CONCORD (Old) CHRISTIAN CHURCH CEMETERY, Lehew, WV.
Located Northwest of Lehew, 2.2 miles on Rt.23/2 to the cemetery, which is about 100 feet to the right in a large grove of trees.
I visited this cemetery in Sep 2002, and all that is left standing or readable of the stones are J.B. and the Mary Bowman. If there are others, I didn't see them. This cemetery has almost been completely destroyed by cattle.
This cemetery has also been known as the OLD TIMBER RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CEMETERY.
I looked briefly for the church, but there didn't appear to be a structure in the immediate area.
James Dickinson: died Oct 31, 1827; "In memory of Elder James Dickinson, minister of the Gospel who departed this life Oct 31, 1827 in the 30th year of his life".
Joseph Sampler: died Jan 19, 1829; "who departed this life Jan 19, 1829 age 8 yrs 6 mo. Joseph was the son of Samuel & Nancy Ridenour Sampler".
J.B.
Mary Bowman: died Mar 25, 1831; "In memory of Mary Bowman who departed this life March 25, 1831, 2 years after her marriage in the 24th year of her age" "Weep not for me my friends; For fears are only vain; Prepare to meet the Lord; That we may meet again. My flesh shall rest in hope".
about 25 field stones.
Rev. Christy Sine came to Hampshire County in 1823. Preached at Park's Valley at Sandy Ridge, the old Christian Church at Concord. Pastor of Timber Ridge Christian Church & Ebenezer. This building was a hewnlog building. This church joined with the Timber Ridge Christian Church".
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