Haynie Cemetery
8855 Valley View Rd.
Custer, Whatcom County, Washington 98240
360-366-5111
Directions: Take Exit 270 (Birch Bay-Lynden Rd) off of Interstate I-5 and head East. Take an immediate left after the exit onto Valley View Rd and head North 1.9 miles. The cemetery entrance will be on the left.
On May 18, 1889, Ditley Anderson deeded one square acre of land to George Pennington, reserving "a space of sufficient size (sic) to bury ten persons, and the privilege of crossing said tract for such purpose. Said tract to be used - a burying (sic) yard for the dead." On June 18, 1904, George and Emma Pennington deeded the same tract to "The Trustees of the ‘Haynie Cemetery Association’" and buried twin sons there. A second plot was also donated, and later a third portion was donated by Jess Pearson. In the beginning, those who worked to help clear the ground received a cemetery lot in payment.
The name "Haynie" is said to have come from a surveyor named "Haney" who was hired to survey for a railroad between Blaine, Lynden and Bellingham. The Haynie Helping Hand oversees care of the cemetery.
The Haynie Cemetery index lists individuals interred at this cemetery in Whatcom County, Washington. The markers' death dates range from 1892 to 2010, and the earliest birth date shown is 1840.
The cemetery is in very good condition and well cared for. It is fenced but accessible. There is room for a few cars to park alongside the cemetery fence.
Cemetery Contact: Haynie Helping Hand Club, Mrs. Alvin Van Dyke, President, 8651 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240.
Additional information: https://genealogytrails.com/wash/whatcom/cemeteries/Haynie.html
HAYNIE CEMETERY – Volume III
Haynie Cemetery is located on the west side of Valley View Road approximately four and one-half miles southeast of Blaine, WA (Extreme NE corner of Sec 15, T40N R1E). To reach Haynie Cemetery from I-5, take the Birch Bay-Lynden Rd exit (Exit 270). At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, proceed right and then immediately left (north) on Valley View Road. Continue on Valley View Road 1.9 miles to the cemetery entrance.
On May 18, 1889, Ditley ANDERSON deeded to George PENNINGTON one square acre of land, reserving "a space of sufficient sice (sic) to bury ten persons, and the privilege of crossing said tract for such purpose. Said tract to be used - a burrying (sic) yard for the dead." On June 18, 1904, George and Emma PENNINGTON deeded the same tract to "The Trustees of the ‘Haynie Cemetery Association’" and buried twin sons there. A second plot was also donated, and later a third portion was donated by Jess PEARSON. In the beginning, those who worked to help clear the ground received a cemetery lot in payment.
The name "Haynie" is said to have come from a surveyor by the name of "Haney" who was hired to survey for a railroad between Blaine, Lynden and Bellingham. The Haynie Helping Hand oversees care of the cemetery.
Inquiries should be addressed to: Joan Kudsk, 360-366-5111.
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