Mt. Zion Cemetery
T40, R25, S25 - Osage Township
991 SE 671 Rd, Henry Co, MO
280 known burials from 1859 to 1998
Landowner: Mt. Zion Cemetery Association
Directions: In the community of Mt. Zion at the junction of Hwys Z and JJ, on the north side of the road.
All pictures taken May 11, 1986
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The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located near the United Methodist Church in the Mt. Zion Community. [As of 1986] |
This is Laura at the grave of her Granduncle, A. Charles Higdon. He had a brother, William, whom we have not been able to locate. |
A. C. Higdon was born Oct. 23, 1862 at Leesville, MO. And died Sept. 5, 1891. He was a son of Asa Higdon and Emeline Minerva Randel. |
A. Charles Higdon, lies close by the side of his mother and step-father, James Sands. |
An overview of a portion of the cemetery and the Church sign. |
Closeup of stone showing name and dates. |
Lower portion of stone of A. C. Higdon showing his age as 28 years, 9 months, 12 days. The inscription reads: Slowly fading, lingering, dying |
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SANDS Emma M. b. Feb. 6, 1841, d. Apr. 4, 1911 Emma was Emeline Minerva Randel, daughter of David Randel of Leesville, MO. |
. . . .and we weep