AA-97 Dodon Cemeteries, (Steuart Family & Catholic Church Cemetery)
Architectural Survey File
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Last Updated: 06-11-2004 Survey No. AA-097
Maryland Historical Trust Magi No. State Historic Sites Inventory Form DOE _yes no
1. Name (indicate pref erred name} historic DODON CEMETERIES and/or common STEUART FAMILY & CATHOLIC CHURCH CEMETERY 2. Location street & number DODON ROAD _x_ not for publication city, town DAVIDSONVILLE_ vicinity of congressional district state MARYLAND county AA COUNTY 3. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use __ district _public _occupied __x_ agriculture _museum __ building(s) ___x_ private _ unoccupied _commercial _park __ structure _both _work in progress _ educational _ private residence _x_ site Public Acquisition Accessible _ entertainment _religious _object _in process ~yes: restricted _ government _ scientific _ being considered _yes: unrestricted _ industrial _ transportation __not applicable _no _military x_ other: CEMETERY
4. Owner of Property (give names and mailing addresses of ~ owners) name STEUART L PITTMAN street & number DODON ROAD telephone no.: 261-4587 city, town DAVIDSONVILLE state and zip code MD 21035 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY COURTHOUSE liber 4 9 9 9 & 3 7 9 street & number SOUTH STREET folio 610 & 429 city, town ANNAPOLIS state MD 6. Representation in Existing Historical surveys title date _federal _ state _._ county .-local
,pository for survey records city, town state 7. Description Survey No. AA 097
Condition Check one Check one _excellent _ deteriorated _ unaltered _ original site _good - ruins __ altered - moved date of move _fair _unexposed
Prepare both a summary paragraph and a general descri'pti'on of th e resource an d its· various elements as it exists today.
These small cemeteries are located approximately 1 1/2 miles south of the intersection of Routes 424 and 214, off of Dedon Road approximately 8/lOths of mile from the intersection of Dedon Road and Birdsville Road, on property commonly known as Dedon in Davidsonville, Maryland. There are two distinctly different cemeteries: the family cemetery of the Steuarts and a catholic cemetery. Dedon was originally owned by the Steuart family. In the 1890's, the property was given to the catholic Church to establish a seminary. The mission of Holy Family was established here. The seminary never materialized and the land was eventually returned to the Steuart family. The Stuart family cemetery is located to the East of Dedon Road approximately 1,000 feet. The cemetery is 36 feet by 78 feet and is surrounded by a granite oval walkway or path. There are no signs of fencing or separation other than this pathway. The Cemetery is beautifully maintained. The following is an inventory of the headstones and a gener: description of each. All inscriptions were legible.
(a} DR. RICHARD SPRIGG STEUART 2nd Son of DR JAMES & REBECCA SPRIGG STEUART BORN NOV lST 1797 DIED JULY 13TH 1876
GRANDSON OF DR GEORGE HUME & ANN DIGGS STEUART
He inherited this estate DODON from his uncle Wm. Steuart.
This is a large horizontal marble slab. ******************************************************* This is a four-sided marker with a large balloon top.
(b) MRS. ANN STEUART Widow of DR GEORGE H STEUART Died in 1814 in her 96th year 8. Significance Survey No. AA-097
Period Jlreas of Significance-Check and justify below __ prehistoric __ archeology-prehistoric __ community planning __ landscape architecture __ religion - 1400-1499 __ archeology-historic __ conservation __ law __ science - 1500-1599 __ agriculture __ economics __ literature __ sculpture - 1600-1699 __ architecture __ education __ military __ social/ _ 1700-1799 __ art __ engineering __ music humanitarian _ 1800-1899 __ commerce __ exploration/settlement __ philosophy __ theater _1900- __ communications __ industry __ politics/government __ transportation __ invention __ other (specify)
Specific dates Builder/Architect check: Applicable Criteria: A B c D and/or Applicable Exception: A B c D E F G
Level of Significance: national state local
Prepare both a summary paragraph of significance and a general statement of history and support.
The Steuart family cemetery which is located to the east of the Steuart family home includes tombstones dating from 1814 to 1941.
The Catholic Church cemetery located to the northwest of the family home includes tombstones dating from 1895 to 1972,
The tie between the early Steuart family and the Church makes this a good visible record of the close relationship. 9. Major Bibliographical References Survey No. AA-097 4999-610 FSR 72-104 379-429 RGP 2-232 JHH379-429 SH 22-275 SH 38-596 GW 151, WNW 4-1 Sn_~~;;i.Q..------~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 O. Geographical Data
Acreage of nominated property ______Quadrangle name ______Quadrangle scale ______UTM References do NOT complete UTM references
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List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries
state code county code
state code county code 11. Form Prepared By
name/title DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC SURVEY TEAM
organization DAVIDSONVILLE AREA CIVIC ASSOCIATION date 5/17 /90
street & number 985 ST GEORGE BARBER ROAD telephone 956-2986
city or town DAVIDSONVILLE state MD 21035
The Maryland Historic Sites Inventory was officially created by an Act of the Maryland Legislature to be found in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 41, Section 181 KA, 1974 supplement.
The survey and inventory are being prepared for information and record purposes only and do not constitute any infringement of individual property rights.
return to: Maryland Historical Trust Shaw House 21 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (301) 269-2438
PS-2746 DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 )ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #1
She was the Mother of several children who are buried near her This is inscribed on the east side of this stone. ************************* (c) DAVID STEUART Son of DR. GEO. H & ANN STEUART Died in 1814 Aged 64 years.
This is inscribed on the South side of this stone. ************************* (d) ANNE & JANE STEUART Daughters of DR. GEO. H & ANN STEUART Died Before the revolution of 76:
This is inscribed on the West side of this stone. ************************ (e) WILLIAM STEUART Son of DR. GEO. H & ANN STEUART Died in 1838 Aged 84 years.
This is inscribed on the north side of this stone. ******************************************************** (f) ANNELLE STEUART WISE 1865 - 1959 She restored DODON to the family 1927 This stone is laid flat in the ground and is a dark marble. ******************************************************* (g) PITTMAN ERNEST W. 1889 - 1970 HIS WIFE ESTELLE R. 1894 - 1980 DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 )ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #2
This stone is also dark marble and laid flat on the ground. ******************************************************* (h) NANCY PITTMAN 1920 - 1941 The inscription is on a dark marble stone laid flat. Separately to the west of the inscribed stone is a statue of St. Francis of Assisi on a column. ******************************************************* This is a complete inventory of the Steuart family cemetery.
The Catholic Church Cemetery is located to Northeast of Dodon Road approximately 1,500 feet. The cemetery is covered with lilies, daffodils, spring bells and wild flowers of many types. There is a barbed wire fence around the perimeter of the cemetery. The cemetery is in need of restoration. The majority of the stones are in place and readable. The following is an inventory of the stones that were visible.
(i) IDA HITTLE BELOVED WIFE OF WM. LAUSCH BORN NOV. 17, 1898 DIED FEB. 1, 1920
We will meet again
This tombstone is included with an additional metal wire fence which may have helped to protect it from any injury from intruding cattle or other animals or people.
This inscription is on the marble base. The actual tombstone on this base is a representation of Christ on the cross with the Catholic inscription over the cross of INRI. The cross is carved to resemble a log including the aging rings on the cut ends. The cross is a part of a stone that has been carved to represent many granite stones. The materials for the cross is granite. It sits on the marble base. It is approximately six feet high. The owner of the property indicated that this body was still in place--whereas the rest of the cemetery had had the bodies removed. ******************************************************* (j) REQUIESCAT IN PACE (k) RICHARD W. WELSH SON OF MARIA DEBORAH AND JAMES ALEXIS IGLEHART DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 1ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #3
born June 30, 1868 died March 29, 1906 This stone consists of three parts which were face down except for the uninscribed base. The first part was a cross with the inscription across the crossing members. The base of this cross has (k) 's inscription. The stone is white marble.
(1) The footstone is in place with the initials "R.W.W." ******************************************************* (m) IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF FANNIE DAUGHTER OF GEORGE & LOUISA KING BORN Dec 21, 1885 DIED Dec 5, 1906 REST IN PEACE
This is a very plain white marble stone.
(n) The footstone is also in place with the initials "F.K." ******************************************************* (o) IN MEMORY OF ISABELLA V. LEE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM D. LEE Born Dec'r 31, 1838 Died April 11, 1896 She did her Duty
This stone is lying on its back and was partially covered with dirt. There is a carved weeping willow in the top center and the stone is made of white marble.
(p) The footstone is in place with the initials "I.V.L." ******************************************************* (q) REQUIESCAT - IN PACE (r) JAMES ALEXIS IGLEHART SON OF THOMAS IGLEHART AND ANNE LUCKETT Born MARCH 26, 1825 Died MAY 1, 1908 DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 1ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #4
Blessed Are the dead Who Die in the Land This stone is in three parts, a cross on a base on a base; (q) is inscribed on the cross, (r) is inscribed on the first base, and the bottom base is plain. The stone is of white marble and appears to be in place.
(s) The footstone is in place with the initials "J.A.I." ******************************************************* (t) RIP ELIZABETH IGLEHART Daughter of JAMES ALEXIS IGLEHART and MARIA DEBORAH WELSH born Jan. 27, 1856 Died April 15, 1909 Thy Will be Done.
This is a plain white stone which appears to be in place.
(u) The footstone is also in place with the initials "E.I." ******************************************************* (v) RIP AGNES IGLEHART Daughter of JAMES ALEXIS IGLEHART and MARIA DEBORAH WELSH Born Feb. 22, 1848 Died Jan. 10, 1908 I know that she shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
This is a very plain white marble headstone which appears to be in place.
(w) The footstone is in place with the initials "A.I."
(x) There are four corner stones with the initial "I" marking off the area of the Iglehart family plot. The area measures 13 1/2 X 20 feet. ******************************************************* (y) RIP IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL KELLY Born October 10, 1820 DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 )ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #5
Died July 1, 1902 Native of Ireland
This stone has been broken in half. (z) The footstone appears to be in place and has the initials "M.K." ******************************************************* (a.1) IN MEMORY OF GEORGE KING BORN APRIL 21, 1852 DIED MARCH 4, 1918
This is a white plain marble stone which appears to be in place.
(b.1) The footstone is also in place with the initials "G.K." ******************************************************* (c.1) RIP IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM KELLY Died March 26, 1899 Aged 72 Years Native or Ireland
The stone is in place and of plain white marble.
(d.1) The footstone is in place with the initials "W.K." ******************************************************** (e.1) The headstone is face down and we were unable to read the inscription.
(f .1) There are two footstones which appear to be in place and bear the initials "N.S.K." and "M.J.K."
(g.1) There are four cornerstones which mark this family plot. The area they marked off is 10 x 11 feet and the stones her the initial "K." ******************************************************* DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 1ESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #6
(h.1) IN MEMORY OF AUGUST KLEINSCHMIDT BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET KLEINSCHMIDT Born March 8, 1851 Died May 31, 1910 May his soul thru the glory of god rest in peace
This stone appears to be in place. It is plain and made of white marble.
(i.1) The footstone appears to be in place and has the initials "A.K." ******************************************************* (j.1) Beside the aforementioned stone is a headstone that is face down. We were unable to read the inscription.
(k.1) The footstone for this is in place but unreadable as a tree has grown directly in front of it. ******************************************************* (1.1) RIP EMMA Beloved wife of EMORY DAVIS Born Jan 31, 1872 Died Fep 17, 1910
This is a very plain marble headstone which appears to be in place.
(m.1) The footstone seems to be in place also and has the initials "E.D. 11 ************************* (n.1) IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF PRUT. ISAAC PARKER DIED SEPT. 13 1918 Died while serving infan tryman with the American Expeditionary Forces DODON CEMETERIES, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AA-097 lESCRIPTION, CONTINUATION SHEET #7
He heard humanity's Clear Call And knew the Voice Divine! He gave his Life, he gave his All in Deadly Battle Line.
The Silent Stars in love look down where lies this loyal son. In frosty dew they weave a crown of honor he has won.
This stone is broken at the bottom and is lying against a tree. It is plain marble. The broken piece can still be seen in place as a part of the root of the same tree. 890,000 FT
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