Bethany Cemetery
Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois, USA
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The Bethany Cemetery is located in South Fork Township, Christian County, Illinois about five miles southwest of Edinburg. It is located in what has been called the Richardson Settlement.
In 1829, two Richardson brothers with their families, moved to that part of the county. Robert & William Richardson came from North Carolina to Christian County, Kentucky. They then moved from Christian County, Kentucky, to Christian County, Illinois. William lived on the east side of the prairie; Robert on the west. Robert was a great Methodist worker, and helped start the first Methodist Church in that colony. It was later replaced by a larger & very beautiful church for that day. Some years ago (mid-1960's) the newer church ceased to be used (their congregation became too small to support it) and is now gone; the large lovely graveyard is still there and in use.
Source: "Christian County, Illinois Cemetery Inscriptions, Vol. III, Bethany Cemetery" (1970)
The Bethany Cemetery is located in South Fork Township, Christian County, Illinois about five miles southwest of Edinburg. It is located in what has been called the Richardson Settlement.
In 1829, two Richardson brothers with their families, moved to that part of the county. Robert & William Richardson came from North Carolina to Christian County, Kentucky. They then moved from Christian County, Kentucky, to Christian County, Illinois. William lived on the east side of the prairie; Robert on the west. Robert was a great Methodist worker, and helped start the first Methodist Church in that colony. It was later replaced by a larger & very beautiful church for that day. Some years ago (mid-1960's) the newer church ceased to be used (their congregation became too small to support it) and is now gone; the large lovely graveyard is still there and in use.
Source: "Christian County, Illinois Cemetery Inscriptions, Vol. III, Bethany Cemetery" (1970)
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- Added: 24 Jun 2008
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2266184
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