Ellis County Cemeteries
Locations and Brief History
Courtesy of
The Ellis County Genealogical Society
Copies of these publications may be ordered from:
Ellis County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 479
Waxahachie, Texas 75168-0479
For further information, contact Susie
Toal
All cemetery volumes have now been updated. The County Coordinator (on behalf of Ellis County
researchers) thanks Susie Toal and all the dedicated volunteers who worked
very hard to finish this long range project.
Quoting Susie:
"We have found one very important thing during this research. There are no
"abandoned" cemeteries if people are buried there. They are classified as
"neglected" cemeteries. It is our hope that the new publications and directions
will be an inspiration to descendants to become involved in the preservation
of many of these "out of the way" cemeteries so that the resting place of
their ancestors will receive the care and dignity they richly deserve."
ALMA CEMETERY
Located off I-45 at Alma. Take first road - FM
1183 - .5 miles to Cemetery sign, then .5 miles to gate on left. There
is a dirt road to cemetery . It is in use, fenced, but not maintained
on a regular basis. The oldest burial recorded is 1881. [ECGS Vol 1 ****] \ |
ALSDORF (Black) CEMETERY
Located off Hwy 32 5.2 miles E. of Ennis to Alsdorf Rd., 1.2 mi.
to sharp L-turn; cemetery in in field directly ahead just beyond the metal
gate. There is no Cemetery Association and it is not maintained on a regular
basis. **** |
ANDREWS CEMETERY
Located on FM 813. From Waxahachie S. of Rockett on Loma Linda Road.
Turn right on Loma Linda just past Rockett Cafe; .5 miles to Gentle Ridge;
l mile to cemetery which is located just off the road on the left next to
a private residence. No longer in use and privately maintained. Oldest burial
date recorded in 1863. [ECGS Vol. I ****] |
ASTONIA CEMETERY
Located 2 miles SE of crossroad in Avalon on FM
55; left on Lee's Rd. 1.5 miles; right .1 miles to Astonia Rd., then left
1/4 mile. Cemetery is on right; is fenced but not maintained on regular basis.
There is no sign but cemetery can be seen from road. Oldest burial date is
1872. **** |
AUBURN
CEMETERY
Located on FM 66 west of Maypearl. At fork in
road turn right on FM 917 toward Grandview 4 miles to Auburn Road; turn on
Auburn, then right at cemetery sign. Cemetery in use and maintained.
Historic Marker;Oldest burial recorded in 1878. [ECGS Vol 1****] |
BAKER FARM CEMETERY
Located 2 miles west of Ovilla. No longer in use and not maintained. Many
stones were moved to the Shiloh Pioneer Cemetery ( in Ovilla) when a construction
project was begun here. Oldest burial date recorded is 1859. Located on private
property -- need permission to enter. [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
BARDWELL CEMETERY (Elm Branch)
Located off Hwy 34 at Bardwell; turn left at Waxahachie Ave. 1-1/2 miles
SE of Bardwell on FM 984. There is a directional sign at cemetery drive.
Cemetery in use and maintained on regular basis. Also known as Elm
Branch Cemetery [ECGS Vol. 2]**** |
BECK WILSON CEMETERY
In Italy, located just off Dallas St. Cemetery is very small.
**** |
BEE CREEK CEMETERY
Located FM 66 4 mi S. of Maypearl to Bee Creek; South on Bee Creek to
Witten Rd; rt 1/4 mi to cemetery. No longer in use and not maintained. Oldest
burial date recorded 1879. Also known as old Cornwell Cemetery. [ECGS
Vol. 3.****] |
BELL'S CHAPEL CEMETERY
Located NW of Rockett, left on Bell's Chapel Rd. 1.7 miles. Cemetery is
on left. It is in use, maintained and has a cemetery association. Historic
Marker Oldest burial date is 1851. [ECGS Vol. 3****] See inscriptions in USGenWeb
Archives |
BETHEL CEMETERY
Located SW of Waxahachie on FM 876; right at Five Points on Bethel Anderson
Rd., north 1.5 miles to cemetery, which is on the right. It is in use and
maintained on a regular basis. Historic Marker. {ECGS Vol.. 11****]
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BLANTON-HOOSIER CEMETERY
Located S. of Italy in a field near the county
line. Take FM 667 SE of Italy 5.2 mi to end of road; go left 1 mi on
Hamrock Rd; cemetery is on left side of road just before you reach the bridge
across the creek and directly across from the headquarters of the Hoosier
barns and headquarters. Cemetery is on private property, with locked
gate and not easily accessible. Permission must be obtained to enter.
Many stones were not found at the time of this reading and this cemetery
classed as "neglected." Cemetery no longer in use and not maintained. [ECGS Vol. 4****] See inscriptions in USGenWeb
Archives
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BLUFF SPRINGS CEMETERY
Located on FM 983 from Ferris, 2.8 mi to Bluff
Springs Road; turn Rt on Bluff Springs for 1/2 mi; cemetery is just off the
road to the left, just north of the Bear Creek old iron bridge. Cemetery
is fenced, on private property, not easily accessible and not maintained
- is considered "neglected." Oldest burial date is 1878. This cemetery
has been badly vandalized in recent years; many stones are overturned,
damaged, lost under the soil or washed into the creek. Sadly, many
markers of early settlers have been lost forever. [ECGS Vol
4****] |
BOREN-REAGOR SPRINGS CEMETERY
From Waxahachie, take 287 east. Located off US 287 at Reagor Springs,
2.5 miles on right. On private property - need permission to enter. Cemetery
not easily accessible since there is no road directly to it. Location has
been cleared and cleaned and is being restored by family members, friends
and members of the O. M. Roberts SCV Camp and Daffan Latimer #287 Chapter
in Ennis. A newly formed cemetery association is raising funds for future
care of the cemetery.[ECGS Vol. 4****] See inscriptions in the USGenWeb Archives. |
BRANDON CEMETERY
Located in SW corner of Ellis County near community of Brandon. Take
Hwy 308 from Milford to Mertens; left on FM 1243 1.1 miles to small cemetery
on left. Many stones are broker or completely missing. This was originally
a family cemetery. Oldest burial is 1856. **** |
BRISTOL CEMETERY
Located in the community of Bristol. Exit I-45 on FM 879 for 5 miles to
FM 813, rt on 813 for 3 mi to Bristol. Turn on Union Hill Rd. The cemetery
is located on that Road adjacent to Bristol Baptist Church, 1 block to the
right of the Bristol School Bldg. This cemetery is fenced, in perpetual care
and maintained on a regular basis by an association. Historical Marker. Oldest
burial date recorded is 1876. The cemetery association has possession
of the school building which also bears a historical marker. The building
is used for fund raisers in the Bristol community with proceeds from the
annual Thanksgiving Dinner going to the preservation of the cemetery. [ECGS
Vol. 1****] |
BRITTON CEMETERY
Located on the SW edge of Britton community, 5 mi SE of Mansfield, South
on street just east of Methodist Church on Noah St. Cemetery is near church
and maintained. Oldest burial date recorded is 1896. [ECGS Vol. 3]**** See
inscriptions in
USGenWeb Archives
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BROOKS FAMILY CEMETERY
This small cemetery, enclosed in a wood fence, is located just off Burnett
St. in Ennis, near an apartment complex. From I-45 take Kaufman St. exit;
follow service road 2.1 miles past Walmart, Allen Samuels Autoplex and the
Ford Dealership. Cemetery can be accessed only by walking. It is surrounded
by property owned by the City of Ennis. The cemetery was cleared and brush
removed in July 2000. The ECHC hopes that it will receive a historical
designation and maintenance will be continued by descendants of the Brooks
family. **** |
BURNHAM CEMETERY
Located 3.1 miles south of Ennis, off Ensign Rd. west to Brazier Rd.,
turn right to dead end road; turn left and there is a brick house on right.
Cemetery on primate property; permission needed to enter. It is no longer
in use and not maintained. Cemetery has a Historical marker which has been
placed near to a main road for visibility and identification purposes. Oldest
burial date recorded in 1872. [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
CLAY CEMETERY [Sign reads "CLAY-BELL"]
Located I-45 to Italy; right on L. R. Campbell Rd. 2.6 mi; sign at 1408
Campbell Rd. has arrow directing toward cemetery. It is no longer in use,
on private property. [ECGS Vol. 1]**** |
CLOPTON FARM CEMETERY
Located 3 miles from Rockett on FM 813. Located on private property and
no longer in use. Not easily accessible and permission needed to enter. It
is near the road and has been cleaned. [This was once a large family farm,
but now is only a small area]. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
COLLIER FARM CEMETERY
Located 2 mi east of Italy, just off Hwy 34 on private property. No longer
in use; privacy gates and permission must be obtained to enter. Not easily
assessible. Oldest burial date recorded 1855.[ECGS Vol. 3****] |
CORNWELL CEMETERY
See Bee Creek Cemetery.
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COUCH CEMETERY
Located NW of Rockett on Bell's Chapel Rd 2.7 mi; cemetery is on left
on private property; no longer in use and not easily accessible. Permission
required to enter. Not maintained and would be considered a neglected cemetery.
NOTE; Four Douglas family graves were removed in early 1998 and relocated
in the the Douglas Cemetery, located on FM 983, also on private property.[ECGS
Vol. 1****] |
CRISP CEMETERY
From I-45FM 879, 3 miles to Shankle Road. right on Shankle 3.7 mi. to
cemetery which is located corner of Shankle and Crisp Road. Cemetery Association,
fenced, and maintained on regular basis. Gate is always locked except on
holidays. Oldest recorded burial date is 1872. Also known as Hines
Chapel Cemetery.[ECGS Vol. 3****] |
DEAN CEMETERY
Private property; locked gate; need permission to enter. Located .4 miles
east of Avalon of Hwy34 on north side of road. Not accessible by car; no
longer in use and not maintained on a regular basis although it has been
recently restored by family members.
[ECGS Vol. 2]**** |
DOUGLAS CEMETERY
Located 5 mi. NE Rockett on FM 983 on private property. Permission to
enter must be obtained. Cemetery not easily accessible, but is in use and
maintained. [In the spring of 1988 the remains of four members of the Douglas
family were re-interred from the Couch Cemetery to this one. Oldest burial
date recorded is 1850. [ECGS Vol. 3]****
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ELM'S BRANCH
See Bardwell Cemetery.
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ENNIS HEBREW CEMETERY
Cemetery is a part of the Myrtle Cemetery in Ennis. [ECGS Vol. 10] |
FERGUSON FARM CEMETERY
Located at west end of Bardwell Dam, just south of Ennis. Take the bypass
to Hwy 287 to Hwy 34 and go 3.6 mi. south on Hwy 34 to FM 985 Turn left to
cemetery 1.9 miles to left. At one time a neglected cemetery, it is now fenced
and well kept by the lake personnel. Oldest burial date recorded is 1870.[ECGS
Vol. 3****]
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FERRIS MEMORIAL PARK NORTH
Located west of Ferris on FM 664, turn right on
Ewing Rd which runs into Ferris Rd; cemetery is just to left with entrance
on Ferris Road. Cemetery is fenced, has cemetery association and has perpetual
care. Oldest Oldest burial date recorded is 1886. [ECGS Vol.
7****] |
FERRIS MEMORIAL PARK SOUTH
Located west of Ferris on FM 983 on right of road. Cemetery very old but
is maintained by the Ferris Cemetery Association. It is not fenced and some
of the oldest stones were destroyed by vandalism in recent years. Oldest
grave is that of a child dated 1852. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
FORRESTON CEMETERY
Located off Hwy 77 at Forreston Exit; .1 mi to church; turn right at church
on Lumpkin Rd .3 miles to cemetery sign. on the immediate right. Cemetery
is still in use and maintained. Oldest burial date recorded is 1858. {ECGS
Vol. 3****]
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FORT FARM CEMETERY
Located Hwy 77 about .7 mi to Lumpkin RD SE of Forreston; left on Lumpkin
2.1 mi; a large barn some distance from the road is on the right and cemetery
is located in a grove of trees in front of barn. Cemetery not easily accessible,
no longer in use and not maintained. Located on private property and permission
needed to enter. Oldest burial recorded was 1868 but few stones are left at
this time. [ECGS Vol. 3****]
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FRATERNAL CEMETERY (Black)
Located on East Jefferson St. in Waxahachie. Cemetery has not been
inventoried. |
GARDEN VALLEY CEMETERY
See Glenwood Cemetery.
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GEASLIN CEMETERY
Located near Palmer on old D. A. Epps Farm. From I-45, go west on FM 813
to McKeever Rd., turn east on Epps Rd; just past 705 Epps Rd (former Geaslin
homestead) looking north, there is a grove of trees.Cemetery is inaccessible
from Epps Rd. and permission must be obtained to go through private property.
Cemetery can be entered from Farrar Rd., but still on private property plus
several fences. Oldest burial date recorded is 1883. {ECGS Vol. 3****] |
GLENWOOD CEMETERY
Located east of Forreston. Take Hwy 77 so. of Waxahachie to Boyce Grain
on left sd of rd. At junction of Hwy 77 and Why 55, turn left on Hwy 55 to
Nash Community; turn right on Holder Rd for 1 mi. to Forreston Rd; turn right
on Forreston about 1/4 mi. Cemetery not easily accessible and not maintained.
Oldest burial date recorded is 1883. The community of Nash was once known
as Garden Valley and the cemetery also known by that name. [ECGS Vol.
23****] |
GRADY CEMETERY
From Ennis, turn left on Clay Street and go 1.2 mi. to Hwy 34; turn rt.
and go 5 miles to intersection of Hwy 34 and FM 985; turn left on FM 985
and go 4.1 mi. to S. Anthony Road; turn right and continue for 1.5 miles.
Road curves and becomes Hodge Rd; sign reading "Grady Cemetery" is on fence
on left. Cemetery is on immediate right. It is fenced, in use, and there
is a cemetery association. Privately maintained - many lots by family members.
Oldest burial date recorded in 1885. Also known as Hodge Cemetery [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
GRAVES CEMETERY
Located near Rockett. Turn left on Bell's Chapel Road 2.10 mi; cemetery
is on right on private property. Permission needed to enter. Cemetery is
in use and privately maintained. Oldest burial date in
1859. [ECGS Vol. 2****] Link to inscriptions in
the USGenWeb Archives.
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GREATHOUSE CEMETERY
Located 1.5 mi. east of Maypearl; turn right on Greathouse Rd 3-1-4 miles;
cemetery is on the left. It is no longer in use but does have a cemetery
association and is maintained, Historic Marker. Oldest grave recorded is
1881. [ECGS Vol. 3****] |
HAMROCK CEMETERY (Weir Family)
Located 5 mi. SE Italy very close to area once known as the Slay
Community. Take Hwy 667 S. of Italy about 5.2 miles to Hoosier Rd., Turn
right on Housier to end and left on Hamrock Rd about 1/2 mile to gravel
road.Cemetery not accessible by car; is on private property; permission to
enter required. Is no longer in use and not maintained; not accessible by
car. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
HARDEMAN FAMILY CEMETERY
From Waxahachie, take I-35 E to Forreston; turn left under expressway
to Hwy 77, and continue 3.6 miles from Forreston sign on the south to Kinfolks
Rd., and right on Kinfolks 1/4 mile. Cemetery is to the right in a small
grove of trees near a private road. Cemetery is fenced with a closed gate.
Permission to enter required. Cemetery is not maintained and in poor condition.
Most of the stones were found; others are most likely buried under dirt or
overgrown ground cover. This is the burial site for early Ellis County settlers,
but sadly, has been allowed to ruin. Oldest burial date is 1857 - that of
Mary Hardeman, wife of John M. Hardeman - a soldier in the Texas Revolution.
His stone is broken. [ECGS Vol.
4]
|
HARPOLD FAMILY CEMETERY
Located just off I-35E at County Rd; exit #384 just south of Italy exit.
Cemetery is fenced, behind a red barn on private property. **** Has
been inventoried and will appear in future volume of ECGS. |
HEFLEY CEMETERY
Take FM 660 to Bristol, left 3 miles on Stacks Rd ti Slate Road 3/4 miles.
Cemetery is on right, fenced and maintained. There is an identifying
sign over the entrance gate. This is a very old cemetery - oldest recorded
burial is 1855. [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
HIGH SPRINGS CEMETERY
Located 10 miles SW Waxahachie, FM 876 off I-35 to 5 Points; 1 mile on
Bethel -Anderson Rd to Higgins Rd, then left to Boyd Ranch. Gate is
locked, Permission needed to enter. Not maintained and many graves
moved to Bethel Cemetery leaving only a very few markers. This
would be considered a neglected cemetery, Has been inventoried and
will appear in a future ECGS volume.. |
HILLCREST BURIAL PARK CEMETERY
Located 1 mile west of Waxahachie on US 287. There is a cemetery association
and the cemetery is maintained. Oldest burial date recorded is 1904. [ECGS Vol.2****} |
HINES CHAPEL CEMETERY
See Crisp Cemetery.
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HODGE CEMETERY
See Grady Cemetery.
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HOOSER CEMETERY
See Blanton-Hoosier Cemetery.
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HOPEWELL CEMETERY
Located east of Mt. Peak Rd. Cemetery not maintained and not easily
accessible. Has not been inventoried and at present not in any publication
of ECGS.
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HUGHES CEMETERY
Located NE of Avalon 1.5 miles on FM 55; turn left on Cemetery Circle
Rd for 1-3/4 miles on right. Cemetery fenced, maintained and accessible. [ECGS Vol. 11]**** |
HUGHES CEMETERY (Mexican section)
Same location as above.[ECGS Vol.11]**** |
HUGHES CEMETERY (Black section)
Located across the road from the Hughes Cemetery. [ECGS Vol.
11]**** |
HYDE-PRUDE CEMETERY
Located 3-1/4 mi west of Palmer on FM 813. Not easily accessible; on private
property; permission needed to enter; privately maintained. Oldest burial
date is 1871. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
IOOF-ODDFELLOWS & REBEKAH CEMETERY
Located 1.5 miles east of Ennis on Oak Grove Road next to IOOF Rest Home
on right. Oldest burial date recorded is 1940. [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
IRVINE FARM CEMETERY.
Located near Garrett, Tex. on private property and difficult to find.
Farm once owned by Charles Thomas Irvine who came to Texas after CW from
Georgia. Recorded July 1957. Only two graves - one of which is Charles T.
Irvine. Oldest burial date is 1886. [ECGS Vol. 11]**** |
ITALY CITY CEMETERY
Located in Italy just off Hwy 77. Cemetery is on immediate right.
Oldest burial date is 1820. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
JACKSON FAMILY CEMETERY
Located 5 miles SW of Maypearl; turn right on Jackson Rd; cemetery is
on right. Oldest burial recorded is 1880. [ECGS Vol. 1****} |
KRANTZ FARM
Located east of Midlothian at intersection of Hwy 287 and 67. East on
Hwy 287 1.5 miles. Turn right - cemetery is at end of drive on left. It is
on private property, and not easily accessible. Need permission to enter.
Fenced and maintained by property owner which is most commendable. Oldest
burial date 1853 [ECGS Vol. 23*****}
Krantz Farm Cemetery is located in Midlothian. On the Hwy 287 bypass in
Waxahachnie go 7.4 miles west from the I-35 overpass to the Midlothian Parkway
exit. After the exit turn left over the bypass and turn left again on the
access road which will merge with Hwy 287. Go .4 miles from Midlothian Parkway
to a private road on the right just before the railroad overpass. The cemetery
is about 200 yards down the private road through a gate and about 30 yards
on the left. Coming from Fort Worth and Mansfield on the Hwy 287 bypass,
go 3.1 miles East from the Hwy 67 overpass to the private road noted above. |
LAKEVIEW CEMETERY
Located on old Hwy 77 south from Waxahachie about 4 miles to the grain
elevator, then left on Hwy 55 toward Avalon; when road turns south, go straight
to Chisholm Trail (1/2 mile from Hwy 77), turn left about three miles to
Oak Lawn and left up the hill. Road dead ends into cemetery. It
is in perpetual care; has been inventoried and will be published in a future
volume of ECGS. (Sweatt Cemetery has been consolidated into
Lakeview). [Volume 11]**** |
LLEWELLYN GRAVE
Located 6 miles west of 135 on Buena Vista Rd;
right at SSC Lab to Fri-Tex Dairy .5 mi west of Dairy; grave is on left -
and is that of Joseph Llewellyn who died May 9, 1875, age 5 years, 5 mos.
[There is a story that this is a child's grave who was killed by Indians
while riding with his family on a wagon train]. [ECGS Vol.
11]. ****
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LOONEY FAMILY CEMETERY
Located in middle of field near Garrett just off I-45 near Ellison Concrete
Company; not accessible except by walking approximately .5 miles. Private
property; need permission to enter. [ECGS Vol. 11]**** |
LUCILLE CEMETERY
Located 3/4 miles east of Palmer on FM 813; cemetery on right side of
road. This is a Black cemetery, named after a Palmer church of the same name.
Cemetery has been inventoried and will appear in a future volume of ECGS. |
MABRY FAMILY CEMETERY
Located 3.5 miles on FM 916 toward Auburn to Wiggins Road; make sharp
turn back to right on Wiggins and continue 1 mile to Jackson Road; turn right
and go to top of hill. Cemetery is on private property = must obtain permission
to enter. Not maintained and considered a neglected cemetery. Some graves
cannot be found at this time. Oldest identified is 1878. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
MALONEY CEMETERY
Located on FM 55 S. 5.3 miles to Nash; turn left
on Howard Rd .7 miles and right on Feaster Rd. 2.6 miles. Cemetery is on
right; is fenced, and has been recently restored by family members; maintained
and visited on regular basis. Oldest burial date 1889. [ECGS
Vol. 4]**** |
MANGRAM GRAVE
Located two miles from Kirvin Gin south to dead end, then left two miles
to grave. Only one burial - that of Almeater Mangram b. Sept.
1, 1894; d. Aug. 23, 1936. [ECGS Vol. 11]**** |
MAYPEARL CEMETERY
Located .5 miles NW Maypearl on FM 157 - cemetery is on right. Oldest
date recorded is 1891. [ECGS Vol. 2****]
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McCULLOCH CEMETERY
Located west of Italy, off Belt Branch Rd; cemetery is on Hidden Valley
Property and not easily accessible. Considered one of many neglected
cemeteries in Ellis County. Oldest burial date recorded is 1873.
The McCulloch, McCulloch Witten and Williams Cemeteries are the
same. [ECGS Vol. 1]****
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McCULLOCH-WITTEN CEMETERY
Located 1.5 miles east of Hill County, SW of Maypearl north side of road
on Carter Ranch. On private property and not easily accessible. Access is
permitted with permission of owner. Cemetery is visible from road and as
of February 1999, stones were being cleaned and restored. They are to be
replaced and cemetery area fenced. It is wonderful to know that some of these
old cemeteries are being preserved and those who rest there are being given
the respect they deserve. [Volume 11]**** |
MIDLOTHIAN CEMETERY
Located one block west of Hwy 287 on FM 663. In use, cemetery
association, and maintained. Oldest burial date is 1857 [ECGS Vol 1****] See History of Midlothian Cemetery
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MILFORD CEMETERY
Located just off Water Street in Milford; is in use and maintained. Historical
Marker. Oldest burial date recorded is 1858. [ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
MT. ZION CEMETERY
Located south of Midlothian on FM 663, to Mt. Zion Road; left about 3.5
miles, cemetery is on left; fenced and maintained. Historical Marker. Oldest
burial recorded 1861. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
MOUNTAIN PEAK CEMETERY
Located on Business 287, southwest of Waxahachie.
Just past Hillcrest Cemetery turn left on FM 875 for 8 miles.Cemetery is
on left next to to Hopewell Baptist church. Historical marker. Cemetery is
maintained and oldest burial date recorded is 1877. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
MYRTLE CEMETERY
Located in Ennis west on Ennis Ave. (Hwy 287) to Glasscock Rd (car wash
on corner and a cemetery directional sign). Cemetery is .1 mile on left;
fenced, maintained, and has cemetery association. Historical Marker.[ECGS
Vols. 9 & 10]]**** |
NECK MEMORIAL CEMETERY (Black)
Located approximately 1 mile from Palmer on FM 813, to the intersection.
This is Neck Road; then 1.8 miles on the Road to the cemetery. Not maintained
on a regular basis. Has not been inventoried but plan to publish it in a
later volume. |
NEWTON CEMETERY
At Midlothian intersection of Hwy 187 & S. 9th St., turn so. of S.
9th for .4 miles to Walker Stephenson Rd., right on that Rd. for 18 miles
until it ends at a pasture. Cemetery is just ahead. Oldest burial date recorded
is 1858 - that of Larkin Newton, veteran of War of 1812, who d. 21 May 1858,
age 66 yrs 2 mos 6 das. [ECGS Vol.2****} |
NORMAN CEMETERY
Located off I-45 at Trumbull Exit; 4.5 mi. east on Newton Rd; cemetery
is on left on private property. Permission to enter required. This is an
obscure cemetery which has been vandalized and left to ruin. Descendants
are forming an association with the hope of preserving this location. Oldest
grave recorded is 1882.[ECGS Vol. 1****] |
OAK BRANCH CEMETERY
Located I-35 right on FM 1446 to Oak Branch Rd 1.5 miles; cemetery is
on right, There are many unmarked graves, but cemetery is in use and has
cemetery association. Oldest burial date is 1881. [ECGS Vol. 1****] |
OVILLA CEMETERY
Located just behind the United Methodist church
in Ovilla. Cemetery in use and regularly maintained. Oldest grave recorded
is 1887. [ECGS Vol. 3****] |
OZRO CEMETERY
Located NW of Maypearl, north on FM 157 to Ozro
Rd; turn left 3/4 miles; cemetery is on left; is in use and maintained. Historic
Marker. Oldest burial date 1870. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
PACE CEMETERY
Located approximately 2 miles from Palmer on the old Oscar Searcy farm.
There is a dirl "trail: to cemetery not accessible by car. Private
property - need permission to enter. [ECGS Vol
2****]
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PALMER CEMETERY
Located on FM 813 east of Palmer. Just across from the Palmer post
office is a directional sign pointing to the cemetery. It has an
association and is maintained. Oldest burial date recorded in 1875.
[ECGS Vol. 3****]
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PATTERSON FAMILY CEMETERY
2 miles south of Milford on Bob Smith Farm - private
property, need permission to enter. Oldest burial date recorded is 1866.
[ECGS Vol. 4]**** |
PAYNE CEMETERY
Located on FM 813 from Palmer 6.6 miles to Clouse
Rd; turn left and cemetery is approximately .3 miles in a pasture; not easily
accessible. permission needed to enter; property once known as old Buck Farrar
farm. All markers are are still intact with inside fencing which badly needs
repair. Oldest burial date is 1863. [ECGS Vol. 3****] |
PLEASANT VALLEY CEMETERY
Located on Ellis County line on Texas Plum Rd.
at Cedar Hill. Has been inventoried and will be published in a later volume. |
PLUTO CEMETERY
Located 5-1/2 miles S-SE of Maypearl.Take Hwy
66 from Maypearl to FM 308 and left to Milford. Continue to Pluto Road turn
right; at first left, go straight to the gravel "trail" into a pasture. Cemetery
is on immediate left. Mill Creek runs through it. It is not easily accessible
and not maintained on a regular basis. Is on private property - need permission
to enter. When cemetery was cleaned and brush cleared off in 2001, two stones
were found not previously listed. Oldest burial date recorded in 1885 [ECGS
Vol. 3*****] |
QUINN FAMILY FARM CEMETERY
Locates west of Auburn Community, Take FM
916 to 2nd Dawson Rd. sign and continue to the 1st locked gate on the left
4.7 miles from the fork in the roads of Hwy 66 and 916. A trail
leads to the cemetery gate some distance away in the woods. It is on
private property - must obtain permission to enter - and is not maintained.
Graves are overgrown and covered with brush. Oldest burial date
recorded is 1860. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
RICHARDSON FAMILY CEMETERY
Located on old Richardson family farm near Reagor
Springs on private property; need permission to enter. Cemetery is fenced
and gate is locked. The Richardson family restored this cemetery and many
of the markers in 1998. Historical Marker is located on Hwy 287 at Reagor
Springs Road exit. Oldest burial date 1879. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
RED OAK CEMETERY
Located south of Red Oak on Hwy 342 on right side
of road; in use and has Historical
Marker..Oldest burial date is 1867.
[ECGS Vol. 3 ****]
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REDWINE CEMETERY (Black)
Located 5 miles west of Alma. Take FM 1183 to Alma Cemetery Road
entrance; cemetery is .5 miles further on right side of road. Has not
yet been inventoried but will be included in a future volume ECGS. |
RITCHEY GRAVE
Located west of Italy in area once known as "Buzzard's Roots." The
grave is that of Ellen ritchey, wife of Nathan Ritchen, who died in 1872
age 52 years. Will be published in future volume of ECGS. |
SAND LAKE CEMETERY
Located 2 miles north of Hwy 34 and 1.5 miles west of the East Fork of
the Trinity River, south and adjacent to the old Texas-Midland Railroad casemetn.
Cemetery is on private property and permission must be obtained to
enter. There is only one tombstone standing, but evidence that others
are present. Cemetery would be considered a neglected one, since area
is littered with broken glass, etc. It may have been a cemetery for
workers on a nearby farm. Will be published in ECGS Vol. 11. |
SARDIS CEMETERY
Located on Hwy 287, 4 miles from Ellis County
Courthouse. Go west on Hwy 287 to Sardis exit; stay on service road to dead
end, then left over Hwy 287 and left again .4 miles; right at the Methodist
church, cross bridge and railroad tracks; and right 6 miles to cemetery.
It is in use and has a cemetery association to maintain it. Historic Marker. Oldest burial date recorded
is 1876. Link to Inscriptions in USGenWeb Archives. |
SEVIER CEMETERY
Located FM Rd 566 west of Milford. Cross I-35,
left 1.2 miles, then right 1/2 mile; left 1/4 mile and right 3/4 miles and
left to Sevier Rd; turn left on Rd; cemetery is in a grove of trees on left.
Is on private property and not maintained. [ECGS Vol. 2****] |
SHILOH CEMETERY
Located in Ovilla at the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Go .5 miles south of Ovilla and right on Shiloh Road. Church and
cemetery are on left. It is in use and has a cemetery association. Oldest
burial date is 1853. [ECGS Vol. 2 ****] Link to Inscriptions in USGenWeb Archives. |
SINGLETON CEMETERY
Located south of Midlothian to FM 875; right to Salvation Rd; left about
1.5 miles to Salvation Army Camp. Cemetery is on their property, very close
to the lake; permission must be obtained to enter. Oldest burial date recorded
is 1863. [ECGS Vol 4]****
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SLATE ROCK ROAD GRAVESITES
Located east of Ferris on FM 660 at Bristol.
Turn left .2 mile to Slate Rock Rd.,and go 4 miles to Hart family farm. On
private property must have permission to enter. This is a very small cemetery
with only one marker, that of a WWII soldier, with 3-4 unmarked graves. When
the cemetery began, cedar trees were planted in approximately a 12 foot square
which resembles a room. First burials are said to have been mid to late 1800s.
(Story told by Mr. Hart in 1997). Cemetery has not been recorded and is not
in any ECGS volumes as yet]>
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SMITH CEMETERY
From Palmer, turn right on FM 813 for 5.4 miles
to Farrar Rd; left on Farrar to Rutherford Rd., 2.2 miles until you cross
the bridge to Smith Cemetery Rd., turn right; cemetery in on immediate left.
This is a family cemetery, and all burials are related in some way to the
Smith family. Cemetery is fenced Well maintained, and has a cemetery association.
Oldest burial date is 1842. Historic Marker. [ECGS
Vol. 4] **** |
SMITHWICK PARK CEMETERY
Located directly behind the Italy City Cemetery.
From main street, turn left on road to Italy Cemetery. After crossing bridge
turn left into cemetery. Fenced and well maintained. First burials recorded
1871. [ECGS Vol. 1****]
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ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY
Located west of Ennis on Hwy 287, just outside
Ennis city limits; cemetery on left; fenced and maintained by St. John Catholic
Church. [ECGS Vol. 8]****
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ST. PAUL CEMETERY
Located 4 mi NW of Midlothian on Hwy 287.
(The church adjacent to cemetery recently burned). Historic Marker. Oldest burial recorded is 1879 [ECGS Vol. 4]. **** Link
to Inscriptions in USGenWeb Archives. |
STACKS FAMILY CEMETERY
Located on Fm 813 to Blue Bonnet Lane; a small
family plot is at the end of the Lane on the right of road beyond the grove
of trees. It contains three graves of the earliest settlers of Palmer. Oldest
burial is 1871. Has been inventoried and will be in a future volume of
ECGS.
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SWEATT CEMETERY
Has been consolidated into Lakeview Cemetery. Located
3.5 miles south of Waxahachie on US 77, east of Hwy on Keenom property -
need permission to enter. Oldest burial date is 1853. [ECGS
Vol. 4]**** |
TELICO CEMETERY
Located Hwy 34 east from Ennis to FM 1182. At Telico store take
first right. Road ends at cemetery between Cabin & Pecan Grove.
It is fenced with a locked gate. It is maintained and han an Historical
Marker. Oldest burial recorded is 1869.. [ECGS Vol. 11] ****
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TEMPLE FARM CEMETERY
Located near Boren Cemetery in Reagor Springs on property once owned by
the Templeton family. Only a few gravestones are listed by evidences (temporary
funeral home markers, stumps, concrete blocks, etc. prove many more could
be at this location> [To be listed in ECGS Vol. 11] ****
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UNION HILL CEMETERY
Located 2 miles SW Bristol on Union Hill Rd. Cemetery
is on right near road, is fenced and occasionally maintained. Many stones
are broken or have disappeared beneath the ground. Cemetery is fenced but
subject to vandalism. Plans are being made to restore it. [ECGS Vol.
1****] |
WAKEFIELD CEMETERY (Black)
Located on East Jefferson St. in Waxahachie. Is
in use and will be recorded in a later volume of ECGS. |
WALNUT SPRINGS CEMETERY (Black)
Located east of Ferris on FM 780, corner Hall
Rd. & FM 780. Cemetery is on left, is badly deteriorated and unless restored,
will be completely gone in a few years. Many markers either missing or have
disappeared beneath the ground.Oldest marker recorded several years ago when
last listing made was 1896. It is no longer accessible' and a difficult walk
to reach it. It will be listed as read. [ECGS
Vol. 3****] |
WALTER HEINE FARM (Apperson Family Cemetery)
Located .8 miles east of Waxahachie on Howard Road at intersection of
Hwy 77 and Howard Rd. On private property but not maintained. Oldest burial
is 1852. [ECGS Vol 3****] |
WATSON CEMETERY
Located east of Italy just off Hwy 34 on left side of rd 1.5 miles from
Italy City Limits. Fenced and stones have been restored. Private property
- need to obtain permission to enter. Buried here: Richard Price
Watson, b. Va. 1792; d. here Feb. 11, 1860; [father of Col. B. W. F. Watson]
serv 63rd Cavalry Regt. Virginia Militia; only other known burial is his
wife, Margaret R. Overstreet Watson, although it is believed that other family
members are there in unmarked graves. According to the June 1999 issue
of the Ellis County Historical Commission Newsletter, the Watson Family Cemetery
has beeen designated an Official Historic Texas Cemetery [Sylvia Smith]
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WAXAHACHIE CITY CEMETERY
Located west of courthouse on Main St Go too Hawkins St., and left to
cemetery. Historic Marker. [ECGS Vol. 5]**** |
WEST SIDE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY (Black)
From Ferris, past the post office and turn right on Ewing Road 1/4 miles
to Ferris Road; turn right and cemetery is on immediate right. ECGS
Vol. 11 ****. |
WHITFIELD CEMETERY
Located 6 mi SW Maypearl on Old Whitfield farm.
Turn left off Hwy 66 on FM Rd 308 to Pluto Rd., then right to Berry's Chapel.
Cemetery is located on left side of Berry;s Chapel on private property. Need
permission to enter. Oldest burial is 1899. {ECGS Vol. 4] **** |
WILLIAMS CEMETERY
Located west of Italy, just off Bell branch Rd. [Note: The McCulloch,
McCulloch-Witten and the Williams cemeteries are the same. Vol. 1****] |
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