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| Location Coordinates: |
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N32 57.393, W84 58.864 |
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Images of Rakestraw Cemetery |
| Directions: |
| From the square, drive south on US 27/ Hamilton Rd 6.2 mi. to the Salem-Hunt cutoff. Turn right (west) and continue 500 ft to Salem Rd. Turn right (south), and drive 0.5 mi on Salem Rd. to the cemetery. The cemetery is just off the road to the right (west). It is enclosed with a chain link fence |
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| Comments: |
| Most tombstones were broken and unreadable. |
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| Previous Survey: |
| Family, Church, and Community Cemeteries of Troup County, p. 113 |
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| Survey History: |
| First Visit: Don Flynn (3/5/2008) |
| Survey Visit: Don Flynn (3/5/2008) |
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RAKESTRAW, Carrie A. Birth: 2/7/1867 Death: 5/7/1943 |
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Rakestraw; Mother Carrie A.; Born Feb. 7, 1867; Died May 7, 1943 |
Double tombstone with Thomas W. Rakestraw |
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RAKESTRAW, James Young Birth: 8/10/1852 Death: 11/18/1880 |
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James Young Rakestraw; Born Aug. 10, 1852; Died Nov. 18, 1880; " Mark the perfect man. His end is peace." |
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RAKESTRAW, John T. Birth: 5/22/1857 Death: 11/4/1887 |
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John T. Rakestraw; Born Sept. 22, 1857; Died Nov. 4, 1887 |
Broken |
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RAKESTRAW, Thomas W. Birth: 10/10/1864 Death: 12/18/1939 |
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Rakestraw; Father Thomas W.; Born Dec Oct. 10, 1864; Died Dec 18, 1939 |
Double tombstone with Carrie A.. Rakestraw |
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