Locality:
Realty Map: 86.15-3-6.3 quarters
20th c.
USGS Map:
Grid Locus: J-5 Landform: Ridge bench
UTM Easting: 586230 Elevation: 1380 feet
UTM Northing: 4118160 Aspect: Southeast
Site Dimensions: 40 by 64 feet
Survey Description:
Site consists of a small family cemetery that contains at least 25
interments. Observed graves included
three with inscribed marble/granite markers, three inscribed fieldstone
markers, 11 uninscribed fieldstone markers, and eight unmarked graves visible
as ground surface depressions. A
deteriorated post and wire mesh fence stands around the cemetery
perimeter. However, the northwest fence
line bisected one grave identifiable as a ground surface depression with an
uninscribed fieldstone marker. Within
the cemetery, one grave was enclosed by an iron fence that measured 4 by 8
feet. Historic plantings included oak
trees, one large cedar tree, and periwinkle ground cover. Site is surrounded by a wood lot. Site was field inspected, photographed, and
headstone inscriptions were transcribed and compared to previous site
documentation. Site is marked on local
real estate maps but the documented size of 16.5 feet by 32.95 is clearly
incorrect. A more accurate site size was
derived by measuring the horizontal extent of the surrounding fence lines (31
by 64 by 32 by 64 feet) and adding an additional area to encompass the bisected
grave discussed above.
Survey Date: 4/98
Field Notes: _x_Yes ___No
Photographs: _x_Yes ___No
Reference(s):
1986
Additional Comments: Assigned
temporal period was based on the range of death dates inscribed on observed
headstones. These dates range from 1875
through 1933. However, the presence of
numerous unmarked graves and graves marked with uninscribed fieldstone markers
may indicate an earlier or later use of the site. Site is not marked on the
The Lavinder Cemetery was initially surveyed by the RVHS and
their report documented biographical information transcribed from two
headstones in the cemetery that predated 1921 (RVHS 1986: 150).
The following information was transcribed from headstones observed
during the 1998 survey. However, the
G.F. Lavinder headstone had fallen and the inscription could not be read. The biographical information for this grave
was copied from the RVHS report.
Lavinder
Cemetery (continued)
Marker Inscriptions:
G.F. Lavinder M Ivan
Victor
Born (fieldstone
marker Infant
son of
Oct. 28, 1851 at
foot of grave) T.T.
& B.E. Bohon
Died
Apr. 3, 1899
For now we see through a
glass darkly, but then
face to face; now I know
in part, but then shall I
know even as also I am known
(grave enclosed by 8 by 11 feet
iron fence)
Martha Lavinder Bowles 1875 1876
1849 – 1933 (fieldstone
marker at (fieldstone
marker at
head
of head of grave) head
of grave)