Means Wright Cemetery
These photos where taken in June
of 2009 in Summers county West Virginia
This is the first time these photos have been published anywhere
Photos taken by Cathy Jo Means
Keep in mind that this part of the country became Mercer county Virginia in 1837
in 1863 it became Mercer West Virginia
in 1871 it became Summers West Virginia
Prior to 1837 it appears to have been a part of Giles County Virginia
On these stones you will see DC, this is for deceased.
I don't know for sure but I believe that Charles William the first was the carver on most if not all these stones
most stone where covered in dirt and moss making them unreadable.
I used a soft bristle brush and a mild bleach soap mixture to clean them with.
Every attempt to leave them as found was made. No stones where moved in any way.
The cemetery is on private land outside the family and you MUST get permission to enter
I have included maps showing the rough location of cemetery. I did not have GPS capabilities to mark the exact location
maps to show location of Cemetery
Pasture Gate at start point
Pasture looking toward cemetery
Pasture looking toward gate
To get from gate to cemetery go to far end of pasture
after you get to the end of the pasture you have to cross a small ditch and a swampy area and go for about 100 yards or so from the pasture, and off to the right is a small stream cross it and be looking for an old overgrown road the cemetery is on the east side right at the end and above the road on a hill
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Larry Keaton (red hat)
Tim Means
Charles Keaton
checking out stones
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Elizabeth L Wright
1790 Virginia
1-17-1886 Summers, West Virginia
ELW
Hugh Means
Born between 1770 and 1778 Virginia
Died 12-18-1858 Mercer, West Virginia
Hugh Means with date visible
The date was buried and I had to remove about 3 inches of decayed leaves and such to be able to see it
it was recovered to help prevent weathering.
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Ms St Clair.
This is Mary Susan Oldest Child of Sarah Catharine Means and Bluford Cornelius St Clair.
This is the only visible stone with a name and not just initials on it
1879 to Aug 29 year unknown
Possible marker
Possible marker
CES unknown Who this is.
Died Apr 25 1882
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Unknown Marked HLM
Died April 1863
Unknown marked L B(?) M
Died sep 1868
This is the first time these photos have been published anywhere
Photos taken by Cathy Jo Means
Keep in mind that this part of the country became Mercer county Virginia in 1837
in 1863 it became Mercer West Virginia
in 1871 it became Summers West Virginia
Prior to 1837 it appears to have been a part of Giles County Virginia
On these stones you will see DC, this is for deceased.
I don't know for sure but I believe that Charles William the first was the carver on most if not all these stones
most stone where covered in dirt and moss making them unreadable.
I used a soft bristle brush and a mild bleach soap mixture to clean them with.
Every attempt to leave them as found was made. No stones where moved in any way.
The cemetery is on private land outside the family and you MUST get permission to enter
I have included maps showing the rough location of cemetery. I did not have GPS capabilities to mark the exact location
maps to show location of Cemetery
Pasture Gate at start point
Pasture looking toward cemetery
Pasture looking toward gate
To get from gate to cemetery go to far end of pasture
after you get to the end of the pasture you have to cross a small ditch and a swampy area and go for about 100 yards or so from the pasture, and off to the right is a small stream cross it and be looking for an old overgrown road the cemetery is on the east side right at the end and above the road on a hill
Larry Keaton (red hat)
Tim Means
Charles Keaton
checking out stones
Elizabeth L Wright
1790 Virginia
1-17-1886 Summers, West Virginia
ELW
Hugh Means
Born between 1770 and 1778 Virginia
Died 12-18-1858 Mercer, West Virginia
Hugh Means with date visible
The date was buried and I had to remove about 3 inches of decayed leaves and such to be able to see it
it was recovered to help prevent weathering.
Ms St Clair.
This is Mary Susan Oldest Child of Sarah Catharine Means and Bluford Cornelius St Clair.
This is the only visible stone with a name and not just initials on it
1879 to Aug 29 year unknown
Possible marker
Possible marker
CES unknown Who this is.
Died Apr 25 1882
Unknown Marked HLM
Died April 1863
Unknown marked L B(?) M
Died sep 1868