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Description: James Newell was a early pioneer in the area, and both Newell Township & this cemetery was named for him. (At one time he owned most of the land in Newell Township). The cemetery was on a mound which was surrounded by trees. (Some say the mound was an Indian mound.) In 1974, the owner of the land (who did not live in the area), bulldozed the cemetery over. I have put an aerial photo from 1940 below which SHOULD have the location of the cemetery on it - but all I know is it is north of the airport - I believe somewhere in this mile block... but where? (near the road - near the middle - ????? PLEASE, if you know more detail on the EXACT location, PLEASE leave a comment below.)

Some people buried here:

James Newell - b. Sept 25, 1785 - d. Oct 25, 1846
Mrs. James Newell (not sure of name or dates)
Lloyd H. Price - b. 1812 Pike Co. Ohio - d. 1876 (son of Robert G. Price)
Minerva Howard Price (wife of Lloyd) b. 1817 Pike Co. Ohio - d. 1864 - mother of 9 children
Christine Duncan
Rebecca Duncan
Mary Norris
John Norris
James Norris - d. 1850 age 52

If you have any additional information about this cemetery, please leave a comment below.

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Rheta Dartt – Dabnville, IL

February 18, 2010 - 18:50

Subject: Cemetery

My grandparents lived on Bowman from the 1920's through the 1960's about 1-2 miles on north of the airport. My grandfather built the house and barn - the house is still there surrounded by all the new houses. When I was a kid, my granfather used to take me back in the woods,not straight behind the house but more on a northeast direction to the old cemetery. The family always said there was an Indian burial ground there also - in fact I have a rock from there that was supposed to be from the Indian burial ground - it had been at my grandparents until they moved, my brother inherited it and I inherited from my brother when he passed away last year.

Tamara Moore – Danville

November 05, 2008 - 11:14

Subject: Newell Cemetery

My husband's parents lived on Bowman Ave. north of the airport. He said there was a cemetery behind their house in the woods. You can call him to get specifics if you like. 446-9545