DRISKILL CEMETERY, (Hwy 231 near state line) MADISON COUNTY ALABAMA

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Area views - Grounds maintenance is filling the grave sinks to make the grounds level for mowing. 8150 / 8158 / 8159

DRISKILL - Rev. John Driskill, born In N. C.. 1775, Died in Ala. Aug. 15, 1853. 8156 / 8157/footstone J.D.: 8151
DRISKILL - Mary, wife of Rev. John Driskill. born in N. C.. 1777, Died in Ala. Sept. 6, 1853. 8156 / 8152
DRISKILL - Rev A.F., In Memory of Rev. A. F. Driskill, son of Rev. John & Mary Driskill, Born in N. C. June 16. 1801. Converted 1810, Licensed to preach & Joined the Tenn Conference 1822, of which he was a member 48 yrs., & In his 5th yr. in the N. Alabama Conference March 17. 1875, died triumphantly. Soldier of Christ well done! Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run. Rest In thy Saviour's Joy. Footstone: "An Israelite in-deed."  8154U / 8154 / 8155
DRISKILL - S. (Sarah) J., born May 16, 1820. married to Ambrose F. Driskill May 10, 1837. Died March 16, 1906. She hath done what she could. Note: Ambrose F. Driskill married Sarah Jane McGehee In Madison Co., Ala. 8153
HATCHER - Miss Mary A., Died Sept. 18. 1858 age 89 years and 5 days. Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken from her. (This stone could not be found)

1850 Census, Madison Co., Ala.
Name                  Age, Born, trade, value of property
Driskill, Ambrose F., 50 N. C., Methodist preacher - $2,000.
Driskill, Sarah,         30 Ala.
Hatcher, Mary,        50, S. C.
Marshal, William,      31, Ala., Farmer
Marshal, Peggy,      26 Ala.
Marshal, Martha,       7 Ala.
Marshal, Brancy,       7 Ala.
Marshal, Balis,          3 Ala.
Marshal, Infant (female), 1 Ala.

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