Old Macedonia Cemetery

Bartow County, Georgia

Established in Mid-1800s


Entrance to cemetery and the shelter are on the left
(Click on the photo above for a larger view)
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The Old Macedonia Cemetery was established in the mid-1800s. There are currently over 500 grave sites located there. Land next to the cemetery was recently acquired for expansion.

The Abernathy and Summey families of North Carolina were among those who settled in Bartow (formerly Cass) County, Georgia in the late 1800s. The community, located in the Stamp Creek district, became known by many as Macedonia. (It was also known by some as Abernathyville.)

Macedonia was one of several communities bought
out by Georgia Power and then by the Army Corps


Abernathy and Knight family circa 1900
(Macedonia school house in background)

of Engineers to build Lake Allatoona and the Allatoona Dam along the Etowah River. The families were allowed to remain until the dam was completed in the late 1940s. Because of the cemetery's location, it was not necessary to relocate the existing graves. However, a new road was built because the road from the church to the cemetery was flooded out by the creation of the lake.
Many of the descendants of the original settlers still live in Bartow and the surrounding counties. Today, two lines of the Howell family continue to hold family reunions at the cemetery. In the mid-1900's, a shelter was built, which provides a perfect setting for the large family gatherings.
Descendants still gather four times a year to maintain the cemetery. (Volunteers are always welcomed--1st Saturday in May, Last Saturday in June, 1st Saturday in August, 1st Saturday in October.)

 

The Old Macedonia Cemetery is located on the banks of Lake Allatoona in Bartow County, Georgia. It is between Cartersville and Canton. Directions: I-75 to exit 125, east on Hwy 20, right on Woodall Road and follow the signs. The cemetery is approximately 5.5 miles from Hwy 20. The last two miles are gravel.

For more photos of Macedonia, click on the thumbnails below.

Lake Allatoona can be seen in the background of this photo.

Listing of Marked Graves at Old Macedonia Cemetery

The names on the grave sites listed below begin from the front of the cemetery. They are not alphabetized so as to assist in seeing the proximity of the graves to each other. If you are looking for a specific name, try using the brower's "FIND" option. Hold down the CTRL key, and type the letter F. When you are given a box, type in ONE word and then click on the FIND NEXT button.

The link on the right of each listing that says "photo" will take you to a picture of the tombstone.

There are many graves marked only with fieldstones. Those are not listed, but are surely more members of these families.

The notes with red in the "Inscription/Notes" section are from family history, and are provided for genealogical research. However, there may be mistakes. Please let me know if some of this information is incorrect.

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(last updated April 26, 2007)

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Some known history follows the cemetery listings.

Last Name

First Name

Birth Date

Death Date

Inscription/Notes

Dempsey Helen Evelyn (Ebbie) July 4, 1932 Jan 3, 1994 note: daughter of William Brooks and Emergene Howell
Hobbs Mark Brooks Aug 25, 1953 Jan 27, 1980 foot marker: MARK
note: son of Helen Evelyn Brooks
Brooks William J. Oct 25, 1906 June 25, 1971 ins: Happily married 43 years
note:husband of Emergene Howell; shares stone with Emergene
Brooks Emergene H. July 2, 1907 Jan 09, 1997 note: daughter of William Martin Howell, wife of William J. Brooks; shares stone with William
Howell Hubert T. Nov 19, 1898 Dec 12, 1986 ins: Forever in our memories
foot marker: "BUDDY"
note: son of William M. Howell and Eva Knight
Howell William M Aug 27, 1874 Dec 09, 1937 foot marker: Father
note: William Martin Howell, son of Rebecca Summey (Howell), husband of Eva Knight; shares stone with Eva
Howell Eva Knight Nov 07, 1879 July 22, 1956 foot marker: Mother
note: daughter of John Tedford Knight and Mary Young, wife of William Martin Howell; shares stone with William
Howell Howard C. Feb 16, 1905 Nov 17, 1977 ins: Married May 12, 1928
note: Howard Charlie, son of William M Howell and Eva Knight, husband of Mary Moss; shares stone with Mary
Howell Mary Moss Feb 18, 1912 May 27, 1970 ins: Married May 12, 1928
note: Mary Louise Moss, daughter of Lee Moss and Ethel Abernathy, wife of Howard Charlie Howell; shares stone with Howard

 

photo

ins on back of stone for Howard and Mary Howell: E. Louise 3-11-1929, H.C. 1-19-1935, Mary Scott 10-23-1936, Sylvia L. 01-10-1939
Howell Mary Scott Oct 23, 1936 Oct 30, 1936 note: daughter of Howard Howell and Mary Moss
Howell H.C. Jan 19, 1935 Jan 19, 1935 note: Howard Charlie Howell, son of Howard Howell and Mary Moss
Williams Scott Tracy Sept 21, 1959 Aug 11, 2003 note: son of Arie Leonard Williams and Ethel Louise Howell
Howell Herman W. "Jake" Jan 21, 1917 May 10, 2000 note: Herman W, son of William M Howell and Eva Knight, husband of Hazel Abernathy; shares stone with Hazel
Williams Louise March 11, 1929 February 04, 2007 ins: Our Father Who Art in Heaven
note: Ethel Louise Howell, daughter of Howard C. Howell and Mary Moss, wife of Arie L. Williams; shares stone with Arie
Pope Buddy Feb 29, 1904 Aug 29, 1924 note: Covington "Buddy" Pope, son of Calvin D "Cabe" Pope and Alba Abernathy
Pope Howard April 11, 1911 Jan 07, 1926 note: son of Calvin D "Cabe" Pope and Alba Abernathy
Abernathy Leo Allene Nov. 8, 1923 Oct. 16, 2003  
Tanner Willie T. 1920 1990 note: husband of Elbie Abernathy
Note from the family: His children are Judy Cook, Walter Tanner, and Ann Amy. He has 11 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Tanner Elbie Clyde Abernathy Jan 28, 1926 April 6, 2003 note: wife of Willie T. Tanner, daughter of William Pressley Abernathy and Alice Howell.
Note from the family: Her children are Judy Cook, Walter Tanner, and Ann Amy. She has 11 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Gilmore Melvin Brance Tanner June 15, 1999 July 29, 1999

ins: Gone to be an angel, forever in our hearts

note: etching of teddy bear and flowers
Blackburn Mary Mar 1850 Sept 20, 1920 .
Abernathy Ruby May 14, 1922 April 09, 2003 ins: We Together Forever
note: shares stone with DeWitt
wife of DeWitt Abernathy
Abernathy Troy Norris Nov 15, 1950 April 23, 2003 ins: PFC US Army
note: son of DeWitt and Ruby Abernathy
Blackburn Martha Joan Mar 8, 1938 Jan 3, 1939 ins: She is just away
note: marble head marker on base with carved lamb

Blackburn W.C. Mar 11, 1881 Jan 14, 1919 ins: Gone but not forgotten
note: husband of Nancy Catherine Abernathy (Hite); shares stone with Nancy
Blackburn Nancy C. "Hite" Aug 12, 1886 Mar 17, 1971 ins: Gone but not forgotten
note: Nancy Catherine Abernathy, wife of W.C. Blackburn and Benjamin Hite; shares stone with W.C.
Deal Lee E. Feb 21, 1905 Feb 21, 1994 ins: In God We Trust
note: husband of Idella Abernathy; shares stone with Idella
Deal Idella A. Mar 01, 1919 Feb 12, 1994 ins: In God We Trust
note: Helen Idella Abernathy, daughter of Reuben Bartow Abernathy and Bertia Evelyn Cox, wife of Lee E. Deal; shares stone with Lee
Abernathy Grady W. Nov 29, 1918 Jul 1, 1997  
Abernathy Ola Mae Sept 28, 1915 Jan 01, 1924 ins: daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Abernathy
note: daughter of Wesley T. Abernathy and Carrie (last name unknown)
Abernathy Wesley Oct 10, 1878 Feb 20, 1936 ins: O' twill be sweet to meet on that blest shore, all sorrow passed, and pain forever o'er
note: Wesley T. Abernathy, husband of Carrie (last name unknown)
Abernathy David 1867 1957 note: son of Bardy Larkin Abernathy and Matilda Bradshaw, husband of Minnie Beck; shares stone with Minnie
Abernathy Minnie 1871 1944 note: Minnie Beck, wife of David Abernathy; shares stone with David
Abernathy Jeff June 17, 1902 Dec 23, 1922 ins: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled
note: son of David Abernathy and Minnie Beck
Abernathy Clarence 1912 1913 note: marble head marker on base with carved lamb
Buckner Mattielene Abernathy Aug 3, 1928 Oct 26, 1979 ins: John 11: verse 25 & 26
note: daughter of Reuben Bartow Abernathy and Bertia Evelyn Cox
Abernathy Elder Bartow Jan 23, 1894 Dec 31, 1963 ins: The Lord is my shepherd
note: Reuben Bartow Abernathy; son of John Thomas Abernathy and Delphanie Ann Tidwell, husband of Bertia Evelyn Cox; shares stone with Bertia
Abernathy Bertia Sep 17, 1898 Dec 31, 1972 ins: The Lord is my shepherd
note: Bertia Evelyn Cox, daughter of James Presley Cox and Mary Jane Mills, wife of Reuben Bartow Abernathy; shares stone with Elder Bartow
Abernathy W.C. June 12, 1925 June 12, 1925 ins: From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus
note: son of Reuben Bartow Abernathy and Bertia Evelyn Cox
Abernathy Nancy Pauline Nov 23, 1921 July 06, 1923 ins: Darling we miss thee
note: daughter of Reuben Bartow Abernathy and Bertia Evelyn Cox
Abernathy Rev. J. T. June 30, 1850 Feb 29, 1928 foot marker: Father
note: John Thomas, son of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah Coley, husband of Delphanie Ann Tidwell; shares stone with Delphanie
Abernathy Delphanie Tidwell Oct 4, 1855 Dec 17, 1919 foot marker: Mother
note: Delphanie Ann Tidwell, daughter of Francis Marion Tidwell and Ann Gravitt, husband of John Thomas Abernathy; shares stone with Rev. J.T.
Jones "Uncle" Lee's Arm this is the arm of Lee Jones
Day John William (Bill) Apr 9, 1885 May 14, 1972 note: husband of Susan E.McCoy
Day Susan E. Oct 22, 1881 Nov 22, 1961 note: Susan Emma McCoy, wife of John W. Day
McCoy James P. Aug 1884 May 8, 1923 ins: One precious in our hearts is gone. The voice we loved is still. The place made vacant in our home can never be filled.
Cox Robert J. Aug 9, 1865 July 7, 1919 ins: Husband; ins: Tho lost to sight to memory cling
Summey W.M. Oct 24, 1873 Feb 4, 1949 ins: At rest
note: Willie M. Summey, husband of Sallie Blackburn; son of Lintford Samuel Summey and Tilda Anne Tidwell
Summey Sallie Dec 25, 1884 Feb 4, 1944 ins: Mother
note: Sallie Blackburn, wife of Willie M. Summey
Summey W.A. May 07, 1905 Sep 19, 1932 ins: At rest
Bennett Dewey Sampson Feb 28, 1930 Aug 1, 1992 Some reports state that he was a friend of the family who died unexpectedly.
Abernathy J. Walter Feb 22, 1895 Oct 01, 1935 ins: Oh how we miss him. Gone but not forgotten
note: John Walter Abernathy, son of Elihu Tinsley Abernathy and Nancy Elizabeth Young; husband of Mary Dover
Cox David Pressley Apr 22, 1921 Apr 22, 1921 ins: son of Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Cox, From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus
note: son of Robert Lee Cox and Ollie Abernathy
Cox Pressley Mar 11, 1913 July 10, 1931 note: son of William M Cox and Malissa "Lissie" Hite
Cox William M. 1877 1938 note: son of James Monroe Cox and Martha Abernathy, husband of Malissa "Lissie" Hite; shares stone with "Lissie"
Cox Lissie H. 1882 1953 note: Malissa Hite, wife of William M. Cox; shares stone with William M.
Cox Annie L. Nov 29, 1907 Mar 7, 1978 note: daughter of William M Cox and Malissa "Lissie" Hite
Cox Bill S. Aug 15, 1909 Oct 7, 1974 ins: Tec 4 U.S. Army
note: son of William M Cox and Malissa "Lissie" Hite
Womack William E. Oct 25, 1909 Nov 14, 1911 ins: son of G.L. & Cora Womack
Womack Burty Mae Aug 11, 1920 Nov 4, 1921 ins: God sent an angel to our home to pick a flower fair, he took the sweetest of our bunch and left the balance here.
Tidwell Joseph Matthew Aug 31, 1894 July 30, 1970 note: husband of Tessie Howell; shares stone with Tessie
Tidwell Tessie Howell Aug 31, 1893 Jan 14, 1961 note: Tessie Howell, daughter of Richard L. Howell and Susan Alice Elliott, wife of Joseph Mathew Tidwell; shares stone with Joseph
Tidwell Ruby Mae Dec 27, 1908 Jan 09, 1909 note: daughter of Joseph and Tessie Howell Tidwell
Tidwell Mildred Odessa Mar 31, 1919 May 19, 1921 note: daughter of Joseph and Tessie Howell Tidwell
Tidwell Margery Fay July 28, 1935 Mar 13, 1937 note: daughter of Joseph and Tessie Howell Tidwell
Tidwell Helen Fay Oct 1, 1928 July 01, 1929 note: daughter of Joseph and Tessie Howell Tidwell
Tidwell Alice Evelyn June 5, 1927 June 5, 1927 note: daughter of Joseph and Tessie Howell Tidwell
Tidwell Myrtice July 26, 1918 July 27, 1918  
Tidwell Susan Sep 24, 1856 Apr 9, 1907 ins: Weep not she is not but sleeping
note: Susan Abernathy, daughter of Isaiah Abernathy and Mary Jane Fortner, wife of John Tidwell; shares stone with John
Tidwell John June 2, 1848 Dec 7, 1907 ins: God's finger touched him
note: son of Francis Marion Tidwell and Ann Gravitt, husband of Susan Abernathy; shares stone with Susan
Tidwell infant daughter   Oct 1915 note: infant daughter of Mr & Mrs. L.D. Tidwell
Tidwell infant daughter     note: infant daughter of Mr & Mrs. L.D. Tidwell
Knight J.T. (John Tedford) Mar 6, 1857 Jan 20, 1929 ins: A devoted husband and loving father
note: John Tedford Knight, son of Nancy Knight, husband of Mary Young
Knight Mrs. J.T. (Mary) Sept 16, 1859 May 5, 1915 ins: A devoted wife and loving mother
note: Mary Young, daughter of Zachariah Young and Mary Adeline Coley, wife of John Tedford Knight
Knight Nancy Feb 14, 1835 June 2, 1917 ins: At rest (includes Eastern Star symbol)
note: daughter of Joshua Knight and Mary "Polly" Spence
Knight Laura Ann Mar 22, 1895 Nov 28, 1908 ins: daughter of J.A. & M.E. Wilson, Wife of John Knight, She was a kind and affectionate wife and fond mother and a friend to all
note: Laura Ann Wilson, wife of John Knight		  
Howard Lola Evelyn Oct 11, 1908 Aug 24, 1985 note: Lola Evelyn Knight, daughter of Laura Ann Wilson and John Knight  
Knight infant May 5, 1903 May 6, 1903 ins: Son of C.T. & Lee Knight
note: son of Charlie Knight and Leigh Evelyn Abernathy
Abernathy Roy M. Feb 5, 1932 July 27, 1934 note: shares stone with James H. Abernathy
Abernathy James H. Sept 8, 1922 Sept 21, 1922 note:shares stone with Roy M.Abernathy
Abernathy Bell Mar 13, 1900 June 12, 1927 .
Abernathy J.W. Aug 13, 1894 Dec 12, 1980 note: John W. Abernathy, son of John Franklin Abernathy and Joicy Eveline McGhee
Abernathy Kate E. Aug 20, 1906 Nov 06, 1981 .
Baker Rachel Jan 7, 1925 Mar 7, 1925 . .
Hufstetler Emma M. Aug 10, 1899 Mar 26, 1976 ins: In loving memory
Hufstetler THE BABIES . .

note: This is one tombstone marking the graves of several Hufstetler babies who died at birth or as infants
Tidwell Susie May Apr 19, 1922 Sep 20, 1922 note: daughter of Mr & Mrs. F.I. Tidwell photo
Summey Dock R. Aug 31, 1886 Nov 21, 1970 note: Dock Robertson Summey, son of Lintford (Linford) Samuel Summey and Tilda Ann Tidwell, husband of Lue Crowe
Summey Lue . July 16, 1926 ins: She was a kind and affectionate wife and fond mother and a friend to all
note: Lue Crowe, wife of Dock Summey
McGhee James Dec 12, 1843 Apr 6, 1902 ins: He died as he lived - a Christian
Atkinson Malisa . Feb 26, 1918 .
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Hite Wyatt Lee Feb 27, 1889 Mar 12, 1954 note: husband of Adeline (last name unknown); shares stone with Adeline
Hite Adeline Dec 12, 1899 Feb 20, 1982 note: wife of Wyatt Lee Hite; shares stone with Wyatt
Hite Mary Ann . . note: Daughter of Wyatt Lee and Adeline Hite
Rampley L.S. June 12, 1926 Aug 1926 .
Mullins Mack Pierce 1856 1942   photo
Mullins Willie Susie Dollar 1862 1935   photo
Bohannon Robert Lee June 03, 1926 Nov 24, 1928 note: son of Mr and Mrs J.K. Bohannon photo
Bohannon Willie Kathryn July 18, 1934 Dec 9, 1935 note: daughter of Mr and Mrs J.K. Bohannon photo
Lewis Thelmer May 13, 1924 Oct 8, 1925 ins: Gone but not forgotten
McGhee Evelyn D . Apr 20, 1930 .
Smith Mary S. Sept 25, 1888 July 3, 1974 .
Woodall Ed D. June 12, 1879 Jan 19, 1974 .
Woodall Melinda Oct 15, 1884 Oct 13, 1931 .
Abernathy Elihu T. June 25, 1869 Feb 26, 1932 note: Elihu Tinsley, son of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah Coley, husband of Nancy E. Young; shares stone with Nannie E.
Abernathy Nannie E. June 1, 1864 Dec 23, 1941 note: Nancy Elizabeth Young, daughter of Zachariah Young and Mary Adeline Coley, wife of Elihu Tinsley Abernathy; shares stone with Elihu T.
Abernathy Linford Feb 25, 1895 Feb 14, 1971 ins: Georgia, PVT 46 Infantry, World War I
foot marker: Daddy
note: son of John Starling Abernathy and Mary Gravitt; husband of Ethel Abernathy
Abernathy Ethel A. Oct 9, 1890 Mar 1, 1977 foot marker: Mama
note: daughter of Elihu Tinsley Abernathy and Nancy Elizabeth Young; wife of Linford Abernathy
Abernathy Horace July 16, 1920 Nov 25, 1921 ins: son of Linford - Ethel Abernathy
Abernathy Elihu T. "E.T." Aug 5, 1924 Sept 23, 1925 ins: son of Linford - Ethel Abernathy
Mainer Margaret Mar 9, 1885 May 10, 1909 ins: wife of William H. Mainer
Abernathy Alma Sept 25, 1886 April 12, 1888 ins: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled
note: daughter of Elihu Tinsley Abernathy and Nancy Elizabeth Young; shares stone with Ruby Abernathy
Abernathy Ruby Dec 14, 1902 Aug 10, 1903 ins: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled
note: daughter of Elihu Tinsley Abernathy and Nancy Elizabeth Young; shares stone with Alma Abernathy
Young Mary A. Coley Oct 18, 1829 Dec 8, 1888 ins: Wife of Z. Young, erected by John Young
note: Mary Adeline Coley, daughter of Morgan Coley and Nancy Bullard; wife of Zachariah Young
Coley Nancy Apr 2, 1805 Aug 7, 1896 note: Nancy Bullard, wife of Morgan Coley
Young Z. June 1826 May 16, 1909 note: Zachariah Young, husband of Mary Adeline Coley
Abernathy Nathan Abt. 1790 Aug 06, 1871**

*ins: Married 1-28-1808, N.C., Nathan and Eve had 12 sons and 4 daughters, Moved to GA 1844
note: son of Miles Abernathy and Ursula, husband of Eve Cline
Abernathy Eve Abt. 1795 Aft. 1850

*ins: Married 1-28-1808, N.C., Nathan and Eve had 12 sons and 4 daughters, Moved to GA 1844
note: daughter of Valentine Cline and Anna Gertrout (Catherine) Canselor, wife of Nathan Abernathy

*Graves for Nathan and Eve Abernathy were marked in 2003 with a tombstone marker. They are located to the left of Daniel and Sarah Abernathy's grave site.

**Nathan's date of death on this list comes from letter written by his grandson Matthew Goodson.

Abernathy Daniel April 1818 Mar 13, 1904 ins: 85 years, Our father has gone to a mansion of rest, to the glorious land by the Deity blest.
note: son of Nathan Abernathy and Eve Cline, husband of Sarah Coley
Abernathy Sarah Mar 1827 July 30, 1902 ins: Wife of Daniel Abernathy, Rest mother, rest in quiet while friends in sorrow o'ver thee weep
note: daughter of Morgan Coley and Nancy Bullard; wife of Daniel Abernathy
Abernathy Sarah E. Apr 29, 1908 Apr 29, 1908 note: daughter of William Robert Abernathy and Annie Blackburn
Abernathy Bessie M. May 23, 1919 May 27, 1920 note: daughter of William Robert Abernathy and Annie Blackburn
Abernathy Sidney Jan 1856* Sept 30, 1926 ins: Age 72
note: son of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah Coley; birth date from census
Abernathy Cordia Aug 2, 1910 Aug 31, 1929 note: daughter of William Robert Abernathy and Annie Blackburn
Abernathy Annie B. Dec 25, 1886 Mar 25, 1972 note: Annie Blackburn; wife of William Robert Abernathy; shares stone with Rev. W.R.
Abernathy Rev. W.R. Nov 01, 1865 Apr 14, 1954 note: William Robert Abernathy, son of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah Coley, husband of Annie Blackburn; shares stone with Annie B.
Millsaps Lillian Apr 23, 1917 2004 note: wife of William Millsaps, note: daughter of William Robert Abernathy and Annie Blackburn
Millsaps William 1918 1995 note: husband of Lillian Abernathy
Abernathy Robert Mar 19, 1904 June 03, 1961 note: son of John Starling Abernathy and Mary Gravitt
Abernathy Mary G. July 27, 1862 Feb 19, 1945 note: Mary Gravitt, wife of John Starling Abernathy
Abernathy John S. May 16, 1858 Sep 1, 1939 note: John Starling Abernathy, son of Bardy Larkin Abernathy and Matilda Bradshaw, husband of Mary Gravitt
Abernathy Elder B.L. Oct 04, 1827 June 18, 1914 note: Bardy Larkin Abernathy, son of Nathan Abernathy and Eve Cline, husband of Matilda Bradshaw
Abernathy Matilda B. Jan 19, 1832 Dec 31, 1921 note: Matilda Bradshaw, wife of Bardy Larkin Abernathy
Summey John F. Aug 4, 1838 Jan 30, 1906 note: son of William Summey and Elizabeth "Betsy" Abernathy, husband of Tilda Anne Tidwell
Summey Tilda Anne June 16, 1850 Nov 12, 1925 ins: In loving remembrance of...
ins: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, the boon his love had given, and though the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in heaven
note: Tilda Anne Tidwell, wife of John F. Summey and Lintford Samuel Summey
Summey Lintford Apr 11, 1848 Aug 23, 1887 ins: Beloved father farewell
note: Lintford Samuelson Summey, son of William Summey and Elizabeth "Betsy" Abernathy, husband of Tilda Anne Tidwell
Summey L. 1840 Aug 13, 1887 ins: Dep this life Aug 13, 1887
Summey J.T. Nov 5, 1890 June 25, 1896 ins: Suffer little children to come unto me
note: "Tommy" Summey, son of John F. Summey and Tilda Anne Tidwell
Hite infant Dec 14, 1900 Dec 15, 1900 ins: Son of Mr. & Mrs. S.J. Hite, Gone so soon
Hite infant Mar 17, 1903 Apr 28, 1904 ins: Son of Mr. & Mrs. S.J. Hite, Darling we miss thee
Summey Ophelia July 29, 1878 June 11, 1960 ins: At rest
note: daughter of Lintford Samuel Summey and Tilda Anne Tidwell
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Summey "Uncle Kay" Joseph M. Dec 25, 1884 Feb 19, 1971 note: Joseph Marty Kay Summey, son of Lintford Samuel Summey and Tilda Anne Tidwell
Summey Sibbie Ann T. Nov 11, 1906 June 21, 1909 ins: Sweet babe thy sweet spirit now hath rest
note: Sibbie Ann Tidwell Summey
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Summey Johnie W. Apr 4, 1876 Jan 30, 1909 ins: Kind father of love thou art gone to thy rest
note: John W. Summey, son of Lintford Samuel Summey and Tilda Anne Tidwell, husband of Katie Abernathy
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Summey Katie Jan 25, 1877 Jan 25, 1939 ins: Our loving mother
note: Katie Abernathy, wife of John W. Summey
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Lowe Sam June 04, 1920 April 30, 2002 note:shares a stone with Sarah E.
Ralston Miles Lee Oct 15, 1885 Aug 18, 1927 foot marker: Father
Ralston Isabell (Lingerfelt) July 11, 1890 Apr 02, 1912 foot marker: Mother
Ralston Arlene Sep 1, 1938 Oct 1, 1938 daughter of Wesley Lee &
Mary (Wood) Ralston
note:she had an identical twin who survived.
Lingerfelt Mary J. (Mulkey) Sept 14, 1852 Dec 14, 1931 foot marker: Mother
Lingerfelt Samuel Jan 15, 1851 May 20, 1914 foot marker: Father
Hardin Helen Mar 15, 1926 May 07, 1927 ins: daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Silas Hardin... Daughter we miss thee
note: daughter of Silas Hardin and Odessa Howell
Hardin Silas Aug 11, 1905 Dec 06, 1991 note: husband of Odessa Howell
Hardin Odessa H. Jan 22, 1908 Jan 02, 1968 note: Odessa Howell, daughter of Richard L. Howell and Susan Elliott
Akins H.G.L. Dellinger Apr 16, 1882 May 06, 1902 ins: wife of J.R. Akins
note: Hattie Gertrude Lula Dellinger, daughter of Francis Morgan Dellinger and Sarah M. Tracy, wife of James R. Akins
Akins James R. May 13, 1876 Sep 10, 1904 ins: Favored of heaven to wear the crown without life's weary race to run
note: husband of Hattie Gertrude Lula Dellinger
Abernathy Rev E.R. Sep 02, 1838 July 09, 1903 ins: They were loving father and mother and faithful friends
note: Elihu Richard Abernathy, son of Seth Abernathy and Elizabeth Bradshaw, husband of Malinda M. George
Abernathy Malinda M. George Jan 25, 1844 Mar 25, 1923 ins: They were loving father and mother and faithful friends
note: wife of Elihu Richard Abernathy
Abrams James A. June 1898 Oct 19, 1905 ins: A little time on earth he spent Till God for him his angel sent  
Abernathy Hosea October 19, 1851 December 31, 1930 note: husband of Malissa Thomas, son of Bardy Larkin Abernathy and Matilda Bradshaw
Abernathy Malissa June 06, 1853 October 20, 1927 note: wife of Hosea Abernathy.
Abernathy Floyd, Jr July 20, 1936 Apr 27, 1939 note: grandson of Hosea Abernathy and Malissa Thomas.
Abernathy Ottie Mae May 13, 1912 Oct 13, 1925 ins: daughter of Mr & Mrs B.T. Abernathy, Budded on earth to bloom in heaven. I'll never be lonesome in heaven.
note: daughter of Tompie Abernathy and Mary Howell		  
Abernathy John F. Aug 30, 1843 Oct 05, 1930 ins: Gone, but not forgotten.
foot marker: JFA
note: John Franklin Abernathy, son of Seth Abernathy and Elizabeth Bradshaw, husband of Joicy Eveline McGhee, shares stone with Joicy E.
Abernathy Joicy E. July 4, 1855 July 25, 1938 ins: We will meet again.
foot marker: JEA
note: daughter of Nicholas McGhee, wife of John Franklin Abernathy, shares stone with John F.
Abernathy N.J. Jan 28, 1849 Dec 31, 1917 ins: Beloved father farewell
note: Nathan J. Abernathy, son of Seth Abernathy and Elizabeth Bradshaw, husband of Narcissus Cordelia Faulkner		  
Abernathy Narcissus C. June 27, 1853 June 31, 1910 ins: Here lies one who in this life was a kind mother and a true wife. She hath done what she could do.
note: Narcissus Cordelia Faulkner, wife of Nathan J. Abernathy		  
Hite Mary Ann . . .
Abernathy William A. Oct 12, 1884 Jan 20, 1968 note: William Andrew Abernathy, son of John Thomas Abernathy and Delphanie Ann Tidwell; husband of Nancy Cordelia Howell; shares stone with Nancy H.
Abernathy Nancy H. Aug 03, 1890 Apr 12, 1944 note: Nancy Cordelia Howell, daughter of Richard L. Howell and Susan Alice Elliott; shares stone with William A
Knight Lula Jane Apr 4, 1896 Feb 13, 1936 ins: My faith looks up to thee, no one knows how much we miss you
note: Lula Cora Jane Knight, daughter of James Monroe Knight and Eliza Jane Abernathy
Knight infant Mar 18, 1885 Mar 18, 1885 ins: Infant of Mr & Mrs J.M. Knight, Budded on earth to bloom in heaven
note: child of James Monroe Knight and Eliza Jane Abernathy
Knight Minnie Lee Dec 18, 1892 Aug 18, 1893 ins: Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Knight, Gone to be an angel
note: Minnie Lee, daughter of James Monroe Knight and Eliza Jane Abernathy
Knight James Monroe Oct 14, 1854 May 12, 1922 ins: An honest man is the noblest work of God. Although he sleeps his memory doth live
note: James Monroe "Roe" Knight, son of Nancy Knight, husband of Eliza Jane Abernathy
Knight Mrs. J.M. Mar 18, 1852 May 3, 1932 ins: Here lies buried beneath the ground the dearest friend we ever found.. Mother
note: Eliza Jane Abernathy, daughter of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah Coley, wife of James Monroe Knight
Harris John Willie Apr 25, 1905 Jan 12, 1928 ins: Gone but not forgotten
note: grandson of James Monroe Knight and Eliza Jane Abernathy
Knight Mollie Jan 16, 1876 Jan 06, 1940 ins: Faithful to her trust even unto death
note: Mary Emaline Knight, daughter of James Monroe Knight and Eliza Jane Abernathy
Gramling infant . . ins: Infant daughter of Mr & Mrs Joe Gramling
note: daughter of Joseph McAfee Gramling and Lula Mae Keever
Keever Herschel 1912 1912 note: son of Thomas Garson Keever and Francis Knight
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Keever Clide 1909 1910 note: son of Thomas Garson Keever and Francis Knight; dob: Dec 27, 1909, dod: Sep 10, 1910
Keever Fannie Knight 1885 1928 ins: Wife of T.G. Keever
note: Francis "Fannie" Knight, daughter of John Tedford Knight and Mary C. Young, wife of Thomas Garson Keever
Keever Eliza 1912 2002 note: Eliza Abernathy, daughter of William Robert Abernathy and Annie Blackburn; wife of Quimby Keever; shares stone with Quimby
Keever Quimby 1908 1944 note: son of Thomas Garson Keever and Francis Knight; husband of Eliza Abernathy; shares stone with Eliza
Keever Edwin E. July 20, 1922 Apr 09, 1990 bronze foot marker on granite base: Sgt U.S. Army, World War II
note: son of Thomas Garson Keever and Francis Knight
Keever Thomas G. "Tom" June 19, 1888 Sep 19, 1979 note: son of Jonas Ausburne Keever and Mary Baker; husband of Francis Knight
Keever Jonas Ausburne Dec 01, 1845 Oct 05, 1927 bronze foot marker on granite base: PVT Co A 43 GA Int. Confederate States Army
note: son of James Keever and Mary Rebecca Jane Bradshaw, husband of Mary Baker; shares stone with Mary Baker
Keever Mary Baker July 16, 1848 June 22, 1917 note: wife of Jonas Keever, shares stone with Jonas
Keever James July 07, 1867 Dec 12, 1867 note: first born of Jonas and Mary Baker Keever photo
Keever Daniel Frank 1843 1862 bronze foot marker on granite base: PVT Co A 43 GA Inf. Confederate States Army
note: son of James Keever and Mary Rebecca Jane Bradshaw; dod-June 29, 1862
Keever Thomas James 1843 1862 bronze foot marker on granite base: PVT Co A 43 GA Inf. Confederate States Army
note: son of James Keever and Mary Rebecca Jane Bradshaw; dod-May 26, 1862
Johnston Fanny Keever 1862 1889 note: daughter of John Wesley Keever and Sarah Elizabeth Hurgburger, wife of Claudius Franklin Johnston
Keever John W. Aug 29, 1838 Aug 16, 1881 bronze foot marker on granite base: PVT 17 GA Inf. State GDS, Confederate States Army
note: John Wesley Keever, son of James Keever and Mary Rebecca Jane Bradshaw; husband of Sarah Elizabeth Hurgburger
Keever Sarah E. . Nov 5, 1870 ins: Wife of John W. Keever... aged 25 years
note: Sarah Elizabeth Hurgburger, wife of John Wesley Keever
Keever Felix H. Mar 09, 1870 Sep 28, 1902 note: son of John Wesley Keever and Sarah Elizabeth Hurgburger, husband of Julia Allen Alexander
Keever unknown     note: unknown Keever in that family's section
Keever James Feb 18, 1811 1907 note: husband of Mary Jane Bradshaw
Keever Mary Jane Bradsaw Oct 25, 1818 1900 note: wife of James Keever
Atkinson Taylor     note: husband of Annie Mae Husley, he is believed to be buried in an unnnamed grave close to Annie.
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Atkinson Annie J. 1881 1987 note: Annie Mae Hulsey, wife of Taylor Atkinson, listed on stone as "Atkerson"
Atkinson W.C. Mar 20, 1892 Mar 21, 1893 note: listed on stone as "Atkerson"
Brawner Della?     note: block of stone with a name that appears to have the last name "Brawner" scratched on it photo
White Luther F. 1904 1988 ins: Erected by Henry A. Keever
note: son of Fannie Atkinson
White Fannie E. May 08, 1879 July 16, 1966 note: Fannie Atkinson, daughter of Nicholas Faulkner Atkinson and Elizabeth Abernathy

A small shelter, enclosed with a wire fence, once stood on over this grave until it deteriorated had to be removed in 2003. The shelter was built by son Luther.

Atkinson Nicholas F. 1827 1887 ins: PVT CO H 18 GA INF CSA
note: middle name Faulkner, son of James Atkinson and Martha "Patsy" Greenhill Faulkner, husband of Elizabeth Abernathy
Atkinson Elizabeth "Betsie" 1835 1921 note: wife of Nicholas F. Atkinson
Abernathy Z. Feb 20, 1831 Feb 16, 1916 note: Zepheniah "Zeff" M. Abernathy, son of Nathan Abernathy and Eve Cline, husband of Susanna Hail Atkinson
Rabideaux Nancy Sue Carey Jun. 18, 1951 Nov. 3, 2004  
Dellinger Moses Nathaniel 1797 February 12, 1872 ins: A crown of life for those who love him
note: husband of Minerva Copeland
Dellinger Manerva Feb 06, 1805 March 01, 1873 note: Manerva Copeland; wife of Moses Nathaniel Dellinger: shares a stone with Moses
Dellinger Zora Sept 19, 1830 Jan 27, 1902 ins: A tribute to their noble and unselfish devotion to their invalid brother Alexander
foot marker: Z.D.
note: Belzora Meleta Dellinger, daughter of Moses Nathaniel Dellinger and Minerva Copeland
Dellinger Mary Feb 01, 1824 Aug 27, 1903 ins: A tribute to their noble and unselfish devotion to their invalid brother Alexander
foot marker: M.D.
note: Mary Magdaline Dellinger, daughter of Moses Nathaniel Dellinger and Minerva Copeland
Dellinger Sarah Aug 28, 1825 Apr 13, 1913 ins: A tribute to their noble and unselfish devotion to their invalid brother Alexander
foot marker: S.D.
note: Sarah Catherine Dellinger, daughter of Moses Nathaniel Dellinger and Minerva Copeland
Puckett infant twins June 17, 1918 June 17, 1918 ins: Twins of Mark and Della Puckett
Abernathy oldest grave   mid 1850s note: child of L. Abernathy, who donated land for the cemetery, grave was once marked by a handmade metal cross
Young I.N. June 10, 1856 Apr 29, 1910 ins: Asleep in Jesus blessed thought
Young Dick Jan 12, 1884 Sep 18, 1884 ins: Budded on earth to bloom in heaven
Young David 1826* June 09, 1901 ins: Our beloved father David Young departed his life June 09, 1901. Age 75 years
foot marker: D.Y.
note: birth date approximately 1826
Abernathy Eliza Adeline May 31, 1881 Aug 04, 1881 ins: Daughter of Mr & Mrs John F. Abernathy. Asleep in Jesus
foot marker: E.A.A.
Webster Vianna Abernathy Sep 17, 1860 June 06, 1922 ins: She is not dead but sleeping.
note: wife of Dennis Webster
Webster Minnie Lee Dec 19, 1889 Feb 11, 1981 note: daughter of Vianna and Dennis Webster. She is believed to be buried in an unmarked grave next to Vianna.  
Clark Mildred M. May 14, 1923 Sep 02, 1924 ins: Daughter of Cammie W. Cantrell
Hite John F 1826 1927 .
Burrell Nancy H. 1822 1925 .
Bennett . Feb 11, 1867 July 15, 1915 .
Abernathy Oliver "Buck" Jan 15, 1928 Feb 26, 1991 ins: Together forever in the arms of Jesus
note: son of Elihue Richard Abernathy and Nevada Howell, husband of Louise Cox; shares a stone with Louise
Abernathy Louise Cox Dec 11, 1935 . ins: Together forever in the arms of Jesus
note: wife of Oliver Abernathy; shares a stone with Oliver
Abernathy Elihue Richard Jan 8, 1890 Dec 6, 1954 ins: Together forever in the arms of Jesus
note: husband of Nevada Howell; shares a stone with Nevada
Abernathy Nevada Howell Jan 8, 1890 Dec 6, 1954 ins: Together forever in the arms of Jesus
note: husband of Elihue Abernathy; shares a stone with Elihue
Howell Robert E. June 13, 1869 May 18, 1942 ins: Asleep in Jesus
note: son of Rebecca Summey (Howell), husband of Liddie Abernathy; shares a stone with Liddie
Howell Liddie A. Aug 15, 1870 Oct 17, 1947 ins: Asleep in Jesus
note: daughter of Bardy Larkin Abernathy and Matilda Bradshaw, wife of Robert E. Howell; shares a stone with Robert
Howell Homer L. June 16, 1897 Feb 18, 1898 ins: Son of Mr & Mrs R.E. Howell... From mothers arms to the arms of Jesus
note: son of Robert E. Howell and Liddie Abernathy
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Barger Lovie 1909 1915 ins: Our little one has gone to rest, God called it home he knew the best
note: daughter of William Barger and Doxie V. Howell		 .
Barger William E. Jan 18, 1877 Oct 28, 1961 ins: Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep
note: husband of Doxie V. Howell; shares stone with Doxie
Barger Doxie V. Apr 30, 1892 Nov 26, 1976 ins: Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep
note: Doxie V. Howell, daughter of Robert E. Howell and Liddie Abernathy, wife of William E. Barger; shares stone with William
Duncan Eddie . . .
Stephens Dolphus May 17, 1920 June 06, 2001 note: husband of Alice E.; shares stone with Alice
Halsten Olen Jan 22, 1915 N/A According to family knowledge, Mr. Olen wanted to be buried next to the family of Richard Howell. However, as he got ill, he went to stay with family in Texas, where he died and is now buried.
Howell Richard L. Aug 27, 1866 Feb 19, 1937 ins: In God We Trust
note: son of Rebecca Summey (Howell), husband of Susan Alice Elliott; shares stone with Susan
Howell Susan Alice Nov 07, 1867 Oct 12, 1938 ins: In God We Trust
note: daughter of George Elliott, wife of Richard L. Howell; shares stone with Richard
Howell John T. July 2, 1895 Oct 17, 1900 ins: Son of Mr & Mrs R.L. Howell... From mothers arms to the arms of Jesus
note: son of Richard L. Howell and Alice Elliott		  
Howell Rebecca May 03, 1840 Feb 14, 1920 ins: Our Mother At Rest (hand made head marker)
note: daughter of William Summey and Elizabeth Abernathy
Abernathy William Presley 1898 May 23, 1948 ins: In loving memory of...
note: son of John Starling Abernathy and Mary Gravitt; husband of Alice Howell
Abernathy Alice H. Sep 30, 1900 Apr 21, 1948 ins: In loving memory of...
note: daughter of Robert E. Howell and Liddie Abernathy, wife of William Pressley Abernathy
The listings below are graves located in the new section on the hill.
Proctor Thad M. Sept 26, 1953 May 28, 2004 ins: Son photo
Proctor Mary Jill H. Sept 2, 1946 Dec 15, 2004 ins: Earth Angel photo
Venable Gene Walter . June 4, 2005 . photo

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Some known history about the families found in this cemetery:

  • The Abernathy family came from the Lincoln County area of North Carolina during the late 1840s. Many of their descendants still live in the surrounding counties.
  • The Dellinger family, also from North Carolina, came with iron works builder Jacob Stroup, who was establishing furnaces in north Georgia.
    According to "The Dellinger Family In Georgia" by S.E. Dellinger, MOSES and MINERVA DELLINGER are "buried in Macedonia Churchyard on the North shore of Lake Allatoona along with all their children except ROBERT and HARRIET."
    Many unnamed graves lie between the three sisters and the parents.
  • Some family history states that the first person buried there may have been the child of Linford Abernathy, who donated the land for a cemetery for the Primitive Baptist Church. The time period suggests that this may be Linford, son of Nathan Abernathy and Eve Cline.
    Family accounts state that Richard L. "Dick" Howell also donated land to the church for cemetery use. After the families were moved out, the church relocated to a piece of land on Highway 20, closer to Cartersville.
  • Jesse Marion Coley, son of Nancy Bullard and Morgan Coley, wrote a series of articles in 1923 for the Walker County Messenger. He recounted his childhood growing up in Bartow and the Macedonia community.
  • The Knight family was originally from Halifax County, North Carolina. After the death of his father Meredith, Joshua Knight and other members of his family settled in Georgia. Joshua Knight moved his family to Cass (now Bartow) County in the 1840s. In 1849, he died during a smallpox epidemic in the nearby town of Etowah. (The nearby community of Etowah was a thriving boomtown, populated by almost 4,000 citizens, until May 22, 1864, when the town was burned out of existence by Sherman's Union army.)
  • The Howells are made up mostly by lines of the Summeys and Abernathys. Rebecca J. Summey married Stephen Howell in Cherokee County, Georgia, on March 7, 1866. Not much is known about Stephen, but the Howell name is well represented in the cemetery. Two lines of the Howell family still hold family reunions at Macedonia, one in August, the other in October.
  • The Keever family was from Lincoln County, North Carolina. They moved here with members of the Abernathy family.
This site created in loving memory of my daddy, mother, and brother who lie in rest at Macedonia.

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The Williams Family

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This email address goes to the creator of this website.

The cemetery was recently incorporated to protect and care for the land,
as well as provide deeds for burial plots.

For more information on the cemetery, contact:
Old Macedonia Cemetery & Cemetery Campground, Inc.
c/o W.J. Abernathy
1327 Thompson Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
770-355-0414
They can be contacted by email at: wjabka@alltel

Other members of the cemetery committee include:

John Pittman (Chairman/Treasurer)
770-385-0507 or 770-655-1600

Charles Howell (Vice-Chairman/Secretery)
770-382-0343

Also check out:

US GENWEB PROJECT--BARTOW COUNTY, GEORGIA

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