METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY

BARTON, NY

Transcribed and Contributed by:

ELOISE WILSON

LOCATED:
The Barton Methodist Church is located in the town of Barton, N.Y. Follow east from Waverly, N.Y. on old Rt. 17 to Straw Hill Road in Barton, turn right and cross railroad tracks. At corner turn right and go about 1/4 mile to church. Cemetery is beside church and continues above church on slight hillside.

The entire cemetery is not very large. The old part is on the right of drive and new is on the left. and better cared for (holes filled in, etc.) In the old part you have to watch your steps or you could break a leg. (as of last summer)

Sources:
" A History of Waverly, N.Y. " by Capt. Albertson
Obituaries
Reading of cemetery stones Aug. - Sept. 1999
Compiled information added

SURNAME	GIVEN NAME, DATES AND INFORMATION
Rathbun,	Nina Mae June 30, 1899 N.Y.S. - Sept. 25, 1970 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Joseph Manley and Mary Sager.
Renslow,	William d. Mar. 1, 1858 age gone, stone broken off.
Richards,	Donald S. Oct. 27, 1911 Sayre, Pa. - May 31, 1985 Town of Barton, N.Y. Son of Selah and Louise Watkins Richards.
	Wife; Alice P. VanHousen Sept. 15, 1912 - Nov. 21, 1984 Sayre, Pa.
Riley,	Eunice F. Sherman 1873 - 1949 John Patrick. Feb. 13, 1873 Big Flats, N.Y. - Feb. 1, 1963 Barton, N.Y. Son of Michael Patrick and Sarah Hart Riley. I.O.O.F.
	MILDRED E.(Eunice Mildred) born 1905 in Waverly, died 24 Aug 1994 in Southport, Chemung Co., NY. She was the wife of Elbert T. WILSON, dau. of John Patrick and Emergy Eunice Sherman Wheelock Riley. Her ashes are in her husband's grave in Horseheads, N.Y. ( Maple Grove Cemetery)
Riley,	Herbert 1906 - 1907
	Norman 1907 - 1907
	Rufas 1909 - 1909
	Michael 1909 - 1909 sons of J.P. & E.E. Riley
Riley,	Michael C. Co. D, 64 N.Y. 1843 only date on stone Sept. 29, 1839 Ireland - Mar. 4, 1920 Barton,N..Y.
Riley,	Michael J. 1876 - 1944 Olive W. 1885 - 1972
Riley,	Sarah Hart 1853 - 1922
Robinson,	Joelle Christine June 4, 1984 - Nov. 3, 2000 Barton, N.Y. auto accident. Dau. of Joseph Harold and Deborah Hines Robinson. G-dau. of Leo and Christina Creighton.
Root,	Nellie S. Nov. 21, 1896 Erin, N.Y. - Nov. 12, 1967 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Henry and Margaret Corner Shadduck. Wife of Orvia Root.
Rose,	William C. 1828 - 1870 Mary, his wife 1824 - 1919
Rumsey,	Claude H. 1919 - ______
	Lulu P. Dec. 15, 1923 Waverly, N.Y. - June 14, 1993 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Beebe W. and Matilda Johnson Lattimer. Married Claude July 12, 1942.
Sager,	Amy Ette 91 yrs., 9 mo, 6 das. d. Feb. 11, 1935 Smithboro, N.Y.
Sawyer,	Clarissa, wife of Joel d.July 9, 1843 59 y, 4m, 28d.
Sawyer,	Joel " Patriot of 86 " d. Apr. 4, 1825 75 y, 2m, 2d.
Scanlin,	Lela 95 yrs. d. Dec. 14, 1977 Binghamton, N.Y.
Scanlon,	James S. Dec. 8, 1892 Pa. - Apr. 22, 1966 Waverly, N.Y. W.W.-1 Son of James and Ella Bender Scanlon. Wife; Lela
Schisler,	John d. Sept. 30, 1853 33 y, 3m,
Schmidt,	Charles 1885 ? - Apr. 4, 1961 Waverly, N.Y.
Schoonover,	Ambrose L. Jan. 9, 1850 - Aug. 6, 1896
	Allie, his wife d. Jan. 16, 1900 46 y, 5m
Schweiger,	Curtis D. July 19, 1943 - June 20, 1998 Sayre, Pa. Son of Wilbur J. and Helen Schweiger.
Schweiger,	Wilbur J. Aug. 12, 1923 Elmira, N.Y. - Nov. 15, 2000 Endicott, N.Y. Sonof Rudolph and
	Laura Phillips Schweiger. W.W. - 2 U.S. Army Wife of 59 yrs., on his death; Helen
Scranton,	James S. Pa. Sgt. 66 Co. 153 Depot Brig. W.W.-1 Dec. 8, 1891 - Apr. 22, 1966
Shan(ir?)	Matthew B. illeg. GAR marker
Sharps,	Charles 1 yr, 3mo, 23 das. d. Sept. 4, 1885 Barton, N.Y. born Tioga Center, N.Y. Son of George and Laura Sharps.
Sharp,	Alice D. d. Aug. 8, 1904 64 yr, b. France d. Barton, N.Y.
Sharp,	Frederick d. Mar. 4, 1898 GAR beside church
Sherman,	Edward Andrew., Jr. Feb. 9, 1944 Sayre, Pa. - July 29, 1999 Miami, Fla. Son of Edward A., Sr. and Betty Briggs Sherman. Wife; Anna Hildebrandt.
Sherman,	Samuel L. 1861 Mecklenberg, N.Y. - May 5, 1937 Barton, N.Y. Son of Miner Sherman. 75 y, 10m, 5 d.
	Rosa, his wife 1862 - 19____
Shipman,	Philip d. Aug. 23, 1906 70 y. 5mo, 17das. b, d. Barton, N.Y. s/o Shaylor and Malinda Spear Shipman ( Barton )
Shipman,	Christopher William. Feb. 23, 1961 - Sept. 29, 1989 Dannemora, N.Y.
Shipman,	Leo E. Dec. 10, 1894 Big Flats, N.Y. - Feb. 19, 1988 Waverly, N.Y. Son of William and Ann Johnson Shipman.
	Wife; Lillian Barden Jan. 21, 1906 Spencer, N.Y. - Aug. 15, 1992 Sayre, Pa. Dau. of Edwin and Florence Marian Barden.
Shipman,	Lori Leah Mar. 9, 1965 Waverly, N.Y. - Oct. 31, 2000 auto accident dau. of Ida M. Robbins Shipman and Clyde and Evelyn Shipman.
Shipman,	Sarah E. d. Sept. 3, 1909 70 yr. b. N.Y. state d. Barton, N.Y. d/o Alfred and Jane Cortright Coleman
Shipman,	Seward F. Sept. 1, 1932 Waverly, N.Y. - Dec. 23, 1993 Johnson City, N.Y. Son of Stephen and Grace Goble Shipman. Wife; Rosemarie Pizzardo.
Shirley,	George Oct. 9, 1893 Odgensburg, N.J. - June 25, 1959 Waverly, N.Y. Son of George and Minnie Pelow Shirley. Wife; Gertrude McGregor.
Shoemaker,	Daniel D. 1814 - 1896 Margaret rest illeg.
Simpson,	Florence C. Oct. 10, 1889 - Sept. 11, 1975
Simpson,	Harold 34 yrs. d. Apr. 8, 1938 Sayre, Pa.
Smith,	Emily Apr. 1, 1853 Cherry Valley, Mass . - July 25, 1911 Waverly, N.Y. Dau.of Besick C. and Lercelta? Burnham Frisbee
Smith,	Eva Mae Feb. 25, 1890 Town of Barton, N.Y. - Nov. 7, 1954 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of James Henry and Jane Augusta Genung Drake. Wife of James Smith.
Smith,	Gilbert d. Oct. __ 18 ( 7 ? ) 9 90 y.
	____atha d. May 15, 1857 fells like 86 y.
	Elizabeth d. Mar. 19, 183(9?) 62 y.
Smith,	Lessie Lennette June 7, 1883 VanEtten, N.Y. - Oct. 12, 1924 Barton, N.Y. Dau. of Cornelius and Elizar Carpenter Davis. Wife of Harry Smith
Smith,	Jacob d. Jan. 28, 1882 69 y Co. R, 20 Regt. U.S. Colored Troops
Smith,	John Nov. 29, 181 (9?) 5y __?
Soule,	Francis Lorraine ( male ) b, d. July 18, 1922 Waverly, N.Y. Son of Ernest D. and Rita Eftello Yaples Soule
Stanton,	Abiah d. Apr. 24, 1886 79 yr, 10mi, 26 das. Barton, N.Y. - born Kingston, Pa. Dau. of John and Mercy Mann Hoover.
Stanton,	Theodore 1887 - Feb. 6, 1966 Clarks Summit, Pa.
	Mamie House 1895 - Oct. 18, 1984 Jacksonville, Fla.
Steven,	Eunice d. Sept. 4, 1906 66 yr, 6mo, 4 das. b, d. Barton, N.Y. d/o Peter and Sarah Tut hill Hartford.
Stratton,	Elizabeth, wife of Jonathan d. Jan. 28, 1848 69 y, 5m, 12 d.
Stuart,	Ida B. 1857 - 1947
	Percy C. 1886 - 1950
	Katherine C. 1899 - 1944
Suiter,	Helen Augusta Jan. 6, 1852 Barton, N.Y. - Aug. 8, 1944 Binghamton, N.Y. Dau. of Elbert and Elsie Stewart Yaple. Wife of George B. Suiter.
	Married Nov. 6, 1872 in Spencer, N.Y. by Rev. J.B. Davis.
Sullivan,	Sherrie Lee June 24, 1937 Waverly, N.Y. - Jan. 10, 2002 Groton, N.Y. Dau. of Gilbert and Helen Orshal Shock.
Taylor,	Owen J, son of J.P. & L.E. d. Apr. 13, 1887 18 y
Thayer,	Frank A. Jan. 1, 1843 Tioga Center, N.Y. - Feb. 7, 1916 Waverly, N.Y. Son of Thomas and Rhoda Thayer
Thurston,	Edgar C., Sr. Nov. 17, 1910 Perry, N.Y. - Aug.27, 1986 Barton, N.Y. Son of Edgar J. and Helen Kelly Thurston. Wife; Louise Gurnee Married May 17, 1934 Louise G. 1915 - ______
Thomas,	Edgar d. Jan. 8, 1905 54 yr, b. N.Y. state d. Barton, N.Y. s/o Henry and Samantha Pierce Thomas
Tilbury,	Edward Mar. 25, 1840 - Aug. 29, 1908
	Harriet D, Perry, his wife June 16, 1852 N.Y. state - Nov. 25, 1935 Town of Barton, N.Y. d/o Chauncey and Tressa A. Manning Perry
Toles,	Emma, ( Emmeline ) wife of James J. Apr. 29, 1840 Barton, N.Y. - Nov. 16, 1910 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Daniel and Elizabeth Bensley Horton.
Tompkins,	Addie 1847 - 1918
Tompkins,	Marguerite A. 1902 - 1923
VanDerKarr,	Daniel G. Aug. 9, 1955 - Aug. 7, 1999 Barton, N.Y. Son of Gareth and Jean VanderKarr.
	Wife; Wendy
	Infant dau. Delores Jean July 2 - 13, 1986
VanDerKarr,	Rena L. 1904 - 1929
VanDerKarr,	Walter G. 1904 - 1950
	Wife; Emma Nov. 29, 1869 Big Flats, N.Y. - Dec. 5, 1981Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Michael J. and Sarah Hart Riley.
VanAlta,	(VanAtta?) Fannie Jane 71 yrs. b. Orange Co., N.Y. - d. July 12, 1887 Barton, N.Y. Dau.of R. and Elizabeth J. Harding
VanAtta,	Mehitable 70 yrs. b. Barton, N.Y. - d. Mar. 21, 1888 Barton, N.Y. Dau. of John and Sarah Crotsley
VanAtta,	Oscar H. May 29, 1895 - Jan. 24, 1896
VanDerKarr,	Donald G. Aug. 9, 1955 Elmira, N.Y. - Aug. 7, 1999 Barton, N.Y. Son of Gareth and Jean Wilson VanDerKarr. Wife; Wendy Sims
VanderKarr,	Emma J, Nov. 29, 1869 N.Y.S. - Dec. 5, 1981 Waverly, N.Y. 112 yrs. Dau. of Michael J. and Sarah Hart Riley.
VanDerKarr,	Walter George July 7, 1904 Barton, N.Y. - Aug. 1, 1960 Waverly, N.Y. Son of George and Emma Riley VanDerKarr. Wife; Dorothy Kane
Vanetta,	Isaac, son of John M. & Elizabeth d. Sept. 15, 1826 1m, 23d.
VanGorder,	Sarah S., wife of Daniel d. June 26, 18--__?
VanHousen,	Robert , Sr. Apr. 4, 1892 N.Y. State - Oct. 17, 1969 Barton, N.Y. Son of Floyd and Adelaide Dimmick VanHOusen.
	Wife; Marguerite W. Auken Oct. 12, 1892 Pa. - Aug. 2, 1978 Nichols, N.Y. Dau. of Edgar and Melissa E. Kent VanAuken.
Vanriper,	Richard d. Aug. ___ 1884 stone broken Sarah A, wife d. Sept. 4, 1889 72y, 5m, 24 d.
Vincent,	Calvin L. 1847 - 1938 K of C. I.O.O.F. Co. A P No.6 GAR
	Viola Tilbury, his wife stone date 1845 July 10, 1844 Union, N.Y. -Feb. 4, 1923 Barton, N.Y. Dau. of William and Ester Henstraight Tilbury.
Vincent,	Cora L. 1891 - 1935
Vincent,	Lillian 1908 - 1946
Vincent,	Truman A. Aug. 4, 1880 - Sept. 9, 1971 K of C. emblem
	Jula L, wife of T.A. Vincent 1881 - 1905
Walling,	Susan N. d. May 11, 1886 Barton, N.Y. b. Ellington, Ct. 69 yrs. Dau. of Sylvanus Baker.
Wallner,	Joseph , Sr. Dec. 8, 1900 Romania - Sept. 23, 1995 Waverly, N.Y. Immigrated age 13. Son of Joseph and Katie Dolezal Wallner.
	Wife; Dora Hafer Mar. 1, 1919 Eddyville, Iowa - May 7, 1991 Sayre, Pa.
Walmsley,	Charles " Dick " Dec. 25, 1941 Sayre, Pa. - Mar. 1, 1985 Sayre, Pa. Son of Philip and Evelyn Thompson Walmsley.
	Wife Phyllis E. Barrett 1946 - ______ Married Jan. 25, 1964
Webster,	John P. 1876 - Aug. 1, 1963 Saranac Lake, N.Y. 80 yrs., 8 mos., 9 das.
	Gertrude 1880 - Oct. 24, 1965 Gabriels, N.Y.
Weitze,	Jennie Millage May 10, 1934 - Mar. 13, 1998
Wallner,	Dora M. Mar. 1, 1919 - May 7, 1991
Westfall,	John V, 1838 - 1915
	Portia Elles, his wife Nov 13, 1846 Town of Barton, N.Y. - Mar. 1, 1937 Town of Barton, N.Y. Dau. of William F. Ellis stone says born 1847.
Westfall,	John W. 1858 Penna. - Apr. 26, 1912 Barton, N.Y. Son of John and Almeda Babcock Westfall.
	Agnes Giles, his wife 1869 - 1951
	Kathryn, dau. 1893 - 1982
Westfall,	John Feb. 4, 1915 - Jan. 1, 1915 Barton, N.Y. Son of S. and Margaret VanEnten Westfall
Whitmore,	Connie Rose Mar. 28, 1943 - Mar. 31, 1970
Whitmore,	Consuella Mar. 28, 1943 N.Y. State - Mar. 31, 1970 Barton, N.Y. Dau. of Clarence and Consuella Snow Millage. Wife of John Whitmore
Wilcox,	Deborah, wife of Zadock d. Feb. 19, 1853 78 y, 7m.
Wilcox,	Eliza D. Aug. ( 4?) 184 - Jan. 28, 1920 Barton, N.Y. Dau. of John D.and Sarah Hart Redman. ( Barton )
Wilcox,	Ernest B. 1867 - 1942 Annie S. 1867 - 1929
Wilcox,	Ernest Lee 69 yrs. b. Md. - d. Aug. 21, 1963 Ashland, N.Y.
Wilcox,	Ezra D. 1847 - 1920
Wilcox,	Lee 1894 - 1963
	Ethel Wilcox Merrill 1902 - 1979
Wilcox,	Wilmer C. 1900 - 1949
Williams,	Cora L. Feb. 18, 1885 Barton, N.Y. - May 31,1968 Tioga Co., N.Y Dau.of Jed and Mary Ellis Coleman.
	Lewis Elmer . July 25, 1878 VanEtten, N.Y.- June 25, 1953 Waverly, N.Y. Son of Winton and Iretta Summerton Williams.
	Wife; Cora L. Myra 1881 - Jan. 3, 1913 Town of Barton, N.Y. 31 yr, 11mo, 27 das. Dau.of George and Harriette Golden Williams. all on one stone
Williams,	Lloyd & Floyd d. Mar. 8, 1913 at 2mo, 3 das. Town of Barton, N.Y. Twin sons of Louis and Myra Coleman Williams
	Esther 1905 - ______
	Claude James 1905 Town of Barton, N.Y. - May 5, 1965 Waverly, N.Y.
	this is how it is on stone
	Boyd
Williams,	Lois Marie Oct. 12, 1942 Barton, N.Y. - Mar. 14, 1943 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Martin and Mary Lattimer Williams. beside church.
Williams,	Winton E. 1848 - 1917 Iretta P. Summerton, his wife 1853 - 1949
Willis,	Edward .Sylvester. Aug. 14, 1848 N.Y. state - July 27, 1911 Town of Barton, N.Y. Son of William and Olive Platt Willis.
	Katie, his wife May 12, 1848 - Nov. 17, 1908
	Leonard ? beside E.S.
	Olive D, his wife May 9, 1822 - Apr. 23, 1882
Willis,	Roland A. Aug. 8, 1906 Harriman, N.Y. - Nov. 19, 1982 Waverly, N.Y. Son of DeWitt and Minnie Kelly Willis.
	Wife; Dorothy Whyte May 10, 1913 Sayre, Pa. - Dec. 29, 1995 Sayre, Pa. Dau. of Frederick and Helen Whyte.
Willower,	B. Frank 1858 - 1893 I.O.O.F. Sadie, his wife 1865 - 1928
Wilson,	Lena May 76 yrs. b. N.Y.S. d. Oct. 13, 1967 Elmira, N.Y.
Wintamute,	Crete G. d. Sept. 9, 1932 Waverly, N.Y. 40 yrs, 9mo, 8 d. Dau. of Samuel and Mary Brust(N?)er Gamble. Wife of Ray Wintermute
Woodard,	Nancy A. June 4, 1845 Barton, N.Y. - Oct. 19, 1922 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Joseph and Harriet Johnson Barton. Wife of Henry Woodard
Woodruff,	Mrs. Diadama d. Apr. 30, 1872 65 y.
Wright,	Charles E. Nov. 2, 1845 Barton, N.Y.- Jan. 6, 1916 Barton, N.Y. Son of William and Anna Gee Wright
	Melvina , his wife; 1849 - 1915
Yaple,	Charles E. Aug. 25, 1902 Barton, N.Y. - Aug. 2, 1904 Barton, N.Y. Son of Edward and Katie Riley Yaple.
Yaple,	Dorothy May d. Jan. 18, 1910 1y, 7 mos. b, d. Town of Barton, N.Y. Dau. of Elliott and Ethel Eames Yaple.
Yaple,	Edwin J - b. Mehoopany, Pa. - d. Apr. 5, 1967 Sayre, Pa. 92 yrs. .
	Wife; Lucinda Whipple Yaple
Yaple,	Elbert d. Dec. 23, 1895 77 y, 10m, N. Barton, N.Y. of La Grippe, heart disease. Son of Peter and Clara Yaple. ( family records, s/o Pe ter and Charity Beers Yaple )
	Wife; Elsie d. June 22, 1898 Barton, N.Y. 78 y, 10d. Dau. of Solomon and Elizabeth Stewart. Ivenette, dau of Elbert & Elsie Aug. 31, 1854 - Aug. 30, 1934 stone broken, only 1 side can be read
	Behind it is stones for " Mother " and " Ivenette"
Yaples,	Emmett A. July 30, 1861 Danby, N.Y. - Aug. 25, 1935 Waverly, N.Y. Son of Arthur and Elsie? Yaples. Wife; Grace ( J ?) ennina?
Yaples,	Leslie Dec. 13, 1919 Waverly, N.Y. - Feb. 12 1920 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Elliott and Ethel Ames Yaple
Yaples,	Pauline June 19, 1917 Waverly, N.Y. - Sept. 28, 1917 Waverly, N.Y. Dau. of Edward and Kate Riley Yaples.
Yaples,	Paul Manley June 10, 1914 - June 11, 1914 Waverly, N.Y. Son of Edwin and Katie Riley Yaples
Zimmer,	George R. Apr. 7, 1924 - Mar. 5, 1992 Sayre, Pa. Son of George and Catherine Middaugh Zimmer.
	Wife; of 41 yrs. Arlene Traver
Questionable
readings;
	Elizabeth, wife of John d. Feb. 19, 1821 80 y
	Baby Beverly J. dates illeg.
	daugh, El----- Adeth, wife of d. __ __. 1863 rest illeg.

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