McGuire Monuments in Bee Springs Cemetery
Submitted by: Wendy Safford Photo by Mary McGuire Brooks |
Lieutenant Cornelius N. McGuire
b. 12 Jun 1839, Millville, LCT
d. 13 Dec 1862, Fredericksburg, VA
Served in 1st TN, Co. K
("Turney' 1st," "Boons Creek Minute Men," "Boons Hill Minute Men")
"Was killed in Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.,
Dec. 13, 1862.
Aged 23 years.
He was ever at this post faithful and zealous in the discharge of all his duties. His friends rejoice in the hope that his soul is at rest."
(See above photo, monument fartherest from camera.)
Submitted by: Wendy Safford
Photo by Mary McGuire Brooks
Cornelius Wesley McGuire
b. 5 Mar 1801
d.28 Sep 1859, Millville, LCT.
(See top photo, middle monument.)
Submitted by: Wendy Safford
Photo by Mary McGuire Brooks
Sarah Ann Meloney McGuire
b. 16 Jan 1805, South Carolina
d. 20 Apr 1874, Near Elkton, TN.
Headstone reads
"Sarah, consort of C. W. McGuire."
(See top photo, the horizontal monument nearest camera.)
Submitted by: Wendy Safford
Photo by Mary McGuire Brooks