Moran Cemetery
AKA Stewart Cemetery
Empire Township, Section 28
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, east on Hwy. E 3.5 miles to D. North on D 4.3 miles to driveway to farm. Cemetery is on private property. Drive 0.1 mile east onto property to a path going north through the alfalfa field. Drive 0.1 mile north right to the cemetery. Accessible only in good weather, preferably after alfalfa has been cut.

Notes: This was a family cemetery, used mainly in the 1870s. Several of the people with surnames other than “Moran” were living with the Moran family at some time.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Molen Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Section 9
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: This cemetery no longer exists, but was shown, along with Martin Cemetery, on an 1898 plat map, located from Savannah west city limits on US Business 71 and US 59 four miles to State Route CC, then south about two miles to County Road 432, then west to a dead end.

Notes: There are no markers there now, and nothing to indicate former burials. However, old obituaries and other sources may indicate the people who were once interred there.

Reportedly buried here, but no tombstone found:

Garner, Cyrus

McGlothlin Cemetery
AKA McLaughlin Cemetery and Bowman Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 24
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah US Business 71, east on State Route E 3.5 miles to SR D, then north and east 0.8 miles to County Road 185, then north 3.6 miles on CR 185 to “T” intersection. Continue on 182 going west and then north for 1.9 miles. Cemetery is on the east side of road. A double gate marks the entrance.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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McBrien Cemetery
AKA Best Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 21
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From State Route E, north on SR C 8.0 miles to 48 highway. West on Highway 48 2.0 miles to County Road 136. North on 136 for 2.0 miles to pasture gate on west side of road. West through pasture for 0.3 miles to cemetery on the north of the fence line. There is no gate here, but there is a large hole in the fence at the very east end where one can crawl under and into the cemetery. This pasture is not on the cemetery land.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Nadine Taylor and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Martin Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Section 9
Andrew County, Missouri

This cemetery is no longer extant.

Lower Neely Grove Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 26
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Rosendale, east on State Route 48, 1.5 miles to County Road 127. Go west, north and west 0.5 mile to CR 128. The cemetery is on the east side of 128.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Bob Long; Joe and Keith Stanton, 2005; Nadine Taylor and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Long Branch Christian Church Cemetery
Rochester Township Section 29
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, take US Business 71 east on State Route E 3.5 miles to SR D, then south on SR D for 3 miles to CR 312, east on CR 312 (which becomes 311), to Long Branch Church and cemetery.

Notes: Reportedly, African-American burials from St. Joseph were made “near the fence” of Long Branch Cemetery. There are no markers of these burials.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c) THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Lehman Grave
Jefferson Township, Section 35 North
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: About 1.5 miles north of I-29 overpass on 71 Highway to Road 345. East on 345 1 mile to private land. Stones located behind cattle shed. Owner said that the stone had been bulldozed down from the hill to the north many years ago. On private property, behind a fence, so permission must be gained.

Notes: The name “Martha” is on the back of the John Lehman footstone. It may have just been a stone previously carved by the monument company, or it may indicate another burial.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Leemaster Grave
Nodaway Township, Section 22 South
Andrew County, Missouri

This cemetery is no longer extant.

LaVerna Heights Cemetery
Savannah, Nodaway Township, Section 16
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Highway 71, at south edge of Savannah, go west on Park Avenue approximately 2 blocks, on LaVerna Heights property. West of buildings, south of road approximately 100 feet. Fenced, walk through, beautifully kept.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005-12. ©THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Kirtley Cemetery
Empire Township, Section 26 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, east on Hwy. E 3.5 miles to D. North about 5 miles on D to CR 195. East on 195 for 2 miles. At a curve, 195 becomes 221 and goes north and east. Travel 1.8 miles. Turn north on a small rutted gravel/grass/dirt road 0.4 miles to cemetery.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Kimberlin Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 15
Andrew County, Missouri

This cemetery is no longer extant.

Kellogg Cemetery
AKA Turner Cemetery
Nodaway Township, Section 20 North
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah north on US Business 71, about 0.5 mile to CR 156, then north on 156 about 2.5 miles. The cemetery is on the east side of the road, in the corner of a field, but difficult to see from the south, as it is overgrown with small trees and high grass. The one large tombstone can be more easily seen when approaching from the north.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Marlyn Eshelman, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Jackson Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 33
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah take US Business 71 and US 59 northwest 5 miles to CR 70, turn north on CR 70, 0.5 mile to CR 71, then west 0.5 mile on CR 71. The tiny cemetery is visible on the north side of the road and can be easily reached up a few block steps.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Marlyn Eshelman, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Huston Tombstone
Rochester Township, Section 20
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, 3.5 miles east on State Route E to SR D. South on D to the intersection of D and E. East on SR E 1 mile to County Road 316. South on CR 316 1.5 miles to private home.

Notes: This stone was moved by the landowner from its original location. Pictures below include the area where the stone was originally located, but exact placement could not be found, nor any other markers.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hobson Cemetery
AKA Colburn Farm
Nodaway Township, Section 25 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah US Business 71, east on State Route E 3.5 miles to SR D, then north and east 0.8 mile to County Road 185, then north 2.6 miles on CR 185 to CR188, then west on CR188 for 1.6 miles to the Y at the end of CR188 which becomes CR186 going south and CR187 going north. These roads are now abandoned. To the north on CR 187 is a locked gate which can only be opened by the land owner. One can drive about 0.4 miles south on the abandoned road CR186 to a gate on the west side of the road. If the gate is open, one can drive approximately 0.25 mile and cross the pond dam, but at that point the road ends. From there, walk about 0.25 mile west to the top of a steep hill and then a bit north to the cemetery.

Notes: Permission must be gained to go through private property.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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High Prairie Baptist Cemetery
Monroe Township, Section 5 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Avenue City, US Highway 169 northeast 1.2 miles to County Road 291, then east 0.5 mile. The cemetery can be seen off the south side of the road.

Notes: The church connected with this cemetery has been gone many years.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton, and Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor, 2005 and 2012. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Helena Cemetery
AKA Srite Cemetery and Ueltschi Cemetery
Helena, Rochester Township, Section 24 East
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Helena, north on County Road 246 about 1 mile to CR 257, west 0.2 mile. The cemetery sits on the south side of the road at the crest of a hill.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton and Betty Halvorsen, 2005, and Lisa Sipes. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hall Cemetery
Possibly AKA Stanton Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 33
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, north and west on Highway 59 5.5 miles to CR 70. North 0.5 miles on CR 70 to CR 71. West 0.5 miles on CR 71. Jackson cemetery is on the north side of the road. On the south side is a cattle pasture with blue gates across the entrance. Cemetery is about quarter mile walk to the south, at the west edge of a grove of trees.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hailey Cemetery
AKA Latter Day Saints Cemetery
Monroe Township, Section 5 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Avenue City northeasterly on US 169 0.8 mile.

Notes: All of the Hailey stones face west, and the Eppard stones face east.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hagler Burial Ground
Possibly AKA Wright Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 12 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, 3.5 miles east on State Hwy. E . North on D 10.1 miles to Highway 48, west on 48 1.4 miles to Rea at Post Office on Highway 48. Go South by the west side of PO about 0.1 mile to Wileman St. West on Wileman about 3.2 miles to County Road 175. Go south on CR 175 about 2.3 miles to CR 177. West on CR 177 0.6 mile to CR 179. South on CR 179 for 0.8 mile to gate into pasture on north side of road. Cemetery is at the northwest corner of the pasture by the big tree inside the 4-wire fence.

Notes: Stones are under the fence line for protection from cattle and can be retrieved without going under the fence.

This burial ground was named by PACT, as no information could be found about it, even its exact location (the stones had been moved). A local resident thought it might have been called Wright.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Greenwick Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Section 31 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Amazonia, take Highway K south to, then east at intersection with T, make a left turn (east) on Broadway 1.3 miles to the cemetery, which is up a slope on the left.

Notes: This cemetery was cleared and cleaned in 2001 by Roger Bullock as an Eagle Scout project.

Credits: This cemetery was researched and photographed by Marlyn and Monica Eshelman 2005 and Nadine Taylor and Betty Halvorsen 2005-2008. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman). In 2021, Kurt Jordan had a new sign erected on the site to replace the old, worn one.

Kurt Jordan and Monica Schirmer Eshelman are working on the history of this cemetery and its restoration. You can follow their progress at the Greenwick Cemetery website.

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Green Valley Cemetery
AKA Wilson Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 20 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, south on State Route DD to County Road 375, west .75 mile to CR 379, south 1 mile to CR 384 (which is County Line Road), then 0.1 mile east. Located in the yard of a private home. Permission recommended.

Credits: These pictures were taken by John Bennett and Betty Halvorsen, 2005, and Christopher Cox. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Green Grave
Jefferson Township, Section 20
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: Directions: South from Savannah city limits on 71 Highway approximately 6 miles to Highway 59. 2.1 miles on Highway 59 to K Highway. North on K 0.7 miles to County Line Road. West on County Line Road 0.5 mile to Old Amazonia Road (CR 386). North on CR 386 0.3 mile. Tombstone is visible from road, on the east. In 2006, there was some new construction and development in this area.

Notes: Samuel Ball Green was a second cousin to President George Washington.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Green Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 19 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: This cemetery is located at the intersection of I-229 and Highway K. It is on the west side of Highway K. It is at the southwest edge of Andrew County and about 2 miles northwest of the St. Joseph city limits.

Credits: These pictures were documented and photographed by Sharlene Miller, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor, 2007. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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