Sallie Cook-High (Pollock)

James - This crypt was installed by the Cumberland Historic Organization during a ceremony to honor PVY James D. Pollock on Aug 12, 2001. He as born on Aug 27, 1841 at this farm during the Civil War. He served the Confederacy in Co. F, 7th VA Calvary. He was captured by Union Forces during the Battle of Gettysburg, PA, in 1863. Pollock fought in the war for the States' Rights. He upheld and fought under the Confederate Battle Flag. The St. Andrews Cross, which is a true American Christian flag. After the war, he returned to Cumberland, MD. In 1896, He married Nellie Morris and was a father to 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died near Barton, MD, on Jan 27, 1916. May God have mercy on his soul and all souls.

Sallie - She was a spy for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. On April 12, 1864, she was charged with violating the Laws of War when letters addressed to Gen. Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson were found on this great Confederate sympathizer. She was sent to a Union Penitentiary in Pittsburgh, PA, until the end of the war. In 1869, she married Walter Cook and had two children, Katie and Walter. Her husband died in 1870. In 1872, she married Jacob Daniel High. They had three children: Daniel Lee, Etta H, and Ella C.