rhinehart ( wife of Jerry Rhinehart) born October 1, 1875,
died October 31, 1966. Age 91 yrs.

Ethel L Robison (daughter of A.W. and F.L. Robison) born May 8, 1910
died June 15, 1910

Franklin A. Radden, born December 23, 1853 and died February 19, 1906

Rachel A. Radden (daughter of M.R. and H. Radden) died June 17, 1873. Age
22 yrs. 2 da.

Sarah A. Radden born 1861 and died 1943.

Robinson infant ( son of Edward M. and Cora Hattie Stowe)died August 2, 1917

Elbert E. Robinson (son of Edward M. and Cora Hattie Stowe)  born April 4,
1916 and died October 16, 1916

Ella Stowe Robinson (wife of Jim Robinson) born August 28, 1881, died August
21, 1955

Emma Robinson (daughter of O. P. Stowe) born April 7, 1887 and died February
20, 1906.

Ralph Robinson (son of L.L. and Emma Farris) born December 8, 1905 and died
November 1, 1914.

William A. Robinson, born May 25, 1915, died September 28, 1934

Mary Elvira Leeper Selvey (wife of S. Joseph Selvey) born July 12, 1845,
died  June 8, 1883

S. Joseph Selvey (N.C. Infantry, Company II H 37)  Information on dates
not available

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Sarah Lodemia Selvey (daughter of S.Joseph and Mary E.) born April 12,
1871, died August 18, 1874.

Leroy E. Selvey (son of S. Joseph and Mary E.) born December 27, 1872,
died August 13, 1878. Age 5 yrs. 9 mo. 16 da.

James W. Selvey (son of S. Joseph and Mary E.) born October 11, 1876, died
June 30, 1879 Age  2 yrs. 8 mo. 19 da.

Annie Mae Selvey (daughter of S. Joseph and Mary E.) born September 21, 1879
died June 22, 1882.

Infant daughter of S. Joseph and Mary E. Selvey, died September 30, 1882.

Clarence A. Selvey (son of L.I. Selvey) born March 23, 1893 died February
22, 1900. Age 6 yr. 10 mo. 29 da.

Lodemia Leeper Selvey (wife of James M. Selvey) born July 14, 1850, died
September 21, 1874. Age 24,yrs. 2 mo. 7 da.

Julia N. Selvey (daughter of James M. and Lodemia) died March 9, 1877.
Age 5 yrs. 6 mo. 10 da.

A. Murray Smith, born November 19, 1851 and died May 23, 1931

Bryan Lee Smith (son of J.T. and Fannie L.) born May 26, 1897, died August
31, 1897

Edward G. Smith born December 23, 1877, died October 9, 1914. Age 36 yrs.
9 mo. 16 da.

Eunice M. Smith (daughter of Jane A. Neagle Brison) born December 10, 1876
died December 5, 1923.

Fannie L. Smith (wife of J.T. Smith) born April 28, 1864, died March 10, 1907.

Mary C. Smith (daughter of R. and W.R.) died July 22, 1854, Age 8 yrs. 9 mo.
20 days.

Robert Lee Smith died August 1865. Age 8 mo.

Walter Newton Smith ( son of J.T. and Fannie L.) born January 25, 1891, died
June 17, 1891

Barbara E. Stowe born May 4, 1857, died June 20, 1887

Caroline Stowe (wife of O.P. Stowe born May 18, 1864, died April 27, 1903.

O.P. Stowe born October 8, 1860, died November 28, 1928

Emma Stowe (daughter of Mr and Mrs O.P. Stowe) born April 7, 1887, died
February 20, 1906

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Elbert E. Stowe (Infant son of Edward and Cora Hattie Stowe) born April
4, 1916 and died October 16, 1916.

Stowe infant ( son of Edward M and Hattie ) ( born  and died August 2, 1917.

Frances L. Stowe born September 15, 1853, died April  11, 1932

Joe L. Stowe died 1895  Age 75 yrs.

Lula Stowe (daughter of O.P. and C.N. ) born March 10, 1901, died June 25,1901

M.S. Stowe died 1879  Age 85

Samuel Stowe (son of O.P. and C.N.) born October 10, 1896, died June 28, 1897.

Millie R. Turner born September 22, 1896, died December 30, 1948.

Cora M. Trull (daughter of C.C. and D.E.) born October 17, 1901, died
August 10, 1904.

Elizabeth Webb (wife of Shurod Webb) born November 27, 1806, died November 29,
1892. Age 86 yrs. 11mo. 2 da.

Kittie Webb died June 11, 1904. (about 69 yrs of age)

Carrie E. Wentz(wife of W.A.Wentz) born March 20, 1862, died November 19, 1905

Dorcas Lusenday Wentz (wife of Robert Wentz) born January 3, 1847, died April
11, 1915

Mary L.E. Wentz (daughter of Robert and Dorcas Wentz) born June 25, 1875,
died December 8, 1876. Age 1 yr. 8 mo. 5 da.

Grady Horace Wentz (U.S. Army WWI ) born April 30, 1895, died September 14,
1979

Emma (wife of J. Wentz Wilson)  (daughter of H.W. and Prudence Rumfelt)
died January 9, 186 ?

Emma Jane Leeper Wilson (wife of Samuel W. Wilson) born October 24, 1871,
died July 8, 1942.

Samuel W. Wilson born November 12,1871, died July 23, 1914.

Samuel Arnold Wilson (son of Samuel W. and Emma Jane Leeper Wilson) born
May 20, 1912, died June 3, 1914.

Eva Stiller Wooten born 1907 and died 1972