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Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery

Memorials	:	514
Location	:	Kent County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8868800, -75.7267500
Description	:	The Church was first erected in 1834, and was built by Thomas Baynard. As late as 1947, the original church building was in use at the farm of Thomas E. Cahall, but it no longer exists. The second building began in November 1872, built by Henry Thawley (who ran the Sunday School at the church) who cut and hauled the timber to build the church. The site was actually on property owned by Henry Thawley. The new building was dedicated in May 1873 by Bishop Levi Scott, and sermon by Rev. Andrew Manship. The church and cemetery property were deeded... Read More	The Church was first erected in 1834, and was built by Thomas Baynard. As late as 1947, the original church building was in use at the farm of Thomas E. Cahall, but it no longer exists. The second building began in November 1872, built by Henry Thawley (who ran the Sunday School at the church) who cut and hauled the timber to build the church. The site was actually on property owned by Henry Thawley. The new building was dedicated in May 1873 by Bishop Levi Scott, and sermon by Rev. Andrew Manship. The church and cemetery property were deeded to the church in 1887 by Henry Thawley. On Feb 18, 1934, a fire destroyed the structure just after the morning service had concluded. Despite some sentiment to move the church into town, it was decided to rebuild on the original site with the cemetery. Rev. Leon W. Ross led the effort to rebuild the church, and it was rebuilt with all costs paid in cash and by subscription. The dedication was on Dec 1, 1934, by Rev. E. C. Hallman, District Superintendant. The Rev. Roy T. Thawley, grandson of Henry Thawley, assisted and then preached an afternoon service. The church remained in use until sometime in the 1970’s after the creation of the United Methodist Church in 1968. The church was shuttered and stands as it was when it was last used. The church is physically just across the Delaware state line, with the cemetery being in Kent County, Delaware. The state line crossed the doorstep of the 1872-3 building. There is a large enclosed cemetery on the church lot, which has at least 500 graves (dated 1845-2021). The cemetery has been active through 2021. The church cemetery are currently being cared for by the Wesley M.E. Church Preservation Group, a 501(c)(3) organization, and they are in possession of some church records and the plot books and maps of the cemetery records. They are also continuing to provide regular maintenance of the cemetery. You can contact them if you have questions about the church or the cemetery by email at [email protected] or by U.S. Mail at Wesley M.E. Church Preservation Group, 10750 Garland Road, Denton, MD 21629.

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Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery is located at Burrsville Road Kent County ,Delaware ,USA.
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Latitude: 38.8868800
Longitude: -75.7267500

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Coordinate: 38.8907200, -75.7227100

2. Union Methodist Cemetery
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3. Fearins Farm Cemetery
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4. Melvin Family Cemetery
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7. Browns Farm Burial Ground
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8. Collison Family Cemetery
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13. Todds Chapel Cemetery
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14. Whites Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9320000, -75.6549000

15. Hignutt Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8237800, -75.7770500

16. Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8617300, -75.6368100

17. Spring Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8877983, -75.8227997

18. Piney Branch Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9142804, -75.8174338

19. Anderson Family Plot
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Coordinate: 38.9017180, -75.6282340

20. Old Saint Lukes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8849983, -75.8308029

21. Saint Elizabeths Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8852997, -75.8352966

22. Taylor Family Plot
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Coordinate: 38.8540300, -75.6264880

23. Holy Cross Cemetery
Greensboro, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9324989, -75.8193970

24. Benston Family Plot
Harrington, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9284470, -75.6303590

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