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471    ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH [Q57.4]

Location: Town of Gulf. 200 feet north of SR 2139, Creosote Road, 1,200 feet east of junction with SR 2144, J. R. Moores Store Road, behind the Baptist Gulf House of Prayer

Coordinates: 35d 33m 37.3s N; 79d 16m 41.6s W Click here for Google maps

The builder of the church in 1847, John Haughton, is buried in the cemetery along with other members of the Haughton Family. The attractive plot is well-shaded with towering trees and surrounded by an intact solid stone wall. In 1959, Vann Oldham had been serving as caretaker of the cemetery for many years. Many of the monuments in the cemetery are elaborately carved, expensive creations, with the name of the builder still legible. Many of the markers were shipped from Fayetteville.

Civil war veterans and many persons who were reportedly killed in a plague of typhoid fever are buried in the plot. There were thirty-four (34) legible markers in the cemetery when surveyed in February 1984. Slaves owned by families in the Gulf area are supposedly buried in the outlying areas of the stone wall section.

There is a granite marker contributed by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina which says:
"Former site of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Gulf. Erected in 1847 by John Haughton. Consecrated by Bishop Levi S. Ives in 1847. Removed to Siler City in 1953."

Kathy Brooks Jones, Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, (Sanford, NC, 1984), pages 112 and 177, recorded 34 grave markers. William D. Mclver reported another grave marker.

The cemetery was badly damaged by heavy winds on Saturday, 19 June 1993, with large oak trees uprooted and broken. The cemetery will be repaired by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, Raleigh. The cemetery was damaged again by high winds on Monday, 30 August 1993.

A sketch and inventory of 33 grave sites was made by William D. McIver, Sanford, North Carolina, prior to 22 April 1994. A sketch and inventory of 35 grave sites was made by Jane Pyle in September 1994. Martha Hope Smith found references to additional burials in St. Marks Churchyard at Gulf from the Parish Register of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This latest inventory is summarized in an article by Wade H. Hadley, Jr., "St. Marks Chapel: Migratory and Enduring" in The Chatham Historical Journal, Vol. 7, No. 4, November 1994. This listing includes 35 grave markers and 11 unmarked graves with the information furnished by St. Bartholomew's Register.

Other references:
Sanford Herald article 26 June 1959.
"Cemetery Victim of the Elements," Chatham News-Record, Thursday, 4 August 1994.

Owner: Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.
Legal Description: Deed Book AH-38, 28 August 1847, John Haughton to Levi S. Ives, George Mordecai, John W. Wright, Trustees, one acre.
Topo Quadrant: Goldston.
Church owned: Yes. Denomination: Episcopal.
Maintained and in use: Yes.
Number of graves: 46.
Cemetery size: 1 acre.
White: Yes.
Unrestricted access: Yes.
Well maintained: Yes.
Enclosed: Yes.
Enclosed explanation: Rock wall repaired with brick, 80' x 90'.
Enclosed conditions: Good.
Markers: Yes.
Markers with inscriptions: Yes.
Number of readable markers: 35.
Last burial: 1953.
First burial: 1849.
Other damage explanation: Heavy winds with uprooted trees.
Listed: Yes.
Listed explanation: Kathy Brooks Jones, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, pp. 112, 177..
Significant events: Site of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Erected by John Haughton. Consecrated by Bishop Levi S. Ives in 1847. Removed to Siler City in 1953. Removed to Mordecai Square, Raleigh, in 1978..
Last canvassed by: Will M. Heiser. Date: 14 Oct 1996.

1. Frasier, Alice L.   (b. 2 Mar 1856 - d. 17 Jan 1892)
Daughter of Richard G. and Jane Watson Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
2. Frasier, Emily Joyner   (b. 29 Mar 1845 - d. 6 Apr 1892)
Daughter of Richard G. and Jane Watson Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
3. Frasier, Eugene H.   (b. 28 Aug 1904 - d. 11 Dec 1934)
Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
4. Frasier, Florence J.   (b. 21 Aug 1887 - d. 3 Jul 1889)
Daughter of George David and Pattie Ann Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
5. Frasier, George David   (b. 18 Aug 1850 - d. 16 May 1919)
Husband of (1st) Pattie Ann Frasier and (2nd) Leta Goldston Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
6. Frasier, George David, Jr.   (b. 14 Mar 1906 - d. 18 Aug 1906)
Son of George David and Leta Goldston Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
7. Frasier, George McNeal   (b. 1879 - d. 12 Jul 1880)
Son of George David and Pattie Ann Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
8. Frasier, Jane Watson   (b. 22 Aug 1825 - d. 11 Mar 1909)
Wife of Richard G. Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
9. Frasier, Leta Goldston   (b. 19 Feb 1883 - d. 13 Nov 1953)
2nd wife of George David Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
10. Frasier, Lizzie Pearl   (b. 18 Nov 1881 - d. 7 May 1896)
Daughter of George David and Pattie Ann Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
11. Frasier, Pattie Ann   (b. 9 Aug 1852 - d. 26 Apr 1901)
1st Wife of George David Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
12. Frasier, Richard G.   (b. 5 Nov 1816 - d. 16 Feb 1888)
Husband of Jane Watson Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
13. Frasier, Richard Olmsted   (b. 8 Aug 1853 - d. 18 Jun 1924)
Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
14. Frasier, Walter Raleigh   (b. 17 Sep 1859 - d. 1 May 1893)
Son of Richard G. and Jane Watson Frasier. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
15. Frasier, Zillah   (b. 10 Apr 1788 - d. 6 Apr 1850)
Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
16. Harris, Brooks   (b. 1803 - d. 21 Feb 1869)
Husband of Eliza Harris.Son of West and Elizabeth Harris. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
17. Harris, D. C., Lt.   (b. 1835 - d. 15 Oct 1862)
Eldest son of Brooks and Eliza Harris. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
18. Harris, Eliza   (b. 1807 - d. 24 Feb 1872)
Wife of Brooks Harris. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
19. Harris, John W., Lt.   (b. 1838 - d. 1 Sep 1865)
Second son of Brooks and Eliza Harris. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
20. Haughton, Ann Lightfoot (Hayes)   (b. 5 Mar 1822 - d. 21 Aug 1849)
1st wife of Lawrence J. Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
21. Haughton, Jane McBryde   (b. 4 Oct 1844 - d. 22 Mar 1856)
Daughter of Lawrence J. and Ann Lightfoot (Hayes) Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
22. Haughton, John   (b. 20 Jul 1775 - d. 26 Nov 1849)
Husband of Mary Ryan (Hooker) Haughton. "Mark the perfect man And behold the upright; For the end of that man is peace" "Builder of St. Mark's Church". Erected by his wife, Jan 1850. Jones, K. B. "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," V.1, 1984, p. 113-114. Hadley, W. H., Jr., Chat. Hist. Jrl. Nov, 1994. Builder of St. Mark's Church. Location row 6. column 32.
23. Haughton, John L., Lt.   (b. 16 Apr 1841 - d. 17 Sep 1862)
Son of Lawrence J. and Ann Lightfoot (H.) Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
24. Haughton, Kate Meta   (b. 1867 - d. 23 May 1868)
Daughter of L. J. and Martha Ann Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
25. Haughton, Martha Ann   (b. 15 Sep 1832 - d. 16 Jan 1882)
2nd wife of Lawrence J. Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
26. Haughton, Mary R.   (b. 11 Dec 1791 - d. 15 Jan 1865)
Wife of John Haughton. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
27. Heron, James M.   (b. 8 Dec 1855 - d. 6 Aug 1865)
Son of N. M. and E. C. Heron. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
28. Hooker, James Harriss   (b. 21 Mar 1856 - d. 29 Sep 1856)
Son of Joseph C. and Mary Jane Hooker. Location noted by William D. McIver.
29. Hooker, Joseph C.   (b. 10 May 1831 - d. 30 Jun 1867)
Husband of Mary Jane Hooker. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
30. Hooker, Mary Jane   (b. 14 Mar 1834 - d. 21 Jun 1866)
Wife of Joseph C.Hooker. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
31. McIntyre, Evelyn W.   (b. 1849 - d. 1 Nov 1893)
Wife of John W. McIntyre. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
32. McIntyre, Joliette Irene   (b. 1875 - d. 18 Sep 1879)
Only child of John W. and Evelyn W. McIntyre. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
33. McIver, Infant   (b. - d. )
Infant of John M. and Permelia C. (Harris) McIver. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
34. McIver, Infant   (b. - d. )
Infant of John M. and Permelia C. (Harris) McIver. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
35. McIver, Infant   (b. - d. )
Infant of John M. and Permelia C. (Harris) McIver. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
36. McIver, Permelia C. (Harris)   (b. 14 Feb 1842 - d. 4 Oct 1875)
Wife of John M. McIver. Daughter of Brooks and Eliza Harris. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
37. McRae, Julia   (b. 1835 - d. 28 Jul 1867)
Wife of Donald McRae. Born in Mass. Buried at the Gulf. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 206. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
38. Murdoch, Lemuel Colburn   (b. 26 Nov 1846 - d. 22 Sep 1863)
Son of William and Sarah C. Murdoch. Born Graniteville, SC Died at Gulf of typhoid fever. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114.
39. Newby, George Clinton, M.D.   (b. Dec 1822 - d. 16 Jun 1889)
buried 17 Jun 1889 in St. Mark's Churchyard at Gulf. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 222. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
40. Newby, Kate Carman   (b. - d. )
Daughter of Dr. George C. and Margaret Newby. Jones, Kathy Brooks, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, p. 113-114. Dates are buried in the ground and could not be read.
41. Paton, Harriet   (b. 30 Dec 1864 - d. 17 Jan 1865)
Daughter of Robert and Maria Antoinette Paton. Died very suddenly, cause unknown. Buried at the Gulf. May have been twin of Walter Paton. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 205. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
42. Paton, Isabel   (b. 3 Dec 1868 - d. 1 Aug 1870)
Daughter of Robert and Maria Antoinette Paton. Egypt, Chatham Co. died of marasmus Buried in the churchyard at the Gulf. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 62. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
43. Paton, Maria Antoinette   (b. 1832 - d. 4 Dec 1892)
Wife of Robert Paton. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 224. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
44. Paton, Robert   (b. 1826 - d. 2 Jul 1883)
Buried 2 July 1883, in St. Mark's churchyard. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 217. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
45. Paton, Walter   (b. - d. 20 Jan 1865)
Son of Robert and Maria Antoinette Paton. Buried 20 Jan 1865 at the Gulf. May have been twin of Harriet Paton. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 205. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.
46. Walker, Marion   (b. - d. 19 Sep 1864)
Son of Brig. Gen. Walker of SC. Died of catarrh fever, buried at the Gulf, 20 Sep 1864. St. Bartholomew's Parish Register, p. 204. Hadley, Wade H., Jr., Chatham Hist. Jnl., Nov 1994.