Two tombstones belonging to the Bannerman family. Behind them is the Bannerman family plot.
"To the memory of George Sutherland: Native of Sutherlandshie, Scotland, who departed this life Feb 10 1859, Aged 66 years."
"Christina, wife of George Bannerman Died Dec 17, 1875, Aged 86 years. Native of Sutherlandshire, Scotland"
Gravestone
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Wide shot of the Belfry cemetery, located on Line 8
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public LibraryThe grave markers of the cemetery have been placed in these two areas for preservation. Some parts of the gravestones are illegible because of missing/broken sections or erosion.
Amanda GallagherThe grave markers of the cemetery have been placed in these two areas for preservation.
Amanda Gallagher"In memory of Ethle Sophia, only Dau. of William & Rebacca Belfry, Died Sept. 26, 1872, Aged 2 Yrs. 20 Days"
From the Belfry Cemetery
(on the top side): "Father"
(on the front side): "Ira Belfry, died July 11, 1887; Aged 79 years, 7 Mo, 23 Days. May he rest in Peace"
Ira settled on lot 14, con. 8 in 1830 where a one acre site for the Primitive Methodist Church, a cemetery and an early school was later built.
"Erected by Mrs. Sophia Belfry to the memory of ... affectionate Husband: James Belfry, who died Aug. 31, 1849, E. 46 y's, 7 mo. & 6 d.
Jac....ed.. mo.,
..rtha. July 17 1830, Died 11 y'r, & 10mo.
Children of the above"
From the Belfry Cemetery
(on top face): "Mother"
(on side face): "Permilia Ann, wife of Ira Belfry, died May 19, 1894 Aged 74 years 8 mos 11 days"
"Sophia Belfry, died Dec. 5, 1857, Aged 49 Yrs."
Amanda Gallagher"In Memory of Thomas Burton, who died Oct. 8, 1890; Aged 76 Years.
Gone ... to be with Jesus"