Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1905 — OLDEST MARKED GRAVE IN THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

OLDEST MARKED GRAVE IN THE COUNTY.

Tom Crockett says tha the okh est date borne by any tombstone in the Crockett cemetery southwest of town —although perhaps there are earlier graves that are unmarked —is that of “Julia E., daughter of J. and J. M. Williams,” who died Nov. 26, 1839, or about sixtysix years ago. Mr. Crockett wonders if there are other tombstones in Jasper connty bearing an earlier date, and, if so, where are they located. If any of The Democrat’s readers know of stones bearing earlier date than this in their vicinity, we should be glad to have them marl us the inscription on same and state in what cemetery the graves are located. Ten tons best grade fertilizer in stock and will be sold in any quantity desired at Rensselaer Feed Store.