Ware Cemetery
Gates, Christian 1773 Feb. 15, 1852 aged 79 Glasgow, Mary Aug.15, 1827 Feb. 8, 1879 wife of JW Hays, Christopher Jr. Sep.4, 1802 Jan. 6, 1845 Hays, Amos May 9, 1804 Mar. 4, 1847 Hays, Paulina July 10, 1810 Dec. 7, 1846 wife of Amos Hays, Christopher No Dates Rev. War Soldier Hays, George July 18, 1837 Feb. 21, 1857 Hays, George Sep. 3, 1775 Dec. 3, 1821 Hays, Eve No Dates Wife of Christopher Sr. Hays, John 1774 1856 Hays, Sarah 1785 1847 wife of George Maiz, George May 11, 1829 (31-5-9a) McFarland, Pleasant N. Aug.23, 1813 Apr. 25, 1846 Maiz, Margaret F. Jan. 1848 June 16, 1865 Scruggs, Weston 1794 1853
Ware Cemetery contains the remains of at least 15 people, including Col. Christopher Hays, a Revolutionary War soldier who served with General George Washington. Col. Hays was also a member of the panel of judges who laid out the city of Cape Girardeau.
Monument for Ware Cemetery
The Ware Cemetery was destroyed when the Fruitland intersection to I-55 was constructed.Col. Christopher Hayes, who served in the Revolutionary War with General George Washington, was buried there.
Located north of Jackson, MO, approximately 3 miles on right side of highway.
Sources: Cape Girardeau History and Photos,Coming of Age in Cape Girardeau, Where’s the Ware Cemetery? – on-line
