Freestone County, Texas
Cemeteries



Holder Family Cemetery

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Background:  This is the family cemetery for Mary Almenia Jackson Holder and her 
  family.  This is a very early cemetery for the county. Mary appears to be 
  considered head of the household for the 1855 scholastic census and the
  1860 census, even though J.M. was alive. J.M. is believed to be John M. Holder
  her husband.  Two of Mary's sons (John A., David L.) served in the Confederate 
  army with the 12th TX Cavalry, Company B.

Directions: Located 4 miles NW of Burleson Hill near Keechi Creek. Off of FM-489. 
  [4 miles puts it near County Rd 471]

Oldest Grave: 2/9/1854

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Holder, J[ohn?] M.             07/04/1804-10/27/1863 *1* [h/o Mary A.?]
Holder, Mary A[lmenia Jackson] 12/25/1812-01/22/1866 *2*  [w/o J.M.] 
Holder, D[avid] L.             01/04/1840-10/02/1863 [s/o John & Mary] [CSA 
  12th TX Cav., Co. B]
Holder, S[usan] F.             03/11/1849-01/09/1872 [d/o John & Mary]
Holder, S. E.                  02/11/1853-02/09/1854 [believed to be i/o John & Mary]

8 to 10 graves possible.


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*1* = [Check death year. She seems a widow by 1855.]
*2* = [Check death year. She is in 1880 census.]