What is now Monson Cemetery began with the death of twin infant sons of Thomas Monson in 1851. The children were buried on the Monson property at the top of a hill on the west edge of Bethany, and this soon became a neighborhood cemetery. Its growth and use declined dramatically with the development of Miriam and the I.O.O.F. Cemeteries on the north side of town. The Monson family burials are located in a small, separately fenced area at the southwest corner of the cemetery.
Monson Cemetery is located on the west edge of Bethany at the end of Miller Street. The cemetery is on the north side of the street and is well maintained.
Thanks to Phil & Kathi Stewart who conducted this survey in September, 2002.
Following is an alphabetical list of Monson Cemetery. Some stones do not have dates. Stones with just one date are assumed to be death dates, but this is not proven.
SURNAME GIVEN NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE OTHER INSCRIPTION EDITOR'S NOTES
(No Last Name) Luella 1856 1862
(No Last Name) Nora Jan 25, 1851 Feb 12, 1879
ASHFORD Barbara 1851 1933
ASHFORD Charles Mar 12, 1887 July 18, 1933 Pvt. US Army WWI
ASHFORD George Morris 1884 1947
ASHFORD George W. 1846 1903
BARKER James T. Sep 14, 1874 Nov 21, 1897 Son of G.M. & M.A. Barker
BARKER Lenore E. 1872 1921
BEAVER Garland L. 1909 1939
BEAVER Gladys M. May 24, 1921 July 21, 1922
BEAVER James L. 1885 1957
BEAVER Nellie A. 1891 1912
BEAVER Ollie M. 1898 1964
BENNETT Charles E. February 12, 1925 September 07, 1960 S1, US Navy WWII
BENNETT Edward A. January 14, 1903 November 11, 1963 WWII CM2 US Navy
BENNETT Fredick Dean October 23, 1926 December 27, 1981 WWII S1 US Navy
BENNETT Lavon Viola June 03, 1922 January 08, 1994
Funeral Home Marker BENNETT Madeline June 05, 1907 November 11, 1963
BENNETT Michael Lee September 08, 1952 November 15, 1952
BARNES Emma E. 1864 1928
BURNS James Harvey 1902 1956
BURNS Leola B. 1911 1928
BURTON Bertha E. 1880 1917
BURTON Hugh T. 1877 1966
CALDWELL Elmer
Aug 12, 1864 Age 11 m, 14 dys
Son of J.A. & M.J.
CALDWELL Hattie
July 23, 1883 Age 22 yrs, 7 ms, 21 dys
CALDWELL John A. June 1, 1836 September 17, 1902
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CALDWELL Lillie
April 19, 1863 Dau of J.A. & M.J.
CALDWELL Mary Jane 1842 1932
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CALDWELL Mary L.
Jan 6, 1866 Age 7 m, 28 dys
Dau of J.A. & M.J.
CARSON Henrietta 1852 1923
CARSON J. Fl
Reformatted: 23 May 2022 / Static Page / MOGenWeb
