Tragic History Found - She Died In This Cemetery! | Exploring Historic Pierce Chapel Cemetery

Join me on a poignant journey as we uncover a heart-wrenching tale from August 2, 1905, when tragedy struck at Pierce Chapel Cemetery. The Wooldridge and Fortson families, returning from a day of camaraderie, decided to stop by the cemetery to pay respects and place flowers on graves. Little did they know, this visit would turn into a nightmare.

As I explore the historical details, we learn that a marble shaft, weathered and unstable, toppled over, tragically crushing 5 or 6-year-old Jessie Pearl. The rusted screws securing the marker gave way, leaving the family in shock and grief. Today, Jessie Pearl rests in peace in the same cemetery where the accident occurred.

In this video, we visit Pierce Chapel Cemetery, sharing the solemn story of Jessie Pearl and exploring the final resting place of this young soul. Pierce Chapel Road, weaving between Warm Springs Road and Veterans Parkway, holds the echoes of a century-old tragedy that deserves to be remembered.

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[AdventuresIntoHistory]

Very fascinating cemetery here - we will see what other history we can uncover -





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[lemondropkid]

from chronicling america website - the Dawson News Wed 9 Aug 1905 "Tombstone Crushed Child Tragic Death of Little Girl in Pearce Chapel Cemetery near Columbus Six Year Old Jessie Wooldridge, daughter of TD Wooldridge was accidently killed in a peculiar manner in Pearce Chapel Cemetery ten miles north of Columbus, Thursday. She was standing on a marble tombstone and a shaft at the head of the grave fell on her. Her head was caught between the heavy shaft and the tombstone and her skull was crushed. She died almost instantly gasping only once or twice after the accident. Her tragic death was witnessed by her mother and a party of relatives"

[avrillloyd]

We had 3 young people caught in a storm on open land.They all took refuge under an oak tree and, yes, it was struck by lightning and they all died.One of the boys is buried in a cemetery very near the spot., so I found this episode very interesting and so sad. thanks for taking us there.

[janefinley-english]

Life is full of synchronized events. I believe there are no coincidences. Interesting stories & nice to honor Jessie Pearl. ♥️

[skyhigh]

Strangers as it seems, something falling on you isn't that odd. Things that should never HAPPEN. In 1991 walking over to speak to an operator of a concrete pumping truck, the boom broke and fell on me, strange I was underneath the boom but standing a good 30 feet to the side. A 90 foot boom has a long reach, it fell sideways. Luckily I survived, but thanks to a fantastic EMTs and doctors at the hospital. I managed to recover.

[richardspencer]

I was pastor of a church in Mississippi years ago that had a large cemetery. We had a committee that watched over it and a lot of money given for its care.

[alitathomas]

We have family in cemetery out in country of springerton il. We Saw a beautiful rainbow over it once we were there. It's on a hill with a beautiful view. Called little Zion . My older son said that was where he wanted to be buried. He died shortly after he turned 16. So we put him to rest there. Will miss him till the Lord takes me home. Love your work . Leta

[lauraJP]

RIP Jessie Pearl. Thank you Robert for bring this story to us.

[celleduffel]

Did you notice above you and her grave..cloud and maybe a contrail..it was a cross. I love old headstones, I love cemeteries but I love false crypts for some reason. Good video, ty Robert.

[SondraD]

That is a very tragic story. I cannot even imagine. Then meeting the niece - you have to wonder about things like that, not a coincidence. Interesting mix of gravestones too. Again, showing the progression of time. This content reminds me of something I read this week, "Death is nothing to us. When we are alive it is unknown, when we are dead, we no longer know life." I have thought about that quite a bit. The epitaph on Rebecca Clark's stone reminded me of the quote and then the story of poor Jessie Pearl. Thank you for another excellent Adventures Into History", a reminder that history surrounds us if we pay attention and keep an open mind.❣❣👍👍

[lindamcnamara]

Beautiful cemetery so full of history. There’s a cross in the sky. Timing is perfect you met family of Jessie Pearl.

[andrewowens]

Intresting story and a sad one specially a child tragically killed at a cemertery of all things, and Robert it was ment that you bump into the child niece, the cemertery is well-kept and looked after all the best Andrew south wales uk 👌 👍 👏 😀 🇬🇧

[Mari-B]

The false crypts remind me of those in the UK!
It's such a sad story of Jessie Pearl.😢

[ronniefuller]

What a historic well kept cemetery. Robert we love history and we love the way you tell it with such compassion, love and respect for those gone before us. Thank you for taking us along to such a well maintained, peaceful cemetery. I salute the church across the way for taking care of all buried there. Robert you are amazing!

[mercedithcompala]

It's heart warming to see how you care about sharing the lives of these wonderful people ❤

[carol.luna.stella]

A beautiful place, God bless you Jessie Pearl and your family.

[juliewessels]

It's great to see you again, Robert! Where's the Other Robert been lately?

[davandjenn]

I always wondered about the history of the small cemetery In Ellerslie Ga. At the end of Holland Rd running into Hwy 315

[beverlyparrott]

Thanks Robert for showing us and telling about Jessie Pearl and knowing that she has a neice living today.❤😊

[bettytordoff]

Thank you for telling little Jessie Pearl's story in remembrance.