This isn’t my first time writing about this cemetery and it won’t be my last but it is the first post about the place *waves hand about* in general/overall. I’ve featured Odd History: The Georgia Wonders and Four Stories From Memory Hill but now I’m sharing finds that just caught my eye or struck my fancy.
In a historic place full of political movers-n-shakers – people associated with Milledgeville and Georgia history, such as L.Q.C. Lamar, Congressman Carl Vinson, early Georgia governors, legislators, college presidents, etc – I’m wanting to focus on the writers, the artists, the Buffalo Soldiers, the everyday folk, the beloved pets and everyone in between.
Like this one. Look at this. LOOK. Absolutely stunning in its imagery, and heartbreaking with the love and devotion poured into creating this and its matching smaller monument. Katherine Louise “Kate” Treanor Cline was married to Peter Cline, had six children and died in 1886 at the age of 32. That tiny stone that mirrors hers is for Robert Cline who was born/died in 1890 long after Kate’s death. I’m thinking that he is a child from Peter’s second marriage. But it’s all in the family because two years after Kate died Peter married Margaret Ida Treanor – Kate’s sister. Cousin siblings anyone?* Margaret and Peter are buried nearby but their stones are very simple slab affairs.
Hebrews 12:2
The only zinkie remaining is the one belonging to John Thomas who died at the ripe old age of 102. Sadly, his wife’s matching ‘stone’ was destroyed at some point of the years.
So much symbolism in these photos. Seashells, roses – both budding and blooming, daisies, lilies, ivy and even a butterfly escaping the cocoon. Recap one of my Floriography posts here.
Mary Adams died on Feb. 2, 1867 at the age of 19. In Christ She Sleeps
Her monument was carved by James B. Artope. The Artope family is considered the “the pioneer marble and monument dealer in Georgia” and James started a legacy that carried on long after his own death in 1869. I recommend this quick read that shares a bit of history about the family and the many, many locations of their works.
Sidequest: Gosh, there’s a lot of things to see and experience in this town. I recommend a tour with Seeking Asylum, walk around outside of Central State Hospital, visit to Cedar Lane Cemetery and a stop at Andalusia.
