Original Reading done on Sept. 9, 1968 by John Tyger. Notes and Dates added by Sherry L. Jesberger. This listing has also incorporated information from Iris and Sarah Caskey's book "Cemeteries and Burial Plots of Elk County Pennsylvania". Many thanks to John Tyger, Sherry Jesberger and Iris and Sarah Caskey.
The Bish cemetery sits alone in the deep woods on the top of Boone Mountain very near to the Clearfield Co., PA border. ( From Caskey information the cemetery is located on Boone Mountain 2.4 miles off Pa Rt 153 in the area of Whetstone Run). At one time this area was known as the Bish Settlement, and was a thriving community. However, life on the mountain was hard and in the early 1920’s, the folks living in the Bish settlement began to move off of the mountain down into the towns of Brockport, Brockway, Sabula, and DuBois. The last known burial in this cemetery was that of David Bish, who died in 1936.
Because of it’s isolation in the woods, the Bish Cemetery has become a popular party haven. In the early 1980’s, the cemetery was severely vandalized by so-called “Satanic Worshipers.” The stones were removed from the graves and placed in the middle of the cemetery in an upside down cross, and the grave of George Shugars was dug up and his skull was stolen. The vandals were arrested, and spent some time in jail. They were also required to clean up the cemetery and replace the stones that they had broken, but the damage to the cemetery had been done. Thankfully, Mr. John Tyger had the forethought to take a reading of this cemetery in 1968.
Sherry notes she is pleased to add that the cleanup and beautification of this cemetery has been the project of at least two Eagle Scouts over the years, and we thank them so much for their time and effort.
Sherry has also taken the liberty of adding some names and dates to this otherwise sad little collection of homemade stones in the hope that it will best help researchers to find the person they are researching. She has the family trees of most of the people buried in this cemetery done, and she invites inquiries from anyone. If you know of a burial here that is unmarked, PLEASE contact me at Sherry J. and let her know.
Special Note per Sherry Jesberger: Despite popular local belief, the Bish Cemetery is NOT an indian burial ground nor are any indians buried here.
Last Name First,Middle Name Date of Birth Date of Death Other Faust George Jan 7, 1813 July 1, 1897 b in Rudlos Germany, d in Brandy Camp BISH David 1848 1936 BISH Betsy 1805 unknown Mother BISH Samuel 1803 1886 Father BISH D 1806 - BISH T - - Father GIFFORD C. 1831 1891 BISH W.(illiam) 1833 1908 Unknown W.W.G Unknown 1923 GARVIN Rachel 1841 1918 GARVIN Robert 2/26/1834 6/13/1900 Co. 158, PA Inf., GAR BENNETT David.L. May 13, 1857 Oct. 20, 1915 BENNETT Ernest 1904 1904 BENNETT Mary (Bish) 1856 1896 BENNETT Luise 1879 Infancy BENNETT Lucy No data BENNETT Teenie No data BENNETT Baby No data BENNETT Isabel(Bish) 1852 Oct 1901 Mother BENNETT Cleve Unknown 1915 BENNETT John 1848 6/3/1927 Father HAYS Alice 1865 1896 HAYS Hank 1890 1916 BENNETT Boy No data BENNETT Baby No data; 50 Pa Inf Co H SHUGARS George 1857 1908 SHUGARS William 1857 1908 BISH Jacob 1849 1918 Unknown P G - 1918 mother BLANK Stone No data REED B(enjamin).V. 3/2/1831 12/19/1896 MARKER “E.S.”
Mr. Tyger makes a note of an unmarked burial on his cemetery reading—he claims that the grave of Elizabeth Homan, born in Summerville, PA is buried here. She worked for the Reeds and died of childbirth.
Also buried here (pere Sherry thought she was marked but apparently not) is Alice (Bish) Reed, wife of Alburton Reed. Her dates are 11/20/1885--3/4/1922 Her husband Alburton is buried down off the mountain in the Mountain Church Cemetery in Horton Twp., Elk Co., PA.
Contributed by Sherry Jesberger for use by the PaGenWeb-Elk County.
George Faust Burial Site Cemetery
Horton Township
Elk County PA
Many thanks to Sally and Iris Caskey to allow us to share this information from their Cemeteries and Burial Plots of Elk County Pennsylvania. This listing is not necessarily an exact translation of the gravesite transcriptions because of these changes and many of these gravestones are very difficult to read or unreadable. But the intent is to share those that can best identify as being buried here. If you have other information that was missed or misread or updated please let me know.
George Faust Burial site is located off route 24005 between Drummon and Pa Rt 219. George was buried on his farm on July 4th 1897 according to his last wish. His resting place is on a wooded hill top across the ravine from his home.
Last Name First,Middle Name Date of Birth Date of Death Other Faust George Jan 7, 1813 July 1, 1897 b in Rudlos Germany, d in Brandy Camp Pioneer Cemetery
Horton Township
Elk County PA
Many thanks to Sally and Iris Caskey to allow us to share this information from their Cemeteries and Burial Plots of Elk County Pennsylvania. This listing is not necessarily an exact translation of the gravesite transcriptions because of these changes and many of these gravestones are very difficult to read or unreadable. But the intent is to share those that can best identify as being buried here. If you have other information that was missed or misread or updated please let me know.
Pioneer Cemetery located on private land along Pa Route 219, between the villages of Elbon and Brandy Camp
Last Name First,Middle Name Date of Birth Date of Death Other Brockway Consider 1762 1847 American Rev vet Brockway Keziah Ferry 1761 1845 w/o Consider Nichols Jonathon 1749 1837 American Rev vet Nichols Rhoba Martin 1751 18xx w/o Jonathon
Private Cemetery
Horton Township
Elk County PA
Many thanks to Sally and Iris Caskey to allow us to share this information from their Cemeteries and Burial Plots of Elk County Pennsylvania. This listing is not necessarily an exact translation of the gravesite transcriptions because of these changes and many of these gravestones are very difficult to read or unreadable. But the intent is to share those that can best identify as being buried here. If you have other information that was missed or misread or updated please let me know.
This private cemetery is located on Mt Road near Brockport.
The family of Flora Graham, her husband and two children were buried sometime in the 1920s on their property, under an apple tree. This site is in the bend of the Mt Road leading from the Mt Cemetery to Boggy Run road in Brockport. There are no markers only the story told by the area neighbors.
Contributed by Bob Nay (special thanks to Sherry Jesberger and Iris and Sarah Caskey)
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