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162    MERRITT FAMILY CEMETERY (CA. 1863)

      Location - On Mt. Carmel Church Road [formerly Farrington Rd] (SR #1008) a short distance eastward from Rte 15-501 intersection near the left hand side of road (visible from road). See DB73, p. 506 for mention of 1917 land survey for the cemetery.

      Coordinates: 35d 53m 21.0s N; 79d 03m 24.0s W Click here for Online Maps

      Surveyor - The first survey was taken April 30, 1937 by A. K. Summerlin for the Historical Records Survey of NC. The second survey was taken October 23, 1973 by Mrs. Engstrom. Milton Forsyth photographed all the standing or fallen markers in the cleared area of the cemetery in May 2003. Several of the stones that were apparently present in 1937 now appear to be lost.

      Graves, Marked - In October 1973 there were 81 marked or identified graves, including 27 from the 1937 survey. Total number of graves in the cemetery equals 164.

      Graves, Unmarked - In October 1973 there were a total of 83 unmarked graves, including depressions and rough fieldstones.

      Current Status - Front (south) half of cemetery (white) in good condition; rear (north) portion (black) is derelict with a heavy mat of periwinkle or ivy, fallen trees and deep grave depressions.


  1. Atwater, Carrie   (b. - d. )
        2. Wife of David Atwater (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  2. Atwater, Dave   (b. - d. )
        3. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  3. Atwater, Infant (1)   (b. - d. )
        4. Child of Dave and Laura Atwater (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  4. Atwater, Infant (2)   (b. - d. )
        5. Child of Dave and Laura Atwater (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  5. Atwater, Lonnie   (b. - d. 2 Mar 1934)
        6. Aged 51 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  6. Blackwood, Elsie Louise   (b. 5 Oct 1946 - d. 5 Oct 1946)
        7. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Blackwood. 'Asleep in Jesus' Footstone: E.L.B.
  7. Cheek, Herbert Henry   (b. - d. 12 Aug 1857)
        8. Aged 49 Yrs.
  8. Cheek, Ida Merritt   (b. 16 Mar 1870 - d. 4 Oct 1951)
        9. Spouse - R. Henry Cheek, Sr. Footstone:'Mother'
  9. Cheek, Infant Son (1)   (b. - d. 1913)
        10. Infant Son of J M and M M Cheek
  10. Cheek, Infant Son (2)   (b. - d. 1915)
        11. Infant Son of J M and M M Cheek
  11. Cheek, Joel Marvin   (b. 1 Aug 1876 - d. 18 Sep 1956)
        12. Spouse - Mae Merritt Cheek. Footstone: 'Father'
  12. Cheek, Mae Merritt   (b. 3 May 1894 - d. 1 Sep 1976)
        13. Spouse - Joel Marvin Cheek. Footstone: 'Mother'
  13. Cheek, R H   (b. - d. )
        14. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  14. Cheek, R. Henry, Sr.   (b. 27 Mar 1872 - d. 27 May 1928)
        15. Spouse - Ida Merritt Cheek. Footstone: 'Father'
  15. Cobb, Jane   (b. - d. 25 Oct 1931)
        16. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Found In 1973)
  16. Cobb, Maggie   (b. - d. 16 Jan 1933)
        17. Aged 34 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  17. Cotton, Nathan   (b. - d. 14 Oct 1915)
        18. Aged 48 Yrs.
  18. Cotton, Sarah   (b. - d. )
        19. Wife of Nathan Cotton (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  19. Crabtree, Nellie M.   (b. 9 Jan 1905 - d. 16 Mar 1988)
  20. Crabtree, Sandy J.   (b. 27 May 1899 - d. 29 Jan 1940)
  21. Faison, Gertrude   (b. - d. 8 Oct 1950)
  22. Guthrie, James   (b. - d. 12 Mar 1929)
        23. Aged 73 Yrs. (Fun. Marker Illegible)
  23. Hackney, Ruben   (b. - d. 10 Jul 1924)
        24. Aged 55 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  24. Johnson, George Loy   (b. 26 Aug 1884 - d. 27 May 1965)
        25. Footstone: G.L.J.
  25. Johnson, James Henry   (b. 25 Dec 1893 - d. 7 Feb 1961)
        26. North Carolina, Pvt Co G, 54 Infantry 6 Div, World War I, American Legion Marker.
  26. Johnson, Lucy M.   (b. 25 Oct 1849 - d. 10 Nov 1926)
        27. Spouse - W.C. Johnson. 'Mother' 'Blessed are the peace makers.' Footstone: L.M.J.
  27. Johnson, Mary A.   (b. 13 Sep 1838 - d. 15 May 1919)
        28. 'Asleep, Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep.' Footstone: M.A.J.
  28. Johnson, W.C.   (b. 16 Jun 1859 - d. 3 Aug 1933)
        29. Spouse - Lucy M. Johnson. 'Father' Footstone: W.C.J.
  29. King, Lucy P.   (b. 1 Apr 1871 - d. 14 Jul 1905)
        30. Spouse - J.W. King. 'A light from our household is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, that never can be filled.' Footstone: L.P.K.
  30. Laycock, James   (b. - d. )
        31. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  31. Laycock, Mary   (b. - d. )
        32. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  32. McFarland, Daisy Lacock   (b. 27 Feb 1881 - d. 14 May 1919)
        33. Footstone: D.L.M. On same marker with Carrie Lacock Partin.
  33. Merriett [Merritt], Lucy P   (b. 21 Jan 1824 - d. 30 Mar 1863)
        34. Wife of W H Merriett
  34. Merriett [Merritt], W H   (b. 7 Jan 1817 - d. 9 Jan 1879)
        35. 'A Good Neighbor'
  35. Merritt, Andrew J   (b. 24 Apr 1892 - d. 2 May 1930)
        36. R K of K D (Royal Knight of King David) '..husband And Father..' Footstone: A.M.
  36. Merritt, Betsy Kay   (b. 28 May 1939 - d. 28 Jan 1953)
        37. Daughter of William Walton and Naomi Merritt. 'Her smile with us will live forever.' Footstone: B.K.M.
  37. Merritt, Callie Jane Andrews (Mrs)   (b. 9 Sep 1875 - d. 13 Jul 1964)
  38. Merritt, Charlie   (b. - d. 21 Sep 1923)
        39. Aged 38 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  39. Merritt, Collier C.   (b. 14 Feb 1889 - d. 6 Apr 1889)
        40. Son of Edward Samuel and Della Harward Merritt. Aged 1 Mo., 24 Days.
  40. Merritt, Daisy B.   (b. 12 Jun 1891 - d. 7 Aug 1891)
        41. Daughter of Edward Samuel and Della Harward Merritt. Aged 1 Mo., 25 Days.
  41. Merritt, Della Harward   (b. 12 Jan 1865 - d. 26 Sep 1944)
        42. Spouse - Edward Samuel Merritt
  42. Merritt, Earl M   (b. Sep 1896 - d. 5 Jul 1897)
        43. Son of Edward Samuel and Della Harward Merritt. Aged 1 Yr., 4 Mos., 28 Days.
  43. Merritt, Edward Samuel   (b. 26 Dec 1860 - d. 18 May 1936)
        44. Spouse - Della Harward Merritt. Masonic Emblem
  44. Merritt, Elizabeth R. Johnson   (b. 24 Jul 1870 - d. 8 Jan 1955)
        45. Spouse - James Y. Merritt. 'Having finished life's duty, she now sweetly rests.' Footstone: E.R.J.M.
  45. Merritt, Emmit Julian   (b. 12 Sep 1888 - d. 11 Sep 1909)
        46. 'At Rest' Footstone: E.J.M.
  46. Merritt, George F.   (b. 11 Nov 1948 - d. 5 Mar 1927)
        47. Spouse - Sarah A. Faucette Merritt. 'A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled.' Footstone: G.F.M.
  47. Merritt, Hattie   (b. - d. 25 Oct 1931)
        48. Aged 78 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  48. Merritt, Infant (1)   (b. - d. )
        49. Child of Allie Merritt (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  49. Merritt, Infant (2)   (b. - d. )
        50. Child of Allie Merritt (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Found In 1973)
  50. Merritt, Infant (3)   (b. - d. )
        51. Child of Clifton Merritt (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  51. Merritt, Infant (4)   (b. - d. )
        52. Child of Clifton Merritt (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  52. Merritt, Isabella P.   (b. 9 May 1841 - d. 30 Jul 1887)
        53. Spouse - James Y. Merritt. Footstone: I.P.M. Marker has fallen down, is broken and laying flat on the ground.
  53. Merritt, James Y.   (b. 29 Mar 1846 - d. 29 Sep 1926)
        54. Spouses - Isabella P. Merritt and Elizabeth R. Johnson Merritt. Footstone: J.Y.M.
  54. Merritt, Joseph Clinton   (b. 11 Mar 1880 - d. 19 Feb 1949)
  55. Merritt, Linda Jane   (b. 3 Jul 1934 - d. 10 Apr 1943)
        56. Daughter of William Walton and Naomi Merritt. 'Asleep in Jesus' Footstone: L.J.M.
  56. Merritt, Lonnie Lee   (b. 3 Apr 1873 - d. 29 Jan 1936)
        57. Spouse - Mary Alice Johnson Merritt. Aged 62 Yrs.
  57. Merritt, Lou   (b. - d. )
        58. Wife of Thomas Merritt Aged 70 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  58. Merritt, Margaret   (b. - d. 14 Jul 1932)
        59. Aged 15 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  59. Merritt, Mary Alice Johnson   (b. 13 Aug 1875 - d. 16 Apr 1930)
        60. Spouse - Lonnie Lee Merritt
  60. Merritt, Minnie Etoyal   (b. 23 Sep 1885 - d. 10 Nov 1888)
        61. Daughter of William H. and Phoebe Ellen Merritt. Aged 3 Yrs., 1 Mo., and 12 Ds. Footstone: M.E.M.
  61. Merritt, Minnie May   (b. 1 May 1876 - d. 1881)
        62. Daughter of W H and P E Merritt Aged 5 Yrs., 5 Mos., and 5 Ds. Footstone: M.M.M. (Headstone Broken)
  62. Merritt, Nannie (Mrs)   (b. - d. 15 Jan 1925)
        63. Aged 40 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  63. Merritt, Phoebe Ellen Riggsbee   (b. 15 Feb 1849 - d. 7 Jan 1923)
        64. Spouse - William H. Merritt. 'Mother' 'They died as they lived, Christians' Marker has fallen and is laying flat on the ground.
  64. Merritt, Robert   (b. 26 Feb 1898 - d. 9 Feb 1929)
        65. (Stone Fallen) Amer. Legion Marker
  65. Merritt, Ruth G.   (b. 14 Jun 1892 - d. 22 Sep 1892)
        66. Daughter of Edward Samuel and Della Harward Merritt. Aged 3 Mos., 8 Days.
  66. Merritt, Sarah A. Faucette   (b. 10 May 1859 - d. 7 Feb 1933)
        67. Spouse - George F. Merritt. 'Mother' 'Faithful, kind and true' Footstone: S.A.M.
  67. Merritt, Thomas   (b. - d. 12 Nov 1934)
        68. Aged 66 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  68. Merritt, Thomas H, Sr   (b. - d. )
        69. Aged 77 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  69. Merritt, W H   (b. 1 Jan 1871 - d. 1 Jan 1919)
        70. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  70. Merritt, William   (b. - d. 27 Sep 1933)
        71. Aged 70 Yrs.
  71. Merritt, William H   (b. 17 Jan 1852 - d. 29 Sep 1922)
        72. Spouse - Phoebe Ellen Riggsbee Merritt. 'Father' Knights of Pythias Emblem. 'They died as they lived, Christians' Footstone: W.H.M. Marker has fallen and is laying flat on the ground.
  72. Merritt, William Walton   (b. 22 Mar 1908 - d. 15 Jan 1960)
        73. 'Gone but not forgotten' Footstone: W.W.M.
  73. Norwood, John   (b. - d. 23 Sep 1930)
        74. Aged 33 Yrs. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  74. Page, Elizabeth P   (b. - d. 11 Nov 1938)
        75. Aged 48(?) Yrs. (fun. Marker Illegible) (month of Death Questionable)
  75. Parker, Ernest   (b. - d. 29 May 1924)
        76. Pvt Us Army Amer. Legion Marker
  76. Partin, Carrie Lacock   (b. 23 Aug 1886 - d. 14 Apr 1917)
        77. Footstone: C.L.P. On same marker with Daisy Lacock McFarland.
  77. Powell, John   (b. - d. 31 Aug 1840)
        78. Aged 60 Yrs.
  78. Powell, Simon   (b. 27 May 1889 - d. 2 Dec 1949)
        79. New Jersey Pvt 153 Depot Brigade World War I
  79. Webster, J C   (b. 20 Feb 1852 - d. 16 Nov 1918)
  80. Webster, J C (Mrs)   (b. - d. )
        81. (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  81. Williams, Infant   (b. - d. )
        82. Child of W M Williams (Found In 1937 Survey; Not Verified In 1973)
  82. Womble, Annie Merritt   (b. 15 Jan 1886 - d. 10 Jun 1973)
        83. Spouse - W.C. Womble


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