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People of Ellsworth

Established in the late 1870s by African American Veterans of the Civil War, the historic Ellsworth Cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent Black residents of Carroll County. Records indicate about 370 burials, although this number is not confirmed. The ground penetrating radar identified 182 unmarked sites. Below are the stories of the people of Ellsworth.

Frank Gibson

November 16, 1860 -August 12, 1935

George Bruce

August 20, 1863-August 19, 1926

Luther Brightful

June 8, 1849-July 10, 1930

Susan (Cook) Bruce

December 27, 1868-March 6, 1922

Charles Behoe

1865-September 29, 1927

Rosa Wright

August 1887-April 13, 1937

Susan Morrison

1860-1882

Angelina Bruce

January 8, 1824-May 4, 1915

Thomas B. Snowden

October 12, 1843-December 24, 1918

Grace Paroway

1799-September 5, 1800

Alice (Hammond) Simpson

December 4, 1846-December 4, 1934

Matilda Dorsey Lightner

1820-8 July 1878