Mexican Cemetery           Murray County, Oklahoma

Contributed by Dennis Muncrief  mudman@brightok.net
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The Mexican Cemetery
Big Canyon, Murray, OK

This cemetery was located on or near the property owned by the Dolese Brothers Co.
at Big Canyon.  The Dolese Bros. had a large quarry which produced materials used
for RR ballast, concrete and road building.  In the early part of the last century,
Mexican laborers were used at the quarry.  Their family burials were made in this
cemetery which was located between the quarry and the Washita River.  I have not
been there and so have no photos of the site.  Below are five names that were taken
from cemetery registry books at Fox Funeral Home in Davis, OK.  I have no other
name for the cemetery and very few people are now alive that have heard of it or
knows where it is located.  Registry done November 10, 2001.  Five burials are in the
cemetery but there is more suspected which will be discovered when a trip is made to
the tiny secluded cemetery.   

Contributed by Dennis Muncrief mudman@cableone.net


Alcala, Ellen; Sept 20, 1930 - Aug 13, 1931, d/o George Alcala

Cole, Infant; d. Jan. 17, 1931, Age 1 Mo, 9 Dys d/o Andy & Melissa

Estrada, L.; d. June 29, 1923, Age 7 Months

Rivera, Damantina; Feb 5, 1929 - May 3, 1935, d/o Jacinto & Margarita

Vasquez, Jessie; d. July 29, 1924, Age 1 Year, 2 Months