Ellis County, Texas -- Boren Cemetery ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** History of the Boren Cemetery & Reagor Springs Michael Boren and Riley Boren donated the land for the cemetery in the early 1830's. Most of the burials occurred during the later 1800's-early 1900's. There are 154 burials in the cemetery, which were recorded. Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Feltenberger did the last transcribed listing of the cemetery on October 4, 1956. The earliest burial was in 1851 and the last burial was 1951. Denise MADDOX maintains a Boren Cemetery web site at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/1746/boren.html Below is a transcription of those buried at the BOREN CEMETERY at Reagor Springs, Ellis Co.,TX. Who's buried in Boren-Reagor Springs Cemetery? Original Survey by Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Feltenberger on October 4, 1956 & Updated-Survey by Nana Lou Dudley on February 25, 1999. Located off Hwy 287 between Waxahachie and Ennis at Reagor Springs. East on Hwy 287 from Waxahachie to Reagor Springs sign and turn right. Proceed 9 miles to Y in road and stay to the right for 1.3 miles on Old Waxahachie/Ennis Hwy. Go right on Boren Road for 2 miles to cul-de-sac. Right through pasture for .2 mile to cemetery. The oldest burial recorded is 1868. Many funeral home markers that can not be read were found. By Nana Lou Dudley Battles, Dewey s/o F. M. & L. M. Lay me down on my little bed Papa 30 May 1899 06 Dec 1901 Battles, Henry G. s/o F. M. & L. M. Our loved one 13 Jan 1891 22 Mar 1892 Battles, Jimmie 19 Mar 1893 04 Apr 1893 Battles, Ida Gone but not forgotten, Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven. 26 Mar 1863 28 Mar 1893 Battles, Mary A. wf of T. J. Dearest Mother, thou hast left 29 Oct 1833 19 Dec 1903 Bell, James W. s/o W.S. & Mary Bell A sleep in Jesus, blessed thought 21 Sep 1905 30 Mar 1906 Bell, John W. Co. G. 43 Tenn CSA Inf. 24 Jun 1840 2 Feb 1920 Blackburn, Douglas 30 Mar 1898 12 Oct 1918 Blankenship, Susan M. Wf of J. F. 20 Jul 1865 08 Nov 1904 Bond, inf s/o J.H. & F.A. Bond A little time on earth he spent, Till God for him his angel sent 26 Nov 1900 05 Dec 1900 Boren, Alice Pearl Another little angel before the heavenly throne 18 Oct 1876 17 Mar 1877 Boren, G. R. Father Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God 15 Mar 1834 24 Dec 1915 Boren, Mable Clare Her end was peace 28 Sep 1884 10 May 1900 Boren, Mary E. In Memory of 03 Jan 1823 03 Jun 1880 Boren, Michael Here lies a Texas veteran and christian 10 Mar 1806 11 Jul 1875 Boren, Pickney S. Aged 25 yrs n.d. 19 Jun 1878 Boren, Riley 15 Mar 1834 24 Dec 1915 Boren, Sarah L. Wife of G.R. Boren Mother Gone But Not Forgotten 01 May 1842 18 Jun 1914 18 Jun 1914 Boren, Sidney T. s/o W. M. & M. 5 yrs, 7 mos, 23 days n.d. 10 Jul 1868 Boren, William 20 Jun 1829 30 Apr 1899 Mrs. W.M. Boren 1841 19 Mar 1934 Brookshire, Ida wf of J. H. Tis the Lord who hath bereff us of the one we loved so well. 22 May 1882 24 Feb 1900 Brookshire, Infant of J. H. & Ida n.d. n.d. Browning, Agnes L. wf of E. T. Jr. As a wife devoted, As a mother affectionate, As a friend ever kind and true 23 Sep 1892 24 Aug 1916 Cann, Charlie Preston s/o A. & Martha 1890 1892 Carter, George 18 Aug 1888 30 Dec 1915 Cheek, Charlie C. s/o I. E. & K. B. Cheek Budded on earth to bloom in heaven 20 Nov 1909 29 Mar 1910 Cole, Charity Jane d/o T.W. Cole & A.A.H.C. 1912 1912 Cole, Inf s/o T.W. Cole & A.A.H.C. n.d. n.d. Cooke, Christina Hunter wf of W. Cooke 1869 1898 Cooke, Henry Lechmere Born at Newbern, N. C. 22 Dec 1809 11 Oct 1885 Cooke, Silas Paul 04 Aug 1897 20 Aug 1897 Cooke, Martha wf of H. L. Cooke, Sen. Here I lay me down, Change the cross into the crown 02 Jan 1815 13 Feb 1893 Cooper, Jesse L. s/o S. A. & M. E. Gone but not forgotten 11 Oct 1892 30 Apr 1893 Crews, J. F. Husband of E. T. Aged 43 yrs, 9 mos, & 13 days One preciaous to our hearts has gone, a voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home that can never be filled, Our father in his wisdom, called the boon, his love has given, and tho on earth the body lies the soul is safe in heaven. 10 Mar 1854 23 Dec 1897 Crews, James R. s/o J. F. & E. T. Slowly fading, lingering, dying, Like the leaf he passed away, Heeding not our tears of anguish,Heaven has claimed its own to day --- And we weep. 13 Nov 1881 15 Dec 1899 Crews, Lonnie Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord 10 Mar 1887 06 Mar 1904 Cummings, Charles F. A little flower of love that blossomed but to die, Transplanted now above, To bloom with God on high. 28 Dec. 1882 15 Sep 1884 Cummings, H. E. A fond mother and a friend to all 23 Jul 1851 11 May 1897 Cummings, M. C. Gone but not forgotten 21 Feb 1873 04 Dec 1895 Cummings, Nora Lee Thou art gone little darling, Sweet child of our love. From earths fairy strand To bright mansions above. 11 Jun 1891 13 Feb 1899 Cummings, W. F. 14 Oct 1849 25 Mar 1895 Davis, Anna Harriet Splawn wf of J. W. Gone home to heaven 13 Oct 1871 14 Jan 1897 Davis, Miss Elizabeth 16 Jun 1846 01 Jun 1902 Davis, J. Addison Our Father 26 Sep 1827 03 Aug 1897 Deavers, Royal s/o H. A. & Docia Weep not, dear father and mother for me, For I am waiting in glory for thee. 11 Jul 1900 20 Aug 1902 Deavers, Vera d/o H. A. & Docia Sweet babe, thy spirit now hath rest. Thy sufferings now are over. 18 Feb 1911 31 Oct. 1911 Dixson, Mary J. Wife of T. B. Rest mother, rest in quiet! Sleep, While friends in sorrow over thee weep. 30 Dec 1840 11 Sep 1905 Dyess, Harriett wf of B. J. Wife, dear, take thy rest, The summer flowers will bloom, While you, the purest and best, Doth wither in the tomb. 04 Sep 1859 28 Feb 1891 Dyess, Jaunita d/o B. J. & M. B. She was too good, too gentle and fair, To dwell in this old world of care. 20 Jan 1898 06 Jul 1898 Dyess, William B. s/o B. J. & M. B. A little time on earth he spent. Till God for him His angel sent. 21 Sep 1899 09 Apr 1901 Fields, William C. s/o W. A. & M. E. 29 Dec 1880 07 Jan 1881 Flowers, Shelby P. 19 Jun 1891 06 Feb 1893 Floy, Stanley age 19 yrs, 11 mo, 19 days n.d. 19 May 1901 Fry, E. D. stone broken through name of parents Suffer little children to come unto me 01 Jan 1897 05 May 1897 Gann, Charlie Preston s/o Alford & Martha M. Our little boy sleeps sweetly here 23 Aug 1890 06 Feb 1892 Godfrey, Born and died Infant s/o J. H. & L. M. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven 21 Jun 1896 21 Jun 1896 Godfrey, Nancy C. Wife of T. P., Sr. 1812 15 Feb 1894 Godfrey, Olevia F. wf of T. P. 04 Jun 1834 21 Mar 1910 Godfrey, T. P. N. 20 Oct 1834 13 Feb 1911 Griffin, Lelia G. Wife of Thos. E. Rest in peace thou gentle spirit, Throned above Souls like thine with God inherit Life and love. 15 Feb 1861 11 Jan 1888 Griffin, Oler Ray d/o T. E. & L. G. Happy infant, early blest! Rest, in peaceful slumbers, rest 24 July 1886 19 Nov 1887 Griffith, Mary Lou 14 Sep 1831 20 Apr 1907 Hartsfield, Delia d/o T. J. & A. J. 08 Dec 1865 21 Oct 1871 Hartsfield, Florence d/o T. J. & A. J. 29 Aug 1872 03 Apr 1874 Hartsfield, Infant son of T. J. & A. J. 25 Dec 1870 28 Dec 1870 Hartsfield, William C. s/o T. J. & A. J. 18 Dec 1867 01 Mar 1887 Hathorn, Henry s/o W. C. & Alma Darling, we miss thee 13 Dec 1907 17 Jan 1908 Hathorn, W. C. He has gone to the mansions of rest 28 Apr 1875 2 Feb 1908 Hitchcock, David Allie 21 Jul 1898 14 Apr 1916 Hitchcock, D. M. Husband of H. C. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep. 20 Apr 1866 14 Jun 1903 Hitchcock, Hattie C. 1863 1940 Hodges, inf s/o J. T. & M. P. 12 Apr 1901 12 Apr 1901 Holbert, Ella D/o Geo. & Nancy 1894 1895 Holbert, Willie Lee s/o C. C. & M. E. 1904 1904 Holland, Mary H. 17 Jul 1826 11 Feb 1898 Hughes, Elizabeth aged 52 years n. d. 17 Feb 1895 Hunter, David born in Scotland 29 Jul 1834 14 Dec 1889 Jackson, M. A. 3 Sep 1856 20 Feb 1885 Jeffrey, Viola V. d/o J. J. & S. M. 1896 1898 Jeffrey, Sallie d/o J. J. & S. M. 1884 1887 Jenes, N. R. s/o W. H. & M. R. 1895 1895 Johnson, Daniel Prophet 30 Aug 1849 20 February 1920 Johnson, Mattie Elizabeth Crews wf of D. P. 3 March 1876 20 February 1920 Layton, C. A. wf of J. W. 4 Apr 1852 17 Aug 1907 Layton, Louisa J. wf of J. B. 5 Dec 1858 17 Feb 1903 Lewis, Elizabeth d/o F. M. & M. L. 1883 1884 Lewis, Elizabeth wf of F. M. 28 Feb 1844 18 July 1881 Lewis, Inf son of Jim & Faye Lewis 1924 Lewis, Johnnie W. 6 Oct 1868 12 Dec 1888 Lewis, inf s/o J. S. & M. F. 20 Mar 1881 24 May 1881 Lewis, Nannie A. d/o D. & E. F. 1899 1899 Lewis, Oscar L. 21 Mar 1892 23 Oct 1898 Lewis, William Arnold 1 Apr 1847 June 1919 Matthews, Jereleen M. wf of J. W. 13 Feb 1852 22 Feb 1912 Minor, M. E. d/o J. W. & M. E. 1891 1891 Lewis, Musgrove 16 Oct 1810 Death date not legible McDaniel, Robert A. s/o Geo & N. 1887 1891 McDowell, Emly 30 May 1827 2 Apr 1890 McDowell, Georgia A. d/o J. W. & L. R. 30 Jun 1884 5 Sep 1886 McDowell, Mollie d/o J. W. & L. R. 7 Jan 1882 15 Jul 1882 McKinney, inf of Henry & Viola 1894 1894 Mckinney, J. A. 10 Sep 1868 28 Sep 1880 Mckinney, Mary J. wf of T. H. aged 43 yrs, 9 mos. n.d. 8 Oct 1873 McKinney, Orah 1895 1899 McKinney, Little Rugh d/o C. C. & Olive 1907 1910 Odom, Berdotty wf of A. 8 May 1847 20 Feb 1887 Odom, Ila Pina d/o J. W. & S. A. 11 Jan 1886 7 Mar 1887 Odom, James S. n/a Nov. 26, 1904 Painter, Sarah wf of Bengeman 8 May 1848 2 Jun 1889 Parchman, Eula Irene wf of E. T. 29 Apr 1867 2 Jul 1893 Parchman, Georgie L. d/o R.T. & Eula 1 yr, 2 mos., 25 days 10 Mar 1891 5 Jun 1892 Parker, J. B. Twas hard to give thee up. But thy will O' God be done 25 Jun 1855 18 Aug 1919 Parker, inf of J.B. & J.P. 6 Mar 1897 6 Mar 1897 Parker, Mattie O. She's gone to worlds above, where saints and angels meet, to realize our saviours love and worship at his feet 9 Nov 1882 18 Aug 1904 Parker, Minnie E. wf of W.T. 11 Dec 1879 12 Jan 1900 Parker, inf d/o W.T. & M.E. 29 Jul 1899 29 Jul 1899 Perkins, May Boren wf of H.L. She was the sunshine of our home 29 Mar 1870 28 Dec 1917 Pike, Eva A. d/o D.W. & A.J. 25 Jan 1900 14 Jan 1901 Piland, David T. s/o J.W. & N.E. How much of light, how much of joy is buried with a darling boy. 19 Aug 1887 14 Feb 1904 Piland, J.W. 15 Sep 1849 24 Oct 1918 Piland, Myrtie s/o J.W. & N.E. 1893 1893 Prestidge, Charlie E. s/o T.J. & S.E. 1908 1909 Prestidge, G.W. 14 Jan 1839 2 Feb 1890 Prestidge, Lela F. d/o T.J. & S.E. 1891 1891 Prestidge, Mary C. d/o W.A. & M.F. 11 Feb 1890 10 May 1905 Prestidge, Rosa L. 1893 1894 Prestidge, inf s/o T.J. & S.E. 1892 1892 Rhodes, Jesse Ethel 20 Apr 1891 1 Nov 1913 Riley, inf s/o E.A. & Jennie 18 May 1905 18 May 1905 Rodgers, Eulah E. 11 Jul 1893 10 Feb 1894 Rodgers, Katie Bell 15 Aug 1889 31 Oct 1890 Rodgers, inf s/o E.B. & S.R. 3 Aug 1892 9 Aug 1892 Samson, Franklin M. 25 Dec 1861 6 Jun 1885 Shackelford, James A. husband of A.M. 17 Apr 1855 22 Feb 1903 Shaw, David H. s/o W.E. & M.E. 1892 1893 Shaw, Jonnie s/o W.E. & M.E. 1888 1888 Shaw, Lillie M. d/o W.E. & M.E. 1900 1900 Shaw, Lucy d/o W.E. & M.E. 1898 1898 Shaw, inf d/o W.E. & M.E. 1906 1906 Shivers, Canada Wilson The leaves of life fall one by one 22 Jun 1851 14 Mar 1901 Shivers, G.W. 17 Jun 1878 3 Sep 1902 Shivers, Mattie Jane wf of C.W. The leaves of life fall one by one 5 Dec 1858 29 Jul 1934 Shivers, Ruby d/o R.L. & L.M. 14 Mar 1901 16 Mar 1902 Shivers, Viola d/o G.M. & Lucy 6 Nov 1901 22 Feb 1904 Shivers, William A. 23 Dec 1862 22 Nov 1884 Shofner, Charlie J. s/o J.H. & G.A. 22 Nov 1902 25 Sep 1903 Shofner, Earnest T. s/o J.H. & G.A. 5 Oct 1896 2 Apr 1897 Shofner, Clarence D. s/o J.H. & G.A. 18 Mar 1888 18 Oct 1905 Shofner, Georgia Metal Marker 1864 1951 Shofner, James H. s/o G.G. & Jeffie 1914 1914 Shofner, Mary A. d/o W.T. & Winnie 1914 1914 Shofner, Ross A. s/o J.H. & G.A. 30 Jan 1898 8 Nov 1899 Shofner, Winnie Lee wf of W.T. 24 Nov 1889 16 Aug 1914 Slocum, Emma F. 21 Jun 1866 1 Jun 1938 Slocum, Henry A. 20 May 1861 21 Feb 1919 Slocum, inf d/o H.A. & E.F. gone but not forgotten 20 Jun 1901 21 Jun 1901 Slocum, Claytee d/o H.A. & E.F. 15 Jan 1899 20 Sep 1903 Slocum, Pearson Young May 1828 26 Jan 1908 Slocum, Dorinda T. 22 Nov 1834 2 Jan 1910 Splawn, inf s/o S.E. & B.E. 8 Jun 1889 8 Jun 1889 Stanley, Floy aged 19 yrs, 11 mos, 19 days gone but not forgotten 19 May 1901 Stevenson, Dovey L. 10 Sep 1822 10 Apr 1912 Stevenson, H.M. 1884 1896 Stevenson, H.M. wf of J.A. 17 Jun 1854 18 Aug 1895 Stevenson, J.A. 7 Mar 1852 8 Nov 1918 Stevenson, J.D.E. s/o J.A. & H.M.S. 13 Aug 1895 28 Jun 1898 Stevenson, William E. 10 Apr 1882 27 Jul 1925 Tipton, Willie 1907 1908 Tucker, John 14 Apr 1881 15 May 1897 Turns, inf s/o J.W.P. & Martha 18 Feb 1900 21 Feb 1900 Turns, Pressey 2 Apr 1893 8 Jun 1894 Twilligear, Abram 7 Sep 1812 29 May 1890 Twilligear, Walter Lee s/o G.E. & E.E. 6 May 1830 26 Nov 1832 Vines, Allie wf of A.L. aged 28 yrs, 9 mos, 7 days 30 Apr 1874 7 Feb 1901 Vines, inf of A.L. & Allie n.d. n.d. Walker, Carrie 14 Jan. 1884 16 Jan 1904 Wheatley, Henraetta d/o P.H. & S.S. 14 Apr 1863 21 Jul 1895 Wheatley, Lou wf of T.E. 10 Sep 1874 2 Jul 1899 Wheatley, Ora Belle d/o P.H. & M.E. 26 Nov 1877 6 Feb 1898 Williams, inf d/o D. & Lela 1903 1903 Williams, Willie May d/o J.B. & M.C. 1881 1884 Yerby, Pearly May d/o J.C. & Ella 1896 1896 ------------------------------------- Borens, Past & Present by Helen Meeks This book is 499 pages of Boren history. All profits go to the Boren Reagor Springs Historical Society for the preservation of the cemetery. If interested in purchasing a copy just contact: Denise Maddox at: dmaddox@technologist.com