Brick Union Graveyard

Contributed by Renee Schaeffer

On Wednesday, April 17, 1985 (No name of paper) Caren Dawn Curotto-Prater wrote an article about the Brick Union Graveyard outside of Flemingsburg, located on Hwy. 32, east next to Brewer Tractor Sales. This is a summary of that article. 

The graveyard, in 1985, was abandoned and overgrown. This graveyard was the final resting place recording births back to the 1720’s and 1740’s as well as burials dated 1811. At least two Revolutionary War Soldiers are buried there besides a war with Mexico veteran. His tombstone reads as follows:

In memory of William Hargis of Breathitt County, Kentucky who volunteered during the war with Mexico in September 1847. He was honorably discharged at Jalappa, in Mexico in consequence of ill health, and died on his return home, at Cincinnati, February 16, 1848 and at his request was brought to Fleming County and buried - aged 24 years and by profession a lawyer. 

Also one of Fleming Counties most famous forefather, Michael Cassidy and wife Mary Evans were buried at Brick Union but now rest in Fleming County Cemetery. 

In the beginning a log church stood near the road. Later the brick structure was erected which opened for all denominations. The church is long since gone and only the markers remain. 

Caren provided me with the following information on these burials: 

R.A.

In memory of Robert Armstrong, Sr., died April 30th, 1812, in his 88th year. 
Note: Error on tombstone, 1811 is correct date, see Will Book A., page 180, Fleming County. 
J.A.

In memory of Jane (Nee Jameson/Jamison), consort of Robert Armstrong, died August 23, 1816, in her 77th year. 

E.C.

In memory of Elizabeth Christy (Nee Weaver), consort of Joseph Christy, born April 9, 1790, departed this life February 1, 1821. 


J.J.A.

In memory of John J. Armstrong who departed life march 19 A.D. 1855 in the 76 year of his age. 

E.A.

In memory of Elizabeth (Nee Evans), consort of John J. Armstrong died of Cholera June 13, 1833, in her 53rd year. 

N.A.

In memory of Nancy daughter of John J. and Elizabeth Armstrong, died may 10th, 1823, age 3 months. 

In memory of Lucy Ann consort of John N. Armstrong born April 28 AD 1822 and died October 4 AD 1842 in the 21 year of age. 

M.A.

Mary (Nee Pepper) wife of John Armstrong born August 20, 1787 and died July 17, 1867 age 79 years, 10 months and 27 days. 

William T. Armstrong
Died December 19, 1861; Aged 20 years, 8 months and 5 days

L.B.

In memory of Lydia (Nee Armstrong) Bowen. Departed this life May 15th 1844
Aged , Years 

Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yea saith the spirit they rest from their labours and their works follow them. Amen. 

J.B.B.

In memory of Joseph B. Bowen, born April 1815, died August 18, 1831, age 18 years , 3 month.

Information and photos below submitted by David _____.

Howe, Sr., David

Howe, Jane Dunlap

Howe, Sr., John

Information below compiled by William M. Talley:

Arnold, Matilda, wife of John Arnold, b. June 28, 1831, d. Nov. 7, 1885.

Reed, William H., b. Feb. 7, 1842, d. May 21, 1859.

Daniel, Alonza, “A Christian”, b. Aug. 24, 1848, d. Mar. 7, 1865.

Daniel, Alphonzo, “A Christian”, b. Aug. 24, 1848, d. June 15, 1869.

Daniel, Elder James W., b. Mar. 23, 1818, d. Aug. 8, 1869.

Hall, William T., d. Apr. 24, 1842, age 2 yrs., 13 ds.

Secrest, Joseph, b. Apr. 8, 1780, d. May 4, 1859.

Secrest, Ann G., wife of Joseph Secrest, d. Oct. 25, 1882, age 90 yrs., 8 mo., 6 ds.

Secrest, William b. Sept. 15, 1755, d. June 4, 1825.

Secrest, Mary, wife of Wm. Secrest, b. Oct. 25, 1765, d. Sept. 24, 1824.

Secrest, Elizabeth, consort of James Eckels and dau. of Wm. and Margaret Secrest, d. June 9, 1833 of Cholera, age 49.

Howe, Margaret, d. Apr. 24, 1821, no age given.

Howe, Mary, dau. of David and Sarah Howe, b. May 2, 1818, d. Jan. 31, 1869.

Howe, David J., b. Mar. 30, 1777, d. May 2, 1853.

Howe, Sarah, consort of D. J. Howe, b. May 4, 1785, d. Feb. 23, 1857.

Howe, John, d. Oct. 12, 1842, age 34 rs., 7 mo., 28 ds.

Howe, Carolyn A., dau. of Maj. John M. and S. R. Howe, b. Nov. 20, 1843, d. May 10, 1860, of consumption.

Howe, Maj. John M., b. Oct. 31, 1798, d. of cholera, Aug. 13, 1855.

Howe, Samuel (dates impossible to read).

Howe, Ann, consort of Thos. D. Howe, d. Dec. 1, 1837, age 59.

Howe, Martha E., d. May 2, 1839, age 28 yrs., 9 mo., 18 ds.

Howe, Joseph H., b. Nov. 28, 1822, d. Apr. 28, 1852.

Howe,, d. Dec 20, 1839, age 61

Howe, David, b. 1749, d. Oct. 29, 1833.

Estill, David R., b. May 19, 1798, d. July 27, 1867.

Estill, Harriett, consort of D. R. Estill, b. Nov. 26, 1802, d. Mar., 1837.

_____, inf. son of Robert and Mary _____.

Bown, Lydia, d. May 15, 1844 (no age given).

Hart, Joab, d. Dec. 25, 1854, age 53.

Stockwell, Eleanor, consort of James Stockwell, d. Aug. 13, 1848, age 72.

Lytle, Josephine, wife of John Lytle, d. July 12, 1866, age about 25 yrs.

Edwards, D. W., b. Jan. ____, 1840, d. _____.

Tincher, William, b. Mar. 25, 1831, d. July 31, 1907.

Tincher, _____, wife of William Tincher, b. Apr. 7, 1831, d. Nov. 5, 1902.

O’Gara, inf. dau. of Patrick and Elizabeth O’Gara, b. May 8, 1858.

Stockwell, Susin, consort of J. W. Stockwell, b. _____, 1807, d. Apr. ____, 1839(?), age 31 yrs., 8 mo., 10 ds.

Hart, Fannie, consort of Richard Hart, d. 1842, age 74.

Garvin, John, d. Feb. 14, 1825, age 35.

Armstrong, Jane, consort of Robert Armstrong, d. Aug. 23, 1816, age 77.

Christy, Elizabeth, consort of Joseph Christy, b. Apr. 9, 1790, d. Feb., 1821.

Faris, John W., b. May 11, 1824, d. Aug. 15, 1857.

Faris, Emily M., wife of J. W. Faris, b. Dec. 31, 1828, d. Nov. 16, 1888.

Madden, Mary A., wife of S. C. Madden, b. July 20, 1850, d. July 16, 1873.

Hall, Robert, son of E. T. and A. J. Hall, d. Aug. 11, 1856, age 19 yrs., 9 mo., 20 ds.

Conrad, Wm. G., b. Aug. 13, ____, d. Feb. 8, 1843.

Barnes, Lydia, consort of Joshua P. Barnes, b. Nov. 22, 1813, d. Dec. 7, 1852.

Armstrong, William, Sr., b. July 5, 1784, d. Mar. 2, 1854.

Armstrong, Wm. T., d. Dec. 19, 1861, age 20 yrs., 8 mo., 5 ds.

Eckels, Amanda, dau. of Elizabeth and James Eckels, d. July 11, 1833, age 12.

Armstrong, James L., d. Oct. 20, 1859, age 42 yrs., 18 ds.

Berry, James R., son of R. C. and L. Berry, b. Dec. 14, 1852, d. Apr. 17, 1853.

Armstrong, Lucy Ann, consort of John W. Armstrong,, b. Apr. 11, 1822, d. Oct. 4, 1842.

Armstrong, Christena, wife of Wm. Armstrong, b. May 25, 1785, d. Feb. 17, 1839.

Hargis, Wm., of Breathitt Co., KY., who volunteered during the war with Mexico in Sept. 1847, etc. (long biography).

LeForge, Eliza Jane, dau. of Wm. A. and Elizabeth A. Leforge, b. Sept. 22, 1842, d. July 18, 1858.

McIlvain, Sally, d. Dec. 9, 1845, age 68 yrs., 4 mo., 3 ds.

Oliver, Patty, wife of Thos. Oliver, b. Sept. 3, 1787, d. Jan. 27, 1827.

Hillis, David, d. Sept. 19, 1840, age 5 yrs.

McCorkle, John P., son of John E. and Margaret McCorkle, d. _____, 1859.

Updated 11 Jul 2008