RCHS Blog Post Number 225.
Published on March 18, 2021.
Race Street Cemetery, Ridgeville, Ind.
This was done by Cecil E. Tharp, Eaton, Ind. in 1981.
A few names from the survey:
#11. Joab ADDINGTON, died February 6, 1853, age 38 years.
#18. Abraham RENBARGER, died February 22, 187_ (stone broken), age 72 years. (1860 census age given as 59 years). If he was born in 1801 he would have died in 1873?
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#19. Rachel Renbarger died ? (Stone broken, bottom half lost).
This was done by Cecil E. Tharp, Eaton, Ind. in 1981.
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The old Ridgeville Cemetery is a vestige of the earliest settlement of the Ridgeville area. It has been called "Veteran's Cemetery" and rightfully so as two veterans are buried here, both served their country in the War of 1812. They are Randolph Hughs and Samuel Wood. Viewing this piece of land in a broader aspect, it is a monument to the first families living in the vicinity of Ridgeville. It is here they gathered on many sorrowful occasions.
There is no way of knowing the total number buried in the old cemetery, further it is uncertain as to the exact location of many that are listed in this survey. Some of the gravestones are down, broken and somewhat removed from their original setting. It appears there are seven rows of graves, no estimate has been made to determine the possible number of graves in each row. This survey numbers the identifiable graves one through twenty four. The numbering beginning at the southeast corner and thence northward. The numbering always continues from south to north in each row.
The chronological data, biographical sketches, and epilogue have been placed in this document for the reason stated above, but in addition fulfilling the need for research data here-to-for absent, which will correct some past assumptions and limit future speculation.
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The old Ridgeville Cemetery is a vestige of the earliest settlement of the Ridgeville area. It has been called "Veteran's Cemetery" and rightfully so as two veterans are buried here, both served their country in the War of 1812. They are Randolph Hughs and Samuel Wood. Viewing this piece of land in a broader aspect, it is a monument to the first families living in the vicinity of Ridgeville. It is here they gathered on many sorrowful occasions.
There is no way of knowing the total number buried in the old cemetery, further it is uncertain as to the exact location of many that are listed in this survey. Some of the gravestones are down, broken and somewhat removed from their original setting. It appears there are seven rows of graves, no estimate has been made to determine the possible number of graves in each row. This survey numbers the identifiable graves one through twenty four. The numbering beginning at the southeast corner and thence northward. The numbering always continues from south to north in each row.
The chronological data, biographical sketches, and epilogue have been placed in this document for the reason stated above, but in addition fulfilling the need for research data here-to-for absent, which will correct some past assumptions and limit future speculation.
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A few names from the survey:
#11. Joab ADDINGTON, died February 6, 1853, age 38 years.
Born August 29, 1814, Wayne county, Ind., the son of William an Sarah Addington.
Joab came with his parents to the Ridgeville area in March of 1834.
Joab married Elizabeth EDWARDS February 2, 1843.
Their children: Elizabeth, Malinda, John W., Joanna.
Joanna married James MERANDA and their children were: Mercy Ann, Minerva Alice, Effie Elizabeth, Rose Altha, James Delver, Lona Dale and Lawson.
Joanna died January 11, 1884 and James died August 3, 1886, both near Pineville, Mo.
The children were returned to Randolph and Jay Co.'s Indiana and placed in various homes. Barbara (HARSHMAN) Addingtons second marriage was to John WILSON, February 19, 1855. In the 1860 census John Wilson's household numbered 17 persons.
Joab Addington operated the old River Mill at Ridgeville between 1845 and 1853, later this mill was called the Whipple Mill.
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#12. William Addington, died January 1, 1845, Ridgeville, Indiana, age 74 years.
#12. William Addington, died January 1, 1845, Ridgeville, Indiana, age 74 years.
William was born in Union county, South Carolina, April 14. 1770 to Quaker parents John and Mary (LAMB) Addington.
In the year 1806 the Addingtons moved to and settled in the area around the Quaker settlement of Chester, Wayne county, Indiana.
In March of 1834 William Addington and members of his family moved to the Ridgeville area having purchased 95 acres from Meshach LEWELLYN who was the first settler in Franklin Twp. and by 1836 he was owner and operator of the old Lewellyn Grist Mill on the Mississenawa River, built about 1819, which he improved to a great extent during the remaining years he lived.
William and his son platted the original 16 lots in the town of Ridgeville being recorded September, 21, 1837, the town of Ridgeville falling in the northwest corner of the 95 acres purchased from Mr. Lewellyn.
William Addington by his first wife ______ had 8 children: Bishop, Joshua, William, Jacob, Patsy, Elsie and Joab are buried, Elizabeth and John. By a second marriage to Sarah _____ a son Jacob was born in 1814.
John and Joab are buried here.
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#18. Abraham RENBARGER, died February 22, 187_ (stone broken), age 72 years. (1860 census age given as 59 years). If he was born in 1801 he would have died in 1873?
Abraham was the son of George Renbarger. Abraham came to Ward Twp., Randolph county, Ind. with his father before 1824, also a Henry Renbarger about the same time.
Abraham entered land in Section 11, Franklin Twp. July 18, 1832.
In 1868 he sold this farm and moved to Ridgeville, owning land adjoining the old Ridgeville cemetery. Abraham Renbarger married Rachel Lewellyn November 28, 1824, Randolph county,. Indiana.
She was the daughter of Meschach and Hannah Lewellyn.
Abraham and Rachel Renbarger's children: Hannah, George, Elisha, Mary and Aaron.
George married Emiline WOODARD August __, 1854, a daughter of John and Sarah Ann (LAKE) Woodard.
George and Emiline Renbarger had 10 children. (see Bio. pg. 421 Jay and Blackford County History 1887. Elisha married Martha Baker September 17, 1868, both natives of Franklin Twp.
She was the daughter of William and Clarissa (HUGHS) Baker. (see Jay and Blackford County History 1887 page 589.
#19. Rachel Renbarger died ? (Stone broken, bottom half lost).
Rachel Renbarger the daughter of Meschach and Hannah Lewellyn was born in Ohio about 1806.
There is an interesting story of a Meschach Llewellyn written in the "History of Highland Co., Ohio from it's earliest beginning to 1851 by Scott, Chapter XV."
Rachel's father was a man with a large family, only four are mentioned here.
Nancy the wife of James Addington, Shadrach, who killed an Indian (page 96 Tucker History of Randolph County, 1882)
Isaac, who died on the western plains in route to Oregon in 1851 (see History of Oregon 1810 to 1911, by Joseph Gaston. Biographical Vo. II) and Rachel.
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RCHS Library reference available for review when visiting.
Race Street Cemetery: Franklin Twp., Randolph Co., In Restoration Project 2008
101 pages, photos before and after stones were restored in 2008.
Cemetery known as Old Ridgeville Cemetery, Race Street Cemetery and Veterans Cemetery.
The Randolph County Cemetery Commission hired to complete restoration:
Mark Davis of Stone Saver Cemetery Restoration.
Helen Wildermuth of Stonehuggers Cemetery Restoration.
Surveys were done by G. L. Bailey in 1925 and Cecil E. Tharp in 1969.
First burial believed to be Elizabeth Brooks, 13 months old, in 1818.
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RCHS Library reference available for review when visiting.
Race Street Cemetery: Franklin Twp., Randolph Co., In Restoration Project 2008
101 pages, photos before and after stones were restored in 2008.
Cemetery known as Old Ridgeville Cemetery, Race Street Cemetery and Veterans Cemetery.
The Randolph County Cemetery Commission hired to complete restoration:
Mark Davis of Stone Saver Cemetery Restoration.
Helen Wildermuth of Stonehuggers Cemetery Restoration.
Surveys were done by G. L. Bailey in 1925 and Cecil E. Tharp in 1969.
First burial believed to be Elizabeth Brooks, 13 months old, in 1818.
Second burial likely Delilah Pierce 1818 or 1821 depending on research references cited.
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Randolph County, Indiana 1818-1990
Commonly referred to as "The Red History Book"
Compiled by the Randolph County Historical Society, 1991, Second reprint 2003.
Read page 129-140 to read "Death Records And Cemetery History." Page 131article titled "Franklin Township Cemeteries: 1. Race Street" has a very brief description.
Read page 446 to read the family history of Joab Addington which was submitted by Joanne Moulton.
To obtain your own copy of "The Red History Book" stop in at The RCHS Museum Shop or send an email to arrange placing a mail order.
Want to learn more?
Visit The Museum.
Hours vary with volunteer availability. Check the website or Facebook for current open to the public hours or call/message/email to arrange an appointment.
Facebook group: Randolph County Indiana Historical and Genealogical Society
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Randolph County, Indiana 1818-1990
Commonly referred to as "The Red History Book"
Compiled by the Randolph County Historical Society, 1991, Second reprint 2003.
Read page 129-140 to read "Death Records And Cemetery History." Page 131article titled "Franklin Township Cemeteries: 1. Race Street" has a very brief description.
Read page 446 to read the family history of Joab Addington which was submitted by Joanne Moulton.
To obtain your own copy of "The Red History Book" stop in at The RCHS Museum Shop or send an email to arrange placing a mail order.
Want to learn more?
Visit The Museum.
Hours vary with volunteer availability. Check the website or Facebook for current open to the public hours or call/message/email to arrange an appointment.
Facebook group: Randolph County Indiana Historical and Genealogical Society
Visit the website.
Here is a link to the website: https://rchsmuseum.org
Scroll to the right or below the article to click "FOLLOW" to get email updates as soon as a blog is uploaded. This is a great feature to share with family and friends who are not active on social media.
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