Site Dimensions: 130 by 240 by 75 by 140 by 100 feet

Survey Description: Site consists of a large community cemetery with at least 251 graves. Identified graves include: 47 with inscribed granite or marble markers; 128 with uninscribed fieldstone markers; at least 51 unmarked graves; 10 with uninscribed fieldstone markers; six with illegible metal markers; two with legible metal markers; two with metal markers & uninscribed fieldstone markers; two with inscribed cement markers; two illegible cement markers, and one uninscribed granite marker. A partially deteriorated wire mesh fence encloses site. Plantings include periwinkle, yucca, cedar, and roses. Orientation of graves ranges from 90 through 110 degrees. Some of the grave markers are set with inscriptions facing west where the entrance gate is located. Site was field inspected, photographed, and headstone inscriptions were transcribed and compared to previous site documentation. Site size was estimated by pacing the horizontal extent of the surrounding fence lines.

Survey Date: 2/98
Field Notes: _x_Yes ___No
Photographs: _x_Yes ___No

Reference(s): Roanoke Valley Historical Society
1986 Roanoke County Graveyards Through 1920. Privately printed, RVHS, Roanoke.

Additional Comments: Assigned temporal period was based on death dates inscribed on observed headstones. These dates range from 1889 through 1962. However, the presence of numerous unmarked graves and graves marked with uninscribed fieldstone markers may reflect an earlier or later use of the site. Some informants indicated affiliation is entirely Euro-American, but other indicated Euro- and African-American. Site is not marked on the USGS Garden City map sheet, but it is marked on local realty maps. This cemetery was surveyed by the RVHS and documented in their report as the �Amos I Cemetery� (1986: 2-3). The report provided biographical information transcribed from 14 grave markers which predated 1921.

Marker Inscriptions:

Amos Cemetery (continued)

Virginia Lucille Daughter of Hatcher & Bessie McGuire Nov. 22, 1925 Jan. 28, 1926 Our darling one hath gone before, To greet us on the blissful shore. SAUL footstone: Father James H. Saul Aug. 21, 1852 Oct. 21, 1935 ???? ???? 1880 - 1943 (metal marker) W.M. Fisher Died Nov. 17, 1921 Aged 69 yrs. Dearest father, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel; �Tis the Lord that has bereft us of one We loved so well. William Murray 1856 - 1944 (uninscribed fieldstone & metal marker) Ellen Mitchell 1896 - 1898 Donna Mitchell 1892 - 1894 (two graves enclosed by wood post & wire mesh fence, 7 by 7 feet & 1 foot high)

Rufus Edward Son of John & Julia Amos Feb. 2, 1920 July 06, 1925 Sleep on, Rufus, and take thy rest, God calls away when He thinks best. James Lee Ferris 18?6 19?? (defaced metal marker) James T. Simmons 1867 - 1940 Jan. 9, 1879 Elmer Dent Jan. 29, 1937 Emily M. Goad May 18, 1902 Oct. 14, 1950 Her end was peace Lloyd Amos Joseph D. (two inscribed cement bricks enclosed by deteriorated fence 8 by 13 feet)

Lucy Russ Jan. 22, 1845 Dec. 11, 1927 A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still." M.S.M. Fisher Died Nov. 19, 1925 Aged 75 yrs. Dearest mother, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel; �Tis the Lord that has bereft us of one We loved so well. Maggie S. Calvert 1885 - 1945 ???? Graham Murray ???? - 1962 (uninscribed fieldstone & defaced metal marker) Yates Samuel D. Lelia J. Jan. 15, 1870 Sept. 5, 1875 July 16, 1926 June 28, 1957 Roy Norris Son of G.H. & Lillie Dangerfield Feb. 21, 1921 Apr. 26, 1922 Every joy to us is dead, Since Norris is not here.

Amos Cemetery (continued)

Doss Samuel Henry-----Sarah Hartman 1851------------------1848 Aug. 2, 1926--- Feb. 10, 1929 Lousie D.------ Annie D. Amos--------- Ferguson May 1870----- 1878 June 1904------ Feb. 8, 1940 Maude D. Harsley Feb. 29, 1894 1911 (large, inscribed marker near uninscribed fieldstone markers) Infant of C.M. & Josie Boon Vo+AN-F B. AP. 29 1858 (fieldstone, remainder illegible) William Henry Ferris was born (fieldstone, remainder illegible) Lerner B. Dau. Of J.H. & P.C. Doss Born Mar. 10, 1893 Died Dec. 26, 1895 Beautiful, lovely, she was but given one Asleep in Jesus fair bud to earth to blossom in heaven. Lynn son of John & Julia Amos Apr. 29, 1911 May 04, 1911 Sleep on Lynn and take thy rest, God calls away when He thinks best..

Winney M. Ferris June 08, 1957 Dec. 22, 1945 ------------------- Michael A. Ferris Apr. 29, 1854 Oct. 30, 1895 ------------------- George L. Ferris Sept. 23, 1879 Aug. 15, 1955 (above inscriptions on one large marker) Infant of C.M. & Josie Boon M.A.G. Born 18?? Died Apr. 1 189? J.W.M. D June 30 1889 A ???? (fieldstone) Edward Lee Son of J.H. & P.C. Doss Born Dec. 13, 1894 Died Feb. 3, 1895 Jackson A. Amos Born Apr. 25, 1861 Died Aug. 3, 1903 Beloved one farewell

Clarence B. son of C.M. & Josie Boone Jan. 15, 1914 Apr. 7, 1926 Gone to be an angel F.B (inscribed fieldstone) P.?? (inscribed fieldstone) John ??R? (mostly illegible fieldstone) ?.F. B ?? ??? (illegible fieldstone) ?????? B Aug 8 18?? D Jun ? ???? (partially illegible fieldstone) Henry H. Son of J.H. & P.C. Doss Dec. 1895 - Jan 7, 1896 Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest / God calls away when He thinks best. Carl Price Son of C.M. & Josie Boon July 27, 1910 Died July 04, 1912

Amos Cemetery (continued)

Rosa Lia Argabright Born Aug. 30, 1906 Died July 27, 1907 Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest God calls away when He thinks best.

Richard A. Richardson Born Oct. 11, 1879 Died Feb. 4 1916 Gone but not forgotten