Old Snyder Graveyard

Snyder, Scurry County, Cemeteries of TX

 

Submitted by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

Photos by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

Location: Avenue E and 26th Street, Snyder.



Historical Marker: Formerly state land until common usage established it as a cemetery in 1880's. Legend says first burial was an Indian. Early-day transients were often buried in unmarked graves. Tract closed to further burials, 1902. Many bodies have been moved elsewhere. Only 14 graves are now identified.

 

 Cemeteries of Texas Coordinator: Dolores I. Bishop 

Last Name First Name Birth Date Death Date Comments
Brigman Myrtle - May 1890 Age: 5 months
Cornelius Augustus M. Jr. Aug 07 1890 Jun 05 1891 S/o A.M. & Florence
Cornelius William Nov 04 1833 Aug 19 1883 -
Gallagher J.H. Sep 05 1818 Apr 03 1892 -
Gann Amanda L. - Apr 19 1891 -
German F.M. - Mar 30 1914 Age: 76 yrs; B; Snyder
German James D. - Feb 03 1891 S/o F.M. & M.C.
German Mary C. - Oct –- 1919 B: OK
Glover B.J. - Nov –- 1890 -
Herndon Ann Eliza Jun 22 1830 Mar 28 1898 D/o M/M Hughes; Age: 1 yr 3 days ?
Herndon John P. Jan 16 1829 Nov 19 1884 B: Spotsylvania VA
J.H.G - - - FS
Jones Ada F. Aug 30 1870 Jan 02 1891 -
Matthews Tommie May 13 1889 Jun 05 189- Marker Down Near The Historical Marker
Sherrod Samuel C. Apr 21 1858 Dec 02 1890 S/o W.T. & Mary
Singletary Benjamin Dec 31 1824 Nov 15 1888 -
Smith Alma Apr 08 1887 Jul 07 1887 D/o L. & A.D.
Spechell Charles May 23 1864 Jan 02 1886 B: Alton Hampshire Eng; D: Snyder TX
Stocks Glemie Jun 23 1902 Feb 18 1904 -
Stocks H.C. Mar 07 1874 Mar 21 1894 -
Thompson Edward O. Apr 08 1851 May 01 1890 -
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