FIRST LOBO BAPTIST CEMETERY (Previously Edward s Cemetery 1836-1848) 10868 Oxbow Drive Concession 3, Lot 12 Lobo Township Komoka, Ontario N0L lr0 HERITAGE SECTION A (Areas 1 & 2) Headstones Over the years, some of the older headstone have been broken and pieces strewn. We are endeavoring to locate and repair these stones, so that once again they will be standing as permanent fixtures. 1
ALWAY, Sarah White marble headstone imbedded horizontally on a cement base. In memory of Sarah beloved wife of George Alway; born Oct. 31 1800 in Portsea England; who died Dec. 24 1836, at age 35 years 10 months and 7 days And thou are sanctified. (on reverse side is a hand with the index finger pointing heavenward) She was a faithful and consistent member of the First Baptist Church in Lobo. ALWAY, Jane white marble headstone imbedded horizontally on a cement base In memory of Jane, beloved wife of George Alway who died January 13 1847 at age 39 years To the stranger: on this tablet we can convey an adequate idea of the virtue worth and piety of her who sleeps beneath. A truly affectionate wife and a loving stepmother who daily directed the children in her charge (sic) to the lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world the manifested (next line has transverse crack running through, therefore illegible).and grace of God in her deeply. Was marvelous to all present her consistent life and triumph in death is her best epitaph. J.A. (foot marker at foot of cement base) ALWAY, Jane daughter of George and Isabella Alway White marble headstone lying horizontal embedded in cement base In memory of Jane daughter of George and Isabella Alway, who died Oct. 2 1849 aged 21 months and 3 days. The cup of life just to her lips she pressed,\ Found the taste bitter and declined the rest Averse then turning from the face of day She sweetly breathed her little self away. BECKWITH, William R 2 top portions of a white marble headstone. In memory of William R. Beckwith (broken) died April 20 1876 age 62 yrs. (Rest is missing) BEDGEGOOD, Hester, wife of Thomas Bedgegood white marble headstone; In memory of Hester wife of Thomas Bedgegood who died May 20 1856 ages 70 years. Call me not back to Earth To lose my crown. I ve fought with sin and death The victory s won. (Foot stone lose at base) CHALLONER, Irene Lillian Died Oct. 18 1975 CHALLONER, Blance Jessiman Died Jan. 01 1984 2
CHALLONER, Sarah wife of George Challoner white marble slab, urn among willow motif at top. In memory of Sarah wife of George Challoner died Aug. 25 1847 aged 31 years (Foot stone lose at base) R.M. J.D. CHALLONER, Neville North east side of rust, grey and black granite obelisk In memorandum Neville R. Challoner died Oct. 2 1873 aged 57 years Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Elizabeth Jane beloved wife of the above died Mar. 18 1879 age 57 years and 6 months James H. son of Neville and Jane Challoner born June 23 1854 died Aug. 10 1921 at rest and his wife Marie S. died Mar. 9 1896 age 36 years and 3 months at rest North west side In memorandum Annie Elizabeth adored wife of James H. Challoner died Sept. 30 1888 age 19 years 6 months. A precious one from me has gone, A voice I loved is still, A place is vacant in my home Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love and given; And though the body moulders here The soul is safe in heaven. Southwest side Neville B. son of James and Mary Challoner born Aug. 1 1886 died Feb. 22 1941. Southeast side Elizabeth daughter of Neville R. and Jane Challoner died Sept. 14 1849 age 7 years 7 months White marble markers lying by monument M.S.C N.R.C. E.J.C E.C. COLVER, Hannah wife of Thomas Finch In memory of Hannah Clover (broken) beloved wife of Thomas Finch who died Sept. 1876 age 89 years. A tender parent loving friend She s gone and left us here below But soon must we that voice attend That called her from this world of woe. 3
COAKLEY, William and wife Mary Two parts of broken white marble headstone Gone but not forgotten in memory of Mary wife of William Coakley died June 14, 1869 age of 57 years 4 months. Dearest wife thou has left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But t is God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Headstone lying behind 2m. top two portions of a white marble headstone In memory of William Coakley died Aug. 18 1876 age of 73 years Affliction sore long time he had Physician were in.. Till God did (piece broken off and missing) DRAKE, John Weathered white marble headstone, hand with index finger pointing upward, above it is carved Gone Home ; broken in 2 pieces. In memory of John son of Samuel and (broken) Ann or Jane Drake died Feb. 5 1848 aged l month and 19 days. EDWARDS, Henry and wife Salome 3 parts; white marble headstone Sacred to the memory of Salome wife of Henry Edwards Native of Canada born July 25 1807 died Jan 7 1837.is come and calleth to thee The dust and ruins that remain Are precious in our eyes The ruins shall be built again And all that dust shall rise. White marble headstone in two parts. Sacred to the memory of Henry Edwards native of Somersetshire, England born Jan. 20 1798 died May 1857. Christ said, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead; yet shall he live; Believeth thou this. Yes! Yes! Yes! EDWARDS, Charles H. Brown and grey mottled granite headstone; E boundary marker on all four corners of headstone. In Memory of Charles H. Edwards born Aug. 25 1848, died Mar. 25 1896. EDWARDS, Jennie, wife of Alfred West Edwards Died May 19 1953 at rest. Also two infant children of C.H. and M. Edwards. We will meet again EDWARDS, Alfred West Born 1864 and died 1939 4
EDWARDS, Alfred J. and Maria children of Jeremiah and Sarah Edwards Maria Edwards small, white marble headstone Maria daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Edwards died Aug. 2 1853 aged 1 year 10 months and 4 days. God in his wisdom has called The precious boon his love has given And though the casket moulders here The gem is sparkling now in heaven. EDWARDS, Alfred small white marble headstone. Alfred son of Jeremiah and Sarah Edwards died Aug. 13 1853 aged 4 years old 8 months and 21 days. this lovely bud so young and fair, Called hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise could bloom. Huge salmon granite monument EDWARDS written on it. Homer B. Edwards 1890-1964 EDWARDS, Jeremiah Edwards Died July 1 1906 aged 83 years old Sarah Edwards, wife of Jeremiah Edwards died Oct. 15, 1905 aged 79 years old John W. Edwards Died Dec. 9 th 1904 aged 72 years George F. Edwards Died 1855-1945 Alice Edwards, wife of George F. Edwards 1860-1951 FARES, William and wife Emily Discolored white marble headstone. White marble marker E.F. In memory of Emily wife of Henry Fares died Jan. 25 1867 age 54 years White marble headstone In memory of William Fares died Feb. 25 1858 ages 24 years and 8 months, Postmaster of Lobo. and First Minister of First Baptist Church of Lobo FINCH, Thomas In memory of Thomas finch died Oct. 13 1873 age 89 years 2 months Dearest parent thous hast left us Here they loss we deeply feel But tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. 5
FINCH, Jeremiah white marble headstone in 2 pieces. In memory of Jeremiah Finch who died May 3 1855 aged 67 years I see thee still, Thou art not in the grave confined Death cannot claim the immortal mind Let earth close o er its sacred trust; But goodness dies not in the dust Then my wife it is not me Beneath the coffin lid you see I to a fairer world have gone; There let me hope my work is done Singing now the victory is won, With saints and angels round the throne. (Verse badly weathered) FINCH, Ida Rosetta white marble headstone In memory of Ida Rosetta daughter of George and Violetta (sic) Finch died Feb. 17 1866 age 2 years 2 months and 23 days Sleep on sweet babe, And take thy rest God called thee home He thought it best. GUSTIN, Eliphalet Brown and black and grey mottled granite headstone. Eliphalet Gustin, born Sept. 18, 1800 died May 1, 1893 Sarah Ann wife of Eliphalet Gustin born May 18 1805 and died Feb. 14 1850 John A Gustin, son of Eliphalet and Sarah Ann born March 17 1839 and died April 22 1881 Marker) MOTHER LIVINGTON, Dugald and wife Margaret White marble headstone In memory of Dugald Livingston who died Feb. 5 1887 aged 73 years Native of Argyleshire, Scotland Father thou are gone to rest, I will not weep for thee; For thou are now, where oft on earth They spirit longed to be. White marble headstone Gone but not forgotten in memory of Margaret wife of Dugald Livingston died May 4 1882 ages 73 years Native of Argylesdire Scotland She was a tender mother here and in her life the Lord did fear We trust our loss will be her gain And that with Christ she s gone to regin. Discolored white marble headstone In memory of John son of Dugald and Marg. Livingstone died July 17 1879 age of 8 years In life beloved and death lamented. 6
McCONNELL, Violetta wife of H. McConnell white marble headstone Who departed this life April 30 1868 aged 48 years. I know that my redeemer liveth. McINTYRE, Elizabeth wife of Hugh McIntyre white marble headstone with cross-like arrow at top pointing up, visage of angel below it. In memory of Elizabeth wife of Hugh McIntyre (sic) died Nov. 19 1883 aged of 29 years. The spirit is not dead, Though low the body lies But freed from sin and sorrow, To dwell beyond the skies. McINTYRE, Hugh Large 12 foot black and gray granite monument, urn draped in mantle on top, large letter M s engraved on each face beneath that about inscriptions. North east side, in memory of Hugh McIntyre died September 5 th 1899 aged 81 years, 8 months and 7 days. I am the resurrection, and the life. He that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live. John 11:25 McINTYRE, Hugh Jr. Died May 4 th 1923 aged 75 years 2 months. McINTYRE, Louisa E. wife of Hugh McIntyre Died June 10 th 1852 aged 26 years, 5 month and 16 days. Also their children Mary born and died May 17 1842, John born April 29 1850 and died Jan. 17 1851, Selinda born April 22 1852 and died June27 1852. Northwest side Mary of Hugh McIntyre born Jan. 29 1854 died Nov. 6 1919. She was a tender mother here, And in her life the Lord did fear; We know our loss will be her gain, And that with Christ she s gone to reign. South-west side McIntyre, Janet B. wife of Hugh McIntyre died Oct. 8 th 1869 aged 38 year, ll months and 29 days also their child Jessie L. born Sept 15 th 1867 died Oct. 8 1871. Footstones: FATHER (at foot of grave, north east side of monument; presumable Hugh Sr.) MOTHER (marker to east of monument ) McINTYRE (carved below inscription on southwest face) MOTHER (footstone marker west of monument, 6 to northwest of other) Markers North of monument is Janet, Jessie, Mary, Louise, Selinda and John McIntyre lot cornerstone right of Selinda s marker. 7
McINTYRE, N.C. white marble headstone flat in ground, motif at top of carved monument between two willow trees. In memory of N.C. McIntyre died Feb. 10 1862 ages 39 years McINTYRE, Mary Died April 4 1862 ages 28 years MITCHELL, Sarah and William Sarah Ann Mitchell Born1829 Died Jan. 27 1890 age of 61years 10ms. White marble headstone; clasped hands, Gone but not forgotten in memory of Wm. MITCHELL, Died Dec. 13 1879 aged 39 yrs. 10ms, Sarah Ann MITCHELL died Jan. 27 1890 age 61 yrs 10ms In the silent tomb we leave thee, Till the morn when Christ appears. Then, with joy we hope to meet thee, Far beyond this vale of tears. Small footstone W.M Rock - north corner of cemetery MITCHELL, George husband of Christena (West) M (lot corner marker on east, north-west and south corners of Mitchell plot) (red, granite stone on grey granite base) (double bar and flowers carved in upper left corner) (south-east face) MITCHELL. (north-west face ) Woodman of the World emblem in left corner. George F. Mitchell born 1862 died 1947. His beloved wife Christena (West) born 1860 died 1948. Markers: FATHER MOTHER PATTERSON, Jessie B ( mother) and daughter Jessie Sacred to the memory of Jessie B. Patterson. Died Feb. 26 1859 age of 29. Rest of inscription cannot be read as stone is heavy to lift; white marble headstone 8 thick, fallen over. Also daughter Jessie died July 9 1859 6 months. ROBINSON, Thomas H, wife Alwylda Alwylda H. wife of Thos. H. Robinson born June 29 1863 died April 15 1947. Thomas Robinson born June 24 1858 died March 25 1954. (two white marble posts indicate a walkway or the remains of an enclosure around a grave.) ROHRER, Mary Ann wife of John Rohrer White marble headstone. Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann the beloved wife of John Rohrer who died Jan. 11 1853 aged 36 years. Farewell my kind husband said she know from your kind bosom I leap. With Jesus my bridegroom to My flesh in the tomb for to sleep. RHOHRER, James and John Henry ( sons of John and Mary Rohrer) Small white marble headstone. James infant son of John and Mary Rohrer died Feb. 17 1843 also John Henry their son died July 26 1849 aged 1 year and 9 months. 8
ROLSTON, Elizabeth White marble headstone with top portion broken off, In memory of Elizabeth beloved wife of John Rolston died April 21 1865 age 21 years Top portion of a white marble headstone; smaller stone in front of 2- A may be the top portion of 1-A God took thee in his mercy He fought the fight for thee, He won the victory SMITH, David D. Smith Tall grey and blue mottled granite headstone. (northeast side) In loving memory of David D. Smith died May 3 1900 at aged 60 years old. Although he sleeps in memory doth live, and cheering comfort to his mourners give. SMITH, Prudance Maud Rosella Ornate, carved, white marble headstone. Little Prudy gone to Heaven. In memory of Prudence Maud Rosalla beloved daughter of David and Harriet Smith died July 26 1872 at the aged 9 years 5 months and 14 days. O she was fine and lovely too, An angel in disguise, Sent to this earth to live a while., Then join the angles in the skies. SMITH, Corbet Milford weathered, small white marble headstone. How desolate our home bereft of thee Corbet Milford the beloved son of David and Harriet Smith died June 10 1868, age 2 years 8 months and 6 days. A little flower of love That blossom but to die, Transplanted now above To bloom with God on high. SMITH, Robin white marble monument with statue of woman putting flowers on grave marked with a cross. Love s Remembrance. (North east side) Robin son of Henry and Olive Smith born Jan. 6 1903 and died Mar. 28 1927. Husband of Lucy Bell Smith and Father of Carmen Smith. Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 9
WATTS, Elizabeth wife of Richard Edwards white marble pedestal south east side In memory of Elizabeth Watts wife of Richard Edwards died Oct. 30 1848 71 years 2 months 20 days. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. WATTS, Richard Edwards husband of Elizabeth Watts North side in memory of Richard Edwards died Nov. 5 1863 age 90 years 6 months and 3 days Father thou art gone to rest, Thy toils and cares are oe r And sorrow, pain and suffering not? Shall ne er distress thee more. WEISHUHN, James and Jane Inscriptions side by side In memory of Elizabeth Jane wife of James Weishuhn died Apr. 5 1873 age 79 yers Dearest mother thou has left us, Here they loss we deeply feel; But the God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal:. In memory of James Weishuhn died April 14 1876 age of 76 years The winter of trouble is past The storm of affliction are o er (sic) My troubles are ended at last And sorrows and death are no more. WHEALON, Sarah and William white marble headstone leaning on back of 7C. Sarah daughter of William and Ann Whealon died May 20 1848 age 10 months and William B. son of the same died Nov. 10 1851 age one year l month. Where the grassy hillock rises There our lovely infants sleep; Nothing now can hurt or harm them Jesus doth their ashes keep. Headstones that are still standing as of 2008 in Section A ( Areas 1 & 2) Revised June 17 2018 Ross Werden (519) 495-8167 Mike Poole (519) 318-8664 10
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