Home > United States of America > Virginia > Grayson County > Bridle Creek > Enoch Ward Family Cemetery > Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer

Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer

View larger map

Birth	:	1839 Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	18 Aug 1859 Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Enoch Ward Family Cemetery, Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.6405500, -81.2465700
Description	:	Eleanor "Nellie" Ward was born in the Bridal Creek area of Grayson County, Virginia, in the cabin of her parent's nestled in a remote valley of Buck Mountain. The cabin of her brother and his family stood nearby. Nellie married Issac Newton Rimer, the oldest son in a large family, who lived with his parents on a farm in the area. Isaac bought a few acres of land from his father and the couple settled there. When a baby boy arrived they named him for his maternal grandfather. Nellie died when their little son was about two years old and... Read More	Eleanor "Nellie" Ward was born in the Bridal Creek area of Grayson County, Virginia, in the cabin of her parent's nestled in a remote valley of Buck Mountain. The cabin of her brother and his family stood nearby. Nellie married Issac Newton Rimer, the oldest son in a large family, who lived with his parents on a farm in the area. Isaac bought a few acres of land from his father and the couple settled there. When a baby boy arrived they named him for his maternal grandfather. Nellie died when their little son was about two years old and she was buried in her family's burial ground on a ridge of the mountain high above the cabins in the valley. Her grave is marked with a rock slab on which the initials "N. R." and date of death "18 Aug 1859" are roughly hand carved on the stone which this researcher was able to decipher many years later by rubbing it with shaving cream. The headstone is located toward the back of the cemetery and to the side behind the headstones of Nellie's parents and other relatives. NOTE: The little cemetery is located on private land some distance from the nearest residence and only reached on foot or by 4 Wheel Drive. A friendly neighbor at the bottom of the mountain, who had a gate key, volunteered his pickup and services. We passed through the locked gate and up several miles of winding, washed out road to the top of the mountain. The cemetery was fenced and appeared cared for in spite of the isolated location. It was Easter Sunday 1999 and an experience to remember. We had found "Nellie", the mother of little Enoch Noah Rimer, half brother of our Granny Mattox (Mary Levina Rimer Mattox). - Blanche Keating Collie Children: Enoch Noah Rimer #19331047 (only live birth)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer's memorial?
Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer's memorial is located at: Enoch Ward Family Cemetery, Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA.
When did Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer death?
Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer death on 18 Aug 1859 in Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Eleanor “Nellie” Ward Rimer's memorial?
Latitude: 36.6405500
Longitude: -81.2465700

Family Members:

Parent

Enoch Ward

(1806 - 1893)

Nancy Hash Ward

(1803 - 1882)

Spouse

Siblings

Thomas Benjamin Ward

(1836 - 1918)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Enoch Ward Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6405500, -81.2465700

2. Alexander Phipps Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6269490, -81.2557980

3. Bachelors Ward Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6261920, -81.2388380

4. Benjamin Phipps Family Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6333000, -81.2269400

5. Isaiah Phipps Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6342350, -81.2685850

6. Charlie Bryant Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6275740, -81.2637970

7. Ward-Sexton Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6260000, -81.2296000

8. Oak Grove Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6232986, -81.2324982

9. Grayson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6240130, -81.2650110

10. Grace Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6187458, -81.2531391

11. Bridle Creek Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6177260, -81.2445850

12. B H Phipps Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6287000, -81.2722000

13. Saddle Creek Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6227989, -81.2241974

14. A B Cox Cemetery
Fox, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6154450, -81.2567280

15. Rose Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6138220, -81.2401380

16. Reed Cox Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6174390, -81.2661810

17. Gold Hill Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6074630, -81.2640310

18. James P. Hash Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6074630, -81.2640310

19. Hash-Shaver Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6042160, -81.2484510

20. Columbus Carrico Family Cemetery
Elk Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6380000, -81.1997000

21. Gold Hill Cemetery - Old
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6035900, -81.2601310

22. Jacob G Kirk Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6043810, -81.2725240

23. Osborne Fort Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6009430, -81.2295110

24. Jesse Cox Cemetery
Fox, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6061920, -81.2821810