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160    BEAVERS, JAMES S. [F44.1]

Location - Williams Township. On the east side of SR 1735, Mt. Pisgah Church Road, 3,400 feet north of Mt. Pisgah Church

Coordinates: 35d 49m 22.8s N; 78d 56m 31.7s W Click here for Online Maps

In 1989, Robert Hughes recorded 3 grave markers and noted at least three additional unmarked graves. Angie and Howard Pearse cleaned up the site in November 2024 and photographed all of the markers, noting 3 inscribed markers, 4 graves marked by fieldstones, and two more covered with concrete.

Another view 2025. -- Additional view. -- Another view. -- Before cleanup in Nov 2025.

Owner: In 2025, Keith Horil. Previously J. C. Riggsbee.
Legal: Chatham County parcel 79886; deed 2143/997 (also 1198/463 and 1098/557). Plat 2004-265 shows the cemetery.
Topo Quadrant: Green Level.
Abandoned: Yes.
Number of graves: 9.
Cemetery size: 40' x 40'.
White: Yes.
Unrestricted access: No. Private property.
Overgrown and easy to identify: Yes, in 2025. Maintenance over the years has varied.
Enclosed: Yes.
Enclosed explanation: Plastic fencing on three sides, 1' low pipe on back side.
Enclosed conditions: fair.
Markers: Yes.
Markers with inscriptions: Yes.
Number of readable markers: 3.
Last burial: 1879.
First burial: 1862.
Unusual situation: Yes.
Unusual situation: James S. Beavers, Civil War soldier, died in camp at Manassas. Stone tells of his being excommunicated and why.
Markers damaged: Yes.
Other damage explanation: Neglect or possibly farm animals.
Hazards: Untended.
Significant events: Civil War soldier buried here.
Last canvassed by: Robert Hughes, 16 Feb 1989; Angie and Howard Pearse, 11 Nov 2024.

1. Beavers, Halla   (b. 24 Mar 1873 - d. 19 Jul 1874)
Daughter of G. E. [or C.E.] and M. B. Beavers. Grave covered with concrete slab. Footstone. Stone is weathered.
2. Beavers, James S.   (b. 18 Jun 1834 - d. 3 Jan 1862)
Closeup. -- Footstone and back of marker. "Died in Camp at Manassas, Jan 3rd 1862, Aged 27 Yrs. 6 Mos. 15 Ds.
He joined the Missionary Baptist Church Aug 23rd 1855 was excommunicated from the fellowship of the church at Mt. Pisgah Oct 26th 1861, for opposing white and coloured equality in the Church
A member of Co. I, 6 Reg. N.C.S.T. He was present at the Battle of Manassas July 21st and escaped unhurt after shooting 8 rounds at the enemy.
He lived and suffered all the hardships of a Soldiers life until his death: then died his Father God to meet".
3. Beavers, Louisa   (b. 29 Dec 1834 - d. 7 Jun 1879)
Wife of R. H. [Rufus Henry] Beavers. Another view.
4. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Double grave covered with concrete.
5. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Double grave covered with concrete.
6. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Marked by fieldstones at head and foot.
7. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Marked by fieldstones at head and foot.
8. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Marked by fieldstones at head and foot.
9. Unknown   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Marked by fieldstones at head and foot.