Government Officials Buried in the Old State Cemetery
Half an acre of this Old State Burial Ground was laid off for state officials in 1835. Although exact location is unknown, it is thought to be in this area. In 1874 the monument and remains were moved to South Hill Cemetery. Four Representatives and a Circuit Judge were buried here.
John B. Emanuel Canal
Madison County. Born in Baltimore.
June 24, 1809 - Dec. 31, 1830
Wm. McHenry
White County
Oct. 3, 1771 - Feb. 3, 1835
Benjamin A. Clark
Wayne County
Feb. 17, 1799 - June 9, 1836
John Thompson
Randolph County
Died Winter Session 1836
Judge A. F. Grant
Born in Inverness, Scotland
Mar. 27, 1805 - June 17, 1836
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