Old
Macedonia Cemetery
Joe Abernathy and Irena "Rena" Stroup Abernathy NOTES: Irena "Rena" Stroup Abernathy, wife of Joe Abernathy, daughter of Elisha Stroup and Jane McGinnis. Obituary for Irena Abernathy states that she was buried next to her husband in Macedonia Cemetery. At this time, I have no information on Joe Abernathy. 1910 U.S. Census, Bartow County, Georgia lists her as a widow, living with her son Edward. Death certificate lists her as the daughter of Elisha Stroup. Obituary and death certificate both lists her as being buried at Old Macedonia. She and her husband are most likely buried in unmarked graves. Tribune News, Cartersville, Georgia, June 04, 1925 Center Dots ************** Tribune News, Cartersville, Georgia, June 04, 1925 Clear Creek Mrs. Joe Abernathy of Cartersville was buried in the Macedonia Cemetery Monday. She had many friends and relatives of our community and they were grieved to hear of her death. She was laid to rest by her husband, who was buried several years ago. Rev. Bennett preached the funeral ceremony. J.W. Jones was in charge of the arrangements. RETURN TO OLD MACEDONIA HOMEPAGE Information provided for research purposes only. Do not copy and paste on other websites. Photos are the property of the site owner or contributors to the site. Old Macedonia Cemetery, Bartow County, Georgia |