Little Pensylvania Cemetery
(aka London-Lancaster Cemetery)
Pleasant Township,
Franklin County, Ohio
Gravestone Photographs
We may never have found this picturesque little cemetery if it hadn't been for a request sent by a former Darbydale resident. It's tucked away off London-Groveport Road in Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park. The cemetery is long and narrow, running up the side of a hill on the banks of Big Darby Creek. The earliest stone recorded (at an earlier date) was 1834, and there were some that dated into the mid-1980s.
17 February 2010 -- of Omaha, NE sent six photos taken by a relative, John Alfred Schrawger (1899-1994) in 1962. They are copies of Polaroid prints and are a little faded after all these years. I have included Doug's comments with each picture. Go to Schrawger to view the photos. None of the stones were found when we photographed the cemetery in 2001 and I have learned that the remains and stones were moved to Concord Cemetery in Jackson Township. (They have not been photographed by us yet.).
GPS Coordinates: DEC - Latitude = 39.8508952 Longitude = -83.2004686
DMS - Latitude = 395103N Longitude = 0831202W
MAP
Aerial Photo of Cemetery,
Spring 2004
(Click on the underlined name to
download the tombstone photograph)
- Athey
- Elmira, dau of A. K. & Mary Lukens & wife of D. M., Aug 4, 1862-July 1, 1887, and Infant daughter, Mar 4, 1887, aged 10 days
- Emaline, 1868-1953
- Flonna Eulalee, 1887-1974
- Laura O, 1882-1966; and John L, 1880-1943
- Lovie B, 1877-1968, and Charles S, 1874-1942
- Wilhelmina, 1843-1927; and Elijah, 1839-1930, Marched with Sherman to the sea
- Bodle
- Bolen
- Elles, May 15, 1821-Feb 19, 1895, aged 64 Y [74 years] 9 M 4 D; and Elisabeth, wife of Elles, Aug 15, 1822-Mar 13, 1892, aged 69 Y 5 M 28 D
- Etta, 1873-1938
- Mary Jane, wife of J. D., Feb 14, 1846-Aug 21, 1904
- Borland
- Nellie Faris, died Sept 12, 1840 aged 50 years; Rebecca Matlack, died Aug 28, 1811 aged 20 years; Thomas W, Oct 6, 1786-Sept 20, 1876; andWilliam C, Aug 27, 1811-Apr 12, 1834 [all on same stone]
- Boucher
- Henriettie, dau of G. & S., Apr 24, 1868-May 21, 1869
- Hilbourn, died Dec 9, 1864 aged 34 yrs 7 mo 1 d
- Martha Viloa, dau of G. & S., Mar 24, 1880-Feb 28, 1881
- (Front) Timothy, died May 5, 1863 aged 56 ys 8 ms 25 ds; and Mary, died Aug 12 1881 aged 71 ys 1 mo 27 ds
- Willie, son of G. & S., Mar 24, 1864-Jan 24, 1865
- Boyd
- John W, July 20, 1822-Mar 4, 1896 [Civil War Vet]; and Sarah A his wife, Nov 29, 1821-Sept 25, 1920 (This stone has been toppled of its base.)
- Samuel E, Sept 27, 1861-July 16, 1950, A. F. of L. (American Federation of Labor)
- Bradfield
- Abner, Feb 12, 1803-Sept 21, 1875
- Catharine, wife of W. L., died Sept 1, 1858, aged 25 ys 11 mo 1 day
- Edgar, 1872-1889
- Jos, CO A 45TH OHIO INF
- Sarah, wife of A., died Dec 29, 1866 aged 65 yrs 1 mo 21 ds
- Tacy Ann, dau of Abner & Sarah, died June 12, 1865 aged 22 yrs 18 ds
- Bree, Anna Athey, 1871-1936
- Dingus
- Alice McCoy, Feb 1, 1906-June 17, 1986; and Fred, Nov 26, 1897-June 9, 1968
- Julina, 1874-1957
- Mary L, Jan 10, 1945-Sept 24, 1946
- Dougherty, Clesson H, D.D.S., 1898-1950
- Gardner
- Herbert W, son of Wilson & Henrietta L, died Sept 13, 1873, aged 5 ms 23 ds
- Nancy A, died May 18, 1875, aged 72 ys 4 mo 29 ds
- Garretson
- John G, Jan 1805-Feb 24, 1873
- Mary, wife of John G., June 1808-Jan 14, 1866
- Green
- Carl, PVT, US ARMY, World War I, 1886-1926
- Clyde Isaac, Ohio, PVT 336 INF 84 DIV, World War I, Feb 11, 1891-April 29, 1949
- Ella, 1864-1949
- Isaac, CO C, 95TH OHIO INF
- John Carl, 1886-1926
- Thomas J, 1860-1939
- Hadder [also listed as Madder & Hodder], Elizabeth Ellen, wife of Jacob, died Apr 25, 1872, aged 23 Y 1 M & 6 D
- Haenszel, Arnold, 1891-1962; and Hester, 1894-1983
- Hall, John R., June 12, 1849-Oct 3, 1907, aged 58 Y 2 M 21 D
- Hambleton [Contact: Nancy Berneking ()]
- Birdie, died February 22, 1859, aged 11 ms 17 ds
- Jane T, dau of S. G. & S., passed to spirit life Apr 3, 1850 aged 18 yrs 3 mos 24 ds; and Susanna C, dau of S. G. & S., passed to spirit life Oct 30, 1850 aged 11 yrs 8 mos 25 ds
- Mary Beans, 1825-1903, wife of Thomas
- Stephen G., passed to spirit life Mar 22, 1860 aged 62 yrs 7 mos
- Thomas E., died Jan 14, 1888 aged 65 Y 4 M 6 D
- Hay
- George L, 1827-1899
- Gertrude, wife of Charles, 1880-1909; and Infant Son, 1904
- [Original stone] James P, Jan 28, 1824-June 23 1871, Mason & [military stone] James P, SERG CO D, 133 OHIO, VOL INF, Jan 28, 1824-Jun 23, 1871
- James R, 1864-1892
- Leona, 1889-1911
- Mary S, Feb 18, 1829-Nov 11, 1899
- Owen T, 1867-1941
- Rebecca J, 1832-1914
Huddle, Ruth Anna, wife of William, dau of S. G. & S. Hambleton, died Sept 17, 1861 aged 33 yrs 5 mo & 22 dys
Huddleson, William, 1813-1891; and Almira, 1839-1910
- Ivy, James, CO D, 133RD OHIO INF
- Leiter
- Andrew J, Jan 27, 1816-June 14, 1882 aged 66 Y 4 M 17 D
- Easter G, wife of A. J., July 6, 1818-July 30, 1886 aged 68 Y 24 D
- Lukens
- Alfred, Nov 23, 1837-Mar 4, 1923, CO K 133RD OVI, A Soldier of the Civil War
- Amanda, wife of Joseph W., 1841-1871
- Hiram, May 25, 1796-Feb 28, 1869, aged 72 Y 9 M 3 D
- Joseph, PVT, OHIO TROOPS, Oct 25, 1839-Apr 15, 1864
- Margaret H, Aug 1, 1805-May 24, 1881, aged 75 Y 9 M 23 D
- Mary O, 1840-1935
- W. H. Harrison, died Dec 29, 1865 aged 41 yrs 9 mo 27 ds [Civil War Vet]
- Mitchell
- Nathan D, 1 SERG, CO D, 133 OHIO, VOL INF, Oct 24, 1824-May 19, 1865 [From: Volume XI Franklin County, Ohio Cemeteries Corrections & Addenda, p. 156, copied as it appears: "enlisted in Co B 54 OVI 16 Sept 1861, d. of sickness 4 July 1862 after serving 100 days in 33rd ONG. Died 19 May 1865, 22y-6m-21d". (???????)]
- Sam'l, CO E, 114 OHIO INF
- Peters, Laura, dau of C. F. & C., died Sept 24, 1879, aged 4 Ys 8 Mo 10 Ds
- Prushing, Edward L. (Obituary; no photo)
- Schrauger, John, PVT, 191 OHIO INF
- Schrawger Plot (Contact Doug Schrawger)
- Father, Alfred Kirk, 1870-1951
- Alfred Kirk Schrawger (son of John W. Schrawger who is the son of Christian Schrawger); Alfred was born 28 Jan 1870 in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio, died 15 Sep 1951 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
- Christian, died Aug 8, 1870, in his 62 yr and, on same stone, Mary, wife of C, died May 12, 1871, in her 62 yr (Whole Stone)
- Christian was born 1809 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he died 8 Aug. 1870 in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio; Mary was also born in 1809 in Pennsylvania, died 12 May 1871 in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio, the 1870 Census stated she was the daughter of Louis Mitts.
- Jno. [John W.], CO C 191 Ohio INF
- John W. Schrawger born Jan 1837 in Pennsylvania, died 21 May 1903 in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio. This is the same man as John Schrauger in photo above.
- Pension Card
- Mary M. (Boucher), wife of John W., died February 13, 1872, aged 27 ys 1 mo 3 ds [Moved to Concord Cemetery]; no photo
- Rebecca, died Aug 23, 1811, aged 20 years
- Rebecca Schrawger died 28 Aug 1811, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania she was twenty years old at death so she was born in 1791 Pennsylvania. I do not believe she was buried here but this is a monument to Christian's mother.
- Scott, William, April 18, 1845-March 17, 1905
- Shellhamer, Rita J, Nov 24, 1926-Feb 29, 1988; Sisters in Spirit, Margaret E. Thompson, May 26, 1916-Dec 27, 1992
- Smith, Sarah E, April 18, 1833-Sept 8, 1891
- Spangler
- Anna E, dau of B. & D. Hay, died Apr 19, 1875 aged 3 yrs 20 ds
- Crissie Sciota, dau of J. R. & M. E., Aug 5, 1900-Oct 27, 1911
- Lawrence, 1850-1919; and Mary his wife, 1852-1913
- Miranda L, 1856-1919; and John R, 1852- 1927
- Strayer
- Jacob, Aug 24, 1818-Sept 6, 1900, and Sarah A, wife of Jacob, died Nov 24, 1885, aged 56 years 11 ms 24 Ds
- Thomas, son of Jacob & S. A., died April 14, 1881 in the 28th yr of his age
- Suver
- Father and Mother, Lydia, died July 17, 1890 aged 81 Y 11 M 15 D; and Martin, Jan 13, 1864 aged 70 years
- Florence, dau of J. & S. E., died Feb 25, 1880 aged 4 Y, 9 M 25 D; Vincon son of J. & S. E., died Sept 5, 1871 aged 4 M 17 D; James W, Feb 21, 1891 aged 21 Y 5 M 4 D; and Mary E, died Jan 3, 1890 age 22 Y 5 M 24 D
- Isiah, 1838-1917; and Cynthia E., 1842-1911
- Tharp (family plot)
- Thompson
- Druscilla E, 1884-1960, OES (Order of Eastern Star)
- Herbert S, 1883-1966
- Margaret E, May 26, 1916-Dec 27, 1992, Sisters in Spirit, Rita J. Shellhamer, Nov 24, 1926-Feb 29, 1988
- Verner H, 1888-1893
- Van Buskirk, Maria, 1817-1908
- Walker, H. C., died May 15, 1861 in the 53 year of his life, Masonic symbol
- Williams [Contact: Nancy Berneking ()]
- Williamson, Chas., CO G, 113TH OHIO INF
- Wright
- Unknown
- Hannah, wife of [broken]
- Broken, aged 38 years (Possibly: Emily Hay, wife of Isaac, d. apr 5, 1874, aged 38 years)
No stones found for the following (obtained from earlier readings):
- Beans, Elizabeth, died August 25, 1860
- Bolen, Myrtle M, daughter of S. J. & E., December 28, 1899-September 12, 1900
- Bonnett, Robert, died June 23, 1870, aged 87 ys 1 mo 11 ds
- Booth, Joseph, born at Upwell, Cambridgeshire, Eng, died November 5, 1862 in his 43rd year
- Boucher
- Albert B., son of T. & M., died July 3, 1862 aged 15 ys 7 ms 27 ds
- Amos, son of Timothy & Mary, died September 17, 1845, aged 13 ys 4 [?] ds
- Margaret J. [no dates] 1 yr 5 ms 19ds
- Mary [no parents or date] aged 6 ms 21 ds
- Wm. A. [broken], aged 1 y 21 ds
- Boyd, Josephene, daughter of John & Sarah A., died April 27, 1877, aged 1 yr 8 ms 21 ds
- Bradfield
- Catharine, wife of H. L., died September 1, 1858, aged 25 ys 11 ms 1 d
- Edgar, 1872-1889
- Infant child of James & Priscilla, died October 12, 1853
- Jonas, son of James & Priscilla, died January 16, 1845, aged 14 ds
- Mary, daughter of Abner & Sarah, died October 24, 1854, aged 18 ys 19ds
- Oliver, son of James & Priscilla, died February 6, 1851, aged 2 ys 6 ms 7ds
- Wilson S., son of James & Priscilla, died November 29, 1843, aged 2 ms 5 ds
- DeVault, Chas., died 1935
- Fenton, Eleazer, son of Jesse & M. died February 28, 1943, aged 12 ys 3 ms 18 ds
- Francis
- Infant daughter of F. & E. A., died October 5, 1866
- Sarah Ann, daughter of George & Ann, died February 14, 1850, aged 12 ys 9 ms
- Rebecca Jane, daughter of George & Ann, died September 21, 1845, aged 6 ys
- Gardner
- Elijah A., son of C. & S. E., died October 19, 1866, aged 3 ys 7 ms 10 ds
- Infant son of C. & S. E., died May 18, 1875, aged 9 ds
- Glaize
- Leah Anna, wife of Thomas, December 28, 1797-February 16, 1872, aged 74 ys 1 mo 18 ds
- Thomas C., July 6, 1804-September 30, 1876, aged 72 ys 2 ms 24 ds
- Goodson
- George, July 9, 1783-October 2, 1851
- Rachel M., daughter of R. W. & N., died November 1, 1850, aged 2 ys 1 mo 26 ds
- Rebecca, wife of Geo., died October 14, 1853, aged 66 ys
- Green, Mary H., daughter of I. & R., died March24, 1856, aged 2 ys 3 ms 12 ds
- Hall, Roseanna, daughter of I. C. & E. H., died February 1, 1875, aged 18 mos
- Hambleton [Contact: Nancy Berneking ()]
- Anson, adopted son of J. G. & J. E., November 5, 1856-August __, 1858
- Jessie L., daughter of James G. & Jane D., died November 10, 1856, aged 2 ms 17 ds
- Minnie A., daughter of James G. & Jane D., died June 15, 1855, aged 27 ds
- Hay
- Anna E., daughter of B. & D., died April 1875, aged 3 ys 20 ds
- Edward, died August 31, 1872 in his 73rd year
- Elmyra, wife of J. P., died November 26, 1848, aged 21 ys 5 ds
- Emily, wife of Isaac, died April 5, 1874, aged 38 ys
- Hester, wife of E., died September 1, 1872, aged 72 ys
- Tacy E., died August 11, 1887, aged 19 ys 11 ms 11 ds
- Helmick
- G. W., M.D., died June [?] 18, 1861, aged 43 ys 6 ms 24 ds
- Hannah, wife of G. W., M.D. [broken; note: this could possibly be the unknown Hannah above]
- Roxanna, daughter of G. W. & H., died July 29, 1849, aged 11 ms 24 ds
- Kline, Susannah Egler, wife of Richard Kline
- Lukens
- James, died July 22, 1854, aged 55 ys 3 ms 23 ds
- [penciled in--Phebe (Bradfield), wife of James], died December 31, 1838, aged 34 ys
- Mitchell
- Sarah E, daughter of J. B. & S. A., died March 12, 1854, aged 4 ys 6 ms 12 ds
- Neff, James M., 1894-1916
- Norton
- Jane P., wife of Jonathan, died August 15, 1855 , aged 63 ys 5 ms 3 ds
- Jonathan, died October 8, 1841, aged 41 ys 11 ms 28 ds
- Oman, Helen R., 1908-1976
- Owens
- James L, son of J. S. & Elen, died December 25, 1877, aged 30 ys 6 ms 17 ds
- John S., died November 9, 1873, aged 45 yrs
- Phillips, Wilhelmina, wife of Edwin, died March 27, 1895, aged 27 ys 2 ms 26 ds
- Spangler
- Abraham, died July 10, 1879, aged 45 ys 9 ms (Civil War Vet)
- Gladys K., doaughter of j. R. & M. L., October 1893-August 17, 1900
- Infant son of J. R. & Miranda L., died April 26, 1883, aged 1 mo 14 ds
- Infant son of L. M., November 19, 1889-December 30 1889
- Stillwell, Anna J., daughter of John & Rebecca, died August 4, 1855, aged 1 yr 9 ms 5 ds
- Stirk, George, died July 5, 1850, aged 56 ys 10 ms 19 ds
- Story, Delnora, daughter of J. B. & E., died January 28, 1870, aged 3 ys 3 ms 24 ds
- Stump [Contact: Nancy Berneking ()]
- John, died October 10, 1842, aged 68 ys
- Laura M., daughter of J. & M., died June 14, 1865, aged 3 ms
- Suver
- James W., died September 21, 1891, aged 21 ys 5 ms 24 ds
- Mary E., died January 3, 1890, aged 22 ys 11 ms 12 ds
- Trowbridge, William R., August 28, 1884-February 6, 1885
- Walker
- Georgie Ellen, daughter of H. C. & Rhoda, died July 5, 1863, aged 1 yr 9 ms 27 ds
- Infant son of H. C. & Rhoda, June 7, 1858
- Rhoda, wife of H. C., died July 26, 1865 in her 23rd year
- Wilkins, Oscar Jr., died August 4, 1934
- Unknown
- _____tner, John died August __, 1854, aged 64 ys
- _______, ______, son of M. & W., died March 8, 1861, aged 6 ys 1 mo 8 ds [?]
All gravestone photographs taken by David K. Gustafson & Jeremy M. Meadows
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