Titus County, TX - Cemeteries: Tranquil Cemetery ****************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: David M. Horton USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************** TRANQUIL CEMETERY This is a large rural public cemetery located in the extreme eastern part of Titus County. A chain link fence surrounds the large acreage and the grounds are extremely well kept. The cemetery was founded in the mid nineteenth century from land given by Joseph Guest. At one time it adjoined the New Hope Methodist Episcopalian Church but the church was relocated. A board has been created to preserve and maintain a perpetual fund that was created for the purpose of maintaining the cemetery. This board heads the non-profit Tranquil Cemetery Association formed by constitution and by-laws. The cemetery has been awarded a Texas Historical Monument that was dedicated May 5, 2002. The plaque reads as follows: "TRANQUIL CEMETERY This cemetery lies on five acres of land in the Joseph J. Quest headright reportedly set aside in the 1850s for a church and burial ground (dated records were lost in a fire). The Tranquil Methodist Episcopal Church, South was established here until it was relocated two miles to the East in 1886 as the New Hope Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In a replacement deed drawn up in 1899 Guest officially conveyed the burial ground to the trustees at New Hope. The deed was passed on to the Tranquil Cemetery Association in 1966. The community continues to preserve and care for this site that chronicles its settlement and heritage. Historic Texas Cemetery 2001" The name Tranquil is certainly appropriate for this cemetery. Its quiet setting and magnificent vista helps to sooth those grieving visitors to the grave sites. Of interest are the numerous ways in which grave sites are marked without inscribed monuments. There was a flat granite slab with no inscription marking one grave. A native stone that appears to once been in the shape of a cross and appears to have been inscribed but the elements have taken their toll marked another. At least 179 flat concrete slabs mark other sites. Then there were three marble slabs, one unreadable funeral home marker (FHM), and four native rocks standing alone. Three small granite slabs that have "Baby Massey" mark some grave sites. The cemetery is dominated by two mortared brick vaults that have no inscription To reach the Tranquil Cemetery from the Titus County court house, take West 1st Street west for 0.5 mile to the intersection with Ferguson Road (US 271). Turn right onto Ferguson Road and proceed 1.3 miles to the intersection with US 67. Turn left onto US 67 and proceed 7.1 miles to the intersection from the right with County Road (CR) 1070 (CR NW 3). Turn right onto CR 1070 and proceed approximately 2 miles which brings you to a Y intersection from the left with CR 2010. Take the right fork which remains CR 1070. The cemetery lies 0.8 mile on a hilltop on the right of the road. Coordinates: 33o12.470'N 095o07.242'W Survey completed: April 19, 2002 The compiler of the following information hereby grants permission to use, reproduce, and/or extract data for any purpose except such data must not be offered for sale in any form. This right cannot be restricted by any other organization or individual. Any non-commercial entity has unlimited use of the data. David M. Horton Rt. 6 Box 1800 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 (903) 572-0156 ================================================================================================ NAME BIRTHDATE DEATHDATE INSCRIPTION ================================================================================================ Aikin, J. R. March 24, 1841 August 1, 1878 Corp Co D Texas Inf CSA A just husband, a loving father, a useful citizen, a devoted Christian. We mourn his loss but not just as those who have no hope. Aikin, Will -- 1891 Aikin, Mary -- 1888 Anders, Mary Jo May 19, 1931 November 29, 1933 Daughter of Russell & Ellen Anders Anders, W. Russell April 19, 1910 July 30, 1970 Anders, Ellen November 1, 1912 August 15, 1976 Andrews, Allie January 11, 1877 December 16, 1899 Wife of M. L. Andrews Our darling one has gone before to greet us on the golden shore Annill, Minta January 23, 1867 September 21, 1951 not found Armstrong, baby -- -- Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, baby -- -- Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, baby -- -- Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, baby -- -- Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, baby -- -- Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, Joyce R. March 6, 1860 December 8, 1903 2nd wife of L. H. Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Armstrong, L. H. March 16, 1859 January 2, 1916 WOW A loving husband, a father dear, a faithful friend lies buried here Armstrong, nfn -- -- first wife of L. H. Armstrong (2 large native rocks) Arnold, Becky 1850 1934 Arnold, Trudie S. January 10, 1875 February 17, 1901 Wife of W. W. Arnold Tis hard to break the tender cord when love has bound the heart. Tis hard to speak the words we must forever part Arnold, Walter William January 17, 1871 June 30, 1950 Arnold, William A. May 9, 1845 January 3, 1933 Co K 3rd Ark. Cav Our loved one Benson, F. W. September 12, 1851 June 29, 1883 Son thou art at home. At rest thee from sorrows and care. Safe in the mansions of the blest. We’ll meet you over there Boyett, J. R. 1874 1945 Forever with the Lord (square pipe fence around graves) Boyett, Nelia January 25, 1891 May 10, 1980 Brewster, Claude November 5, 1878 October 20, 1957 not found Brown, Alex April 7, 1868 April 15, 1923 At rest Brown, Charles Alexander -- February 27, 1931 Texas Corp 306 Brig Tank Corps Brown, Clifford E. February 24, 1905 October 2, 1978 Pvt U.S. Army WWII Brown, Delila August 15, 1876 February 20, 1928 Asleep in Jesus Brown, Ella December 10, 1861 February 14, 1929 Wife of M. L. Brown Age 67 yrs Gone to rest Brown, Fannie E. May 1, 1846 June 1, 1928 Sleep on dear mother and take thy rest. God called thee home He thought best. In loving memory of Fannie (Cabel) 4th wife of James Madison Brown Brown, Howard Grady May 13, 1903 August 23, 1983 Gone but not forgotten Brown, Clara Faye February 26, 1911 January 30, 1996 Brown, J. M. March 9, 1835 June 21, 1919 God’s finger touched him and he slept Brown, John H. D. February 4, 1830 August 17, 1909 Husband of Mary M. Brown Beloved father farewell Brown, Mary M. December 6, 1835 -- A devoted wife and mother Brown, L. C. September 26, 1919 April 7, 1984 Pvt US Army WWII Brown, Leona -- -- Brown, M. L August 30, 1857 April 3, 1935 Gone to rest Brown, Margaret Dorsey June 13, 1836 1886 In loving memory of 3rd wife of James Madison Brown Brown, Mary Vennettie (Akin) -- February 12, 1860 1st wife of James Madison Brown Brown, Mattie (Campbell) April 3, 1840 October 6, 1923 2nd wife of James Madison Brown. Buried in English Cemetery near Clarksville Brown, nfn -- -- Infant Son of Mr. & Mrs. B. D. Brown Brown, O. A. 1872 September 6, 1951 not found Brown, O. M. August 8, 1839 March 26, 1878 a Mason A faithful friend lies buried here Brown, Opal Marie September 3, 1929 April 28, 1930 In loving memory Brown, Rex April 13, 1932 April 17, 1932 Brown, Rhoda C. January 19, 1872 September 6, 1951 Mother Brown, S. C. September 20, 1866 July 22, 1924 (a broken and badly eroded monument) Brown, Senia March 17, 1870 -- Brown, Vivian -- -- Brown, Walter -- -- Brown, William Harry 1871 December 29, 1957 Aged 86 yrs, 7 mo., 27 days At rest Brown, Willie L. February 11, 1894 June 20, 1970 Brown, Mary Ethel November 14, 1896 March 29, 1984 Bruton, Bernie E. 1918 1926 Son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Bruton Bruton, Claud November 5, 1879 October 20, 1957 Bruton, Doll Baby April 2, 1910 July 14, 1911 Son of Ed & Lou Bruton Asleep in Jesus Bruton, Donie 1860 1948 Not our will but thine be done Bruton, Jesse 1852 1892 Bruton, Ed October 27, 1881 January 4, 1962 Bruton, Nannie Lou April 2, 1886 May 21, 1960 Bruton, Elisha -- August 2, 1887 Born: S.C. 80 yrs 11 mos 14 days Rest father rest in quiet sleep while friends in sorrow oer thee weep Bruton, Lanie April 3, 1860 June 16, 1948 not found Bruton, Lausane October 31, 1890 January 30, 1891 Son of J. C. & Jesse Bruton Asleep in Jesus Bruton, Nancy -- March 1, 1892 Born: Franklin Co., Al. 76 yrs 1 mo 25 das My aging flesh shall rest in hope and rise at God’s command Bruton, nfn 1926 1926 Infant Son of Mr & Mrs Jack Bruton Cumins, Marshall V. June 30, 1863 February 19, 1880 Gone but not forgotten Day, LaVerne Brown June 1, 1934 June 5, 1978 Dillard, Alice I. 1881 1922 Mother Dorton, Baby -- -- Dorton, Martha T. 1848 1933 Wife of S. O. Dorton Dorton, S. O. September 19, 1842 November 22, 1920 Husband of Martha T. Dorton Beloved father farewell Dorton, Willie March 27, 1888 March 26, 1923 Wife of R. F. Dorton Ferguson, Thomas Luther July 24, 1860 March 12, 1894 Farewell my wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call Glass, Laral August 8, 1869 June 30, 1871 Dau of H. C. & T. Glass Budded on earth to bloom in heaven Glover, Bobby Dan December 9, 1942 December 10, 1942 Goss, Nellie L. 1914 1939 Mother Husband Elic Goss, & Children Velva, Aubrey, Rex Gossett, James David October 15, 1945 February 18, 1947 not found Hale, Guy Booker April 7, 1893 June 1, 1954 Texas Pfc Co K 47 Infantry WWI Hale, Leona G. 1906 1976 Hale, Martha February 1, 1860 March 15, 1934 Hale, Sam H. July 4, 1855 February 6, 1907 Dearest husband and father thou hast left us. Here thy loss we deeply feel. But tis God that hath bereft us he can all our sorrows heal Harper, Benjimain May 7, 1938 December 24, 1941 Harper, Galyon December 3, 1944 -- Harper, Elvis Ray December 16, 1929 June 27, 1966 Married Friday July 21, 1950 Harper, Shirley Jean November 3, 1934 -- Harper, Jess L. February 12, 1905 November 13, 1953 Wed June 24, 1922 Harper, Lela B. April 12, 1907 June 17, 1996 Harper, John A. July 5, 1865 May 22, 1943 Harper, Tommy Rex 1942 1969 Harris, Alice J. August 12, 1868 February 18, 1886 Wife of M. J. Harris Remember friends as you pass by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now so you shall be prepare for death and follow me Harris, nfn February 14, 1886 February 14, 1886 Infant of A. J. & M. J. Harris Harris, Oren Lee April 14, 1890 February 5, 1894 Our darling one has gone before to greet us on the golden shore Hightower, Baby -- -- Hightower, Gaylon Max March 21, 1942 April 26, 1942 Hodges, Joseph J. September 24, 1869 July 1, 1879 Son of J. & P. Hodges Suffer little children to come unto me Hogue, Carl March 4, 1899 November 29, 1899 Son of J. C. & M. Hogue Two little flowers of love that Hogue, nfn September 15, 1900 September 23, 1900 Infant son of J. C. & M. Hogue blossomed but to die. Transplanted now above to bloom with God on high Holmes, A. N. Jr. December 31, 1894 January 24, 1897 Son of B. G. & Nellie Holmes Age 2 years, 24 days Holmes, Charles E. February 20, 1891 August 9, 1909 Son of B. G. & Nellie A. Holmes Tis Jesus speaks, I fold says he this lamb within my breast. Protection it shall find in me in me be ever blest Holmes, Eula Fay November 29, 1898 May 30, 1899 Dau of A. N. & Anna Holmes Holmes, Guinett 1859 1928 Holmes, Nellie 1869 1931 Howard, Clara A. December 2, 1887 November 16, 1970 not found Hunnicutt, Benjamin December 25, 1867 May 25, 1949 Father Gone but not forgotten Hunnicutt, Clemmie June 16, 1872 September 5, 1954 Mother Jones, Emma 1896 1989 In loving memory of Jones, Joseph Daniel June 1, 1876 August 10, 1962 Keener, Ela & Tula -- -- Children of E. & S. Keener not found Keener, Jennie January 24, 1871 February 13, 1899 not found Kennemer, nfn April 22, 1948 April 22, 1948 Inf Son of Mr. & Mrs. V. B. Kennemer Kidwell, Clarance J. September 11, 1904 October 4, 1904 Son of J. S. & M. J. Kidwell Budded on earth to bloom in heaven Killingsworth, Edward 1830 1910 Killingsworth, Bettie 1844 1930 Killingsworth, Lucy 1859 1942 Kintner, Ruby Murble -- November 6, 1956 Age 34 yrs. 6 mos. Laing, Harry April 10, 1910 November 22, 1971 Laing, Christine August 11, 1928 March 20, 1999 Largent, David L. -- November 2, 1884 Age 48 yrs 8 mos 23 days May his soul rest in peace Light, Debra Lou December 22, 1961 September 11, 1998 FHM Madden, William H. October 3, 1834 March 10, 1901 Husband of S. A. Madden In my father’s house are many mansions. Our father has gone to a mansion of rest the glorious land of the Deity blest Madden, Woodard November 10, 1915 June 6, 1917 In loving memory of Massey, Benjamine F. 1880 1965 Massey, Molly 1890 1931 Massey, Corine Mrs. -- August 30, 1951 Age 54 yrs. 1 mo. 4 days not found Maxton, David A. 1879 1937 a Mason Maxton, Lillie A. 1881 1923 Maxton, Dean Brown June 30, 1910 December 31, 1972 Texas TEC5 U.S. Army WWII Maxton, Edwin June 27, 1910 August 31, 1979 Maxton, Dessie December 3, 1912 -- Maxton, Fannie Hall February 24, 1912 June 18, 1996 Wife of Dean Maxton Maxton, nfn 1903 1908 Infant Sons of D. A. & L. A. Maxton McMillin, E. J. (Miss) 1897 1916 In after time we’ll meet her McMillin, Valera September 2, 1874 February 15, 1930 Mebane, nfn August 3, 1910 August 31, 1910 Inf Dau of Yancy & Lucy Mebane Melton, Elizabeth November 28, 1877 January 16, 1918 Wife of W. L. Melton She hath won the victory Melton, nfn October 8, 1917 October 16, 1917 Inf Dau of W. L. & Elizabeth Brown Melton Of such is the kingdom of heaven Melton, William Lodd March 12, 1875 October 4, 1961 Mills, Cecil -- -- Son of W. M. Mills Mills, Edgar 1900 July 1910 Son of W. M. Mills Mills, Melvin -- -- Son of W. M. Mills Mills, W. M. November 24, 1877 July 1, 1910 We knew no sorrow, knew no grief till thy bright face was Mills, Lula March 13, 1875 October 1, 1954 Banister Wife of W. M. Mills missed Milstead, M. M. C. April 9, 1855 August 22, 1898 Wife of J. A. Milstead A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home that never can be filled Monroe, James H. December 3, 1886 August 24, 1914 Gone but not forgotten Orrill, B. -- -- not found Orrill, L. I. -- -- not found Orrill, Louis June 10, 1866 November 15, 1946 Orrill, Minta Young January 23, 1868 September 21, 1951 Peel, Margie E. November 2, 1926 March 16, 1976 not found Pettyjohn, Ruby Fay November 25, 1898 October 13, 1987 In loving memory Pettyjohn, William Luther February 15, 1874 March 28, 1942 Phifer, Claud Marvin December 17, 1883 December 15, 1968 Phifer, Mary Etta December 5, 1890 July 6, 1969 Phifer, Fred R. December 21, 1908 April 25, 1972 Phifer, Ruth K. February 21, 1918 -- Phifer, Marvin M. December 3, 1911 April 24, 1968 Dad Phifer, Milford Carlos July 13, 1914 July 2, 1967 Phifer, R. G. May 12, 1923 August 30, 1990 Married January 30, 1959 Phifer, Mary Christine April 27, 1939 -- Pierce, Arlie 1912 1916 Son of J. H. & E. T. Pierce Darling we miss thee Pogue, Eddie December 24, 1865 December 15, 1866 Son of W. A. & M. E. Pogue Of such is the kingdom of heaven Pogue, Martha E. January 13, 1840 -- Wife of W. A. Pogue (this monument has been broken and reset in concrete with death date missing) Pollard, Henry F. 1826 December 18, 1912 Father Beloved father farewell Pollard, Mary 1831 March 25, 1905 Mother She hath faded away to shine brightly in heaven Pool, Hubert August 21, 1925 October 1, 1997 Daddy "Big Boy" Pool, Margie E. November 2, 1926 March 16, 1976 Mother Roper, James W. -- -- not found Rozier, William 1872 1934 Rozier, Minnie 1881 1947 Rush, Daniel W. December 3, 1815 March 16, 1895 a Mason Remember fiends as you pass by as you are now so once was I, as I am now so you must be prepare for death and follow me Rush, Luke F. March 17, 1872 January 29, 1892 Son and brother Rush, Martha M. January 11, 1831 January 27, 1884 Wife of D. W. Rush A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here Rush, Nancy A. September 2, 1825 June 12, 1868 Wife of Daniel W. Rush Shurbet, Infant December 14, 1944 December 15, 1944 not found Shurbet, Thomas Joe November 11, 1942 November 11, 1942 Shurtleff, Floy September 26, 1896 June 26, 1897 Son of B. O. & Lula Surtleff Gone to be an angel Skelton, Louise January 24, 1855 April 27, 1932 Smith, Emma Beatrice March 17, 1908 December 18, 1933 Mother Rest in peace Smith, Ida Holmes August 1903 September 1931 Mother Smith, Mary E. June 24, 1860 November 25, 1919 Wife of T. E. Smith She now sweetly rests Smith, Myra Melton 1905 1928 Now I lay me down to sleep Smith, William Largus March 19, 1903 March 2, 1990 Father Rest in Peace Speer, Cynthia June 17, 1859 June 4, 1899 Wife of J. P. Speer A loving wife, a mother dear, a devoted Christian lies buried here Speer, Elizabeth July 7, 1825 January 7, 1866 Wife of Isaac Speer A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here Speer, Isaac February 24, 1825 August 1, 1887 Speer, Mary Ellen November 30, 1839 January 10, 1882 Speer, J. P. June 3, 1859 November 24, 1918 WOW Gone but not forgotten Speer, Mattie A. November 30, 1856 December 15, 1902 Wife of Sam M. Speer Dear wife and mother we will meet you in the resurrection morning Speer, Sam M. 1851 1937 In loving remembrance Stanley, J. T. April 14, 1847 January 27, 1891 Co F 30 Texas Cav. CSA Stanley, Mary C. April 4, 1843 March 21, 1896 Mother In loving memory of our mother. Gone but not forgotten Suggs, Dennis F. August 6, 1913 August 18, 1914 Son of N. T. & M. E. Suggs Darling we miss thee Suggs, Lizzie 1868 1935 Mother Suggs, Rosy October 18, 1887 November 18, 1905 Dau of W. H. & L. B. Suggs She has won the victory Suggs, W. H. February 3, 1867 December 5, 1904 Husband of Lizzie Suggs He followed virtue as his truest guide, lived as a Christian, as a Christian died Swope, E. M. Mrs. 1852 December 24, 1889 She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother, and a friend to all Swope, Sylvester December 26, 1878 June 2, 1899 Swope, William 1846 1908 Pvt Co K 2 Regt Ala Res CSA Talley, Ray (Reese Alexander) April 26, 1930 June 7, 1996 PFC US Army Korea Our daughter Darlene Talley, Johnnie July 25, 1933 -- Taylor, James O. October 3, 1931 November 3, 1996 "Jimmy" Cpl US Army Korea Temple, I. W. November 7, 1882 February 25, 1883 Son of A. M. & M. A. Temple Gone to be an angel Temple, M. A. November 28, 1854 February 11, 1893 Wife of A. M. Temple None knew thee but to love thee Temple, Winnie F. June 12, 1888 November 8, 1904 Sister Though lost to sight to memory dear Trussel, Donnie 1908 1933 Wade, Elvin "Sonny" Wayne October 19, 1939 December 9, 1994 Young, Benjamin F. March 8, 1843 December 18, 1896 a Mason Co I 11 Texas Cav CSA Farewell my wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call Young, S. J. July 15, 1844 January 21, 1914 Young, Bennie G. March 20, 1880 March 25, 1899 Son of B. F. & S. J. Young In hopes of eternal life We loved him yet no tongue can tell how much we loved him or how well God loved him too and he thought best to take him home to be at rest Young, Elmer G. November 7, 1885 November 19, 1917 Husband of Maye Young Here lies one who in this life was a kind father and a true husband Young, nfn 1909 1909 Infant son Mr. & Mrs A. B. Young ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following persons are listed in the "Cemeteries of Titus County" by Lynch Harper as having been buried in this cemetery. No attempt has been made to verify the listing. NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE Remarks ================================================================== Allen, Jeffrey Lynn -- November 13, 1940 -- Cox, Charley Wesley -- August 1, 1925 -- Mask, Donald -- March 6, 1924 -- Smith, Ema -- December 20, 1933 -- Suggs, Elizabeth -- June 9, 1935 --