Date: July 4 2000
Cemetery Name: Solomon Mullins grave site, Hill Farm
Street: Rt 1, Box 125
City: Chapmansville
County: Boone
State: West Virginia
Nation: United States
Zip: 25508
Land Type: Private
Status: Abandoned
Graves within: Two for sure, maybe more
Oldest grave: August 18, 1858
Records: Yes
Inventory: Unsure
Owner: No one specific. I paid a neighbor to look after it for
a while since I live in Ky. This cemetery located on David Hill farm
in Chapmansville, West Virginia.
Problem's
Cemetery about to be destroyed
Property Encroachment
Overgrown-ground cover
Overgrown-vines
General Neglect
Vandalism
Location
The U S government provided a marker for Solomon Mullins' service
in War of 1812. It was placed beside the stone's we brought from
Kentucky. On record in Washington, D.C.
Description
This small cemetery is located outside of Chapmanville, W Virginia.
It holds the remains of 1812 War of veteran Solomon Mullins
(1782-1858) and his wife Sarah Greenfield Cathey. There are also some
possible slaves buried there. It is located on the Hill farm. Myself
and a cousin collected funds to buy two stones which we took there. At
the time the original stones, very old but readable were there. Now we
understand they are gone and we are concerned the two new ones may be
destroyed.
Other Problems
This small cemetery located beside a county road. If work is done
there it could be completely bull dozed over. These graves are history
itself as old Solomon Mullins fought in the War of 1812 and his
father, John Mullins, buried in Clintwood, Virginia, fought in
Revolutionary War.
Previous Contacts
When I first found where these graves were I went there. I called W
Virginia state officials and they verbally said the graves would not
be destroyed. Another lady and myself then collected the money to buy
new stones and took them there (in back of our car). The government
also set the 1812 stone. We have since found out the original two
stones for our ancestors have disappeared and the two ones are leaning
over. We are afraid they will be taken or left to the elements. Please
advise us whom we should talk with about this problem.
Current Status
I have been told (and remember I live many, many miles from the
area) that the cemetery should be checked and a fence be placed around
it. Two original stones either under ground or have been taken. Two
new stones standing but leaning. Very concerned. This cemetery is part
of our country's history and should be respected and taken care of.
Submitted by / Contact for additional Information:
name: Peggy Selby Gallowat
Email: peggyann@searnet.com
