Johnstone Cemetery
Newberry County,
South Carolina Genealogy Trails
surveyed and photographed by
Donna Brummett, September 2008. 


Johnstone Grave Yard, located at the corner of Johnstone Street and Wilson Rd. (Hwy 76) in Newberry, SC.
The Grave Yard is layed out in two levels on each side of Job Johnstone--on the left side is his first wife and all their decendants--on the right side is his second wife and all their decendants.

Name

Dates

Inscriptions/Notes

Photo

Boyce, Albert Ker

7/28/1842--7/10/1862

CSA Vet. "A member of the Senior Class SC College he entered the Confederate Army joining Co. E Capt. Jos E. Brown, Fourteenth Reg't S.C. Volunteers McGowan's Brigade; Mortally wounded in battle at Gaines' Mill, 27 June 1862, he gave up his young life thirteen days afterwards, in the Banner Hospital, Richmond, VA.. This stone marks the grave of a young Christian Patriot--his most noble and lovely character, finds a more lasting monument in the memory of all who knew him.

Boyce, Amanda Eliza

4/9/1839--10/13/1843

Eldest child of John T. & Cahterine H. Boyce; her grandfather Job Johnstone erects this slab to her memory.

Boyce, Catherine Harrison

1/29/1818--5/18/1889

A widow for more than forty years bereft of all her children but one she uncomplainingly bore her sore afflictions never forgetting the … and necessity of others but to the last was ever sympothetic and most benevolent; (on back of stone children and husband names) "A soul more spotless never claimed a tear, a heart more tender open and sincere, A hand more ready blessings to bestow, belov'd lamented and without a foe...prized in life say we who knew her well,...dept in death the tears of all may tell.

Boyce, Eliza. Meek

11/28/1844--10/17/1894

4th Child of Jon. J. and Catherine H. Boyce; Surviving her parents and her brothers and sisters. At her death the family became extinct

Boyce, John Johnstone

born not given--4/3/1849

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Boyce, Mary Carver

4/8/1848--12/12/1849

Youngest child of John T. & Catherine H. Boyce

Boyce, Yancy Lee

12/1/1840--9/13/1842

son of John T. & Catherine H. Boyce; his grandfather Job Johnstone.

Coppock, Eliza Johnstone

1849--1898

wife of John William Coppock

Coppock, Elizabeth Randall

1879--1962

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Coppock, John William

1851--1914

husband of Eliza Johnstone Coppock

Couch, Clara Rountree

1921--(Jan 3) 2004

wife of Harold Kennan Couch, obit

Couch, Harold Kennan

1919--1982

husband of Clara Rountree Couch

Hancock, Daniel Ward

9/27/1919--3/2/1989

husband of Jeanne Johnstone Hancock; of Daniel Wallace and Effie Stanley Hancock; Col. US Army World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Purple Heart.

Hancock, Jeanne Johnstone

1/16/1922--

wife of Daniel Ward Hancock; daughter of Thomas Kennerly and Jeanne Pelham Johnstone

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Johnstone, Alan

8/12/1849--1/5/1929

husband of Lillia Kennerly Johnstone; son of Job and Amelia DeWalt Johnstone

Johnstone, Alan McCrary

10/1/1910--1/13/2006

husband of Benetta Dorrity Johnstone and son of Thomas Kennerly and Jeanne Pelham Johnstone; Maj. US Army World War II; obit

Johnstone, Albert

12/20/1826--11/1/1837

son of Job & Eliza M. Johnstone

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Johnstone, Alice Matilda "Tillie" Helmes

2/11/1918--2/11/2005

daughter of Marvin William Helms and Leona Beatrice Hannon Helms; obit

Johnstone, Almira Amelia DeWalt

8/7/1821--12/3/1870

2nd wife of Job Johnson and daughter of David and Rebecca DeWalt; born in Newberry County, SC; "Her rare mental endowments and strong sweet nature were heightened by a fervant piety which enabled her even amid the dark shadows of care and affliction to exhibit an heroic trust and fortitude and the gentle graces of patience, cheerfulness and charity." "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

Johnstone, Amelia DeWalt

9/28/1876--6/17/1897

daughter of Alan and Lilla R. Johnstone

Johnstone, Benetta Dorrity

2/19/1911--10/2/1980

wife of Alan McCrary Johnstone and daughter of Benjamine Lewis and Etta Kannaday Dorrity

Johnstone, Burr H.

5/20/1863--1/22/1930

son of Silas and Elizabeth Randall Johnstone

Johnstone, Edith Elliott

7/4/1907--6/28/1989

wife of John Malcolm Johnstone and daughter of John Wesley and Lottie Gaston Elliott

Johnstone, Elizabeth Catherine

2/25/1854--1/4/1895

daughter of Theodore and Sarah Randell and wife of Silas Johnstone; born in Chester, SC died in Newberry, SC.

Johnstone, Ellerbe "Bye" Pelham

8/10/1918--7/9/2002

son of Thomas Kennerly Johnstone and Jeanne Dunlap Pelham Johnstone; obit

Johnstone, Emily Pauline

7/14/1859--8/14/1860

Her Parents Job and Amelia Johnstone

Johnstone, Frances Alice

7/20/1853--6/30/1934

daughter of Job and Amelia DeWalt Johnstone

Johnstone, George

4/18/1846--3/8/1921

son of Job and Amelia DeWalt Johnstone.

Johnstone, Harriet Amanda

4/25/1834--12/14/1834

her Parents Job and Eliza M. Johnstone offer this tribute to her memory.

Johnstone, Infant Son

4/19/1879--9/14/1879

son of Alan and Lilla R. Johnstone

Johnstone, Infant Son

10/8/1939-10/8/1939

son of Alan McCrary and Benetta D Johnstone

Johnstone, Jeanne Pelham

12/17/1884--12/6/1961

wife of Thomas Kennerly Johnstone and daughter of William Ellerbe and Brantley Leavell Pelham

Johnstone, Job

6/7/1793--1862

Born in Fairfield Co., was graduated in S.C. College in 1810 was elected clerk of the Senate in 1826 and Chancellor--as colleague with Chancellor DeSaussure--1830.

Johnstone, Job

7/20/1882--8/29/1890

son of Alan and Lilla R. Johnstone

Johnstone, John Malcolm

11/30/1847--2/10/1904

Born in Newberry, SC; son of Job and Amelia Johnstone; "Brave and tender, strong and sympathetic, he was a true friend, a useful citizen , a manly man, a high souled gentleman. His Knightly spirit was ever moved with compassion for the unfortunate and the erring. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favor rather than silver or gold."

Johnstone, John Malcolm

7/2/1892--9/16/1971

husband of Edith Elliott Johnstone and son of Alan and Lilla Kennerly Johnstone.

Johnstone, Thomas Kennerly Jr.

3/16/1914--4/29/2005

Husband of Minnie Greene Moore Johnstone; obit

Johnstone, Julia Alice

1/10/1891--5/11/1974

daughter of Theodore and Lelia Rives Johnstone

Johnstone, Lelia Gertrude Rives

4/20/1861--2/5/1919

wife of Theodore Johnstone

Johnstone, Lillia Kennerly

11/22/1852--11/2/1940

wife of Alan Johnstone; daughter of Dr. Thomas B. and Martha Brown Kennerly

Johnstone, Mary Elizabeth Farmer

7/23/1859--3/25/1936

wife of Burr H. Johnstone

Johnstone, Minnie Greene Moore

10/12/1915--

wife of Thomas Kennerly, Jr.

Johnstone, Mrs. Eliza Meeks

2/11/1794--1/23/1843

This slab is erected by her husband Job Johnstone (1st wife of Job Johnstone)

Johnstone, Paul

12/15/1819--Aug 5, 1846

Second Child and oldest son of Job & Eliza Meek Johnstone.Born in Newberry and Died near Spring-Hill of Hemorrage of the Lungs contracted in 1846; Author of ….. Questions of ….; A Man of Born Talents and Eminent Piety and ….. Patriotism

Johnstone, Paul

2/24/1854--6/6/1933

son of Silas and Elizabeth Randall Johnstone

Johnstone, Randell G.

9/9/1845--6/30/1910

Was a member of Co. H 7th SC Battalion of Infantry CSA; "Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God."

Johnstone, Sallie

2/18/1852--5/13/1917

daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Johnstone; "To Live in Hearts we Leave behind is not to Die."

Johnstone, Silas

5/30/1822--7/21/1899

"I enjoy and glorify the God of Truth, To strive in joyful hope for human weal was his life's aim Now his spirit free hath perfect light, here rest his mortal frame."

Johnstone, Theodore

11/29/1855--2/3/1927

husband of Lelia Gertrude Rives Johnstone

Johnstone, Thomas Kennerly

6/13/1884--12/23/1952

husband of Jeanne Pelham Johnstone; son of Alan and Lillia Kennerly Johnstone

Johnstone, Thomas Kennerly V.

9/26/2007--9/26/2007

husband of Jeanne Pelham Johnstone; son of Alan and Lillia Kennerly Johnstone

Johnstone, Walter Pope

2/28/1832--9/13/1832

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McCrary, Clara Mabel Johnstone

5/6/1856--8/2/1922

daughter of Job and Amelia DeWalt Johnstone and wife of Thomas J. McCrary

McCrary, Thomas Jefferson

2/15/1832--8/30/1903

son of Edwin and Marie Blakely McCrary; born in Laurens Co., SC and died in Newberry, SC; On front of stone: "Behold I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke, a man of clean hands and a pure heart, gentle patients and strong; faithful unselfish and true, he was a blessing to his generation taking firm hold upon the hearts of old and young by the power of kind works, gentle deeds and the subtle chary of a sunny nature. The home will miss the sunshine and inspiration of his presence; the church and the community the helpful ministry of his wise counsel and generous deeds for many a day we shall look and long for another like him. On the side of stone "Warm summer sun, shine kindly here, Warm Southern wind, blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie Light, Lie Light, Good night Dear Heart, Good Night, Good Night.

Randell, Sarah

12/10/1796--7/26/1870

Relict of Col. Theodore Randall; "A woman that loveth the Lord, She shall be praised."

Rountree, Adeline Johnstone

5/3/1888--3/8/1975

wife of Walter Jefferson Rountree

Rountree, Walter Jefferson

9/9/1886--11/3/1963

husband of Adeline Johnstone Rountree

Unmarked child's grave

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