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
This lone gravestone says In memory of William H. Connal who died March 11 1808 Aged 10 Days. He was son of Benjamin & Patsey Connal this stone arected by John Connal.
This child's parents were reportedly moving through Mecklenburg county on a wagon train. The family stopped for the mother to give birth to this child, who died 10 days later. The brother of this child came back years later to place a stone on the grave. The stone is made of steatite, which is common in the NC mountains.
This single grave is located on private property.
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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