Orleans Township Section 5, T2N R1E. Abandoned.
The will of William Magner, probated Feb.1, 1856, mentions the family graveyard, which is "to be reserved forever" and gives the location in north west quarter of Section 5, etc. The little fenced plot is near the old homestead, and is covered with vines and bushes. The inscriptions were copied by Mr. Henry C. Lynd, a grandson of William Magner.
Busick, Mary J.; d. May 22.....illeg.....age 2 yrs.
Chism, infant son; of W. & J. May 12, 1861 - 1861
Chism, infant daut.; of W. & J. d. May 1, 1870.
Huddleson, Angeline Magner; July 9, 1828 - Jan....1854
Magner J. L.; d. 1840, age 16 yrs.
Magner, A.B.; d. 1840 age 18 yrs.
Magner, William; d. Jan.22, 1856, age 67 yrs.
Magner, Mary; w. of Wm. d. 1850, age 66 yrs.
Magner Edward; d. Sept.14, 1865, age 87 yrs.
Magner, Jan.; d. May 11, 1877, age 80 yrs.
McNight, Martha S.; w. of J.S. d. July 16, 1865, age 20 yrs.
Taggart, Mary; March 12, 1829--May....1856.
Wilson, Anna; Aug. l7, l851--Aug. 26, 1873.
Wilson, Sarah E; 3. Feb 17, 1849 - - Sept. 20, 1872.
Wilson, Hannah; w. of L. B. d. Aug.31, 1865, age 43 yrs.
(daut. of Wm. & Mary Collins Magner)
Wilson, Joseph; son of L.B. & H. D