Goliad Co., TX - Cemeteries - Purcell Cemetery #2 *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Turner Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenwebarchives.org *********************************************** Purcell Cemetery Number 2 This cemetery is located on the private property of Hugo Franke. It is south of Perdido off Franke Road northeast of Goliad. Purcell, Ruben Caldwell Sr. May 27, 1838 - Aug 1, 1869 Born in Rock Castle, KY Pvt. Co. C. 4 Regt. Texas Cav. C.S.A. Married Mariah E. Blackburn at her parent’s home by Rev. Robt. Leather Was shot by vigilantes Purcell, Mariah E. Sept 6, 1843 - Dec 11, 1925 Was expecting child at time of husband’s death His family in KY asked that son be named for his father