Oriental Church Cemetery

Location:

Northeast of Oriental, Perry Twp., Snyder Co.

History:

"... The church building was constructed in 1876 ..., but has not been used since 1939. A small cemetery adjoins the church building." - Dunkelberger, p. 651. The church was originally associated with the Church of the Brethren, but an independent congregation meets there now.

Source of Inscriptions:

H.B. Gelnett, (Wagenseller,) 1904.
Finsterbush, 8 August 1994.

Inscriptions:

Bardell, Catherine, [w/o Charles,] 1871-1908.
Bardell, Charles I., 1867-1927.
[Benner, Bertrain B., s/o Henry & Ella, d. Jan. 29, 1892; 12 y., 8 m.]
Duncan, Howard L., 1922-
Herman, Elwood E., s/o E.E. & Ruby F., Oct. 9, 1929-March 4, 1931.
Meiser, Frederick, June 22, 1829-Sept. 14, 1907; 72 y., 2 m., 11 d.
Meiser, Srah A., w/o Frederick, Dec. 17, 1842-April 10, 1890; 47 y., 3 m., 23 d.
Meiser, Verna E., 1892-1969.
Shaffer, Mildred V., [w/o Paul,] 1906-
Shaffer, Paul, 1901-1959.
Showers, A. Shuler, July 7, 1881-Dec. 3, 1954.
Showers, Bertha M., w/o A. Shuler, March 29, 1885-Jan. 17, 1954.
Showers, Verna M., d/o A.S. & Bertha M., Sept. 6-10, 1927.
Strawser, infant s/o J.E. & D.M., 1904.
Strawser, infant s/o E.E. & Ellen, 1905.