Index of Interment Records for Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio
1871 – 1999
This is ONLY THE INDEX to the Woodland Interment or Burial Books housed in the History Department at the library. Once you find the correct burial, your next step is to call the Hamner Room at 740-532-1124 and ask for a copy of the grave or to inquire about any additional information in these records. If unable to contact you, please email Lori Shafer at [email protected].
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A sincere “Thank You” goes to Peggy A. Wells for her perseverance in typing this index.
About Woodland Cemetery Index of Interment Records 1871 – 1936
This Index Contains Burial Numbers 1 – 11263
When an individual was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, the cemetery assigned that person a unique number.
The Interment Records were recorded by date and Interment number, not name. The numbering system gave each person buried in Woodland a unique number. Briggs Lawrence County Public Library obtained Woodland Cemetery Interment Records from 1871- March 2000 for use in the Local History and Genealogy Department.
To find persons buried in Woodland Cemetery, please refer to the above index: Woodland Cemetery Index 1871-1999. This book is also located at Briggs Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department, called “The Hamner Room,” named after Librarian Phyllis Hamner. The following index lists the persons buried in alphabetical order and their Interment number or burial number.
INTRODUCTION
Woodland Cemetery Interment Records were copied from the original interment books housed at Woodland Cemetery Office.
The following interesting and pertinent facts were compiled as the Trustees recopied the books in 1937.
- Woodland Cemetery opened with Sections #1, 2, 3, 4, 7
- Section #15 (GAR) opened on November 25, 1887
- Section #8 opened on February 9, 1889
- Section #6 opened on November 21, 1895
- Section #9 opened on December 29, 1895
- Section #14 opened on February 9, 1896
- Section M.S. (Jewish) opened on March 13, 1900
- Section #5 opened on January 10, 1901
- Section #15 opened on June 10, 1904
- Section #16 opened on April 26, 1912
- Section #A opened on March 2, 1913
- Section #J opened on May 28, 1920
- Section #K opened on November 7, 1920
- Section #H opened on June 3, 1921
- Section #H-2 opened on July 27, 1925
- Section #F opened on November 13, 1926
- Section #17 opened on August 29, 1928
- Section #14-B opened on March 27, 1930
- Section #G opened on August 9, 1930
- Mausoleum opened November 15, 1930 – First interment Isaiah Brewer
- Section #D opened on May 26, 1933
As of October 1918, there were 68 recorded burials, during this month, with nine burials recorded on October 25.
The following numbers are missing in the original Interment book:
- 3804 through 4238
Signed Wm. C. Cooper, Supt.
Marlene Neville, Scribe
NOTE: As of April 2, 2000, there were 25,819 burials recorded in the Record of Interments.
Ricky K Longfellow:
John Blevins was my g.g.grandfather. I have him b. 4 Jun 1834 Harlan Co d. 22 Jun 1912 Ironton OH. Burial Woodland Cemetery Row 2 GAR section. His mother was Elizabeth Smith. Who was his father? John’s son William (I have his picture) married Martha Broce. Their son Lewis Blevins married Sarah Eliz Jacobs. Their son Lewis Edward Jr was my father. Also have a picture of Martha, Lewis’ & Sarah. Do you have a picture of John?
Hello Mr. Neumann,
Regarding your comment above that you posted on The Lawrence Register website about Woodland Cemetery. My website is a genealogy and historical website about the history of Lawrence County, Ohio. The burial list I have on the website is entirely for genealogy purposes only. I do not have any legal connections to Woodland Cemetery, nor do I even live in the state of Ohio.
My suggestion would be for you to call Woodland Cemetery office at Phone: (740) 532-2372.
My condolences to your loss and best wishes in getting this issue resolved.
Martha from The Lawrence Register
My parents Mr. & Mrs Walter Neumann are interred in your mausoleum. Is there sufficient space to inter their daughter’s ashes in an urn alongside her parents. Our father’s body is in a full sized coffin and our mothers ashes are in a small box in the adjacent vault. Would it be appropriate to place the sisters urn in the same vault with the mothers. There would be plenty of space.for both. I would be happy to pay the cost of rearranging vaults to accommodate all three side by side.
My name is James W. Neumann, 8667 SW 83rd Loop, Ocala, FL 34481; 352-484-1060. My sister Judy and I are Fran’s next of kin and are legally responsible to find a final resting place for Fran’s ashes. Her full name is Frances j. Neumann. Whatever costs are involved will be paid from Fran’s estate in accord with her Will. Please let me know the feasibility of this plan.u
Hi Randy,
Thanks for your question, email Lori Shafer at Briggs Library here email is [email protected] or call 740-532-1124 and ask for the Hamner Room.The information was taken from Woodland Cemetery Office,
Martha
I am trying to verify the birth year of my great grandfather, John Blevins, GAR, who died in 1912 and is buried in your GAR section. Where can I find a copy of the grave card and also where did that information come from. Thank you so much in advanced