Texas

Bear Creek Cemetery, Cass County, Texas

Near Hughes Springs BABCOCK Hersey P., no birth date, d. 30 Dec. 1932, Master Sgt. IOWA BARRETT Jewel P, b. 27 Sept. 1901, no death date Ruby Lee, b. 5 Aug. 1904, d. 1 May 1954 CLARK Arra G., b. 21 June 1884, no death date, Husband: Charlie E. Clark Charlie E., b. 21 Mar. 1875, d. 20 July 1949, Wife: Arra G. Clark P. W., no birth date, d. 3 Jan. 1960 R. Elwin, b. 9 July 1931, no death date, Father: C. D. Clark DAVIS Charley B., b. 13 Sept. 1893, d. 4 Feb. 1959 Charlie C, b. … Read more

Griffis Graveyard, Cass County, Texas

9 Mi. S. W. of Hughes Springs off Farm Road # 250 – In a forest Transcribed on 10-24-1960 This cemetery is deep in the forest and one would need a guide to locate it. The natives around Hughes Springs, Texas say there was once a farm house here. There are 15 unmarked graves and 5 marked ones. GRIFFIS John M., d. 7 Aug. 1884, Aged 69 years 7 days. Masonic Stone. Alie, b. 29 Dec. 1815, d. 28 Oct. 1897 J. D., b. 1 Jan. 1847, d. 1 Apr. 1896 O’DELL John W., b. 3 Nov. 1870, d. 24 … Read more

Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Cass County, Texas

BRABHAM Cole, b. 14 Dec. 1886, d. 7 May 1946, On J. A. Brabham lot Infant Son, b. 14 Feb. 1926, Father: W. A. Brabham, Mother: Lizzie Brabham J. A., b. 10 May 1860, d. 4 June 1916, Wife: Mattie Ida Lizzy McCoy, b. 1 Jan. 1892, d. 23 June 1957 Mattie Sue, b. 18 Feb. 1862, d. 5 July 1923, Husband: J. A. Brabham CAMERON Martin Willard, b. 12 Oct. 1875, d. 27 Mar. 1952 CHESER Alice S., b. 21 Feb. 1841, d. 30 Dec. 1927, Husband: Wm. A. Cheser, Jr. William A., Jr., b. 29 Dec. 1830, d. … Read more

Blackoak Cemetery, Cass County, Texas

African-American BROWN Patsy, b. 10 Apr. 1865, d. 10 Sept. 1942. Wife of A. L. and mother. A. L., b. 7 Jan. 1861, d. 4 June 1935. Husband of Patsy Brown and father. BROWN Claud, 1892 – 1973 Rev. Isaac C., 1890 – 1974. (Masonic emblem.) DENNIS Leonard, b. 23 Mar. 1895, d. 27 May 1972. Texas – Pvt – U. S. Army – WWI. GREGG Ella Pruitt, b. 15 Mar. 1879, d. 23 Nov. 1965. MCGILL Liza, b. 2 July 1869, d. 7 Sept. 1925. PAYNE Andrew, 5 Feb 1939 (one date only). Texas – Pvt. 355 Labor BN. … Read more

Allen, Oakes, and Enas Graves, Van Zandt County, Texas

(Loc. in Van Zandt County, Texas beside F. M. Road 773. It is 4 miles west of the city of Van and 8 miles south of I20) In addition to the markers listed, there are ten grave sites marked only by native rock. ALLEN John W., b. 13 June 1881, d. 31 Oct. 1882. Artimicia, b. 20 Sept. 1883, d. 16 Nov. 1885. Dau. of J. A. and L. Allen. Lucinda, b. 22 Nov. 1860, d. 22 Feb. 1886. Wife of J. A. Allen. ENAS Wiley A., b. 10 Feb. 1827, d. 17 May 1870. Hester Ann, b. 24 Apr. … Read more

Old Coffeeville Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas

Oldest in Upshur county. Established before 1843, when Texas was a Republic. (Quote from sign at the cemetery site. Loc: North of the two historical markers on Highway 155. The oldest tombstone in the county found by this writer is there. The inscription reads: Apphie Newman buried Nov. 24, 1843. Col. John M. McNairy, a former State Representative from Upshur County, is buried there and his monument is flat on the ground. Vandals and thugs have gone in and knocked the gravestones over and have broken many. ALLEN Lydia Clara, b. 3 Feb. 1891, d. 13 June 1892. Dau. of … Read more

Crow Family Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas

This small family cemetery is located in Upshur County, Texas, however, detailed directions are not included as it is on private property and the present owners prefer that it not be known. STEPHENSON Henry R., b. 31 Dec. 1878, d. Aug. 1879 (no day). Emma R., b. and d. 5 July 1873. Son and daughter of Jno. and Mary J. Stephenson. Jas. M., b. 4 Feb. 1805, d. 14 Jan. 1883. Nancy, b. 13 June 1809, d. 30 June 1887. CROW J. B., d. 28 Feb. 1865. G. W., b. 21 Sept. 1820, d. 20 Oct. 1877. Father. Sarah J., … Read more

Center Union Cemetery, Henderson County, Texas

Center Union Cemetery is in the southwest corner of Henderson County, Texas. From Cross Roads, go south on farm road 59 for approximately one and a half miles and the cemetery will be on the west side of the road at this point. SHELTON Charles J., b. 2 Oct. 1894, d. 9 Jan 1965. Katie S., b. 18 July 1894, no death date. PENNY Clyde H., b. 11 June 1916, no death date. Loice E., b. 22 Aug. 1918, d. 25 Nov. 1967. O’DELL Charles A., b. 3 Apr. 1883, no death date. Amanda H., b. 10 May 1886, d. … Read more

Fort Graham Cemetery, Hill County, Texas

(Loc: Take hwy. 933 south out of Blum, Texas, past Huron, turn right on Farm Road 2604. Just as you reach Adam’s County Store take a sharp right. The road is a gravel road and will wind past a housing addition, then wind to the right. Go across a small bridge and take the first gravel road to the left. It will resemble nothing more than a country lane, but it is covered with gravel. It will dead-end into the Fort Graham Cemetery. The cemetery is on a hill overlooking the Brazos River that is now part of Lake Whitney. … Read more

Clareville Cemetery, Bee County, Texas

BROWN Franklin, b. 4 Feb. 1906, d. 14 Aug. 1982. Son of Sam H. Brown & Kattie C. Brown. Robert Lewis, no dates. Son of Sam H. & Kattie C. Brown. Kattie C., 1883 – 1924. Wife of Sam H. Brown. Daughter of Willie B. Lee & Poth Patteson Lee. Sam H., b. 29 Jul. 1873, d. 25 Aug. 1946. Son of John Mathis Brown & Parolee Love Brown. LEE Hiram II, 1897 – 1900. Son of Willie B. & Poth Patterson Lee. Mary Jane, b. 1873 – d. 11 Oct. 1956. 2nd wife of Willie B. Lee. William B. … Read more

Shead Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas

(Loc. just inside Limestone County line, .2 mile east of FM Road #939 and .5 mile north of State Highway 31. Recently renovated.) ARNOLD W. C., b. 4 Mar. 1892, d. 25 Dec. 1899. Son of John & Mattie Arnold. AUBERRY George A., b. 16 Apr. 1875, d. 28 Jan. 1945. Nannie Belle, b. 1 Oct. 1881, d. 10 June 1959. Dbl with above. Dau. of Micky Earls. BECON Maria Nancy, d. 25 Oct. 1918, ae. 18 yrs. (written in Spanish) BERALKOVI Jan, 1844 – 1909. (Details in Czech.) Marie, 1838 – 1911. (Details in Czech.) BOYKIN Jessie Lee, b. … Read more

Moore Graves, Upshur County, Texas

(Loc. in Upshur County, abt. half way between Shady Grove and Latch, on F. M. Road #1795. On the way from Shady Grove, it is on the left on a hill.) These three markers apparently have been placed in recent years to mark graves that were previously (and still) marked by rocks. There are four additional grave sites that are marked only with rocks. Surveyed in 1974. MOORE Thompson A., 1841 – 1870. Co. F 17 Consol Texas Dismtd Cav. C.S.A. no name. (no dates). “She was too good, too gentle and fair, to dwell in this cold world of … Read more

Pettigrew Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

(Loc. seven miles north of Windom, Texas, on the land survey granted to Elizabeth Pettigrew by the Republic of Texas.) PETTIGREW J. H., b. 3 Nov. 1818, d. 16 July 1887. Prudence E., b. 10 Oct. 1824, d. 19 May 1889. Wife of J. H. H. M., b. 10 Sept. 1810, d. 15 Aug. 1841. Died from rattlesnake bite while he cleared Land on the homestead on the Pettigrew Branch. James, 1851 – 1863. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 1777, d. 26 Jan. 1854. Infant, b. & d. 1 Nov. 1855. Son of J. H. & P. E. J. T., b. 17 … Read more

Humble Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

(Loc: 7 miles north of Windom, Texas) HUMBLE Henry, b. 1810, d. 25 Dec. 1893. Born in CA. Jane, b. 1815, d. 21 Dec. 1893. Born in CA. Wife of Henry. Child, no dates. —?—–, child, unmarked, no dates.

Baker Cemetery, Collin County, Texas

(Partial Listing) ADAMS A. M., b. 14 Oct. 1856, d. 15 Apr. 1916. Nancy J., b. 24 Jun. 1845, d. 29 Jan. 1892. Wife of J. W. ASKEW John, b. 18 June 1870, d. 3 Apr. 1929. Minnie L., 1876 – 1936. BEATTY Donnie R., 1894 – 1920. BENSON Edward, b. 10 Mar. 1886, d. 3 Feb. 1909. Son of B. & M.D. BLACKBURN Annie Lee, b. 16 Oct. 1876, d. 1 Jan. 1964. James Dewitt, b. 20 Oct. 1857, d. 1917. Leln, b. 7 July 1913, d. 29 Aug. 1913. Leler, b. 7 July 1913, d. 31 Oct. 1913. … Read more

Lee Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

(Loc. 3 miles northwest of Windom) LEE John, b. 23 Apr. 1757, d. 22 Mar. 1855. John, b. 23 Apr. 1797, d. 22 Mar. 1854. John F., b. 2 June 1876, d. 4 Nov. 1879. Son of H.C. & N.A. Nancy A., 1841 – 1879. Wife of H.C. James A., b. 26 Apr. 1827, d. 9 Oct. 1911. Husband of Mary A. Mary A., b. 20 Nov. 1830, d. 10 Mar. 1883. Wife of James A. Mary M., b. 9 May 1833, d. 25 June 1912. Wife of J.A. Lena M., b. 3 Mar. 1875, d. — Mar. 1888. Dau. … Read more

Browles Cemetery, Fannin County, Texas

A family named Young first owned this farm near the southwest corner of Dial where this graveyard is located. One of the Young daughters married a Browles and they continued to live on this farm so this burying plot was known as the Browles graveyard. Mrs. Marcus E. Jackson, who was buried here in 1925, was Margarette Young before her marriage and was a descendant of this Young family. It is possible that the following listings containing initials only (carved into native stone) are those of the Young family and the “D” standing for “died”. YOUNG? C. W. Y. D. … Read more

Hoover Cemetery, Upshur County, Texas

(Loc: North of Big Sandy, a short distance off the Shady Grove road. It has the second oldest marked grave, 1846, in the county.) ALLEN John A. (Father), b. 22 Dec. 1876, d. 19 Nov. 1920. Dollie M. (Mother), b. 13 Sept. 1877, d. 30 July 1958. Robert E., 1921 – 1966. Sarah, b. 17 Apr. 1836, d. 28 Dec. 1911. Wife of W.M. Allen. ARMSTRONG Christopher James, b. 27 Sept. 1970, d. 17 Aug. 1974. Christopher M., b. 10 Sept. 1895, d. 29 Sept. 1964. Texas – Pvt. – U.S. Army – WWI. ASKEW Buford C. (Father), b. 26 … Read more

Miller Cemetery, Red River County, Texas

Located about 4 miles southeast of Clarksville and was destroyed by vandals or cattle in 1957. MILLER Jackson, 1899 – 1903. Son of A. M. (N?) & M. J. Martha Jane, 1872 -1902. Infant girl, b. & d. 1902. WALKER John W., 1901 – 1905.