Salem Cemetery

There are many, many cemeteries with the name "Salem Cemetery". This post is about the little Salem Cemetery at the back of the Salem United Church in Bowmanville. This is not the "haunted" Salem Cemetery in Oshawa.

Located on Concession 4, between Liberty St and Middle Rd sits this little, unexpected church. It is still active and well maintained, and there is a lot of parking available. I parked in the east lot, and I pulled in right in front of the tiny cemetery.

See what I mean, Jellybean?

Three monuments, broken long ago and mounted onto a concrete slab. They are located behind the church, beside some outbuildings and sheds.

William, died May 16, aged 28 years.
Mary Grace, their daughter, died March 31, 1851. Aged 3 years.

Son of Mary Lux, died March 11, 1871. Aged 25 years.

I think there are 3 people listed here, but I can only make out 2 names, and even they are rough guesses. The first name I can't read, it's where the break is, and then I believe it lists the parents, but I can't read their names either.
The second name might be Lilly/Lillith or Lulu. Died in 1858, aged 19 years.
The third name looks like Ephraim, her son. Aged 8 days.

If you are in the area, you can also find the Rehoboth and Providence Cemeteries nearby. Enjoy, and don't forget to be respectful!

Rehoboth Cemetery

Now for one of the smallest cemeteries on this blog, we find the Rehoboth Cemetery. One monument, two names, and no information.

This site is located on the corner of Concession 3 and Providence Road in Clarington, Ontario. It's a cosy country road with some homes surrounding, but you won't miss the site easily.

Sadly, the lone stone is broken, and though I can read the first names I can't make out the last name with 100% confidence.

William, died May 22, 1877. Aged 71 years.
Mary, his wife, died Oct 19, 1874.

To my eyes, the last name appears to be Donnely/Donnley/Donelly. I can't find any information to back that up though. The footstone does have the initials M.D., so it's definitely a "D" last name.

I have seen this site listed as "Rehobeth" rather than Rehoboth, but as you can see from the first picture, the Rehoboth spelling is correct. I have no idea what that name means. It apparently used to be called Primitive Methodist Cemetery.

White/Porter Cemetery

White/Porter Cemetery is located on 4308 Concession 5, Clarington. It is at the bottom of a hill, and the only parking is on the road, so be careful. Cars come flying passed. From the road, there isn't much to see, and if it wasn't for the sign you probably wouldn't even know that a cemetery was here. It sits upon a hill, tucked into the corner of the lot.

White/Porter Cemetery is also known as White Church Cemetery, Porter Old Kirk Cemetery and White Old Kirk Cemetery.

The majority of the monuments are set into a cairn, and they are, unfortunately, highly weather worn. There are 3 standing monuments at the back of the cairn and another one that is broken and off to the right of the cairn, hidden in the bushes or you to trip over and break your leg. Also, watch out for poison ivy and poison mosquitos. Or just big ones.

Unknown.

Hannah Jarvis, aged 48 years. Erected by her husband Edward.

Jane, wife of John Scott. Died June 23, 1877. Aged 65 years.
Rebecca, their daughter. Aged 5 years.

Unknown

William Woods, died Feb 5, 1876. Aged 62 years.

Joshua.

Sarah Ann, wife of James Miller. Died Feb 13, 1860. Aged 40 years.

Mary Sharp, died March 15, 1875.

William.

Alice, died Aug 16, 1868.

Jane McChesney, died Feb 26, 1860. Aged 80 years.

Sons of John Henry and Isabella Cooper.
Joseph, died Jan 26, 1862. Aged 11 months.
Stewart, died Aug 6, 1866. Aged 2 years.

Unknown, but there are at least 3 names on this monument. The name James Carson is repeated, but I can't tell if he is buried here or is he is a relative.

Rev. Sam Porter, one of the pioneer ministers of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Died Dec 30, 1889. Aged 78 years. A native of Ireland.
Mary Williamson, his wife. Died Feb 23, 1854. Aged 42 years. A native of Ireland.
Sarah Jane, born Feb 7, 1838. Died Sept 24, 1848.
William James, born Oct 11, 1846. Died Sept 10, 1847.

Isabella, wife of J.H. Cooper. Died Aug 2, 1871. Aged 26 years.
George, son of J.H. and Isabella Cooper. Dates unknown.

A group of monuments, now blank from time.

James Miller, died May 22, 1882. Aged 72 years.

Catharine, wife of John Sombridge. Died 1852. Aged 80 years.

Isabella, daughter of J.A. and Margaret Falls. Died Nov 1861. Aged 3 years.

Ann, wife of Joseph Brown. Died Aug 13, 1860. Aged 50 years.

Unknown.

Sarah, aged 38 years.

Neil McMillen, died May 9, 1856. Aged 86 years.
Janet McGill, the wife of Neil McMillen, died Sept 4, 1852. Aged 70 years.

The toppled monument
Mary, daughter of William and Esther Patten, died May 27, 1877. Aged 24 years.

Stuart Mullen, died Aug 19, 1863. Aged 60 years.
Ellen Mullen, died Jan 1853. Aged 45 years.

Jane Simpson.

Alfred T, son of Willaim and Elizabeth Simpson. Died April 5, 1863. Aged 6 months.

Unknown.
Annie, died Mar 22, 1899. Aged 14 years.

Mary, wife of Samuel McKnight. Died June 8, 1861. Aged 40 years.

Unknown and overgrown.

Unknown, though the last name looks like "Disney".

Note: When looking up this cemetery online many resources will tell you it's on Concession 4, but it isn't. It is on Concession 5, and it is located between Shiloh Cemetery (to the East) and Lawrence/Waddell Cemetery (to the West).

Shiloh Cemetery

Shiloh Cemetery is located on the corner of Concession Rd 5 and Shiloh Road, in a very small area of Clarington known as Starkville. It sits somewhere between Orono and Newtonville. The cemetery is also known as Shiloh United Cemetery or Shiloh Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery. The cemetery is located on the same land as the Shiloh United Church, which was built in 1861. I have found conflicting accounts as to whether or not the church is still active, but it is well maintained and while it may not be used for regular services it is probably at least used for community events. So urban explorers-don't go breaking in!
Also, the cemetery and church are in an area with several homes, so please be respectful. Several of the monuments actually back right onto someones front yard, almost into their driveway.

 Thomas Rae
Mary A. Humpoe, died Sept 23, 1854.
Unfortunately, most of what has been etched into these monuments are too worn to read.

 A footstone with the initials T.J.D. and J.H.D., their monument is a little further down, so I think the footer has been moved.

 Unknown.

 Thomas J. Dunn, died July 21, 1895. Aged 37 years.
Jane Hastings, his wife, died May 1899. Aged 43 years.
Maggie M. Dunn, died June 2, 1873. Aged 23 years.
Annie Dunn, died Dec 3, 1893. Aged 29 years.

 Esther, daughter of William Bradley. Died Mar 14, 1873. Aged 7 months.

 John Halowell, died Aug 25, 1860. Aged 73 years.

 Charles Hallowell, born Aug 21, 1832. Died June 3, 1867.

 Unknown.

 Benjamin F. Olin, died March 2, 1880. Aged 39 years.

 I can't quite make the name out on this one due to that one stupid leaf.
Zaltha A., daughter of William Orange? Died Sept 27, 1863. Aged 1 year.

Two children of G.W. and R. Soper.
Francis Elmer, Oct 1867. Aged 10 months.
George Elwood, dates unknown.

If you are out and about, doing some kick-butt cemetery hunting (I can't be the only one, can I?) this is a great drive. Concession 5 not only has Shiloh Cemetery, but it also has White/Porter Cemetery just down the road, and a little bit further you'll find Lawrence/Waddell Cemetery. However, if you are travelling in the summer months make sure you bring your bug spray, we ran into mosquitos the size of small hawks!