Monday, October 7, 2019

Bethel Graveyard Symbol Scavanger Hunt!

Bethel United Methodist Church was founded in the civil war  in 1872 and the church was dedicated in 1875. The Church has history throughout the Civil war.

 This symbol is a wreath and indicates someone with value of architecture or literature. The type of grave marker is a die on socket and the person that died is Sarah Ann Pelzer who was born June 15th, 1831, died October 10th, 1872.
 This symbol is also a wreath but indicates a book. This symbol meant that this person was of a high standard and had a lot of intellect. The Pulpet marker indicates that this person had a lot of knowledge. The person that was buried here was William H. Fleming, D.D., born January 1st, 1824, died April 16th, 1877 and he was one of the church's pastor's.
The symbol marked here is Roses, which indicate Beauty and unconditional love. The marker is called a Die on Socket, but the grave broke. The person that died here is Mary Louisa, who died in Sumpter, S.C. in January 20th, 1864 and was 28 years old.






 This symbol is a willow tree, which symbolizes sorrow and mourning. The grave marker is a headstone and the person that died is named James F.M.Lord, he died Febuary 16th, 1862 and was 37 years old.
 This symbol is an angel and this often indicates that this person is destined twards Heaven. The grave marker is a Die on Base and the person that is buried here is Rebecca Jane, who was born January 22nd, 1856 and died November 21st, 1873.
 This symbol is a dove, which indicates that the person is pure and devoted with a divine spirit. The grave marker is a headstone and the person that is being memorialized is Elizabeth M. Ainger, who was born October 14th, 1807 and died October 6th, 1872. She was a mother.
 This symbol is a cross with ivy, which indicates that the person will be forever remembered in Christ. The grave marker is a Die on Socket and seems to be broken.






 This symbol is a Weeping Willow with an Urn, which indicates Sorrow, Mourning, and Nature's Lament; Also, indicates Mourning of the deceased. This grave marker is a Headstone that was knocked down and the person that was buried here is named Elizabeth Furchess, who was born November 11th, 1788 and died December 6th, 1858.

This symbol is a cross and indicates eternity and never-ending existence; This is also the most common on gravestones. The grave marker that is pictured here is a foot stone of Francis W. Capers, who was a part of the Confederate States Army and was born on August 8th, 1819 and died on January 12th, 1892. 
This symbol is a Lamb, which indicates a child and signifies innocence and purity. The type of grave marker is a ledger that is broken. The person's name is hard to see, since it is covered by grass. 




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