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Inscriptions:   

The number in the first column of the transcriptions corresponds to a number on the Plat Map showing the location of the gravesite.

There are 60 identifiable graves in the cemetery; 32 are identified by the inscription on the tombstone; 28 are identified by sandstone and/or metal marker only with no name or dates.

The oldest extant gravestone is that of Benjamin F. "B. F." Linn, born Oct. 22, 1836, and died Nov. 17, 1863. He was killed by Indians.

There are several graves, marked but not identified by inscription on the grave‑marker. It is probable that there were earlier burials here, but if so, no records remain. The last burial was Nora Linn Allen, born in 1882 and died in 1972. (Months are unknown.)

Note: Under column "Comments" tombstone inscriptions are in "quotation marks." Submitter's comments are surrounded by [brackets].

Note: Photographs: For photos of headstones in this cemetery see booklet of photos on the Linn Cemetery by Stephen T. Schock and Lavern T. Rudisill ‑ 2006‑2007. (A copy of this booklet is available in the Rylander Memorial Library.)

Submitted by: Stan Burnham 325‑372‑3123 Date Submitted: April 7, 2009

 

Grave # Name Birth - Death Comments
1 Marker w/ no name No dates Metal stake & Sandstoneheadstone
2 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
3 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
4 [HARVICK, Adam Strickland] "H" is on head and footstone No dates Grave indentified by Cleo Yarbrough St Clair & her sister Zelma Yarbrough Gage in the 1970s
5 HARVICK, Mary Serene Beasley No dates Metal stake only [also identified by Mrs. St Clair and Mrs Gage
       
6 KELLY, J. G. May 25, 1858 - Dec 15, 1944 [John Green Kelley]
7 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone only]
8 HILLIARD, Doris M. May 20, 1848 - May 20, 1948 [Infant dau/o Homer Hilliard and Letha Leach]
9 Marker w/ no name No dates [iron stake and Sandston headstone]
10 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
11 Marker w/ no name No dates
12 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
13 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
14 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
15 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone at base of yucca plant]
16 TAFF, Sarah Jan 18, 1856 - Sep 14, 1882 [Dau/o George W. & Anura Taff]
17 WALTERS, O. M. Jun 23, 1869 - Apr 26, 1954 [Husband of Maud Walters. A practicing Veterinarian]
18 WALTERS, Ella E. Apr 13, 1871 - Feb 8, 1933 Dau/o Jeremiah and Julia Walters Sister of O. M. Walters]
19 HERRING, Mrs. J. E. Jul 26, 1849 - Mar 18, 1902 [Mrs. J. E. Herring (Walter). Related to O. M. and Ella Walters. First marriage to Jeremiah Walters]
20 HERRING, M. C. 1847 - Nov 26, 1881 Aged 34 years" [Second husband of Julia E. (Brown) Walters Herring]
21 ALLEN, Nora Linn 1882 - 1972 [Dau/o W. T. and Nancy C. Linn, W/o J. H. Allen]
22 KELLY, Willie G. Dec 26, 1878 - oct 15, 1881 [S/o A. H. and L. Z. Kelly. 2nd burial in Linn Cemetery]
23 Marker w/ no name No dates [Metal stake and Sandstone]
24 OWEN, Mary F. Apr 19, 1876 - Apr 26,1961 [Dau/o W. T. and N. C. Linn]
25 OWEN, Ralph Apr 18, 1875 - Jun 26, 1938
26 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
27 PIERCE, Nancy 1944 -one date
28 PIERCE, Dal 1941 - one date [Both graves covered by one concrete slab]
29 LINN, Dorcas C. 1807 - Oct 27, 1881 Aged 74" [W/o Samuel]
30 LINN, Samuel 1811 - Nov 27, 1885 "Aged 74 years" [In curbed plot]
31 LINN, N. C. May 8, 1846 - Jan 13, 1941 [W/o W. T. Both on one headstone]
32 LINN, W. T. Mar 13, 1840 - Jan 2, 1826 W. T. S/o Samuel Linn and Dorcas Coats]
33 LINN, Samuel C. Mar 19, 1880 - Dec 1, 1959 [S/o W. T. and n. C. Linn]
34 LINN, B. F. Oct 22, 1836 - Nov 17, 1863 [S/o Samuel and Dorcas Linn. Killed by Indians. First burial in Linn Cemetery]
35 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
36 BESSENT, Myrtle E. Apr 20, 1910 - Aug 27, 1914
37 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headston and footstone
38 BESSENT, M. L. 1855 - Dec 20, 1910 "Aged 65 years" [original headstone displaces and leaning against fence]
39 BESSENT, Martha Ann April 1867 - Nov 1918
       
40 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
41 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone]
42 BESSENT, Joe E. Nov 26, 1877 - Dec 26, 1952
43 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
44 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
45 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
46 Marker w/ no name No dates [Iron stake only]
47 SHELBY, George Frye Sep 25, 1935 - Nov ?, 1936 [Concrete slab]
48 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone-iron Stake - Child]
49 FRIZZELL, Jimmie Mae Nov 29, 1891 - May 6, 1962 [In Frizzell plot with concrete curbing]
50 FRIZZELL, John Wesley Sep 10, 1881 - mar 16, 1958 [In Frizzell plot with concrete curbing]
51 FRIZELL, Louise Irene Nov 1, 1915 - Nov 1, 1915 [Infant dau/o Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Frizzell
       
52 Marker w/ no name No dates [Sandstone headstone in Frizzell Plot]
53 BESSENT, M. No dates [Both No 53 & 54 are in a partially curbed plot. Inscription faded]
54 Marker w/ no name No dates
55 ROBBERTS, ? Nov 28, 1908 - Oct 28, 1909
56 PIERCE, Infant Jan 28, 1909 - Jan 28, 1909 [s/o c. and S. A. Pierce]
57 Marker w/ no name No dates
58 Rock Curb w/ no name No dates [No head or foot stone]
59 BABY FRIAR, T. A. Jul 29, 1909 - Jan 9, 1910 [Headstone displaced and under tree]
60 Rock Curb w/ no name No dates [No marker,. Curbing only, brush and cactus]
   unk   BESSENT, Mrs ? E.    Jan 28, 1965 - Aged 76 years 3 mo."
unk FRIAR, Two infants  No dates Infants of Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Friar in rock curbed gravesite
unk Hamrick, Ben  Sept 18, 1889 - only date [S/o J.D. & M. A. Hamrick. May be #4]
unk HILLIARD, Homer L.   Apr 6, 1919 - Sep 20, 1963 [May be #9 ] [Death records indicate Homer L. buried here]