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Wolcott Elihu 1784-1858 Section G 39.711, -90.252Carter Ebenzer Jr. 1797-1860 Section G 39.711, -90.251Kirby William A. 1805-1851 Section K 39.710, -90.252Reed Marco M. 1801-1877 Section A2 39.710, -90.251Verry William C. 1795-1877 Section K1 39.709, -90.252Irving Henry 1816-1888 Section V 39.709, -90.252Spencer David 1832-1914 Section D 39.711, -90.251 ?Henderson Benjamin 1811-1890 (Located at East Cemetery) (to come later)Laurie John Sr. 1787-1863 Section A 39.710, -90.251Melendy Thomas 1789-1881 Section K 39.710, -90.252Price Washington ? ? ? Section UnknownKing Joseph O. 1814-1887 Section E 39.712, -90.250Turner, Jonathan B. Section K 39.710, -90.252Spencer, Dave Section D No head stone (Former slave who was a veteran of the Civil War, head stone on order)

Open up in 1866, Diamond Grove is the second oldest cemetery in Jacksonville, Illinois. Many of Jacksonville's famous residents are buried here. The cemetery is open until dusk. 

The names and GPS is listed to find these graves. 

Don't forget toe visit East Cemetery of more African-American Abolitionist. 

Jacksonville Abolitionist Burials, Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Illinois   

Est about 1869, Diamond Grove is the second oldest cemetery in Jacksonville, Illinois. 