The Berryhill Baptist Church, shown in the photo, has been closed due to expansion of the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. It is located at 7438 Old Dowd Rd., Charlotte. This list of burials is incomplete and was abstracted by Mary Beth Gatza. The cemetery is about 2 blocks away from the former church building. It was located on the west side of Walker's Ferry Road and is visible from the street.
Survey was done by William J. Charles survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogical Society, on 2-14-1983. This cemetery has a large sign at the entrance on Hildebrand St.
"Historic Cemeteries Neglected," by Linda Brown, The Charlotte Observer, 10-18-1985, page 1C.
Some surnames are Hardy, Cornelius, Donaldson and Potts. The cemetery and church are located next to each other on the west side of Hwy. 73.
Documentation
(1) James Howard survey for the Mecklenburg Genealogy Society, 5-1983
The most famous early stone cutters in Mecklenburg County were the Bighams, who lived in the Steele Creek area. Their stones survive today not just in Mecklenburg but elsewhere in North and South Carolina. Their intricate designs and personal touches, such as coats of arms, made their work recognizable. They also trained others in their techniques so their traditions continued.
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Known Cemeteries and Burial Records of Mecklenburg County, NC.
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