Junk Cemetery

Junk Cemetery
Dutch Mountain, PA
July 4, 2015
Photo Taken by Mary Ellen Hoffman
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Junk Cemetery
Dutch Mountain, Sullivan County, PA

Established in 1858
¼ mile east of S.R. 1002, south of "Private" dirt road just north of McCarroll’s Corner, in the Dutch Mountain area, east of Lopez, PA.
Our contributors are:
Mike and Debbie Krause
PO Box 88, Dushore, PA 18614

September 2001

In July 2004, Diane Junk Riley provided the pictures that are posted at the end of the transcription below. According to Diane, the Junk property and cemetery are no longer in the family, but the current owners said that they would like to clean it up a bit, and learn more of the Junk family history. We are grateful to the Krauses and to Diane for their contributions and their interest in local history.

In August 2014, we heard from Mary Ellen Hoffman who, with her husband, bought the land where the Junk Cemetery is located. According to Mary Ellen:

My father in law bought the former Junk property years ago and it is so peaceful and beautiful. I have many photos of the cemetery, along with the family monument that appears in all information of those who passed, I have taken many photos of the smaller "simple" stones. I spent Mother's Day weekend of 2014 there and felt compelled to place flowers on a small stone that simply said "Mother". I then took photos. I just spent this last July 4th weekend there, As I have on Memorial Day & Veteran's Day, I was sure to spend a moment to pay homage and respect to our Civil War Vet. who sleeps his last sleep within the property and home we love so dearly. I was surprised and pleased to see "our" small historical cemetery shared for those searching for genealogical connections. If I can help in any way, please let me know, also happy to share any photos I've taken.
Mary Ellen Hoffman

In July 2016, we heard from Mary Ellen again Just wanted to fill you in on some changes at our little mountain house cemetery. As promised, we have been working hard to tidy up the Junk Family Cemetery. I purchased some used weather proof white picket fence online. I am short a few pieces...so it's not finished, but as you can see, looks so much nicer. My father-in-law is an amazing wood worker and plans on making a sign. We will keep you informed. Here is what the cemetery looks like now:

Junk Cemetery
Dutch Mountain, PA
July 19, 2016
Photo Taken by Mary Ellen Hoffman
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We have linked several photos taken by Mary Ellen to the markers listed here. Also, the initial photo shown on this page is her contribution, for which we are grateful.

Junk Cemetery
Dutch Mountain, PA
October 26, 2001
Photo Taken by Mike and Debbie Krause

NAME	DATE OF BIRTH	DATE OF DEATH	ADDL.INFORMATION
Junk, William A.	Aged 58y, 3m, 82d	Feb. 11, 1896	Co B, 9th Cav PA VOLS GAR 1861-1865 Veteran flag marker
Junk, Cornelia VanCampen * Dekalb	Nov. 5, 1846	Feb. 3, 1917	William’s Wife * Information courtesy of Diane Junk Riley
Junk, Thomas J.	Aged 28 days	Feb. 16, 1867	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Alice M.	Aged 1y, 8m	May 21, 1873	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Ellen S.	Aged 8y, 11m, 14d	June 10, 1891	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Franklin P.	Aged 6y, 9m, 16d	June 8, 1891	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Cornelia F.	----------------	Feb. 23, 1887	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Infant son	Jan. 13, 1881	-------------	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Infant dau.	June. 12, 1874	-------------	Same stone as Wm. & Cornelia
Junk, Thomas	Aged 75 years	Dec. 28, 1865	Father
Junk, Ellen Badger	Aged 60 years	Dec. 15, 1858	Thomas’ wife Mother
"Baby"	-------------	1896	Near stone of Thomas & Ellen Junk
Junk, Mary A.	Aged 2y, 12d	Jan. 18, 1859	Dau. of James & Lucy Junk

Selected Junk Family Grave Markers
Junk Cemetery
July 2004
Photos Taken by Diane Junk Riley

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