Copyright, 19 November 2001; Esther Doyle Read

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READ FAMILY CONNECTIONS

ST. JOHN'S METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY
a.k.a. OLD MORAVIAN
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Beatty, Lewis C., July 29, 1903 - Oct. 23, 1894; Lillian T., May 10, 1906 - Apr. 13, 2000 (single stone) Lillian T. Beatty was born Lillian M. Titman, the daughter of John Beck Titman and Sarah Catherine Pearson. Her husband Lewis was the son of Lewis C. (Sr.) and Minnie Beatty. Lewis, Sr. was one of the founding members of the National Bank of Hope (now the First Bank of Hope) in 1911. Lewis, Jr. became the the President and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Lillian was also an important part of the bank's staff and worked there until she died. Their son, Norman Beatty is the current bank President and CEO (3-23-04).

Bennett, Rebecca (married name Read), see Stephen Read and son Isaiah B. Read, her maiden name is not given on the stone.

Berger, Irvin 1918 - no date cut; C. Eleanor 1924 - 1980; Celia 1895 - 1978; base of stone beneath Irvin: Wed Thelma Q. Taylor 2001. Celia Berger was Irvin's mother. C. Eleanor Berger was born Charlotte Eleanor Read and was the daughter of William Davis Read and Charlotte DeVoe (3-23-04).

Berger, Son, Joel R. Berger, Nov. 26, 1962 - July 7, 1984. Joel was the son of Irvin and Charlotte "Eleanor" (Read) Berger (3-23-04).

Besherer, Susan, see Jacob West.

Black, Ida, see John H. Black.

Black, John H. Black, 1835-1920; His Wife Margaret M. Read, 1849-1926. Margaret Read was the third wife of John H. Black. Her parents were Martin F. Read and Letitia T. Swisher (6-24-83; 3-23-04).

Black, Rachel wife of John H. Black, died Aug. 23, 1865, aged 26 yrs. Rachel N. Burdge was the first wife of John H. Black. She was the daughter of David and Mary Burdge of Hope (3-23-04).

Black, Ida F., daughter of John H. & Rachel N. Black, Died Sep. 5, 1865, aged 1 year, 5 mo. & 15 d (3-23-04).

Black, Sarah A. wife of John H. Black, died Oct 25 ^th 1877, aged 38 yrs & 4 M^o. Sarah Ann Sharp was the second wife of John H. Black. She was the daughter of Isaac Sharp and Martha Maria Luse. She and John's third wife, Margaret Read, were second cousins once removed (6-24-83; 3-23-04).

Brands, Amanda, see Alvin Van Horn.

Buckley, Abigail W. (married name Read), see Isaac Read, Jr. Her maiden name is not given on the stone.

Burdge, Rachael N. (married name Black), see John H. Black, her maiden name is not given on the stone.

Burns, Robert J., June 22, 1925 - no date cut; Ruth H., June 22, 1927 - no date cut; Wed March 11, 1946 (single stone) (3-23-04).

 

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