| Batson Church and Cemetery - 1832 |
| Noah Runyan 1st 1777-1839 One of the first Runyan's in Henry County |
| Catharine Runyan Wife of Noah Died Sept. 9 ,1855 These are some of the earliest Batson burials. |
| Christopher Long grave marker , a short distance from Batson Cemetery , now stands alone. This site used to be a burial ground but was plowed over by the land owner. Most of the markers were relocated to Batson. Long was a Revolutionary War veteran. |
| The lane that leads to Batson Cemetery. On this day the Church and Cemetery were completely hidden from the main road. |
| Outbuilding behind Batson Church.... has seen better days. * Fell down in 2007 and removed. |
| A photo that shows just how beautiful this place is....and an historic site as well. We should do all we can to preserve this resting place of peace. |
| Some ghostly mourners gathered around a grave beneath the tree? |
| New sign placed on entrance in October 2006A re-dedication is to follow. |
| New sign placed in October 2006 marks Batson as an Historic Cemetery listed in registry. Placed by VFW Ladies Auxillary. |
| Horses were used to move Batson Church to it's present location. It was pulled down Dublin Pike which used to be an Indian trail. The previous location was thought to near New Lisbon, Indiana. If you have any info please write me: IAN AT COLLECTORSWORLD |
| The piano inside Batson Church today. Photo taken 2006 |
| Church as it appears today. |
| Podium and Cross as they appear today. ~2007 |
| Batson Church is a hot spot for vandals. It's scheduled to be re-painted in 2007. |
| This photo of Batson Church and Cemetery was taken on an early August morning in 2006. It's a beautiful place when deserted which is most of the time. |
| Batson Cemtery Flag on a still August morning 2006. |
| To date I've counted over 75 Runyan/Dinkins/Orr family members who have been laid to rest at Batson Cemetery. SEE MAP OF RUNYAN BURIALS HERE |
Awesome photo taken after a hard rain in July
of 2006...the sun is coming back out.
of 2006...the sun is coming back out.
| North East corner of Batson Cemetery. There are many markers that are illegible......I'm still looking for many that are known to be here but are in disrepair or completely gone. |
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| There are at least half a dozen ghost stories revolving around this cemetery...I will print them here as time permits. There is "Hangman's tree". The Anna Baker story. Anna was buried down the road a piece in another cemetery with husband John. A farmer plowed over John's (and many other graves), but Anna's body was recovered and moved to Batson cemetery...John's body is still in the other cemetery that was plowed over. So Anna looks for her husband every night. There's the story of a ghostly woman apparition that stalks the northeast corner of the cemetery. Story of the Crow...who sits on a specific tombstone made like a tree. One thing is certain..there are alot of stories here and alot of history! |
| Batson cemetery in Liberty township, Henry county, Indiana is located on CR #500E, about one half mile south of SR #38. It was set aside as a neighborhood burial grounds in 1844 by Thomas Batson, naming Jacob Crane, William Bland and John Odom as the trustees of the Batson cemetery. More Info about Batson can be found at: Henry County Genealogical Services |
| Batson Church and Cemetery - 1832 |
| Batson Church and Cemetery - 1832 |
| Dinkins-Runyan Family |
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| All photos were taken by Ian St. Ian (Mark Orr) except where noted ...and are copyright protected and can be used with permission only....2004,2005,2006 Collectors World Online.Com |
| Email me with your Runyan information! |
| Music page. Turn up the volume! |
Ian St. Ian 2006®
| "Amidst rows of pews, and brilliant hues of streaming stained glass glory". (From the poem "Mrs. Jackson and the Congregation by Mark Orr ®). Batson Church pews. |
"And as she spoke of
faith and hope to the
restless congregation
a line formed at the
altar , barring
provocation"
From the poem "Mrs. Jackson
and the Congregation", by
IMark S. Orr 2005®
faith and hope to the
restless congregation
a line formed at the
altar , barring
provocation"
From the poem "Mrs. Jackson
and the Congregation", by
IMark S. Orr 2005®
| Marker for Abraham Runyan (1829-1899) "Mus"n Abra'm Runyan Co. "G" 84th Ind. Inf. |
| Marker for Thomas and Mary Runyan. Thomas was born in 1799 and died in 1877. He was the son of Noah Runyan. |
| There are no church services held at Batson Church now..so these beautiful Sunday morning views are seen by few. |
| Veleda Dinkins, Alice Nipp Runyan, Ed Runyan and Georgia Runyan Nipp. |
| Jesse Dinkins |
| Sarah Frances Runyan Dinkins, Henry County Pioneer |
| William Isaac Dinkins (1861-1941) |