Somerset Cemeteries Project
White - Carew Family Graveyard
Also known as Giles - White Cemetery / Dames Quarter Public Burial Ground · 1877 Atlas map: Dames Quarter District No. 2
Cemetery No. 911-O-18-NW← Back to the Somerset Cemeteries Project
Location and Site Information
The Giles - White Cemetery is a large historic burial ground in Dames Quarter, west of Dames Quarter Creek. The contributor record places it on the tract Elliott's Choice, patented to Stephen Elliott in 1668, and documents a long succession of local families.
- Latitude 38° 11′ 25″ N
- Longitude 75° 53′ 25″ W
- 1877 Atlas map Dames Quarter District No. 2
Record note: This update adds the extensive Giles - White transcription and the individually identified gravestone photographs.
Transcription note: The grave information below is presented grave by grave from the contributor record. Original spelling, abbreviations, uncertain readings, and historical condition notes have been retained rather than silently standardized.
Contributor note: The field listing was completed January 12, 1992 after three trips. The contributors reported finding three buried stones by probe, reading three vaults after trees were removed, and returning two massive stones to their original positions.
Unmarked graves: The contributor recorded multiple unmarked vaults and several orphan footstones throughout the cemetery; these site observations are kept here rather than mixed into individual grave transcriptions.
Graves Recorded
George McDorman
Transcription
George McDorman
was born Jan 31st 1791
died Jan 1st 1853
A fonder father friend
more dear was never found
a home to cheer. Yet will
we not disturb his rest
our father is among the
blest
Priscilla McDorman
Transcription
In memory of
Priscilla McDorman
born March 8, 1799
died Aug 8 1862
aged 63 yrs 5 mos
She is not dead but asleep
M. A. McDorman
Transcription
In memory of
M.A. McDorman
June 6th 1828
died Jan 23rd 1857
Behold God is my salvation
I will trust and not be afraid
For the Lord Jehovah is my strength
and my song. He also is become
my salvation
Rebecca White
Transcription
In memory of
Rebecca White
born Dec 5th 1785
died Feby 23rd 1849
aged 63 yrs, 2 mos & 18 dys
The lids she so seldom could close
by pain forbidden to sleep. You
sealed on their mortal repose
There strangely forgotten to weep
Laura J. Anner White
Transcription
Laura J. Anner
daughter of
Thomas & Sarah White
died 1854
aged 5 yrs, 6 mos. & 27 days
James A. S. White
Transcription
In memory of
James A.S.
son of
Thomas & Sarah White
who died Oct 21st 1847
aged 21 yrs 6 mos & 5 dys
Farewell to all my relations most
dear Also the company of volunteers
here Although I was young yet I had
to die Prepare everyone to meet me
in the sky
Infant son of Thomas & Sarah White
Transcription
infant son
of Thomas & Sarah White
died April 24th 1851
Willay Jones
Transcription
In memory of
Willay
son of William & Emily Jones
died April 4, 1854
aged 1 yr, 11 mos & 24 dys
Virginia Alice White
Transcription
In memory of
Virginia Alice
daughter of
Thomas & Sarah White
died May 23rd 1854
aged 8 yrs, 4 mos & 4 dys
Rose Alba White
Transcription
In memory of
Rose Alba
daughter of Alexander & Elizabeth
White
born June 18th 1856
died May 29, 1857
(inscription)
Asbury Thomas White
Transcription
In memory of
Asbury Thomas
son of
Thomas & Sarah White
died June 9, 1860
aged 25 yrs, 5 mos & 3 days
He hath passed away and lo
he's not; for God hath taken him.
John W. Jones
Transcription
John W. Jones
son of
Thomas & Sarah White
born Feb 24, 1837
died Sept 24, 1862
aged 25 yrs, 6 mos
He rests from his labour and
his word do follow him.
Thomas White
Transcription
Thomas White
died May 26th 1869
in the 68 year of his age
Sarah White
Transcription
In memory of
Sarah White
beloved wife of Thomas White
born June 20 1805
died Feby 16 1892
aged 86 yrs 7 mos & 26 dys
Servant of God, well done!
The glorious warfare's past
The battle's fought, the race is won
And thou art crowned at last.
Mary A. D. Carew
Transcription
In Memory of
Mary A. D. Carew
consort of Wm B. Carew
born Feb 25th 1835
died July 21 1855
Calm on the bosom of thy God
Dear spirit rest the now
Even while with us thy footsteps trod
His seal was on thy brow
___________
Dearest wife thou hast left me,
How thy loss I deeply feel.
But tis God that hath bereft me,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again I hope to meet the,
when the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven I hope to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
___________
Dust to its narrow home beneath,
Soul to its rest on high,
They that have seen thy looks in death,
No more may fear to die.
Merideth, Maker, Balt.
Martha A. S. Shores
Transcription
In Memory of
Martha A.S.
wife of Silas G. Shores
died July 22nd 1853
aged 25 years, 8 days
[inscription]
Daniel E. P. Howard
Transcription
In Memory of
Daniel E. P.
son of John G. & E.H. Howard
born Sep. 15th 1853
died March 4, 1855
Alas, how changed that lovely flower,
Which bloomed and cheered my heart;
Fair fleeting comfort of an hour,
How soon we’re called to part.
Margaret G. Shores
Transcription
Margaret G.
daughter of Silas G. & M.A.S. Shores
died July 19th 1853
aged 1 day
Mary Wesley Shores
Transcription
In Memory of
Mary Wesley
daughter of Silas G. & Martha A. Shores
born Oct'r 6, 1852
died Oct'r 12, 1852
Geo. B. McClellan Webster
Transcription
Geo. B. McClellan
son of M.J. & M. Webster
died Mar 23 1867
aged 4 yrs & 23 Ds
Suffer little children to come unto me
Hamilton W. White
Transcription
In Memory of
Hamilton W. White
who departed this life
September 10th 1860
aged 39 yrs, 2 mos & 17 days
I have fought a good fight
I have finished my course
I have kept the faith
Henceforth there is laid up for
me a crown of righteousness which the
Lord the righteous Judge shall give me
at that day and not to me only but unto
all them that also love His appearing
Margaret M. Giles
Transcription
Mother
Margaret M. Giles
Dec 9 1923
aged 98 yrs and 1 mo & 28 Ds
Her words were kindness, her deeds were love
John H. Giles
Transcription
Father
John H. Giles
1830-1903
His last words were Bless the Lord
O my soul and all that is within me
Bless His Holy Name
John Rigby Giles
Transcription
Husband
John Rigby Giles
July 23 1867
April 23 1925
Twas hard to give thee up,
But thy will, O God, be done
O. W. Carew
Transcription
O.W. Carew
born Feby 23d 1852
died Nov 9th 1852
Farewell my babe no more I'll weep
Nor at thy grave despair
But trust that God has made my child
His own eternal care
Bennie Carew
Transcription
Bennie
son of Thomas & Annie E.
Carew
died June 18 1886
aged 1 year and 3 months
He leaves our hearts all desolate
He plucks our fairest flowers
transplanted into bliss
They now adorn immortal bowers
Infant daughter of W. E. & Cora B. Carew
Transcription
Infant
daughter of
W.E. & Cora B. Carew
born and died
Aug. 1890
Thomas W. Carew
Transcription
In Memory of
Thomas W. Carew
died May 25 1891
aged 44 years & 9 mos
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
A. Emily Carew
Transcription
In Memory of
A. Emily Carew
died August 30, 1897
aged 51 years, 10 mos & 10 days
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
Maurice N. Carew
Transcription
Maurice N. Carew
born Feb 8, 1870
died Oct 30, 1905
At Rest
Thomas F. Jefferson
Transcription
Thomas S.
son of
Robt W. & M. Emily Jefferson
Dec 22, 1891
Apr 10, 1908
Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe on His gentle breast
Annie E. Annunzio
Transcription
Wife
Annie E.
wife of Carl D. Annunzio
daughter of Robt W. & M. Emily Jefferson
Aug 5, 1881 - July 20, 1914
She hath put on the robe of righteousness
And hath entered into rest
William P. Carew
Transcription
(tree growing around this one)
In Memory of
William P.
son of Wm & Biddy Carew
died July 6, 1862
aged 17 yrs, 2 mos
Laura T. Messick
Transcription
Laura T.
daughter of
George W. & Julia E. Messick
born May 2, 1862
died Dec 18, 1864
Yet those now rising from the tomb
With luster brighter far shall shine
Revive with ever during bloom
Safe from diseases and decline
Hamilton W. Messick
Transcription
In Memory of
Hamilton W.
son of George & Julia E. Messick
born Feb 16, 1856
died Dec 4, 1860
aged 3 yrs, 9 mos, 18 days
[inscription]
Arianna E. Messick
Transcription
Arianna E.
daughter of George W. & Julia E. Messick
born Dec 1st 1860
died Dec 12th 1864
Nipped by the wind's untimely blast
Parched by the sun directer ray
The momentary glories wast
the shortlived beauties die away
Mary G. White
Transcription
In Memory of
Mary G.
daughter of Henry P. & Elizth H. White
born Nov 17, 1857
died Feb 4, 1866
Suffer little children to come unto me
And forbid them not
Such is the Kingdom of Heaven
Ada L. Messick
Transcription
In Memory of
Ada L.
daughter of George W. & Julia E. Messick
born Feb 16, 1858
died Nov 30, 1860
aged 1 yr, 9 mos & 14 days
[inscription]
Adaline White
Transcription
In Memory of
Adaline
daughter of
Levin {?} P. & Elizth W. White
died June 23rd 1855
aged 7 days
Annie C. Wallace
Transcription
Annie C.
wife of William R. Wallace
born Dec 5, 1847
died Apr 26, 1911
The pains of death are past
Labor and sorrow cease
And life's long warfare closed at last
Her soul is found in peace
William R. Wallace
Transcription
Wm R. Wallace
1842-1918
Irving R. Wallace
Transcription
Irving R. Wallace
May 1, 1868
Sept 1, 1933
Ronald
son of
N.W. & Marie Wallace
Apr 6 1940
Ronald Wallace
Transcription
Ronald
son of
N.W. & Marie Wallace
Apr 6 1940
Hattie S. Shores
Transcription
Hattie S. Shores
Nov 1, 1883 - Jan 21 1959
Thomas J. Shores
Transcription
Thomas J. Shores
1862-1932
Julia Catherine McGrath
Transcription
In loving memory of
our dear mother
Julia Catherine
beloved wife of
Wm A. McGrath
born Oct 10, 1835
died Apr 3, 1910
Though gone from us in memory still she lives
Emily A. McGrath
Transcription
In Memory of
Emily A.
daughter of
William A. & Julia C. McGrath
departed this life
July 10, 1879
aged 20 yrs, 2 mos & 14 days
Gone in your brightness beauty and bloom
Hidden away in the narrow tomb
Your voice which we loved in other days
Now chants in fullness your Maker's praise
Though the waves have borne you from our sight
You dwell in a land of pure delight
You had your heartaches and troubles here
But as you dwell in that brighter sphere
They only make there your crown more bright
And your newfound robe a purer white
And from earthly cares and trials free
Dear Alice, you rest in eternity
Wm Anner White
Transcription
In Memory of
Wm Anner White
died Feb 22d 1850
aged 3 yrs, 3 mos, 28 ds
God tells us by the mournful death
How vain and fleeting is our breath
And bids our souls prepare to meet
The trial of His judgment seat
Margaret White
Transcription
Sacred to the Memory of
Margaret
beloved wife of William H. White
born May 15 1815
died July 9 1871
O bring us to our mother with her bright and smiling face
For never can another fill up her vacant place
O never can another in this cold world be found
With a face so kind and gentle and voice of pleasing sound
Mary Jane White
Transcription
In Memory of
Mary Jane White
daughter of
Wm H. & Margaret White
who departed this life
23d of Feby 1863
in the 15th year of her age
We lay thee in the silent tomb
Sweet blossom of the day
We just began to see thee bloom
And thou wast called away
John William White
Transcription
In Memory of
John William White
son of Wm H. & Margaret White
who departed this life
12th of Jan 1863
in the 20th year of his age
He that buds the promised flower appears
But O have short the bloom
We live but for a few short years
Then moulder in the tomb
Ella L. Owens
Transcription
Ella L. Owens
wife of Ulmon Owens
born May 21 1880
died May 10 1908
I miss thee from my home
Dear Ella I miss thee from thy place
A shadow oer my life is cast
I miss the sunshine of thy face
I miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care
My home is dark without thee, Ella
I miss thee everywhere
In love she lived, in peace she died
Her life {rest of inscription below ground}
Margaret J. Hickman
Transcription
Margaret J.
wife of
Wm W. Hickman
died Aug 28 1868
in the 26th year of her age
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in the grave so low
[rest is below ground]
Christopher G. Shores
Transcription
Christopher G.
son of Levin & Mary Shores
born Oct 26 1840
departed this life
Nov 6 1865
Sleep, brother dear, and take your rest
God called you home; He thought it best
Twas hard indeed to part with thee
______
Sleep on, brother, thy work is done
The mortal pain is past
Jesus has come and ____ thee home
Beyond the shore _____
Jennie Owens
Transcription
Mother
Jennie
beloved wife of
Oliver P. Owens
born Feb 2 1882
died June 13 1907
How we miss you Jenny darling
How in vain for you we weep
But we know you're home with Jesus
He has given blessed sleep
Gorman Owens
Transcription
Our Darling
Gorman
beloved son of
Oliver P. & Jennie Owens
born Jan 31 1906
died Nov 22 1906
[inscription below ground]
Vinia Smulin
Transcription
In Loving Memory
Vinia Smulin
born Nov 11
dyde March the 28 1934
aged 31. 6 mos 3 days
[This was scratched in concrete while wet and has epitaph which is
illegible; located in northwest corner of cemetery.]
J. T. S. McDorman
Transcription
J.T.S. McDorman
[large Masonic symbol]
died May 20, 1877
aged 51 yrs, 6 mos & 21 Ds
This languishing head is at rest
His thinking and aching are over
This quiet movable breast is heaved by affliction no more
Mamie Grace McDorman
Transcription
Mamie Grace
dau of Geo. A. & Sarah McDorman
born Dec 27th 1830
died May 9, 1891
Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe from all sorrow and care
Safe from the world`s temptations
Sin cannot harm her there
Melvin L. E. Z. McDorman
Transcription
Melvin L.E.Z.
son of J.T.S. & __ McDorman
died Aug 12, 1872
aged 11 months & 1 day
[inscription]
Virginia E. McDorman
Transcription
Virginia E.
wife of Jas T.S. McDorman
born June 22 1839
died Octr 9, 1864
aged 23 yrs, 3 mos & 17 days
[inscription broken off]
Henry Thadeous Bosman
Transcription
In Memory of
Henry Thadeous
son of Edward & __ Bosman [stone chipped at surname]
born July 1855
died Sept 25 1855
John Wesley Bosman
Transcription
In Memory of
John Wesley
son of Edward & E. Bosman
died Jan 22, 1871
aged 2 days
Julia F. Scott
Transcription
In Memory of
Julia F.
wife of John D. Scott
born Aug 3 1843
died Apr 10 1887
aged 43 yrs, 8 mos & 7 days
Margaret Shores
Transcription
In Memory of
Margaret
consort of Levin G.W. Shores
died Aug 14 1852
aged 34 yrs & 11 mos
See a flood of sacred light
Which shall yield no more tonight
Transitory world farewell
Jesus calls with him to dwell
Stephen A. H. Shores
Transcription
In Memory of
Stephen A.H.
son of Levin & Margaret Shores
died January 9, 1850
aged 17 months
[inscription]
John W. Hughes
Transcription
In Memory of
John W. Hughes
died Oct 20, 1854
aged 25 years & 14 days
Behold and see as you pass by
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me
Sidney A. Shores
Transcription
Sidney A.
son of Levin and Mary Shores
died Nov 25 1849
aged 22 yrs, 11 mos & 10 days
[inscription]
Alex. J. White
Transcription
Alex. J. White
died July 23 1868
aged 39 yrs, 9 mos & 11 days
Jesus lover of my soul
Let me to Thy bosom fly
While the nearer waters roll
While the tempest still is high
[rest is broken off]
Edward K. White
Transcription
Edward K.
son of A.J. & E.H. White
died Oct 14 1881
aged 23 yrs, 7 mos & 6 days
[inscription below ground]
Annie White
Transcription
Annie
daughter of
A.B. & Annie White
born May 12 1914
died July 24 1914
A. B. White
Transcription
A.B. White
beloved husband of
Annie White
born Apr 6 1862
died Aug 20 1913
Loved one farewell
John Wesley Carew
Transcription
In Memory of
John Wesley Carew
born May 15 1830
died July 29 1852
[inscription partially below ground]
Margaret Carew
Transcription
In Memory of
Margaret
consort of
Jno W. Carew
died Feb 28, 1867
aged 59 yrs
Richard D. Wallace
Transcription
Richard D. Wallace
[Masonic symbol]
died Feb 7, 1877
in the 62 year of his age
[inscription]
Henry S. Croswell
Transcription
In Memory of
Henry S. Croswell
born Aug 23, 1815
died Jan 19, 1887
aged 71 yrs, 4 mos & 27 Ds
A noble life is ended here
A heavenly home is gained
As die the righteous without fear
He passed from earth away
His generous acts were widely felt
The circling eddies still roll on
And time will rear a monument
His many virtues to extol.
Eliza A. Croswell
Transcription
In Memory of
Eliza A. Croswell
born Jan 20, 1815
died Aug 30, 1888
aged 73 yrs, 7 mos, 10 Ds
[inscription too much in weeds]
Julia E. Whatson
Transcription
Julia E.
daughter of Charles & Julia Whatson
born Feb 1, 1890
died July 9, 1890
Eliza A. Ford
Transcription
Mother
Eliza A.
wife of
E.H. Ford
Apr 25 1845
Oct 21 1909
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled
Claudius W. Jefferson
Transcription
In Memory of
Claudius W.
son of
Robert W. and Mary E. Jefferson
born Sept 29, 1873
died Aug 10, 1874
Meta V. White
Transcription
Meta V.
daughter of
Joseph D. & Mary V. White
born July 12 1904
died July 16 1905
She was the sunshine of our home
Meta E. White
Transcription
Meta E.
daughter of Joseph D. & Mary V. White
born Oct 7, 1905
died Aug 26, 1906
[inscription]
Joseph G. White
Transcription
Joseph G.
son of Joseph D. & Mary V. White
born Nov 15, 1909
died July 25, 1910
He is not dead but sleepeth
Louis A. Fisk
Transcription
In Memory of
Louis A. Fisk
died Aug 11, 1889
aged 21 yrs & 24 days
Wilmer White
Transcription
In Memory of
Wilmer
son of Hamilton W. & M.M. White
born Aug 17, 1850
died Mar 30, 1853
aged 2 yrs, 7 mos & 13 days
George E. Wallace
Transcription
George E. Wallace
beloved husband of
Keturah M. Wallace
born Mar 26, 1857
died Mar 12, 1911
aged 53 yrs 11 mos & 16 days
Blanche E. Wallace
Transcription
obelisk Blanche E. Wallace
born April 16, 1901
died April 27, 1901
aged 11 days
Charles Dryden Wallace
Transcription
Charles Dryden Wallace
born March 21, 1902
died March 16, 1910
aged 7 yrs, 11 mos & 25 days
Ismay Carew
Transcription
Ismay,
Dau. of W.C. & Cora E.
Carew
Born Sept. 29, 1894
Died Feb. 20, 1896
Levin Shores
Transcription
son of Levin and Mary Shores
died Nov 25 1849
aged 22 yrs, 11 mos & 10 days
[inscription]
Samuel J. B.Shores
Transcription
Contributor photograph identifies this grave as Samuel J. B. hores. No separate legible transcription for this marker was included in the text record used for this page.
Note: Photograph-only record retained from the contributor files.
Laura Virginia White
Transcription
Laura J. Anner
daughter of
Thomas & Sarah White
died 1854
aged 5 yrs, 6 mos. & 27 days
Supporting Photographs
Credits
Contributor transcription and gravestone photographs from the Ed Smith cemetery collection; earlier SCP page title retained as White - Carew Family Graveyard.
Prepared for the Somerset Cemeteries Project from the donor files supplied by Ed Smith.