Emma W. Batten
Marker Image/Sketch
Biographical Data
“Batten, Emma W. (Griffith) – June 18, 1837 – September 3, 1901 at the age of 64 years from a paralysis. In 1877 she married John Batten from Wales. (Madisonian August 23, 1901, Progressive Years page 7; Virginia City Library Archive Obituary; Cemetary Section 2, Row A, Lot 15, stone read by Townshend, Ren)” [marker ID no longer valid]
For current grave location, refer to marker ID number below.
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Recorder Information
- Recorder Name: TM & SS
- Date Recorded: August 5th, 2015
- Time Recorded: 10:12 AM
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Grave Location
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Deceased
- Family Group: C
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Names
- Emma Batten Born: 6/18/1837 Died: 9/3/1901
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Inscriptions
This marker has 1 inscribed surface.
- Surface #1: Emma; Wife of; John Batten; Born; June 18, 1837; Died; Sept, 3, 1901; BATTEN
- Gender(s): Female
- Ethnicitiy: n/a
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Dimensions & Measurements
- Grave Width: 107 inches
- Marker Width: 11 inches
- Marker Height: 42 inches
- Marker Thickness: 12 inches
- Base Width: 12 inches
- Base Thickness: 17.5 inches
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Grave Marker Info
- Marker ID: 5M17C
- Grave Condition: Mint
- Marker Orientation: ⇒ East
- Footstone: (None Present)
- Type of Stone: Granite
- Type of Masonry: Concrete
- Type of Metal: n/a
- Other Materials: Base #2 Width = 28.5", Height = 11" Thicknes = 27" Base #3 Width = 37", Height = 3" (sunken into Ground), Thick = 36.75 " (material = concrete
- Style of Grave Marker: Pedestal Tomb Vaulted Roof
- Marker Artifacts: Other
- Other Artifacts: blue feather 8" from footstone
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Grave Enclosure
- Style of Enclosure: Other
- Other Enclosure Style: White Quartz Cobble
- Vegetation: Groundcovers
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Grave Marker Condition
- Erosion Condition: Pristine
- Sinking/Titled Condition: Mild
- Exfoliation Condition: Pristine
- Delamination Condition: Pristine
- Voids/Losses Condition: Pristine
- Staining Condition: Pristine
- Moss/Lichen Condition: Mild
- Broken Pieces: 0
Notes/Comments
This is a pedestal tomb vaulted roof with 2 granite bases and 1 concrete base with the North Edge sunken into the ground. Base #2 is covered with a lot in the north side , some on east, and minimal everywhere else. Between pedestal and base where they meet is covered in lichen all around. Vertical words (etched areas) are not covered in lichen. Base #2 has family name only, Base #1 has her 1st name only and "wife of John Batten" and birth/death date. Footstone between quartz cobble border made of granite. Scattered vegetation, mostly dirt.