The box tomb of Julia Rowan Taylor Busbee was restored thanks to a generous donation from the 1789 Questers. Julia Taylor Busbee, (April 19, 1828- February 27, 1858), was the first wife of soldier Quenten Busbee. She died at age 29. Although we know little about Julia’s background, her portrait, painted by an unknown artist, is part of Smithsonian Institution collection. Julia was buried in City Cemetery in an ornate box tomb that fell into great disrepair over time, (A box tomb was a style of cemetery grave marker popular prior to the Civil War. It is an above ground marker, although those interred are not buried inside the box tomb). The box tomb was restored by Dean Ruedrich in May 2015. 

Before Restoration November 2014

After Restoration June 2015