REFERENCES FROM 1840's
Apr. 30, 1843 - Extracts from the Diary of Salem, Vol. 8, page 4706: Today Br Blech went to the adjacent village of LIBERTY to the dedication of a newly built school house there
in which there is to be held presently preaching sermons
Mar. 9, 1844: Minutes of the Aufscher Collegium of 1844, Page 4780--Br & Sr Lewis Rights would like to rent quarter in Salem since they will have to leave their present site in
LIBERTY very soon. Br Rights works in the Salem printer’s shop. There is no objection.
Oct. 2, 1844 - Minutes of Elder’s Conference- Salem 1844: Br Lewis Rights has been appointed to teach the free school of our district t his winter. It is held in the Sunday
School building of the Factory which has been offered for the purpose. The factory Sunday School and the LIBERTY SUNDAY SCHOOL, by their request, will have a meeting in our
church on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the anniversary of the former. (In the Index of this text the editor has made note that Liberty is aka as Birchamstown.)
Oct 2, 1844: Records of the Moravians Vol IX,, page 4776: Br. Huebener has his 2nd Sunday free and he wishes to use this to preach in a schoolhouse in "Liberty," or
Burchamston. Elder's Conference gladly consented.
Oct 20: Br. Lewis Rights has been appointed to teach the free school in our district this winter. It is held in the Sunday School building of the factory which has been offered for the
purpose. The factory Sunday School and the Liberty Sunday School, by their request, will have a meeting in our church on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the anniversary of the
former.
Apr 3, 1845: Moriavian Diaries: Minutes of the L.A.C. 1845, Page 4863:It was stated that the married Br Saml R Schneider living in Birchamstown (Liberty) and belonging to
the congregation in Friedland would like to join the congregation in Salem, but so far had not received permission.
Feb. 3, 1845:Moriavian Diaries: Minutes of the L.A.C. 1845, Page 4849: Outside widowed Dr Anna Schaub would like to rent a room in Salem, in case her house in LIBERTY is
sold. We do not approve of this since we believe that she will be able to make a better living for herself and her children I the country.
July 14, 1846: Minutes of the Wachovia Provincial Helfer Conferenz [sic] in Salem - 1846: Volume 10, page 5165
Quite close to us in the settlement called "Liberty" there live a number of non resident members who belong to Salem, who are visited by our Br. and Sr. S.R. Huebener and provided
with a preaching service during the afternoon every 4 weeks in the Sunday School house at that place, and who also have free access to our services in the church here at this
place. An association has been formed there to conduct a so-called union meeting i the woods, from the 24th to the 27th of this month, along the lines of a Method. camp meeting.
Feb 6, 1846: Minutes of the Wachovia Provincial Helfer Conferenz [sic] in Salem-1845: Volume 10, page 5252
Today Br. Huebener went to Liberty; however, someone else preached there.
Feb 12, 1849: Minutes of the Aufseher Collegium in Salem For the Year 1849: Volume 10, page 5335
Regarding paragraph 6 [of the former minutes] it is to be noted that a Congregation Council convened on Monday, the 5th, had expressed the view that, if it is desired, at least 30
acres of the land belonging to the Salem Diacony between this place and LIBERTY should be ceded to the county for said purposes. The southern boundary of this strip of land
should not be closer to town than the northern boundary of Thos. Wilson's lot. [Paragragh 6: ....if said officials would adopt the idea of building the courthouse between Salem and
Liberty....]
Page 5340.....A section would have to be excluded from this land at its northeast corner, so as not to give up a spring located near Liberty, which is used for the local waterworks.
Nov 21, 1849 - Volume 10, Page 5371....- Notice was given in the proper way that the Single Br. Wm. Sanford Shore wishes to be united in holy wedlock with Single Sr. Susn
Elizabeth Kennedy tomorrow evening, to establish himself in his trade at LIBERTY.
May 24, 1849 - Volume 10, page 5418Diary of the Bethania Congregation for the Year 1849
Drove to Salem with my family. In the evening there was a baptism and sermon at Chrn. (Christian) Burner's in Liberty
July 1, 1849, - Volume 10, page 5420: The German preaching service was postponed until the evening, because i was led unexpectedly, by receiving a letter, to ride to Liberty
and deliver a Sunday School sermon there.
Nov. 21, 1849, page 5371: Notice was given in the proper way that the Single Br. Wm. Sanford Shore wishes to be united in holy wedlock with Single Sr. Susan Elizabeth Kennedy
tomorrow evening, to establish himself in his trade at Liberty.
Jan 29 1849, Vol 10, page 5335: As a result of the division of Stokes County,....it will be necessary for the southern part, which has received the name of Forsyth and in which
Salem lies, to erect the needful public buildings....the Aufs. Col. was asked by the commissioners who have been appointed for this whether it would be willing to transfer at least 30
acres of land....officials would adopt the idea of building the courthouse between Salem and LIBERTY.
Dec 12, 1849, page 5390: Jeanette Hagen, formerly a Single Sr., was married to the Rev. H. Reed by a Methodist preacher (Lumsden)
[There was a James Lumsden who is listed in the 1846 Circuit list of the Methodist Episc. Church South. Also, listed in the 1838-1840 NC Conf List, Salisbury District, Stokes Circuit,
is Elder James Reed, which offers the possibility that there was a Methodist Rev. H. Reed in this Circuit. Source: From Saddlebags To Sanctuary page 16]
Other interesting notations in the 1849 Moravian Records: (August 15: In the evening I delivered an address in the Maple Swamp Schoolhouse (in the vicinity of Jac.
George's) on the Doctrinal Text for today. Aug. 16: I conducted a prayer meeting in Muckes' Schoolhouse.
Aug 23: Preached at the Freewill Schoolhouse to more than 100 listeners. [The Free Will Schoolhouse was 4 miles north of Bethania see page 5285)
Sept 19: Held a funeral sermon in Gerber's Church in connection with the death of Josiah Arnsler, a single man, aged about 30.
Nov 18: In the afternoon there was a funeral sermon at Gerber's Church on Ezak. 33:11 (William Dull's deceased wife).
Dec 3: At Gerber's Church held the funeral of Jno. McBride, who died the day before yesterday.
REFERENCES FROM THE 1850-1869
Jan 9, 1850: Minutes of the Aeltesten Conferenz in Salem for the Year 1850: Vol 10, page 5474:
The A. Conf. does not believe that the brethren in Liberty have any right to expect regular preaching from Salem, especially since in view of the little distance involved all who desire it should
be able to come here.
Jan 6, 1850: Diary of the Salem Congregation for the Year 1850, Vol 10 page 5491:
.....Br. Bahnson preached in the schoolhouse at Liberty. However, in view of the quite different circumstances prevailing at this preaching place since Br. Hubner served it, it will hardly be
feasible to continue to do so regularly in future, especially since the proximity of the schoolhouse makes it so easy to reach our lare and convenient church.
June 10, 1850- Records of the Moravian Diaries, Volume 10, page 5466-67:
The little congregation of Protestant Methodists which is nearby applies through its preacher, Mr Harris, for an acre of land belonging to the Salem. Gem. Diac. Near the spring at Liberty, to
erect a church on it. The Col. Should not consider the sale of Gem. Diac. Land for such purposes, since it is to be expected that should one ever begin with this, additional requests of this
nature would follow.
Aug 25, 1851: Minutes of the Aufseher Collegium in Salem for the Year 1851- Vol 10 page 5579:
Philip Lagenauer has now closed the deal for a house in Liberty, and will take possession of it by the middle of September at the latest.
Sept 9, 1851: Sarah Farrar, a widow living in Liberty who is entirely without means, has applied at various times already for admission to the congregation and the Confz. would like to
have the opinion of the Col. regarding this.
Diary of the Salem Congregation for the Year 1851- Vol. 10 :
Oct 14, 1851, page 5609: At 4 o'clock the funeral of the little child, John William Reid, was held. He had fallen peacefully asleep yesterday. His father, Wm.O. Reid, is a Methodist
preacher and the mother, Jeanette Hagen, a former member of our church.
Oct 27, 1851, Page 5610: A blacksmith's shop burned down in Liberty last night.
Records of Moravian Diaries, Vol. XII 1856-1866 page 6709:RICHMOND, ELISABETH mn Crawley. Married to John M. Richmond. Died June 3, 1860, shortly after the death of
her newborn infant. Taken to Liberty for burial.
[ibid page 6701] RICHMOND, an infant of John M. Richmond and Elisabeth mn Crawley. Born and died May 25, 1860. [page 6701]
[ibid page 6729]: SEIDES, REBECCA born Jan 17, 1811 in Friedland. Died Jan. 14, 1858 at the house of her nephew Alexander Bevil in Liberty
March 27, 1857 PEOPLES PRESS- Advertisement: Desirable Building Lots For Sale
The undersigned has several very desirable Building Lots, located north of Winston, in the town of Liberty, about 200 yards from the Winston line, which he will dispose of upon reasonable
terms. Any person desiring a fine building lot will do well to give him a call. Wm. J. Hauser
DIED: May 8, 1857 - PEOPLES PRESS - In Liberty, on the 28th ult., Mr. CALVIN KISER, aged about 24 years.
May 29, 1857 - PEOPLES PRESS - In Liberty, on Wednesday the 27th inst., Mr. FRANCIS CRAWLEY, about 15 years of age.
July 24, 1857- PEOPLES PRESS: MARRIED: In Liberty, on Tuesday Morning, the 21st inst., by the Rev. G. F. BAHNSON, Mr. CHARLES BRIETZ, Esq., to Miss MARGARET
MORROW, all of this place
DEATH NOTICES FROM THE PEOPLE'S PRESS (SALEM, NC) by Robert Tompkins:
BLUM, Charles, son of Rudolph Blum, Jan 7, 1858, in Liberty, in his 4th year. Complete Obituary in Jan. 15, 1858 edition
Vol XI, 1852-1879- Diary of Salem Congregation For the Year 1856:page 6006, June 1 [1856]: "After 5 pm Br. Bahnson held the funeral of the young Howlett, and this in
Liberty. A good number of persons attended it."
[ibid page 6008, Aug 21 1856]: "In the afternoon at 5 o'clock Br. Bahnson held the funeral of Dr. Leopold Fries, who was buried in the public burial ground at Liberty. There was a
large crowd of people on hand to hear what would be said on this sad occasion. The poor man had brought his life to an untimely end due to drunkenness and dissipation. The
sermon on Deuteronomy 32:29 was held under the trees in front of the Protestant Methodist Church."
REFERENCES FROM 1870's
Vol. XIII- Records of the Moravians, page 7044: Upon motion the name "Liberty" was given to that street running from the east end of Third street, Winston, to the
Germanton road at Alex. White's.
Mar 26, 1874- PEOPLES PRESS: Commissioner’s Court: Sandford Byerle was granted license to retail liquor in Liberty for the next 12 months
This Deed made this first day of April 1878 by A.E. Conrad, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County and State of NC to D.B?. Yancy, Anderson Smith & Thos.
Davis, Trustees of LIBERTY GROVE M. E. Church of Forsyth County and State of NC..Witnesseth: That said A.E. Conrad, Chairman of said Commissioners in consideration of
________ dollars to him paid by said Yancy, Smith & Davis, Trustee as aforesaid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents doth
bargain, sell and convey to said Yancy, Smith & Davis, said Trustees and their successors a tract or lot of land in Forsyth County, State of NC adjoining the lands of D.H. Starbuck,
and others in Liberty, known as the North West part of the County Grave Yard & belonging to Forsyth County, and bounded as follows: viz Beginning at the S. West corner of the
County Grave yard, running thence East 116 feet to corner of School House Lot, thence North 72 feet, thence West 116 feet, and thence South 70 feet to the beginning. To have
and to hold the aforesaid tract or Lot of Land and all privileges or appurtences thereto belonging to the said D.B. Yancy, Anderson Smith & Thos. Davis, Trustee as aforesaid, their
successors and assigns to their only use and behoof as Trustees aforesaid. And the said A.E. Conrad, Chairman as aforesaid executes for himself & his successors in office that
they are seized of said premises in fee, and have right to convey the same in fee simple, that the same are free from all encumbrances, and that they will warrant and defend the said
title to the same, against the claims of all persons whatsoever claiming the same by from or under ____ and no further. In testimony whereof, the said A.E. Conrad, Chairman, Board
Com’rs of Forsyth Co. has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Forsyth County DB 13/20
APRIL 1, 1878 --FORSYTH COUNTY DEED BOOK 13 PAGE 20
This Deed made this first day of April 1878 by A.E. Conrad, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County and State of NC to D.B?. Yancy, Anderson Smith & Thos.
Davis, Trustees of LIBERTY GROVE M. E. Church of Forsyth County and State of NC..Witnesseth: That said A.E. Conrad, Chairman of said Commissioners in consideration of
________ dollars to him paid by said Yancy, Smith & Davis, Trustee as aforesaid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents doth
bargain, sell and convey to said Yancy, Smith & Davis, said Trustees and their successors a tract or lot of land in Forsyth County, State of NC adjoining the lands of D.H. Starbuck,
and others in Liberty, known as the North West part of the County Grave Yard & belonging to Forsyth County, and bounded as follows: viz Beginning at the S. West corner
of the County Grave yard, running thence East 116 feet to corner of School House Lot, thence North 72 feet, thence West 116 feet, and thence South 70 feet to the beginning. To
have and to hold the aforesaid tract or Lot of Land and all privileges or appurtences thereto belonging to the said D.B. Yancy, Anderson Smith & Thos. Davis, Trustee as aforesaid,
their successors and assigns to their only use and behoof as Trustees aforesaid. And the said A.E. Conrad, Chairman as aforesaid executes for himself & his successors in office
that they are seized of said premises in fee, and have right to convey the same in fee simple, that the same are free from all encumbrances, and that they will warrant and defend the
said title to the same, against the claims of all persons whatsoever claiming the same by from or under ____ and no further. In testimony whereof, the said A.E. Conrad, Chairman,
Board Com’rs of Forsyth Co. has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Forsyth County DB 13/20
JUNE 6, 1895- UNION REPUBLICAN
"We doff our hat to the County Commissioners. An order was passed at their meeting Monday that if the citizens raised an amount sufficient to insure the building of a fence around
Liberty Graveyard, the county would contribute $60 towards the improvement. The only exception to their action, however, is, that they should have done the entire work."
(donated by Jim Laughrun)
REFERENCES FROM THE 1900's
UNION REPUBLICAN
Feb 22, 1900: Denominational Grave Yards: The question of a grave yard for our respective Curches, has, at times, been frequently discussed, but as yet, with no definite result.
To bury in the Salem Cemetery is quite expensive and many of the poorer members can not afford it and the only alternative is the County Grave-Yard at Union Grove. There
are many ways of inaugurating and carrying such a project to a successful realization. A very sensible idea would be for a number of members to organize, and with the Church
owning a controlling interest, purchase a plot of ground to be used for such a purpose. Burial plots would be disposed of at a nominal cost and in the end, every dollar invested would
be realized and with interest. We believe the time is here for such a step and the above is at least worthy of careful consideration.
March 1, 1900: Near the Liberty or County Graveyard is an old well. Saturday night a white man by the name of Marion Lumly missed his way and tumbled into the well.
Fortunately there was no water of any consequence in it. Lumly called instantly for help and was heard by Mr. Sam Thomas, who, with a rope and the assistance of a colored man,
pulled Lumly out, some what bruised, but no seriously hurt. Now if the city or somebody don't want a suit they had better fill up this well or cover it securely, before serious or fatal
injury is inflicted upon some one.
March 9, 1905: A NEW COUNTY GRAVEYARD NEEDED
At a meeting of the county Commissioners, Monday, it was ordered that no more burials be made in the Liberty Graveyard. The plot is full. The only place of interment now is near
the County Home. There is need and a desire for a more convenient place for burial and the Commissioners will be urged to furnish the same. This is a matter that should receive
early and favorable action by the Board. (Contributed by Betsy L Hendrix)
March 16, 1905: A NEW COUNTY GRAVEYARD NEEDED
Last week THE REPUBLICAN printed a notice that the County Commissioners had ordered that there be no more interments made in the Liberty Graveyard as that place was full to
overflowing. This leaves no place of burial for those who cannot afford to purchase ground in the Salem Cemetery, nearer than this side of the County Home. The distance is
considerable and by no means convenient for people who frequently, from necessity, have to walk, in attending the last sad rites of their dead. The Commissioners should purchase
a plot nearer the city and we again kindly call their attention to the matter and hope that they will give it very early consideration.
(Contributed by Betsy L Hendrix)
March 23, 1905: THE COUNTY GRAVEYARD AGAIN
We are told that interments are being made at the County Graveyard although the County Commissioners at their last meeting made an order to the contrary, for the reason that the
plot has been filled to its utmost limits and all burials that are now being made are from necessity on top of those already buried there. THE REPUBLICAN has urged the County
Commissioners to make some provision for the interment of the county dead. There is a graveyard near the County Home, but the distance is unreasonably far for the many who
from necessity, rather than choice, commit the remains of their departed ones in the plots provided by the county. We erect a magnificent Court House, spend thousands to feed,
fatten and clothe the county convicts, issue bonds to build railroads, and increase valuations to meet the demands necessary to "keep in the ?? ", and with it all, our County Home is
about as humble looking, within and without, as any abode of average respectability in the county, and the dead of the poorer and unfortunate class have been buried up to the
present time in the LIBERTY or UNION GRAVEYARD, upon which very low dollars of money has ever been spent for appearance sake, and now that it is full of sacred dust, there
seems to be unreasonable delay in the purchase of another plot, either North, South, East or West of the Twin-City, at some desirable and convenient spot. Our County
Commissioners can rest assured that no complaint will ever be raised upon money expended in any reasonable amount upon the County Home or a respectable, conveniently located
County Graveyard. The County Commissioners may infer that the City of Winston should aid in the latter provision as most of the demand is from those residing within the corporate
limits. This, to a great extend, is true, as few people from the county at large ever come to Winston to bury their dead, as they have local graveyards of their own. Be that as it may,
the fact is plain, we need at once another public graveyard and the county singly, or jointly, with Winston, should provide one without delay. Death does not wait the convenience of
many and hence immediate action is the more urgent. (Contributed by Betsy L Hendrix)
March 30, 1905: THE COUNTY GRAVE-YARD- Mr. Bailey Kindly Replies - Should Not the City Take Part- A Cemetery Suggested- Sale of Lots, Etc.- Provision For the Future
While accessible Real Estate is Reasonable
A LETTER FROM MR. BAILEY- Winston-Salem, n.C. Mar. 24, 1905: Local Editor-- I notice your piece in paper of 23rd inst., to reference to county graveyard. The County
Commissioners have this matter under consideration and will certainly make provisions to meet the needs of the people interested as early as possible. Your truly, M.D. Bailey,
Chairman
THE REPUBLICAN notes the above with gratification and will say in justice to Mr. Bailey and his Board that its frequent suggestions along tis line were not made with a desire to dictate
or criticise, but because such a convenience had become an actual necessity and while the Board were admittedly considering the matter, definite action was tediously slow in view of
the fact that death is ever busy and does not wait upon the convenience and deliberations of man. THE REPUBLICAN also believes that the City Aldermen should take a joint interest
in this graveyard question for the demand is more from the city than the county at large. In connection with the above subject the following card, printed in the DAILY SENTINEL,
Saturday, speaks for itself:
COUNTY GRAVEYARD QUESTION: To the Editor-- I have noticed some pieces in your paper and also in the Republican, in regard to buying some land to bury the poor of the city.
This is a commendable act, and is approved by all good citizens. It should be done at once. There seems to be no place at present to bury these poor people, except in the
Strangers' plot, owned by our neighbors and good people, the Moravian Church, and it costs $15 a grave. Two gentlemen in this city have an option on two acres of land for $100,
and if the city and county don't buy ground somewhere soon, they will do so themselves to bury the poor. It is the city and county's duty to provide this ground, and we ask them to
attend to it at once CITIZENS
With such general interest manifested and the County and no doubt the City officials, willing to do their duty, there is no reason why we should not provide a Cemetery while we are at
it and sell lots, bury the poor free and have a City and County "City of the Dead" in keeping with our living pretentions [sic]. As our populations increases there will be need for such
a place, in addition to the Salem Cemetery and the time to provide for the same is now, when conveniently located land can be purchased a great deal cheaper than will be the case
in years to come. While a new County Grave Yard is assured by Mr. Bailey, at the earliest possible moment, the enlistment of the city and the public in a Cemetery is a step further
and is presented in the belief that such is needed now and will be more and more the case as the years go rolling by. (Contributed by Betsy L Hendrix)
April 6, 1905 - An Old Landmark Gone
Belo's Pond, just north of the city, was drained Saturday. The removal of the water plant to the new site made it a back pumper and useless. It has been a familiar landmark even
before our boyhood days and these were forty-odd years ago. The pond was built by the late Edward Belo, of Salem, who operated a foundery at this point. The iron trimmings,
dogs and lion, at the Belo Home, are evidence of his work. The dam had never been broken and the sand from the surrounding hills had filled the bed of the pond until it had been
reduced to fully half of its original site. During its existence several persons have been drowned there and it has always been considered unsafe for skating purposes. Few fish were
ever caught from its depths and we have sat upon its banks many an hour in boyish anticipation and never got a nibble at our hooks. As the waters passed out the past week two
large carp were captured, one weighing 32 lbs and the other 18 lbs. The pond had fulfilled its usefulness, was not conducive to health and had lost much of its wanted
attractiveness. Its removal was therefore for the best.
April 27, 1905 - THE COUNTY GRAVEYARD AGAIN
The purchase of a County Graveyard by the County Commissioners or jointly with the City Aldermen, still hangs fire. THE REPUBLICAN has called attention to the matter several
times, and presumably with so much earnestness that Chairman Bailey, of the Commissioners, wrote us a letter, indicating due and early consideration of the subject. It is an question
that brooks no delay. Suitable land can be bought for the purpose and the need is urgent, for deaths are constantly occurring and those without means have either to rely upon the
donations of friends and a generous public to buy a place in the Salem Cemetery, or take the other alternative and carry their dead to a point near the County Home. The truth of the
matter is, a burial ground should have been provided as the UNION GRAVEYARD was filled up and thus this inexcusable delay would have been obviated.. We can vote thousands
in bonds, pave streets, erect commodious public and business buildings and do great and noble tings for the living, yet our pauper dead are forced to take their chances for a burial
plots by the failure of those in authority to provide for the demand. We are still inclined to the opinion that the City should join with the County Commissioners and while a purchase is
being made, let it be large enough to constitute a general cemetery, where family plots can be purchased and free permits granted those not able to pay for the same. Next Monday
the County Commissioners meet in regular session. Let us hope that immediate and definite attention will be given to the graveyard matter. (Contributed by Betsy L Hendrix)
Nov. 30, 1905: THAT COUNTY GRAVEYARD
The need for a County Graveyard, like Banco's ghost, will not down. THE REPUBLICAN has not referred to the matter recently, hoping that with the interest manifested by recent
suggestions, the matter would assume definite shape. But action on the project seems to hang fire. It is the opinion of the Local Editor that the City and County should combine and
furnish some more accessible point than the Poor House plot for the burial of the dead. THE REPUBLICAN has suggested some point along the car line, either North of the City or on
South Side and an agreement with the Car people to furnish a funeral car at a nominal rate, which could be done cheaper than with the expense of a hearse and conveyances. The
Aldermen have a Cemetery Committee and the County Commissioners meet once a month. A joint meeting and some action regarding the selection of a public graveyard does not
seem a very difficult problem, when the urgent need for some more available location than is at present provided, is taken into consideration. The Moravian Graveyard serves its
purpose, as does also the Salem Cemetery, but there are very many people who cannot use the former, owing to rules governing it, and the latter, from the expense incurred, and
hence it becomes the duty of the city and county to provide such a necessary convenience to this class of our citizens. The motive of THE REPUBLICAN is not in the spirit of fault
finding or criticism, but in the interest of those who are not able to help themselves and feel more keenly their pecuniary inability when the hand of affliction falls heavily upon them.
Aug 9, 1906 - WOODLAND CEMETERY
The City of Winston has awarded a contract to Fogle Brothers Co., for a handsome pavilion to be erected at Woodland Cemetery, the new burying ground, north of the city. It will be
24x30 feet and so arranged that funeral services can be held in it when desired. With the continued growth of Winston-Salem this new burial plot will necessarily become an important
place. The Salem Cemetery is rapidly filling up and Woodland Cemetery, it is very evident, will be our future city of the dead. The location is all that could be desired and with street
car service the distance would be virtually obviated, while the area of available land should afford every one a respectable, a desirable point and last but not least, a place where
loved ones can be buried at a nominal cost.
Jan 4, 1907 - WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
"Then came up the matter of the ordinance fixing the rules for the regulation and the management of the new and beautiful Woodland cemetery. This latest acquisition to the city of
Winston-Salem is one to be proud of and too much praise cannot be given to Chairman F.J. Liipfert and his associates on the cemetery committee George T. Brown and A.S. Hanes
for their efforts in securing for the city this valuable improvement. The public, too, should recognize the action of the board in fixing the price so cheaply as it has the basis being $1
for each single lot and the same ratio prevailing for sections." (Contributed by Betsy L. Hendrix)
FINDING LIBERTY!!!
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