Hallie Boulder
Location: Area E/Lot 102
Date of Placement: c. 1884
Decedents: Harriet Catherine Hanshew
Monument inducted into the Hall in September 2025 (Class #5)
Location: Area E/Lot 102
Date of Placement: c. 1884
Decedents: Harriet Catherine Hanshew
Monument inducted into the Hall in September 2025 (Class #5)
A reminder of earlier times of our “Garden Cemetery” roots comes with an odd and eye-catching monument found on grave #4 within Area E's Lot 102. The mortal remains of one Harriet Catherine Hanshew (1841-1883) were placed here on October 29th, 1883. What grabs attention the most with this large boulder is the puzzling, yet dutifully carved, identification on its face—“Hallie”.
Most grave markers, or gravestones, are boulders but have been skillfully shaped into squares or rectangles, some having an arched top. This grave monument retains a more natural and rough-hewn (if you will) look. On its face, the carved letters that form “Hallie” look as if they are formed of trees or plants.
“Hallie” was Harriet Hanshew’s nickname, although it doesn't appear as so in her obituary or in census records. The name "Hallie" was in regular usage during the late 1800s and at the turn of the 20th century. It turns out that Hallie is actually a diminutive form of the old-lady name Harriet (much like Hattie). Harriet is actually a female version of Harry which itself is an English diminutive of Henry. Henry is the English form of the German Heinrich meaning "ruler of the home."
This Hallie was the daughter of a War of 1812 veteran and a grandniece of Frederick's legendary flagwaver, Barbara Fritchie. An upright stone for Hallie is nearby in the Hanshew faimily plot, however it is in need of repair.
Most grave markers, or gravestones, are boulders but have been skillfully shaped into squares or rectangles, some having an arched top. This grave monument retains a more natural and rough-hewn (if you will) look. On its face, the carved letters that form “Hallie” look as if they are formed of trees or plants.
“Hallie” was Harriet Hanshew’s nickname, although it doesn't appear as so in her obituary or in census records. The name "Hallie" was in regular usage during the late 1800s and at the turn of the 20th century. It turns out that Hallie is actually a diminutive form of the old-lady name Harriet (much like Hattie). Harriet is actually a female version of Harry which itself is an English diminutive of Henry. Henry is the English form of the German Heinrich meaning "ruler of the home."
This Hallie was the daughter of a War of 1812 veteran and a grandniece of Frederick's legendary flagwaver, Barbara Fritchie. An upright stone for Hallie is nearby in the Hanshew faimily plot, however it is in need of repair.
Upright grave marker of Hallie Hanshew
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Frederick News (Oct 30, 1883)
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