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Message from Our President Another year for the UCCA is coming to a close. Our
annual meeting is coming up on May 18, 2013. UCCA
members and all who are interested in our cemeteries
are encouraged to join us and make plans for another
successful year.
Thanks to the memberships, donations of funds and
volunteer time we have been able to keep a number of
our historic cemeteries maintained. Without this they
would be left neglected.
Throughout the year we have many questions about
our cemeteries. Often someone would like to locate a
cemetery or need a contact person for a cemetery.
However lately many questions concern devastation or
damage problems or the right to access a cemetery.
Many issues with our cemeteries go further than just
cleaning and maintaining cemeteries. Several of our
members have been working with The East Tennessee
Preservation Alliance Cemetery Task Force in an effort
to initiate ways to overcome present and future issues
concerning cemeteries.
Your continued support is gratefully appreciated as we
work together as members and supporters of the Union
County Cemeteries Association. Ellen L. Perry, UCCA President
Newsletter Editor: Ellen Perry
UCCA Board of Directors: Ellen Perry, President
Walter McAfee, Vice Pres.
Linda Coppock, Secretary
Barbara Williams, Treas.
Robert B. Ellison, Recorder
Board Members:
Susan Boone
Ollie Ellison
Wade Miller
Gerry Myers
James Perry
Bonnie Peters
The Union County
Cemeteries Association
meets the 3rd
Saturday of
the month in the small
courtroom at the Union
THE FIELDSTONE Union County Cemeteries Association
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2013
The Union County
Cemeteries Association
meets the 3rd
Saturday of
the month in the small
courtroom at the Union
County Courthouse at
10 o’clock a.m.
No meetings are held in
July or December.
Everyone is Welcome!
The Fieldstone ____________________________________________ Page 2 Marker for Matthew McDaniel "Dan" Patton
A marker has been obtained for the grave site of Matthew M. Patton. He served in the 50th VA. INF,
CSA. A ceremony by the Sons of the Confederacy is tentatively planned for July 13, 2013. The stone
was set by members of the UCCA on April 25, 2013. Dan was the son of Samuel & Polly Patton. He was
laid to rest in the New Mossy Springs Cemetery between his two wives. All three are buried in
unmarked graves.
Information on Matthew M. Patton was supplied by Don Sanford and Dan's great- great granddaughter,
Barbara Patton Nivison.
Partnering with Keep Union County Beautiful
The UCCA will partner with Keep Union County Beautiful in the cleaning of one of our historic
cemeteries. A cleaning of the L.O. Johnson Cemetery is planned for May 18th. Participating in
this cleanup will be representatives from KUCB and the UCCA along with a number of boy scouts and
4-H Club members. Members of the UCCA will help KUCB with litter clean-up on one of our roadways.
Certificates of Appreciation
It is again time for the Union County Cemeteries Association to express our
appreciation to some very special people who have contributed to the preservation of our cemeteries and our Union County
history. Recipients are: Margaret Freemon for her contributions
making the cleaning of Isaac Shelby Cemetery possible. Margaret is responsible for the purchasing of headstones and signs needed for some of
her ancestral cemeteries; Judson Palmer for maintenance of the historic Irwin Cemetery and other contributions toward preserving our County's
heritage; Harold Tolliver for maintenance of Bunk Weaver Cemetery and work on the preservation of Oak Grove School. Certificates will be presented
at our Annual Meeting on May 18, 2013. In addition to these three we are grateful to all who have made donations,
volunteered their time and contributed in any way to help us in continuing our work.
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Bonnie Peters Announces New Book Union County Historian and Union County Cemeteries
Association Board Member, Bonnie Peters, has recently
completed her seventh book.
Bonnie's new book is a compilation of her columns from
the Union County Shopper-News. Her book ‘Tales from
the Hills and Hollows of East Tennessee' is both
educational and entertaining reading.
You may email Bonnie Peters at: [email protected].
The Union County Cemeteries Association will be at the Genealogy Jamboree 2013. If you are interested in
genealogy and the history of our area make plans to attend this exciting event.
Stop by our booth and talk with our representatives about all your Union County Cemeteries questions and
suggestions. Browse through our informative publications available for research. Proceeds from the sale of
these items go toward the preservation of our historic and endangered cemeteries.
Genealogy Jamboree 2013
June 6th, 7th and 8th 2013
Cumberland Gap Tennessee
6th and 7th 10am - 7pm
8th 9am -7pm
Exhibitors and Speakers are FREE to
the public. Free parking at the town of
Cumberland Gap.
http://www.genealogyjamboree
The Burnett Family Reunion, Descendants of Bayless S. & Louisa Miller Burnett & related families
(Beeler, Brewer, Carter, Cook(e), Honeycutt, Hopper, Longmire, Lyons, Rouse, McBee, Miller, Seal(s), Shoffner, Wood(s) & many others) will be held this year on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Community & Senior Citizens Building in Sharps Chapel, TN. from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Everyone is invited! Bring food, drinks, and utensils for your family as well as any old photos & stories you would like to share. Food will be spread family style & served around 12:30. In addition to a great spread, music will be provided by a local band. Please mark your calendar, spread the word and don't miss our annual family get together. Previous years reunions were held in Sharps Chapel. For additional information please contact Don Sanford, Anderson, IN. 765-642-8543 or email [email protected].
Sharps Chapel School Reunion: Sharps Chapel Community Center
Saturday June 1, 2013 12 Noon- Until
For more information call Robert Ellison at 865-281-0181
Pam Ailor-County Clerk-992-8043 Gina Buckner-Trustee-992-5943
Darryl Edmondson-General Sessions & Juvenile Judge-992-0133 Donna Jones-Assessor of Property-992-3211 Mary Beth Kitts-Register of Deeds-992-3061
Micheal Williams-Mayor-992-3061 Earl “Junior” Loy-Sheriff-992-6262
Deborah C. Viles-Administrator of Elections-992-3471 Beulah Warwick-Clerk & Master-992-5942
Barbara Williams-Circuit/Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk-992-5493
Pam Ailor-County Clerk-992-8043 Gina Buckner-Trustee-992-5943
Darryl Edmondson-General Sessions & Juvenile Judge-992-0133 Donna Jones-Assessor of Property-992-3211 Mary Beth Kitts-Register of Deeds-992-3061
Micheal Williams-Mayor-992-3061 Earl “Junior” Loy-Sheriff-992-6262
Deborah C. Viles-Administrator of Elections-992-3471 Beulah Warwick-Clerk & Master-992-5942
Barbara Williams-Circuit/Sessions/Juvenile Court Clerk-992-5493
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The Annual Meeting of the Union County Cemeteries Association will be May 18, 2013 in the small courtroom at the Union County Courthouse.
Board of Director’s meeting will begin at 10 o’clock am and will be immediately followed by the business meeting.
Officers and board members will be elected for the business year of June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014.
Contact the UCCA: P.O. Box 1315
Maynardville, TN 37807 Phone: (865-992-4631)
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website at: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/tn/county/union2/. Email addresses of our officers and board members may be found on our website. Don't forget to check out our website
often for updates on what we are doing. Each month a very interesting "Marker of the Month" is added.
In Memory of Miss Nell B. Albright
John R. Hill Betty Emery
Mission Statement of The Union County Cemeteries
Association To actively seek ways to preserve these historic sites and
to make recommendations to the County Mayor on a variety of preservation, restoration, maintenance and
perpetual care needs.
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A Report on Cemetery Maintenance Work was done on Hubbs-Hickle Cemetery using hired help. This was paid for out of money designated for this cemetery from 2001 fundraiser funds. Ambros Sharp Cemetery is kept up with funds donated by descendents and with help hired by the UCCA. Margaret Freemon's generous donations in memory of her Carr and Perry ancestors provides for paid maintenance on Isaac Shelby Cemetery. Some of the other cemeteries maintained with UCCA funding of hired help or with volunteer work include Sallings, Waggoner, Romines, Poor Farm, Welch-Carroll, McBee Family, Bolinger, Lost Creek and Rabbit Town.
Use our Website to Search Cemeteries Our website contains many Union County Cemeteries, Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area Cemeteries and a number of cemeteries in surrounding counties. (Most of these have links to Find-A-Grave.) Our website also has a list of Union County cemeteries with their locations. This is a good resource when doing research. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/tn/county/union2/
It is time for memberships to be paid for the year of June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014. A convenient form is on the back of this newsletter for renewals or new members. Be sure to include your cemeteries of particular interest on the form.
