Slave Memorial Inscription
This memorial was erected by the people of Woodland and Paw Creek Presbyterian
Churches. With it, we honor the lives of those laid to rest here who died with no
name of their own.
This monument is not made from stone, but rather from the hearts of a community
of faith that has come together to honor the lives of those buried here – once enslaved
by men, but who are now and have always been precious children of God. We weep for
the suffering they endured and we weep for the transgressions of our ancestors.
But today is a new day and on this day, May 31, 2009, we come together to honor the dead
and to rejoice not only in their eternal life, but in the knowledge that no longer is there
“slave nor free…for we are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)
Through many dangers, toils and snares we have already come. 'Twas Grace that brought
us safe thus far…and Grace will lead us home.
Some of the Slaves Buried Here Had the Following Family Names:
M. B. Abernathy
Mary Dunn
G.W. Gray
John T. Johnston
Daniel McGee
Elizabeth McLeary
General Michael McLeary
Charles Means
John P. Ross
Wm. Summerville
James C. Todd
Alexander
Beaty
Davidson
Elliot
McGinn
Rhyne
