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Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
(Ridge Rd. #1311- Fairfield Twp.)


 

Unless otherwise noted, all photos were taken in June 2015 by Candy Roth who stated that there were several unreadable stones due to deterioration or overgrowth of weeds.  In Memory Of...An Index to Hyde County Cemeteries by Martha Rebecca Swindell & R.S. Spencer, Jr. (© 1973) was used as a reference as well as birth certificates, death certificates, obituaries and census records. These records will be seen in brackets.  The names below with red asterisks beside them indicate an unmarked grave but other records indicate they were buried in this cemetery so they are included here.  See the history of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church here.

Name

Birth Date

Death Date

Epitaph

Notes /Comments

** [Armstrong, baby girl] [May 5, 1929] [May 5, 1929]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate]
[Armstrong, Keziah] [Nov. 7, 1843] [May 5, 1935]   Tombstone found in 1970 survey but not 2015 - see death certificate

Aunt Kizzie ARMSTRONG, as she was known by everyone, was born November 8, 1843 and died May 3, 1935. She was in her 92nd year. She had been confined to her bed for 90 days. She was a charter member of North Lake Church. Services were conducted by her pastor, E.R. STEWART, assisted by Rev. Roe L. HARRIS and Rev. W.P. ARMSTRONG. Her body was laid to rest at Bethlehem cemetery near Fairfield. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews.  (Hyde County Messenger - May 1935)

Armstrong, Thos. N. June 24, 1845 Apr. 14, 1925 Epitaph buried  
** [Ballance, Sudie] [June 1872 per 1900] [May 23, 1919]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Baum, Sarah [Dec. 6] 1861 [Feb. 22] 1945   Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Mahaley BAUM, 83, were held at the Primitive Baptist Church near Fairfield Saturday morning at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Mr. PHILLIPS officiating.  Mrs. BAUM passed away in Norfolk Thursday, February 22nd.  She had been making her home in Virginia for some time.  She was the widow of the late Sam BAUM of Fairfield.  Born December 6, 1861, she was the daughter of Riley and Susan Brinn McKINNEY.  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. S.A. BERRY of Fairfield and Mrs. Susie GIBBS of Fentress, Va.  (Dare County Times - Friday, March 2, 1945; pg. 4)
** [Berry, Delila] [1832] [July 11, 1899]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Brinn, Dixie Mae] [Jan. 30, 1893] [Oct. 5, 1916]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Brinn, John D. Apr. 8, 1829 Jan. 15, 1910 In memory of - At rest  
** [Brinn, Mary] [May 1847 per 1900]
[age 60 per 1910]
[1915]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Brinn, Sudie Ellen Cuthrell Apr. 17, 1866 Dec. 1918 Wife of Thomas Milton Brinn  
** [Cahoon, Thomas] [Nov 1898 - 1900] [bef. 1910?]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cartwright, A. [Albert] July 3, 1816 June 4, 1892 At rest see Closeup & also an article on Elder Albert Cartwright
Cartwright, Nancy M. Jordan May 11, 1822 Sept. 29, 1903 Wife of Elder Albert Cartwright - A tender mother and a faithful friend see Closeup
Cuthrell, Albert [Jr.] [Mar. 10, 1888] Jan. 16, 1916 At rest. Broken stone
Cuthrell, Albert [Sr.] Feb. 14, 1845 Aug. 20, 1911 Weep not for me dear loved ones, On earth we'll meet no more. [But happy will be the meeting, On Heavens bright shore.]  
Cuthrell, Arthur L. [Nov. 24] 1882 [Dec. 1] 1961   Double with Cordelia Cuthrell
Cuthrell, Cordelia [Apr. 18] 1890 [Jan. 30] 1969   Double with Arthur L. Cuthrell
Cuthrell, Curtis Braxton Dec. 9, 1922 Feb. 11, 1986 PFC US Army - World War II Military Marker  [see obituary]
** [Cuthrell, Ernest Edward] [Mar 1889 per 1900]     No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cuthrell, Etta C. July 23, 1928   Married Dec. 14, 1944 Double with William A. Cuthrell
Cuthrell, Henry Clay Jan. 1, 1902 Aug. 26, 1929 Son - A brave spirit lies buried here, who died a glorious death in his country's cause. see Closeup
Cuthrell, Herbert D. [Sept. 15] 1891 [Oct. 6] 1971 He loved his children see Closeup
Cuthrell, Maxie S. Mar. 27, 1933 Mat 6, 1989 Mother [see obituary]
Cuthrell, Morgan M. Jan. 17, 1904 Oct. 30, 1979 Faithful Brother [see obituary]
Cuthrell, Nancy Lee Harris Aug. 13, 1869 Aug. 19, 1960 Wife of Seth T. Cuthrell see Closeup
Cuthrell, Seth T. April 28, 1864 July 9, 1926 Husband - [Not my will, but Thine be done. Luke XXII:42] see Closeup
Cuthrell, William A. Sept. 22, 1921 May 31, 2009 Married Dec. 14, 1944 Double with Etta C. Cuthrell  [see obituary]
** [Cutrell, Abraham] [Apr. 3, 1851]
[Bible record]
[after Oct 1915]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cutrell, Alfred W. July 30, 1914 April 13, 1965 Gone but not forgotten [see obituary]
Cutrell, Burrage Feb. 7, 1846 May 16, 1911 Father - God's finger touched him and he slept.  
** [Cutrell, Frederick] [Oct. 11, 1852]
[Bible record]
    No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cutrell, Jessie Nov. 3, 1851 [July 21, 1928] Our Uncle - [Death date & epitaph are buried] Mr. Jesse CUTHRELL of Fairfield, died at the home of his nephew, Carl CUTHRELL, on July 21st, he was born in November 1852. He was left an orphan in his young manhood and supported his widowed mother until she died about 36 years ago. Since that time he made his home with relatives. He never married because of the death of his boyhood sweetheart. He was a hard working and honest man and had many friends in this community where he was born, lived, and died. His remains were laid to rest Sunday morning in the Bethlehem Baptist churchyard cemetery.  (Hyde County Messenger - August 1928)
** [Cutrell, Jessie Davis] [Oct. 28, 1860]
[Bible record]
    No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Cutrell, Joanna] [May 13, 1856 per Bible record]
[Mar 1863 per 1900]
[Age 46 per 1910]
[Oct. 14, 1945]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
** [Cutrell, Leo] [Aug. 1, 1898] [Nov. 23, 1949]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
** [Cutrell, Lona Bell] [Aug. 1, 1916] [June 4, 1918]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
** [Cutrell, Louisa] [May 16, 1851] [Dec. 23, 1932]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
** [Cutrell, Marvin Lee] [Oct. 22, 1922] [Oct. 10, 1928]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Cutrell, Mary Thomas 1848 1889 Mother - Wife of W.R. Cutrell  
Cutrell, Mattie Cox Jan. 20, 1896 Feb. 7, 1995 Mother of Nine  
Cutrell, Nancy Sept. 4, 1842 Jan. 8, 1905 Wife of R.H. Cutrell - She was a kind & affectionate wife, a fond mother, and a friend to all. see Closeup
** [Cutrell, Nancy T.] [Jan. 27, 1848] [Feb. 10, 1920]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate]
** [Cutrell, Nancy Lucetta] [Age 17 at marriage in 1899]
[Nov 1883 per  1900]
[before Dec 1905]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cutrell, Pinnie Jan. 14, 1865 Mar. 20, 1914 Wife of Tooley Cutrell
Life race well run, life work well done, Life Crown well won, now comes rest.
 
[Cutrell, Rena Bell] [Aug. 13, 1910] Apr. 30, 1914] [Dear little darling, Light of the home, Looking for some one beckoning come.  Bright as a sunbeam pure as the dew, Anxiously waiting Mother for you.] Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015 - see death certificate
** [Cutrell, Robert] [Sept 1885 per 1900] [by 1910]   Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015
Cutrell, R.H. [Robert Henry] Aug. 16, 1841 Jan. 6, 1908 He was a kind and affectionate husband, a fond father, and a friend to all. see Closeup
[Cutrell, Robert Sorrowful] [July 5, 1873] [Dec. 7, 1940]   Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015 -  see death certificate

Mr. Bob CUTRELL, who for years lived in Hyde County, died at his home in Tanacea, December 7, 1940. He was 68 years old and the father of 11 children. He was a member of the Fairfield Disciple Church. Survivors are his wife and the following children: John CUTRELL, Mrs. Walter BLAKE, Jack CUTRELL, Carrie CUTRELL, Alice CUTRELL, Agnes CUTRELL, Beatrice CUTRELL, Jacob CUTRELL, Sadie CUTRELL, and Bob CUTRELL, JR. He was buried at the Bethlehem cemetery near Fairfield. A large crowd attended. Services were conducted by Rev. E.R. STEWART.  (Hyde County Messenger - January 1941)

** [Cutrell, Seth Jordan] [Aug. 22, 1861 per Bible record]
[Aug 1861 per 1900]
[May 8, 1907]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Cutrell, Susan May 10, 1841 Feb. 14, 1893 Wife of Stephen Cutrell  
Cutrell, Tooley May 10, 1860 May 23, 1926 He died as he lived--a Christian. see death certificate
** [Cutrell, William] [Feb. 21, 1823]     No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
[Cutrell, William Wallace] [Aug. 3, 1856] Apr. 11, 1926 His toils are past, His work is done.  He fought the fight, The victory won. Broken stone in 2015 - see death certificate
** [Davidson, Sarah Isabel] [Jan. 21, 1921] [June 11, 1921]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate]
** [Eastwood, Benjamin] [Jan 1848 per 1900] [c1908 per estate]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Eastwood, Laura]       No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Eastwood, Virginia Catherine] [Apr 1854 per 1900] [c1908 per estate]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Gibbs, Alfred Sept. 13, 1929 Oct. 10, 1929 Son of Mr. & Mrs. Latham Gibbs - From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Latham GIBBS, twin boys, September 13. They named this team of boys Balford B. and Alfred Lee. Four weeks passed and Alfred Lee died. They buried him at the Primitive Baptist cemetery.  (Hyde County Messenger - October 1929)
** [Gibbs, Arden] [Aug. 13, 1902] [July 2, 1923]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Gibbs, Lucy] [Dec. 22, 1891] [May 6, 1914]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Gibbs, Mary J. Aug. 3, 1865 Feb. 21, 1930 Wife of T.D. Gibbs - She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother, and a friend to all.  
** [Gibbs, Polly Ann] [c1855] [May 7, 1929]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate]

Mrs. Polly Ann GIBBS, age 74, died. She was making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Tom GIBBS near Fairfield. She leaves four half-brothers, one half-sister and eight living children. Rev. E.R. STEWART conducted funeral services. She was buried at Primitive Baptist church graveyard.  (Hyde County Messenger - May 1929)

Gibbs, Roseanna Oct. 5, 1886 Jan. 13, 1934 She faltered by the wayside and the Angels took her home. Broken stone
Gibbs, Ruffian Aug. 17, 1905 Sept. 3, 1905 Son of Mr. & Mrs. Theo Gibbs - From earth to heaven.  
Gibbs, T.D. [Theodore Doggett] Sept. 7, 1853 Apr. 15, 1917 He is not dead, but sleepeth.  
Gibbs, Walter Sept. 25, 1891 May 24, 1908 Son of Mr. & Mrs. Theo Gibbs - Gone, but not forgotten. see Closeup
** [Harris, Beatrice Louise] [June 29, 1921] [July 18, 1923]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Harris, Carrie M. June 6, 1879 May 21, 1928 Wife of M.M. Harris - A vacant place is in our home that can never be filled. - An affectionate wife and loving mother. - Rest with Jesus.  
Harris, Mike M. Aug. 30, 1876 Sept. 21, 1939   After a long illness and operation, Mr. Mike HARRIS died at Taylor Hospital in Washington. He was buried at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church cemetery with services conducted by Rev. R.L. HARRIS. He was 63 years of age. He leaves a family of four children: Mrs. Hugh CRUMPLER of Wilkinson, Roy HARRIS of Pantego, Mrs. Thollie RADCLIFF of New Bern, and Mike HARRIS, JR. of Creswell; three brothers: Mr. Roe HARRIS of Pantego, and Charlie and Dallas HARRIS of Swan Quarter; one sister, Mrs. Nan CUTRELL.  (Hyde County Messenger - October 1939)
** [Harris, Robert L.] [1866]     Concrete slab, no markings except name
Jarvis, Edward K. Jan. 10, 1909 Jan. 10, 1909    
Jarvis, Hubert G. Jan. 10, 1909 Oct. 20, 1912    
Jarvis, Kenneth K. Oct. 15, 1882 June 8, 1936   Death certificate differs on both birth & death dates
Jarvis, Miranda McKinney Oct. 3, 1887 Aug. 18, 1933   Death certificate differs on both birth & death dates
Jarvis, Olion M. Sept. 8, 1920 Aug. 21, 1937    
Lewis, Lydia M. Jan. 10, 1889 May 7, 1979   Double with William E. Lewis  [see obituary]
** [Lewis, Mary Virginia] [Mar. 10, 1905] [Oct. 11, 1905]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Lewis, William E. Oct. 12, 1885 Mar. 16, 1962   Double with Lydia M. Lewis  [see obituary]
McKinney, Addie C. Nov. 4, 1900 Oct. 22, 1938 God's greatest gift returned to God--our Mother  
McKinney, Emma 1857 1908   Double with John McKinney
McKinney, Hattie H. Feb. 9, 1916 Apr. 3, 2013   Double with J. Ernel McKinney  [see obituary]
McKinney, J. Ernel Jan. 7, 1899 Jan. 9, 1986   Double with Hattie H. McKinney  [see obituary]
McKinney, John 1854 1927   Double with Emma McKinney
** [McKinney, Mary Elizabeth] [1846] [before 1889]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midgette, Mary Jane] [Feb. 22, 1861] [Dec. 7, 1906]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midyette, Arabell] [Aug. 13, 1888] [Nov. 2, 1937]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate

Mrs. Joe MIDYETTE died November 2 after a very brief illness. She was the second wife of Mr. Joe MIDYETTE. He was formerly married to Miss Kizzie CUTRELL and to them were born ten children, of which four are still living: Mrs. (Sallie) Mayo SMITH, Mrs. (Keziah) Willie SPENCER, Mrs. (Annie) Clarence WILLIAMS, and Enoch MIDYETTE. To the last marriage were born five children, of which three are still living: Johnnie, Katie and Charlie MIDYETTE. Mr. W.E. LEWIS, a brother, and Miss Neita LEWIS also survive among others. She was a member of the Christian Church. Services were held by Rev. E.R. STEWART, assisted by Rev. Walter P. ARMSTRONG. Interment was made in the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.  (Hyde County Messenger - November 1937)

Midyette, Enoch [May 12, 1892] [Sept. 14, 1955] North Carolina - Sgt. Co. C 402 Res Labor BN QMC - World War I  
Midyette, Joseph Henry Jr. Oct. 23, 1890 Dec. 27, 1929   Joe Henry MIDYETTE succumbs to death December 27th at the state insane asylum at Raleigh. He was brought home and buried near Fairfield at the Primitive Baptist cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children, a father and some brothers and sisters.  (Hyde County Messenger - January 1930)
** [Midyette, Joseph Henry Sr.] [May 1855] [Jan. 21, 1940]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midyette, Kesiah Jane] [Oct. 3, 1865] [bet. 1900-1904]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midyette, Nancy Jacqualine] [Sept. 26, 1863] [Aug. 12, 1909]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midyette, Pearl Virginia] [Oct. 1892] [Sept. 24, 1897]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Midyette, William Carter] [Sept. 8, 1857] [May 2, 1921]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Miller, Katie M. June 22, 1915 Feb. 11, 1974 Loving Wife and Mother [see obituary]
** [Mooney, baby boy] [Oct. 12, 1924] [Nov. 24, 1924]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Mooney, Ellen J. Cox 1884 [Oct. 30] 1964   Triple with Israel W Mooney & Sallie Williams Mooney
see Closeup    [see obituary]
** [Mooney, Ertis] [Feb. 19, 1915] [Oct. 26, 1922]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Mooney, Israel W. 1856 1924   Triple with Ellen J. Cox Mooney & Sallie Williams Mooney
see Closeup
** [Mooney, Joseph L.] [Apr. 3, 1921] [Oct. 29, 1922]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Mooney, Mary [Jan. 7, 1894] [Oct. 14, 1924] Wife of Dallas Mooney see Closeup ( handcarved name & dates almost obliterated)
Mooney, Sallie Williams 1864 1899   Triple with Ellen J. Cox Mooney & Israel W. Mooney - see Closeup
 (see a hand carved older stone which is nearly unreadable - Closeup)
** [Mooney, Vida May] [Mar. 25, 1916] [May 28, 1916]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey - see death certificate
Motley, Thomas C. Aug. 23, 1928 May 7, 1930 Son of Lawrence and Terry B. Motley  
Rascoe, Allen Alfred Mar. 28, 1914 Aug. 11, 1994 Married May 3, 1942 Double with Myrtle Allen Rascoe
** [Rascoe, Cecil] [Oct. 1, 1918]
[Bible record]
[Mar. 28, 1919]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Rascoe, Myrtle Allen June 13, 1922   Married May 3, 1942 Double with Allen Alfred Rascoe
** [Rascoe, Sarah] [May 1850 per 1900 - age  58 per 1910] [Oct. 23, 1925]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Rascoe, William Frederick Jr.] [July 21, 1911]
[Bible record]
[Dec. 21, 1912]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Rascoe, Wilson] [Aug 1848 per 1900 - age 64 per 1910] [bef. 1920]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Ratcliff, Leslie E. Nov. 20, 1929 Sept. 26, 1935 Gone but not forgotten Leslie Earl RADCLIFF, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thollie RADCLIFF, was born November 20, 1929 and died September 26, 1935. After an illness of three weeks he died of malaria and Bright’s disease. He was buried at Bethlehem Baptist cemetery near Fairfield. Rev. Roe L. HARRIS conducted the service.  (Hyde County Messenger - October 1935)
Raulerson, Gladys Cuthrell Apr. 11, 1920 Dec. 29, 1985 In Memory Of - Loving Sister & Mother  
Roscoe, Susanna Williams Sept. 23, 1889 Aug. 21, 1970   Double with William Frederick Roscoe [Rascoe?]
Roscoe, William Fredrick Mar. 2, 1880 May 2, 1980   Double with Susanna Williams Roscoe [Rascoe?]
[Rose, Ann Jarvis] [circa Feb. 22, 1870] [Aug. 25, 1936]   Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015 - see death certificate
Rose, Bennett Oct. 4, 1861 Nov. 15, 1923 Although he sleeps, his memory doth live. see Closeup
Rose, Clydia Mae June 24, 1910 Nov. 21, 1987   Double with William Norris Rose  [see obituary for Clydia Sadler]
[Rose, Mahala] [Sept. 26, 1832] [Sept. 24, 1896]   Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015
Rose, William M. Feb. 15, 1892 Jan. 26, 1952 Have Mercy  
Rose, William Norris Oct. 1, 1928 June 14, 1986   Double with Clydia Mae Rose
Sadler, Emma Feb. 22, 1857 Sept. 2, 1858 In memory of - Daughter of Benjamin & Mary Sadler
Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
 
Sadler, Virginia Jan. 24, 1855 Nov. 11, 1855 In memory of - Daughter of Benjamin & Mary Sadler - Aged 8? mos. 18 days
Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
 
Sawyer, Jennie Apr. 29, 1884 Oct. 23, 1901 Wife of W.B. Sawyer - Age 17 yrs 5 mos & 24 D
My loving sisters as you pass by, as you are now so once was I, as I am now you must shortly be, prepare yourselves to follow me.
 
Smith, Leroy May 10, 1841 Aug. 19, 1914    
Smith, Sanderson Aug. 13, 1839 June 24, 1910    
** [Swindell, Joshua Johnston] [Nov. 20, 1864]
[Bible record]
[Oct. 22, 1865]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Thomas, Jesse E. June 8, 1817 Feb. 20, 1894    
unknown #1 ------ ------   Nothing visible on this stone
unknown #2 ------ ------   This stone is overrun with vegetation.  The only thing visible is a "W".
** [Watson, Didie Mann] [Nov. 20, 1905]
[Bible record]
[May 12, 1907]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Watson, Luman Truman] [July 11, 1910]
[Bible record]
[Aug. 13, 1911]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Williams, Arden N.] [Dec 1863 per 1900] [before 1910]   No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Williams, Carrie McNeill Aug. 29, 1887 Mar. 29, 1922 Wife of O.L. Williams - Thy memory shall ever be a guiding star to Heaven.  
[Williams. Israel] [1856] [1924]   Stone found in 1970 but not in 2015
Williams, Janie McNeill Sept. 27, 1891 Jan. 7, 1970 Wife of O.L. Williams - My trust is in the Lord.  
** [Williams, Jessie B.] [May 5, 1863]
[Bible record]
[July 2, 1923]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Williams, Mary Jane Feb. 22, 1861 Dec. 7, 1906 Wife of W.A. Williams - Faithful to her trust even unto death.  
Williams, Orville L. Oct. 1, 1889 Mar. 6, 1965 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. [see obituary]
** [Williams, Polly] [Dec. 13, 1896]
[Bible record]
[July 20, 1902]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
** [Williams, Sarah] [May 9, 1867]
[Bible record]
[May 1864 per 1900]
[June 5, 1921]
[Bible record]
  No stone found in the 1970 or 2015 survey
Williams, W.A. [William Albert] [Mch. 22, 1841] [June 19, 1903] [Farewell, dear husband.  Enjoy the blessings of heaven.  While I wait alone for the summons to meet with you again.]  

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