After reviewing thousands of historic records, and conducting dozens of interviews, the Tampa Bay Times identified death certificates for nearly 400 people who were buried at Zion Cemetery from 1913 to 1920.
There were likely many more, but deaths were not always recorded in an era when no regulations protected graves and when African Americans were treated as second-class citizens.
THE FORGOTTEN: What happened to nearly 400 people buried at Zion Cemetery?
The first African-American cemetery recognized by the city of Tampa, Zion was established in 1901 but disappeared by the 1920s, leaving leaders in the city’s black community to wonder now whether the bodies were moved or remain in the ground.
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Here are the 382 people buried at Zion, when they were born and when they died.
Allen (infant) Dec. 26, 1916 – Dec. 26, 1916
Allen, Laura 1869 – Aug. 23, 1915
Allen, Samuel Sept. 13, 1917 – Sept. 13, 1917
Allenn, Georgana Dec. 10, 1843 – May 31, 1918
Alva, Yulee 1889 – Aug. 15, 1915
Ambristal, Mattie Lee Not listed – March 9, 1914
Anderson, Ellen 1876 – Sept. 14, 1913
Anderson, Ida 1867 – Jan. 10, 1917
Ardis, Martha Feb. 4, 1868 – Dec. 7, 1916
Atkins, Bob Jr. Oct. 23, 1915 – Oct. 27, 1915
Bailey, J.L. Nov. 2, 1916 – Feb. 7, 1917
Baker, James 1876 – Dec. 12, 1920
Barnes, Stella 1873 – March 9, 1914
Battles Oct. 20, 1915 – Oct. 20, 1915
Baxter, David 1884 – Jan. 19, 1915
Bell, Clarence 1892 – Oct. 31, 1916
Bell, Rachel 1849 – Dec. 19, 1917
Belton Aug. 21, 1918 – Aug. 21, 1918
Belton, Thomas April 12, 1915 – June 27, 1916
Benford (infant) Nov. 11, 1916 – Nov. 11, 1916
Berry, Henry Oct. 9, 1896 – April 7, 1918
Birde, Selma Dec. 28, 1911 – Sept. 13, 1916
Blackman Dec. 1, 1917 – Dec. 1, 1917
Blackman, Emma April 24, 1887 – Nov. 4, 1914
Blackman, Leila 1888 – Dec. 1, 1917
Blair, Henry March 5, 1872 – Oct. 26, 1917
Brown, Drewcilla 1873 – Dec. 15, 1918
Brigham, Anthney 1865 – Oct. 12, 1918
Bright, Lemul 1916 – June 19, 1918
Brokey, Abraham 1865 – Sept. 27, 1915
Brook, Tella 1887 – June 22, 1918
Brooks, Lizzie 1883 – May 29, 1915
Brosen (infant) Dec. 14, 1916 – Dec. 14, 1916
Brown Nov. 20, 1917 – Nov. 25, 1917
Brown, Amanda 1829 – Dec. 27, 1913
Brown, Jessie May 6, 1881 – Feb. 5, 1917
Bryant, Hattie 1839 – May 22, 1916
Buslen, John Sept. 26, 1915 – Sept. 28, 1917
Butter, Gracy 1887 – Aug. 28, 1913
Caro, L.G. Feb. 12, 1839 – Dec. 17, 1916
Carr (infant) April 12, 1916 – April 12, 1916
Carter (infant) Oct. 9, 1916 – Nov. 3, 1916
Carter, Amanda: 1855 – Aug. 7, 1918
Carter (infant) Oct. 9, 1916 – Nov. 4, 1916
Carter (infant) Oct. 11, 1916 – Oct. 18, 1916
Chairs, Clarether Sept. 8, 1917 – March 7, 1918
Chandler, Maggie J.A. July 18, 1876 – Dec. 16, 1915
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Explore all your optionsCharles, Warrin 1879 – Oct. 8, 1915
Childs Sept. 27, 1917 – Sept. 27, 1917
Clark, Mary July 2, 1855 – Aug. 2, 1915
Cody, Emma 1864 – July 26, 1913
Colman Fredrick 1898 – March 9, 1917
Coleman, Frances 1875 – Dec. 18, 1915
Cooper, Annie May 30, 1885 – May 31, 1918
Connia (stillborn) April 23, 1920 – April 23, 1920
Counts June 30, 1918 – June 30, 1918
Counts, Clare 1885 – June 30, 1918
Counts (infant) Nov. 6, 1916 – Nov. 6, 1916
Cresta, Jose Gregario Not listed – Oct. 6, 1913
Crock, Lizzie 1869 – Aug. 14, 1915
Crumbly, Minnie 1879 – Jan. 20, 1917
Curry, Jamie Jan. 18, 1885 – Dec. 4, 1915
Daiver, Peter Melton 1890 – Jan. 25, 1917
Dallas, H.S. Feb. 17, 1872 – Nov. 6, 1917
Dausles, Phillis 1835 – Jan. 9, 1915
Davies Sept. 7, 1913 – Sept. 7, 1913
Davies, Mossy July 15, 1916 – Feb. 12, 1917
Davis, Cike 1857 – May 5, 1919
Davis, Ernestine Nov. 10, 1916 – April 7, 1918
Davis, Joseph Sept. 30, 1901 – Oct. 2, 1915
Davis, Len R. 1873 – Aug. 26, 1918
Davis, Rebecca March 6, 1886 – Feb. 2, 1915
Dawpere, Charley 1866 – Dec. 27, 1915
Denson, Jessie 1893 – March 9, 1917
Dixon, Albert Jan. 1, 1894 – March 20, 1917
Dixon, Mary March 25, 1864 – Nov. 8, 1917
Douglas, Helda June 9, 1899 – Oct. 3, 1917
Dupont, Whester Ardis 1880 – April 16, 1918
Edwards, Dorthy Mae 1916 – May 20, 1918
Edwards, Latt 1850 – Dec. 23, 1915
Emmins, Hellen 1881 – Aug. 22, 1913
Evans, Clara Sept. 3, 1900 – Dec. 2, 1916
Evans, Rosa Lee 1913 – Feb. 4, 1917
Evens, Harould 1903 – Dec. 6, 1920
Fanza, Alfraidia 1904 – Oct. 23, 1918
Fishborn, Mary Glady 1915 – April 7, 1915
Flatio, Curtner 1919 – April 26, 1919
Forbes, Drucilla 1852 – Jan. 20, 1920
Fort, Clyde Nov. 24, 1917 – Nov. 24, 1917
Franklin, Evalia Aug. 19, 1911 – Nov. 23, 1914
Frasher, Polly 1874 – Feb. 16, 1915
Frazor Sept. 11, 1915 – Sept. 11, 1915
Gamble, Thelma Jan. 9, 1915 – Aug. 27, 1917
Giles, Rudin Dec. 6, 1914 – Dec. 6, 1914
Gilesan, Jhon L. 1894 – Oct. 16, 1918
Gill, William 1871 – Nov. 14, 1918
Gilson (infant) Oct. 24, 1916 – Oct. 24, 1916
Gipson, Cathern Sept. 17, 1915 – June 3, 1916
Givens Jan. 20, 1920 – Jan. 20, 1920
Gless, Austin Oct. 26, 1914 – Nov. 3, 1914
Glymp, Laura 1854 – Nov. 25, 1917
Glymps, Walter 1837 – June 17, 1915
Goldwin (stillborn) Oct. 17, 1916 – Oct. 17, 1916
Goosby, James Gerald Feb. 5, 1912 – Nov. 29, 1913
Graham (baby) Nov. 8, 1914 – Nov. 8, 1914
Grant, George 1866 – Nov. 21, 1913
Green (baby) Dec. 6, 1914 – Dec. 6, 1914
Green (baby) Nov. 6, 1915 – Nov. 6, 1915
Green, George Nov. 28, 1887 – Dec. 14, 1915
Green, James 1888 – Jan. 9, 1916
Green, Jessie 1880 – May 31, 1918
Green, Julia 1870 – Oct. 7, 1916
Griffin, Mamie Nov. 22, 1894 – Feb. 17, 1915
Guez, Donald Jan. 1, 1890 – Feb. 22, 1917
Hall, Beatrice March 27, 1903 – Feb. 19, 1915
Hall, Joenna 1864 – Sept. 3, 1913
Hall, John Henry 1891 – Dec. 28, 1918
Hall, Luscious Jan. 6, 1916 – May 8, 1916
Hall, Mozell Dec. 1, 1894 – Oct. 10, 1917
Hallomon, George 1855 – Oct. 21, 1913
Harbs, John Jan. 11, 1891 – June 20, 1916
Harries, Willie Dec. 26, 1916 – July 17, 1917
Harris, Ester 1855 – Aug. 9, 1915
Harris (infant of George) April 29, 1916 – April 29, 1916
Harrison, Barbara 1859 – Nov. 19, 1916
Hawkins, Clara 1838 – Oct. 17, 1913
Hays, Matilda 1866 – Feb. 22, 1915
Haywood, Lillie 1889 – May 3, 1915
Hewitt, Charley 1874 – March 26, 1916
Hickes, Clara 1879 – Aug. 31, 1913
Hicks, Caroline 1840 – Dec. 27, 1915
Hicks, Thomas Henry 1871 – May 23, 1919
Higgins, Julius 1866 – Oct. 23, 1913
Hinton, Amous Aug. 9, 1906 – July 19, 1916
Hopkins, Sam 1885 – Aug. 3, 1913
Illegible last name, Thos 1874 – May 9, 1916
Isabell, John Feb. 16, 1915 – Feb. 16, 1915
Jackson, Floyd 1881 – Oct. 7, 1916
Jackson, Jas Nov. 26, 1914 – Jan. 1, 1915
Jackson, Moses 1882 – June 30, 1918
Jackson, Moss June 20, 1918 – Sept. 29, 1918
Jackson, Rosa Lee March 26, 1916 – April 6, 1916
Jackson, Sarah 1873 – March 14, 1915
Jackson, Thos J July, 15, 1877 – Jan. 16, 1915
James, Frank Jan. 16, 1884 – Nov. 8, 1916
James, Mattie Feb. 10, 1894 – Jan. 23, 1917
Jenkins Sept. 12, 1917 – Sept. 12, 1917
Jenkins, Annie 1861 – Sept. 15, 1916
Jenkins, Idella Jan. 30, 1895 – May 4, 1915
Jess 1880 – Dec. 23, 1916
Jinkin, Lizzy 1879 – Aug. 13, 1915
Johnson Dec. 31, 1915 – Dec. 31, 1915
Johnson Dec. 31, 1915 – Jan. 2, 1916
Johnson, Laira L. Aug. 1, 1914 – June 1, 1915
Johnson, Perry E. 1896 – July 24, 1913
Johnson, Sallie 1867 – Nov. 20, 1917
Johnson, Samuel 1867 – Nov. 3, 1917
Johnson, William 1864 – Nov. 24, 1914
Jones May 1, 1915 – May 1, 1915
Jones Sept. 20, 1918 – Sept. 23, 1918
Jones 1913 – Aug. 18, 1913
Jones, George 1887 – Aug. 13, 2013
Jones, Henry 1877 – Sept. 4, 1913
Jones, James Jr. 1894 – June 12, 1915
Jones, Mittie 1898 – July 26, 1913
Jones, Shelmar June 3, 1917 – Sept. 29, 1917
Jones, Willie D. 1875 – July 4, 1915
Kelly, Christina 1844 – June 15, 1918
King, D. 1870 – July 7, 1916
King, Lula 1863 – Feb. 20, 1915
King, Marie 1896 – Oct. 25, 1918
Kirby, J.D. 1860 – June 15, 1915
Kirby, Marcella 1889 – July 5, 1913
Lacorn, Panzy 1902 – June 18, 1916
Lang, Eliza 1873 – Aug. 2, 1915
Larry, Clarry E. Sept. 7, 1899 – July 14, 1916
Lasinbe, Antha K. Jan. 2, 1866 – Feb. 15, 1917
Lassetter Oct. 24, 1915 – Oct. 24, 1915
Law, Isefell 1897 – Aug. 26, 1916
Leaf, Vilott Jan. 16, 1873 – May 6, 1916
Leaf (infant) Aug. 21, 1916 – Sept. 21, 1916
Lecorn, Hattie 1886 – May 4, 1916
Lee, Henry Jan. 30, 1915 – Jan. 30, 1915
Lee, Rachel L. 1860 – June 23, 1915
Lewis Not listed – May 2, 1920
Lewis, Theolean Nov. 1, 1917 – Nov. 4, 1917
Lightborne, Pamilla Oct. 4, 1889 – Dec. 26, 1916
Lightburn, John 1845 – March 26, 1915
Lightfoot July 20, 1915 – July 20, 1915
Linton, George 1844 – Dec. 23, 1916
Little May 27, 1916 – Jan. 27, 1917
Littles, Lilla 1879 – April 16, 1918
Loman, Selma Aug. 18, 1917 – April 4, 1918
Mack, John Nov. 25, 1902 – Feb. 3, 1915
Madison, Jane 1863 – Aug. 18, 1916
Martin, Dorotha 1915 – May 29, 1915
Martin, Ella 1859 – Oct. 31, 1917
Mathers, Ruth June 1, 1915 – Nov. 4, 1916
Mathews, Julia 1871 – May 18, 1916
Maxwell, Perry 1878 – Dec. 13, 1913
Mayes, Peter M. Jan. 25, 1865 – Oct. 7, 1915
Mccall Dec. 22, 1917 – Dec. 22, 1917
McCaslin Nov. 11, 1919 – Nov. 11, 1919
Mccloud, Eral Aug. 23, 1915 – Feb. 16, 1916
Mcdonald, Lucus 1912 – Feb. 25, 1915
Mcfarland, Isaac 1916 – Jan. 23, 1916
Mcgett, William Jr. 1860 – Dec. 18, 1915
Mcnear, Bertha 1897 – Jan. 15, 1917
Mern, Edward 1895 – Feb. 2, 1916
Merrith, Alford 1864 – March 14, 1915
Miller, Johone March 1, 1841 – Feb. 24, 1917
Miller, Joseph 1865 – Dec. 10, 1915
Miller, Nettie 1877 – Oct. 17, 1918
Miller, Theodore Feb. 25, 1880 – April 19, 1915
Mills Oct. 5, 1913 – Oct. 8, 1913
Mobley, Charley 1886 – Oct. 24, 1913
Monroe, B. 1862 – Aug. 26, 1917
Moorant (infant) Nov. 12, 1916 – Nov. 18, 1916
Moore, Annie Lee 1895 – March 23, 1915
Moore (infant of Henderson) Feb. 4, 1916 – Feb. 4, 1916
Morgan, George 1829 – Feb. 4, 1915
Mungumery, Christena 1870 – Oct. 25, 1918
Neal, Mary March 11, 1845 – March 13, 1916
Neblack, Henry 1847 – Dec. 8, 1917
Neblock, Francis 1855 – June 5, 1915
Nelson, Dolley 1868 – Aug. 26, 1918
Nelson, Eliza 1891 – Oct. 17, 1918
Nelson, Emma 1853 – Nov. 5, 1914
Nelson, Margrett 1863 – Oct. 23, 1913
Newton, John Oct. 7, 1857 – Jan. 3, 1915
Nielsen, George 1881 – Sept. 15, 1916
Outley, Minerva 1837 – Dec. 16, 1917
Owens, Alice 1855 – June 29, 1915
Paige (infant) Sept. 17, 1916 – Sept. 17, 1916
Palmer, Frank James Dec. 23, 1915 – Dec. 23, 1915
Parrish, Allice 1881 – Oct. 18, 1918
Pastell, Lillian 1900 – Jan. 20, 1916
Paten, Laura 1867 – Dec. 23, 1913
Patterson, Hellen B. Aug. 1, 1915 – Jan. 19, 1916
Petterson, Mattie 1868 – June 21, 1915
Patterson, Robert 1850 – Sept. 22, 1917
Peeples, Gravith 1913 – May 22, 1915
Perez Oct. 13, 1917 – Oct. 13, 1917
Peters, Boreta M Oct. 15, 1887 – Nov. 24, 1916
Peterson, Mollie 1868 – June 22, 1915
Phenix, Alma S. June 3, 1917 – May 26, 1918
Pinder, Edward 1853 – Aug. 4, 1918
Quinn, Johney 1881 – Dec. 8, 1913
Rattry, Camille 1894 – June 12, 1915
Reed, George 1874 – Jan. 8, 1919
Resberry Dec. 6, 1913 – Dec. 9, 1913
Richard, Arosa 1860 – Dec. 11, 1913
Richard, Katherin Feb. 12, 1897 – Dec. 13, 1914
Richardson, Richard Sept. 8, 1913 – Nov. 4, 1917
Rill, Joe 1897 – Jan. 2, 1917
Rivers, Emma L. Nov. 22, 1875 – Feb. 13, 1915
Roberts Feb. 26, 1915 – Feb. 26, 1915
Roberts, Julia 1882 – Nov. 21, 1917
Roberts, Mable 1885 – Feb. 11, 1919
Robinson, Charley 1882 – Feb. 9, 1917
Robinson, Tyler 1876 – April 15, 1916
Rodgers, Joe 1830 – Sept. 13, 1918
Rodriguez, Panchio 1905 – Jan. 3, 1915
Rogers, Hattie 1901 – Nov. 5, 1917
Rogers, Will 1874 – Dec. 31, 1916
Roma, Christina Oct. 10, 1867 – Feb. 3, 1915
Rooks, William 1851 – Feb. 4, 1917
Rudolf Nov. 3, 1915 – Nov. 3, 1915
Sams, Nathaniel Oct. 30, 1897 – Nov. 12, 1917
Saneg, Leoniles 1872 – Oct. 22, 1918
Saupa, Ella L. Sept. 9, 1874 – Sept. 6, 1915
Sawyer, Mose 1880 – Sept. 16, 1917
Sawyer, Robert 1889 – March 2, 1917
Charrie, Scarlott 1851 – Jan. 14, 1916
Schott, David 1865 – Dec. 17, 1915
Scott, Clara Oct. 18, 1915 – Jan. 28, 1916
Scott, Clarence Aug. 27, 1911 – Aug. 21, 1915
Shakespar, W.H. Sept. 13, 1863 – Nov. 7, 1914
Sheehy, Samuel O. Sept. 28, 1916 – April 4, 1918
Sherman, C.A. 1862 – Aug. 17, 1913
Sherman, Ella 1880 – April 25, 1915
Sherman, George 1886 – April 6, 1916
Show, Agnes 1877 – Nov. 6, 1914
Simms, Sara A. 1864 – May 6, 1916
Simpson, Robert June 13, 1916 – June 13, 1916
Small June 6, 1915 – June 6, 1915
Small, Louisia Oct. 12, 1909 – July 28, 1915
Smart May 11, 1918 – May 11, 1918
Smart, Mattie M. Aug. 2, 1899 – May 15, 1918
Smiley, Mary 1881 – Oct. 12, 1918
Smiley, Thomas July 18, 1898 – Dec. 18, 1916
Smith 1913 – Nov. 17, 1913
Smith, Daniel 1862 – July 21, 1913
Smith, Ellen N. 1867 – Oct. 10, 1917
Smith, Mary 1856 – Dec. 12, 1916
Smith, Reba 1899 – Nov. 2, 1916
Smith, Shade 1865 – Dec. 5, 1915
Spiers (infant) Sept. 14, 1916 – Sept. 14, 1916
Spotfond, Allis 1882 – July 24, 1913
Spotford, Rosa L. May 1, 1862 – March 21, 1916
Standely, Millidge L. Oct. 30, 1915 – Nov. 10, 1916
Stephens, Shisried 1888 – June 10, 1918
Steward, Frank 1861 – Jan. 24, 1916
Steward, Mildred March 7, 1916 – Sept. 2, 1917
Subers, Calvin April 30, 1864 – Nov. 15, 1915
Subers, Warrin 1873 – July 13, 1918
Sullivan (baby) Sept. 24, 1914 – Sept. 24, 1914
Suttion (infant) July 8, 1916 – Nov. 4, 1916
Symonette, Donald A. 1897 – May 14, 1915
Taylor 1882 – Sept. 2, 1915
Taylor, Berdina 1915 – March 31, 1915
Taylor, Mattie Feb. 24, 1905 – Sept. 6, 1915
Thomas Dec. 28, 1913 – Dec. 28, 1913
Thomas March 10, 1918 – March 10, 1918
Thomas, Georgiana 1850 – Jan. 6, 1915
Thomas, Ross 1914 – March 17, 1915
Thomas, Woodie Walker April 9, 1896 – Dec. 9, 1913
Thompson, Lonnie 1890 – Feb. 24, 1915
Threatt, Willie Green 1878 – Nov. 19, 1914
Thurmon, Sarah Elizabeth 1919 – Jan. 24, 1920
Tony (infant of Mary) July 12, 1916 – July 14, 1916
Topliyn, Henry 1875 – Dec. 3, 1915
Townsel, Hazal 1913 – Oct. 8, 1913
Tuner, Bessie 1902 – Oct. 31, 1918
Turner, Annie M. Sept. 18, 1896 – Sept. 8, 1915
Valdis, Mamie 1885 – May 15, 1916
Van March 18, 1920 – March 18, 1920
Vearance, Victoria 1912 – July 12, 1915
Vickers, William 1872 – March 14, 1916
Walker, Alexander B. Sept. 5, 1874 – March 17, 1915
Walker, Everette Oct. 2, 1916 – Oct. 3, 1917
Walker (infant of Lee R.) April 30, 1916 – April 30, 1916
Walker, Mary 1896 – Aug. 22, 1913
Walker, Richard 1861 – Oct. 9, 1913
Walker, Susia 1877 – Oct. 5, 1915
Walls Oct. 14, 1915 – Oct. 15, 1915
Walters, Moses 1868 – July 14, 1918
Walton, Lauire May 10, 1872 – June 12, 1917
Ward 1913 – Nov. 7, 1913
Ward, Josephine 1898 – Feb. 13, 1915
Washington, George 1822 – April 28, 1919
Washington, Silora 1877 – Aug. 15, 1918
Watson (baby) Nov. 9, 1914 – Nov. 9, 1914
Watson, Bristow Jan. 31, 1869 – Feb. 7, 1915
Watson, Maggie 1898 – Aug. 30, 1913
Watters, Martha G. 1912 – June 22, 1915
Welch, Falmon Nov. 15, 1916 – Dec. 3, 1917
Wellons, Clifford 1891 – Nov. 2, 1918
Williams, Annie 1888 – Nov. 9, 1915
William, Maimie 1875 – Oct. 7, 1915
William, Marie 1904 – July 4, 1915
Williams March 13, 1920 – March 13, 1920
Williams, B.W. 1870 – June 18, 1916
Williams, Dilla Nov. 13, 1877 – Oct. 18, 1913
Williams, Fannie 1853 – Aug. 15, 1918
Williams (infant of Gipson) May 24, 1916 – May 24, 1916
Williams, James 1884 – Jan. 20, 1917
Williams, Leroy Oct. 9, 1905 – July 29, 1917
Williams, Lillie March 31, 1885 – Feb. 11, 1917
William, Maime 1875 – Oct. 6, 1915
Williams, Mary L. Sept. 4, 1862 – Aug. 22, 1915
Williams, Quinton 1905 – Jan. 2, 1916
Williams, Rachel 1859 – July 20, 1915
Williams, Rose 1889 – Jan. 19, 1917
Williams, Rosa Lee Nov. 19, 1917 – Sept. 5, 1918
Williams, Sam 1858 – May 22, 1915
Williams, Martha 1896 – Feb. 16, 1915
Williams, Willie 1868 – May 17, 1916
Willians, Annie 1888 – Nov. 15, 1915
Willson, Rachel 1844 – Aug. 31, 1916
Wilson, Annie 1884 – Nov. 24, 1918
Wilson, Feby 1827 – Dec. 8, 1915
Wilson, Frank 1875 – Oct. 16, 1917
Wise, Gertrude June 6, 1915 – Nov. 8, 1915
Wise (infant of Ruby) May 21, 1918 – May 21, 1918
Wise, Ruby Not listed – May 21, 1918
Wood, Idella Ann June 3, 1863 – April 23, 1918
Wooden, Mamie Feb. 2, 1905 – Aug. 6, 1915
Woran, Lula Dec. 8, 1913 – Dec. 8, 1913
Young Dec. 30, 1916 – Jan. 2, 1917
Young, Comele 1913 – Aug. 25, 1913