Elmwood Cemetery was established in 1853. By 1850 it was clear that burial lots in Cedar Grove Cemetery would soon be sold out and there was a need for more city cemetery space. John and Rebecca Tunis sold the City of Norfolk a tract of land known as Farmingdale for the creation of the new cemetery. In 1852 a local paper published a request for proposals to build a brick wall enclosing the new cemetery. Located due north of Cedar Grove Cemetery but separated by an arm of Town Back Creek, the two cemeteries were originally connected by a bridge. The creek and surrounding marshes were eventually filled in, expanding burial space and allowing the extension of the "Road to Princess Anne" which now separates the two cemeteries. Burial records are located in the Elmwood Cemetery Office. By Tim Bonney
"Rose Clad Denby Vault in Elmwood"
May 19, 1912, Virginian-Pilot
"Driveway in Elmwood"
May 19, 1912, Virginian-Pilot
Elmwood, January 2004* * * * * *
Mehetable Armstrong
32-3rd Alley West, 3rd Grave from South Line, East Row
Mehetable Hughes
daughter of Edwin & Mary Porter,
and wife of George D. Armstrong, D. D.,
born March 6th, 1821, died September 27, 1855.
In memory of the beloved wife of our pastor.
This monument is erected by the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk.
Lot Owner: Rev. George D. Armstrong* * * * * *
R. C. Barclay
21-5th Alley West Elmwood, 3rd from North Line, West Row
R. C. Barclay
Born 19th Oct. 1810
Died 19th Augt. 1855
GOD IS LOVE
Rosa H. Barclay
Born Nov. 2nd 1811
Died June 17, 1882Lot Owner: R. C. Barclay
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Catherine Baylor and daughters Elizabeth,
Richardetta and Alexina
Elizabeth: 6 Main Center Elmwood, 2nd from North Line, Center Row
Catharine Baylor: 8 Main Center Elmwood, 3rd from North Line, Center Row
[Husband of Catherine, Col. Richard G. Baylor, who died Sept. 15, 1843, is buried
in Charlestown, WV.]
Elizabeth Tunstall [Baylor], died Aug. 31, 1855, age 16
Richardetta Garnett [Baylor], died Sept. 6, 1855, age 11
Alexina Baynham, [Baylor], died Sept. 10, 1855, age 20.
In memory of
Mrs. Catharine Baylor, died Sept. 11, 1855, age 43.
She triumphed over adversity by fortitude, and over death by faith and
resignation. Dying she exclaimed, "Exulting and praising God."
Mother and three lovely daughters cut down by the pestilence lie here,
sleeping in Jesus.
This monument is erected by her affectionate pupils.Lot Owner: Catharine B. Baylor
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Mary C. Bedout (1810-1855)
2-2nd Alley West Elmwood, 2nd from North Line, East Center Row
Mary on left and husband Donet on right
Mary C. Bedout
Died Sept. 7, 1855
Aged 45 years.Lot Owner: J. J. Simkins
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Phoebe Berry (1814-1855)
West 1/2 15 -2nd Alley West Elmwood, South Grave West Row
Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Phoebe Berry
Who died in hope of glorious resurrection
Oct. 2, 1855
Age 41 years, 9 mos.Lot Owner: John C. Snyder
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L. W. & Emma Boutwell
L. W.: 21-5th Alley West Elmwood, Center Grave, East Row
Emma: 21-5th Alley West, 2nd from North Line, East Row
L. W. Boutwell
Born March 8, 1812
Died August 27, 1855
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.Emma Boutwell
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.Lot Owner: R. C. Barclay
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James M. Brooks (1809-1855)
4 West Avenue Elmwood, 2nd from South Line, West Row
In memory of James H. Brooks
who died Sep. 1, 1855,
in the 46th year of his age.
Farewell! We meet no more On this side of heaven.
The parting scene is past. The last sad look is given.
Farewell, My soul will weep, While memory lives
From wounds that sink so deep, No earthly hand relieve.
Farewell! My stricken heart To Jesus flies,
From him I'll never part, On Him my hope relies.
Farewell! And shall er meet in Heaven above.Lot Owner: Lewis Salusbury
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Eliza J. Bunting
37-2nd Alley West Elmwood, North Grave West Row
Eliza J.
Wife of George W. Bunting
Died Oct. 8, 1855
Aged 18 years, 11 monthsLot Owner: George Duvall
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James Buskey
1 West Avenue Elmwood, 2nd from South Line, East Row
James Buskey
Born 1830
Died Sep. 22, 1855Lot Owner: Lewis Salusbury
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Miles Butcher (1821-1855)
S. 1/2 24 West Avenue Elmwood, North Grave, West Row
Miles P. Butcher
died August 30, 1855, age 34.
Born in Cambridge-shire, England,
Immigrated to this country at an early age with his parents.
Farewell, loved, we have parted,
Rise up, all shall meet again,
In a world where sorrow seasest [ceas-ed],
Where all troubles have an end,
That world our home in heaven.Lot Owner: Miles P. Butcher & Jno. Seyfarth.
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A. N. Parr Butt
5-6th Alley West Elmwood, 3rd from South Line, East Row
A. N. Parr
Son of Nancy Butt
Died Sep. 19, 1855
Aged 19 years, 6 months
To use his own words, "I'm not afraid to die."
When Christ who is our life shalt appear,
shall ye also appear with him in glory.Lot Owner: Mehegan & Kenny
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Beriah Butt
112 Wall Alley Elmwood, 3rd from South Line, East Row
In memory of
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother
Beriah Butt (1817-1855)
Virginia A. Butt (1827-1894)
Theodesia (1845-1889) wife of . . .
Willie (1848-1849)
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.Lot Owner: Mrs. Preston P. Barnes
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Nancy Butt (1806-1855)
5-6th Alley West Elmwood, 2nd from South Line, East Row
Mrs. Nancy Butt
Wife of Caleb Butt
Died Sept. 18, 1855
Age 49 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth.
Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors
and their works do follow them.Lot Owner: Mehegan & Kenny
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Elizabeth Camp
2 Main Center Elmwood, 3rd from South Line, Center Row
Our Mother
Sacred to the Memory of
Elizabeth Barron Camp
Daughter of
Gill & Jane Armistead
Born May 2nd, 1819
Died Sep. 5th, 1855.Lot Owner: George W. Camp
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Charles Francis Carr
3 West Avenue Elmwood, North Grave East Row
Charles Francis Carr
Born Oct. 27, 1848
Died Sep. 3, 1855
In all my loved's appointed way
My journey I'll pursue.
Hinder not ye much lov'd sway
For I must go with you.Lot Owner: Lewis Salusbury
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Benjamin Charles
1 West Avenue Elmwood, North Grave, West Row
Benjamin C. Charles
Born June 25, 1835
Died Sep. 26, 1855
Lot Owner: Lewis Salusbury* * * * * *
James E. Cherry
N. 1/2 15-4th Alley West Elmwood, South Grave, Center Row
Sacred to the memory of
James E. Cherry, Jr.
Who was born Jan 28, 1829
and speedily fell asleep in Jesus
Sept. 9, 1855
aged 26 years, 28 days and 8 months.
May we meet in heaven.
Lot Owner: Wm. J. Welsh.* * * * * *
John B. Collins, 1819-1855
23 West Avenue Elmwood
John B. Collins
Died Sept. 3, 1855
Aged 36 years.
An affectionate wife
And four little ones
[Mourn] a deep loss.Lot Owner: Mrs. Mears & A. W. Gwaltney
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In memory of
Mordecai Cooke
Born April 21, 1815
Died July 19, 1855.
Lot Owner: Mordecai Cooke[Compiler's Note: Mr. Cooke is listed in the Register of Death as dying from TB but it is entirely possible that he may have died of yellow fever because those already ill would have been felled rather quickly in an epidemic. His death occurred early in the epidemic but his business activities took him back and forth on the ferry between Portsmouth and Norfolk.]
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Robert & Mary Dalrymple
Robert: 20-5th Alley West Elmwood, North West Corner Grave, West Row
Mary: 3-2nd Alley West Elmwood, 3rd from North Line, Center Row
Robert Dalrymple
Born in Ayershire, Scotland,
Died at Norfolk, Va.
Oct. 3, 1855.Mary
Wife of Robert Dalrymple
Born in Greenock, Scotland
Died at Norfolk, Va.
Oct. 14, 1855Lot Owner: Robert Dalrymple
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Edwin M. Delk
42 West Avenue Elmwood, West 1/2, Northwest Grave, West Row
Little Meredith
Edwin Meredith Delk
Died Sept. 15, 1855
Aged 1 month and 9 daysLot Owner: E. W. Delk
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Sarah Ann Delk
42 West Avenue Elmwood, 2nd from North Line Center Row
(Mrs. E. H. Delk)
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Ann Delk
Born Aug. 12, 1821
Died Sept. 22, 1855
Friendship and love have done their last and now can do no more.
The bitterness of death is passed, and all thy suffering o'er.Lot Owner: E. W. Delk
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Grace Dilworth
20-5th Alley West Elmwood, 2nd from North Line, West Row
Sacred to the memory of
GRACE
Wife of P. Dilworth
Departed this life
Sep. 27, 1855
Aged 27 years.
Life is a shadow like the morning dew.
My days are past and spent, which were but few.
Grieve not for me, dear husband, tis in vain,
Your loss in me is my eternal gain.Lot Owner: Lillie N. Thomas
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Robert Dilworth
20-5th Alley West Elmwood, Northwest Corner Grave, West Row
Robert
Son of Grace & P. Dilworth
Died Sept. 16th, 1855
Lot Owner: Lillie M. Thoms* * * * * *
Ambrose Dorney
SW 1/4 9-5th Alley West Elmwood, 1st from South Line, East Row
Ambrose Dorney
Born Feb. 18, 1827
Died Aug. 15, 1855
Aged 28 yearsLot Owner: Mrs. Jane Dorney
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Sarah F. Dudley
13 West Avenue Elmwood, 2nd from North Line Center Row
(gravestone resting against fence now)
In memory of Sarah F. Dudley
Born 1844
Died September 2, 1855
Aged 14 yearsLot Owner: Quick & O'Brien
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Mrs. E. (Lina) Dusch
26-5th Alley West Elmwood, 2nd from North Line, East Row
LINA
Wife of Anton Dusch
Born Jan. 18, 1812
Died Oct. 3, 1855
She was an affectionate wife, a happy mother, a kind and sincere friend.
Our mother here lies under ground,
The dearest friend we ever found,
But through the Lord's unbounded love,
We'll meet again in realms above.Lot Owner: Anthony Dusch
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Oliver Elsworth
N. W. 1/4 16 West Avenue Elmwood, Center Grave, West Row
(daguerrotype on tombstone is missing)
In memory of my son, Oliver Elsworth
Born October 11, 1819,
and died of the prevailing epidemic August 17, 1855,
aged 35 years, 10 months and 6 days.
He leaves many friends and a devoted mother to mourn their
irreparable loss. Farewell, dear son, adieu, adieu.
You would no longer stay with me
But God saw best to take you home
To heaven and I hope we'll meet again.Lot Owner: W. R. Steel.
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Mary S. Evans
68 Main Center Elmwood, 3rd from South Line, West Row
Sacred to the memory of
Mary S.
Daughter of Rich'd & Jane M. Evans
Who departed this life
Sept. 27th, 1855
Aged 14 years, 3 months, 15 days
Thou has left us, our beloved child,
to dwell with thy Heavenly Father.Lot Owner: Richard Evans
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B. F. Fiveash
N. 1/2 45 West Avenue Elmwood, South Grave West Row
B. F. F.
1838-1855Lot Owner: J. F. Fiveash
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Mary Ann M. Fiveash
N. 1/2 45 West Avenue Elmwood, 2nd from North Line East Row
Our Mother
Mary Ann Moore
Wife of Capt. John W. Fiveash
Born July 20, 1806
Died Sep. 26, 1855
Asleep in Jesus
Lot Owner: J. W. Fiveash
* * * * * *Richard Francis
15 West Avenue Elmwood, Grave 15
In memory of my husband
Richard Francis
Born in Madeira Island
Feb. 19, 1826
Died in Norfolk, Va.
Sept. 12, 1855
Also his two children
Susie
on the 4th of Sept., aged 5 years
Sallie
on the 11th, aged 5 years.
A kind father and affectionate husband,
None knew him but to love,
None named but to praise.Lot Owner: Quick & O'Brien
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Edw. W. George
4 West Elmwood
In Memory Of
Edward P. William
Only Son Of
Edward D. and Ann E. George
Who departed this life
Sept. 7, 1855
Aged 7 years, 11 months, 3 daysThat loved form now cold and dead,
Each mournful thought __ we weep
Our earthly comforts fled
And wither'd all our joys.Lot Owner: Lewis Salusbury
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George Gray (1799-1855)
1 West Avenue Elmwood, South Grave West Row
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