Natchez Trace Parkway
Cemetery Located Near Old Trace Exhibit Shelter
We found this small cemetery while traveling along the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was located at the southern end about 12 miles north of Natchez, MS, near the Old Trace Exhibit Shelter. Most of the cemetery was enclosed by a fence.
Outside the Fence
Three graves were located outside of the fence.
| Robert E. Lee Pearson | Aug. 14, 1882 | Apr. 20, 1961 |
| Grace E. Pearson | Jan. 3, 1877 | Jan. 30, 1961 |
There was another grave, a crumbled brick vault with no identification which was also outside the fence.
Inside the Fence
Most of the graves were inside a fence. The majority of these stones began with the words "Sacred to the Memory of..."
Gerard G. son of Gerard & Charlotte S. Brandon, he was born August 20th 1849, died March 31st 1854. A flower nipt in the bud.
Anna, Daughter of Gerard & Charlotte S. Brandon, who was born April 20th 1853 Died March 28th 1854
Charlotte B. Peirce Born Nov. 14, 1847 Died on Good
Friday Apr. 3, 1885
She rests in the hope of the Blessed Easter
There is a cross with the word "Mother" on it. The back says "From
her daughter Mary Brandon Peirce."
There is a large vault which says:
Sacred to the memory of Philip Brandon
Born Sept. 11th 1841
Died March 6th 1859
A youth of noble and generous nature
Manly, truthful and kind!
Affliction developed a gentleness
and fortitude made sublime by
his steady repose on God.
Death heeds not affections dears
Then wherefor should I weep
He cannot return to me
But I can go to him.
Sarah M. Daughter of S. & G. s. Brandon Born June 29, 1851 Died Dec. 13th, 1862
Agnes S. Daughter of S. & G. S. Brandon Born June 29, 1856 Died Jan 19, 1862
Margaret S. Daughter of Gerald & Charlotte S. Brandon Born March 19th 1843 Died (the stone is broken here so the death date is somewhat in question) Mar 3rd 1844 (?)
Alice Daughter of G. & C. S. Brandon Born Aug 17, 1856 Died Jan. 16, 1862
A memorial to Elizabeth, Elmira, Brandon, Merrill (this is a single small stone with all the names on it)
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