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519    AVENT, GLOVER [S04.2]

Location - Haw River Township, Town of Haywood. 0.25 mile southwest of Haywood Presbyterian Church, at end of dirt road extension to SR 1927, Haywood Road, 0.55 mile southwest of SR 1011, Old US 1. Parcel address is First Road, Moncure.

Coordinates: 35d 36m 45.0s N; 79d 04m 12.0s W Click here for Online Maps

In February 1984, Martha Harrington recorded 4 grave markers and one grave marked with rocks. These were recorded by Kathy Brooks Jones in Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, 1984, pages 1 and 173. On 16 December 1995, David Stone reported data for 6 grave markers. Erin Clark photographed the site and markers in October 2019, providing additional information. Robert Shi also provided photos and location information in January 2020.

View #2 of the cemetery.

Legal: Parcel 11454. Deed 2020/1112, 16 Jan 2019. Also references older deeds for several tracts. Plat 7-27. Plat does not show cemetery.
Topo Quadrant: Moncure.
Family owned: Yes.
Abandoned: Yes.
Number of graves: 7.
Unrestricted access: No; access restricted due to private property. Ask permission first.
Overgrown and easy to identify: Yes.
Enclosed: Partial enclosure by deteriorating wire fence.
Markers: Yes.
Markers with inscriptions: Yes.
Number of readable markers: 6.
Last burial: 1896.
First burial: 1866.
Listed: Yes.
Listed explanation: Kathy Brooks Jones, "Buffalo Creek Chronicles," Vol. I, 1984, pp. 1, 73..
Last canvassed by: Martha Harrington, Feb 1984; David Stone, Dec 1995; Erin Clark, Oct. 2019; Robert Shi, 2020.

1. Avent, C. G.   (b. 11 Aug 1876 - d. 13 Oct 1884)
Son of Glover and Cornelia Avent. Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, p.1.. Name in 1880 census is Cornelius G.. Material marble. Another view. - Another view.
2. Avent, Cornelia   (b. 13 Nov 1844 - d. 10 Aug 1896)
Wife of Glover Avent. Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, p.1.. footstone: C. A.. Material marble.
3. Avent, Glover   (b. 2 Sep 1832 - d. 4 Jan 1889)
Husband of Cornelia Avent. Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, p.1.. footstone: G. A.. Material marble. Another view.
4. Avent, Sallie   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Inscription: Little Sallie's gone to sleep on the Saviour's loving breast. O fond parents do not weep, For she there will sweetly rest.. Lamb. Material marble. Another view.
5. Avent, Sally George   (b. 24 Aug 1864 - d. 16 May 1866)
Daughter of Glover and Cornelia Avent. Buffalo Creek Chronicles, Vol. I, p.1.. footstone: S. G. A.. Material marble. Another view.
6. Avent, Zeb   (b. Unknown - d. Unknown)
Inscription: Little Zeb sleeps in his lowly bed. Let hope be amidst our sorrow. There's peace in the night of early death. It will yield to a glorious tomorrow.. Lamb, off base.. Material marble. Another view.