Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery - Matthews Markers

Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery
Matthews Markers


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John and Alice Matthews. Son of Loderick William and Sarah M. Goodwin Matthews.

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View of the cemetery from south west corner, looking north.

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View of the cemetery from south west corner, looking east toward the church

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John and Alice's marker

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Mary Deets Matthews, relationship yet unknown.

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Horatio Gates Matthews, father of Nettie Lee Simmons -
a mighty fine lady

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Martha Burnette Davis Matthews, marker to the right side

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Inscription
"O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come."

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Common marker for their first two children, Edith and a stillborn infant.

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At the top are two lambs.
On the left - Edith -
Feb 4, 1898 - Oct 23, 1899

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On the right
Infant, died Jan 6, 1900
"No pain, no grief, no axious fear can reach our loved ones sleeping here."

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The top is a cross inside of a crown.