CaneegaCemetery II

February 03, 2024 • Leave a Comment

Caneega Cemetery II

Charles has found another grave. Matthew Screws, son of J Seaborn & Jane Screws, born Mar. 12,1886-died Mar.22, 1904. There's a 1900 census entry with him being listed as Matha. Could their accents be so heavy that the "hew" sounded like "ah"? I also wonder if, Mathey, was maybe his nickname.

Matthew's headstone unedited. Headstone of Matthew Screws (edited to better show engraving)Reads: Sacred to the Memory of Mathey, son of J.S. and Jane Screws Born, Mar. 12, 1886 Died, Mar 22, 1904 The base seems to represent his age of 18.

Facing Northeast toward WrightsvilleKnown graves in correlation to Matthew's grave. Facing Northwest toward Macon.Matthew's grave in correlation with the other known graves.

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Recording the history of our Caneega ancestors.