FAIRVIEW/HIX/BRADFORD CEMETERY

The Wesleyan Methodist people built a church in Washington Township Section #16 and called it Fairview. This was in 1862. The building was destroyed by fire some years ago and has never been rebuilt. Some of the leading members and trustees of that early day are buried here. The cemetery is not as frequently used as it was when the church building stood there. Hummel Creek flows to the south. The above was written by the DAR in the 1940's.
 
I have heard this cemetery referred to by all the above names. Many Hix/Hicks and Bradfords are buried here. In May of 1994, I found this cemetery in very good shape. There is a nice driveway leading back to the cemetery that has been maintained. It had been freshly mowed for Memorial Day. Although I am rather disturbed at the new caretaker's idea of cleaning up the cemetery. They want to remove all the trees and take down the fence in the front. This will open it up so the privacy of this little place will be lost forever. When you go back into this cemetery you leave behind all the troubles of the world. It is very peaceful and lovely. Very little has been disturbed since the DAR read this in the 1940's. I do hope they change their minds and leave this as it is now. This cemetery is located in the N. 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section # 16 Range 8 E. Twp. 25 N. on the south side of 450 N. between State Road # 9 and 300 E. The following narrative was taken from "Whitson's History of Grant County" - 1914. "Fairview (Wesleyan Methodist) in the central part of the township was built in 1862 and dedicated in the same year. Services on dedication were conducted by Reverend Matlock of New York. The first trustees were Christopher Sears, Casper Bradford, Noah S. Bradford and George Camblin. One of the leading members of this church was Aunt Polly Bond. Her husband, Moses Bond, died in 1854 and for more than fifty years she remained loyal to his name, bearing the burdens and responsibilities of the home with unflinching courage. Her name was a household word in almost every home in Washington (Twp.) for more than a half a century. She was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin Bond, who were well and favorably known all over Grant county." 1996 update - the cemetery is now opened up to the road, the caretakers having gone about their business of cutting out all trees and vines. * Denotes a stone not found at this time.

Fairview/Hix/Bradford Cemetery

Allen, Rachel 1811 - 1895 "Mother" Ruth 1840 - 1914 Solomon 1833 - 1880 Wesley 1809 - 1897 "Father" Ault, Ella Oct. 22, 1873 - Apr. 29, 1905 Bond, Mary wife of Moses died Feb. 15, 1900 aged 90y.1m.23d. "Mother" Bradford, Benjamin F. son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Aug. 25, 1880 aged 28y.10m.19d. "at rest" Elizabeth wife of George Bradford Nov. 3, 1797 - Dec. 17, 1874 S/S with George * Elmer G. died Nov. 22, 1899 (This stone was not found, but a newer one with Elmer G. and Eva is there) Elmer G. 1864 - 1899 S/S with Eva Eva 1865 - 1943 S/S with Elmer G. Floyd K. son of Joseph & Mary J. Bradford died Feb. 26, 1881 aged 9m.16d. George Aug. 21, 1783 - Dec. 14, 1855 S/S with Elizabeth Infant son of J.T. & L.J. Bradford "Stillborn" Nov. 3, 1861 Listed on older stone of Lucy J. Bradford Isaac Fremont son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Oct. 11, 1860 aged 3y.16d. Jesse T. (Has 2 stones, neither had dates.) John W. son of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died May 6, 1876 aged 22y.8m.21d. Joseph died Apr. 22, 1908 aged 84y.5m. S/S with Mary J. and Sarah "Now Father I have done all I can and I leave it all with thee" Lucy J. wife of Jesse Bradford May 2, 1840 - Mar. 5, 1875 Note: In the N.E. corner of the cemetery is the original stone for Lucy J. and an infant son it reads as follows: Lucy J. wife of Jesse T. Bradford died Mar. 5, 1875 aged 34y.10m.3d. Infant son of J.T. & L.J. Bradford Stillborn Nov. 3, 1861 Mary J. wife of Joseph Bradford died Feb. 23, 1899 aged 56y.5m.14d. S/S with Joseph and Sarah (Also had a separate stone.) Noah S. died Aug. 24, 1878 aged 39y.8m.16d. "Wife, children, friends dry up your tears Subdue thy grief dispel thy fears He whom thou mournest is not dead But risen from his earthly bed" Ruth E. dau of Joseph & Sarah Bradford died Sept 3, 1880 aged 24y.11m.5d. Sarah wife of Joseph Bradford died May 21, 1872 aged 45y.6m.16d. S/S with Joseph and Mary J. "Our Mother" (Also had a separate stone.) Schuyler C. died Mar.2, 1887 aged 21y.10m.6d. "In loving memory of" "who lost his life by accident." "He sweetly sleeps" Bragg, * Jennie dau of J. & R. Bragg died Dec. 31, 1891 aged 22y.8m.22d. (This stone is now at Morris Chapel Cemetery.) Brown, Gracie dau of J.J. & A.J. Brown (No dates) Butler, Enos W. died Feb. 13, 1865 aged 56y.7m.11d. * Thomas Butler was not found - I believe the DAR actually saw Enos W. Camblin, Eliza J. dau of Geo. M. & Rebecca Camblin died Apr. 1, 1861 aged 2y.3m.6d. Campbell, Green N. 1848 - 1916 S/S with Maria Maria wife of Green N. 1849 - 1926 S/S with Green N. Christman, Charlie son of G.W. & M.B. Christman died July 23, 1898 aged 16y.10m.25d. Frances G. 1892 - 1929 George W. Mar. 25, 1848 - Nov. 9, 1933 "Father" S/S with Margaret B. Henry son of G.W. & M.B. Christman died Feb. 17, 1888 aged 6y.9m.21d. Margaret B. wife of George W. Sept. 27, 1851 - July 17, 1921 "Mother" S/S with George W. Cook, Pearl May 1886 - 1985 Cox, Arthur 1861 - 1918 Dillon M. 1842 - 1927 S/S with Elizabeth "Gone but not forgotten" Eber 1880 - 1964 S/S with Edna S. Edna S. 1885 - 1965 S/S with Eber Elizabeth 1844 - 1935 S/S with Dillon M. Infant dau of D.M. & E. Cox (No name or dates.) Maynard L. 1911 - ____ S/S with Wilmer D. Mrs. O. H. 1841 - 1919 O. H. 1836 - 1919 Suda dau of D.M. & E. Cox died Mar. 2, 1900 aged 22y.3m.5d. Wilmer D. 1902 - 1911 S/S with Maynard L. Wm. A. 1859 - 1915 Dooley, Caleb W. 1844 - 1925 S/S with Lucy M. "Father" Lucy M. wife of Caleb 1860 - 1909 S/S with Caleb W. "Mother" Edmonds, Clyde S. 1878 - 1915 Magdalene 1881 - 1966 Ellis, John died June 20, 1876 aged 51y. Gaines, Alice 1870 - 1955 Benjamin Feb. 20, 1823 - June 8, 1888 S/S with Catherine Catherine wife of Benjamin Gaines Mar. 25, 1841 - May 17, 1888 S/S with Benjamin Edmond P. died Sept. 5, 1877 aged 78y.6m.17d. Frances Apr. 1, 1838 - July 2, 1896 George 51 Ind. Inf. 1833 - 1863 S/S with Sarah Infants of B. & C.J. Gaines No dates or names. Mary wife of E.P. Gaines died Apr. 4, 1875 aged 77y.7m.18d. Sarah E. 1843 - 1862 S/S with George W.E. Sep. 21, 1871 - Nov. 15, 1909 S/S with Alice Jeffrey Goodknight, Howard infant son of Howard & Bernice Goodknight No dates. Hamaker, Alice E. Hamaker wife of John T. Helm died Sept. 21, 1876 aged 25y.2m.17d. S/S with John T. Helm Myrla G. 1898 - 1952 Harreld, Alonzo E. 1870 - 1910 S/S with Lydia I. Lydia I. 1862 - 1949 S/S with Alonzo E. Mark Dewitt Jan. 31, 1899 - Aug. 3, 1899 S/S with William W. William W. born and died Sept. 2, 1896 S/S with Mark Dewitt "Infants" Hart, Joy Marie Dec. 14, 1985 - Jan. 8, 1986 "I Thess. 4 13-18" Helm, Alice E. Hamaker wife of John T. Helm died Sept. 21, 1876 aged 25y.2m.17d. S/S with John T. John T. died Aug. 28, 1877 aged 25y.5m.9d. S/S with Alice E. "United in heaven" Hicks, Bert J. 1875 - 1933 Edith wife of Wm. Hicks died July 22, 1892 aged 41y.9m.2d. Glenn W. son of W.H. & E.O. Hicks July 9, 1884 - May 19, 1905 "Gone but not forgotten" William June 5, 1844 - Sept. 3, 1905 William H. son of W.H. & E.O. Hicks July 17, 1875 - May 17, 1898 "Sweetly Resting" Hines, Cloa C. 1892 - 1927 Hix, Benjamin Co. F 34 Ind. Inf. June 13, 1841 - July 12, 1889 (Also listed on same stone with wife Mary C.) Bertha A. 1883 - 1961 Same crypt with Burr Burr 1879 - 1976 Same crypt with Bertha A. "Blessed are the pure in heart For they shall see God" Corda J. son of H. & M.A. Hix died Mar.17, 1903 aged 31y.2m.19d. Elvada 1867 - 1889 Hamilton June 16, 1832 - Sept. 14, 1908 S/S with Mary Ann James 1806 - 1887 S/S with Sarah James 1848 - 1875 Lottie 1873 - 1899 Mark H. 1887 - 1928 S/S with Vernis Mary Ann wife of Hamilton Hix July 13, 1832 - Feb. 1, 1885 S/S with Hamilton Mary C. 1850 - 1925 S/S with Benjamin Mary D. dau of H. & M.A. Hix died Feb. 26, 1886 aged 19y.3m.14d. Ruth 1833 - 1894 Sarah 1809 - 1880 S/S with James Shanda Lavon born and died June 23, 1878 Vernis 1899 - 1976 S/S with Mark H. Jeffrey, Alice 1870 - 1956 S/S with W.E. Gaines King, Laura 1890 - 1891 S/S with William and Martha Martha 1852 - 1895 S/S with William and Laura Myrtle D. 1884 - 1974 William 1856 - 1927 S/S with Martha and Laura Line, Aaron Oct. 3, 1845 - Nov. 10, 1910 S/S with Catherine Carl G.infant son of E.B. & A. Line born and died Oct. 5, 1905 "Our Babys" S/S with Earl C. Catherine wife of Aaron Line June 1, 1859 - Dec. 4, 1897 S/S with Aaron * Charlie son of J.& O. Line died July 13, 1861 aged 1y.6m. Earl C. infant son of E.B. & A. Line Oct. 5, 1905 - Oct. 22, 1905 "Our Babys" S/S with Carl G. McNames, Bertha V. 1871 - 1902 "Sacred to the memory of" Miller, Albert son of J. & M. Miller June 28, 1884 - Sept. 21, 1888 aged 4y.2m.23d. Henry B. son of J. & M. Miller Aug. 21, 1887 - Feb. 11, 1887 aged 6m.5d. (Figures wrong - Maybe the birth and death were accidently reversed.) Jesse Nov. 10, 1845 - Oct. 11, 1918 "Co. L 8 Reg't Ind. Cal." Vern E. June 30, 1893 - Dec. 11, 1965 "Pvt. Btry E 142 Field Arty World War I" Morris, Henrietta C. wife of William O. 1865 - 1888 Rachel E. 1884 - 1884 William O. 1860 - 1902 Ray, Burgess J. died Mar. 17, 1894 aged 23y.27d. Sears, Christopher Aug. 3, 1814 - Feb. 28, 1900 Christopher and Lydia has a large SEARS monument between them. Clayton P. Apr. 20, 1870 - No death date S/S with Grace D. Grace D. wife of Clayton P. Apr. 14, 1879 - June 28, 1909 S/S with Clayton P. John O. son of C.P. & G.D. Sears Mar. 31, 1906 - Dec. 15, 1908 Lydia J. Nov. 15, 1815 - Jan. 9, 1898 Smith, Eliza T. wife of John E. Smith died Apr. 20, 1883 aged 30y.1m.26d. Spangler, Mahala 1861 - 1945 Thomas 1856 - 1933 Taylor, Wm. "Co. D 54 Indiana Infantry" Veach, * Anna E. wife of William Veach 1863 - 1898 * William 1859 - 1938 (Neither of these was found, however I did find them in the Morris Chapel Cemetery, but Anna E.'s stone said she died in 1914.) Williams, Alice wife of William Williams died June 13, 1881 aged 78/70y.6d. Wm. died Apr. 11/14, 1883 aged 86y.29d. (Both of these stones were very illegible, due to weathering.) Wolfe, Henry 1863 - 1897 S/S with Lola Dale Lola Dale 1867 - 1962 S/S with Henry

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