Rusk Co., TX - Cemeteries - Smith Park Cemetery

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Smith Park Cemetery
Henderson, Rusk County, Texas

Tomb inscriptions:

General James Smith
1792-1855
Fought in War of 1812
War of Independence of Tex 1836
Commander of North Western frontier of Texas 1841
Donated land for County Site of Henderson 1843
Settled in Henderson 1836
Smith County named in Honor of this valiant
Soldier and Patriot.


Hannah Parker
Wife of
General James Smith


County historical marker at tomb reads as follows:

General James Smith's Family Members
 Unmarked Graves

Delilah Smith b 1862  d ?
Bert Smith  b 1837 d. 1863
Joseph Smith b 1825  d 1861
Thomas Timmons  b 1815  d 1854
Frances Smith Timmons b 1823   d 1855
Julia Timmons b 1848 d ?
Barsheba Timmons   b 1849  d. ?