All Crenshaws buried in Big Creek cemetery and living Crenshaw family members are descended from Charles Crenshaw. Charles Crenshaw was born in Louisa County Virginia in 1798. He came to Shelby County in 1820 with his parents Joel Crenshaw and Jane Swift Crenshaw. This group of settlers numbered about 20 persons including children and grandchildren. Charles Crenshaw is believed to have been buried in Big Creek Cemetery, although no monument exists. He died in 1853. At this time, Big Creek Cemetery was a ¼ acre family cemetery. The earliest burial is believed to have been around 1828.
Digital Age
Big Creek Cemetery is proud to have many of our old records on digital files to preserve for future generations. We are seeking any digital records that family members may share such as photographs, obituaries and “life stories”. Please submit to Karen Crenshaw at bccemetery@gmail.com or J.D. Crenshaw at j.d.crenshaw6543@gmail.com.