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From: "Jackie Morgan" <>
Subject: RE: [TXBELL] Moffat Cemetery & James R. BRYAN?
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:07:41 -0600
In-Reply-To: <000801c1d1f9$c6642bc0$a11356d1@pavilion>


By any chance, does any one visit the Moffat Cemetery that could take a look
at this BRYAN grave and see if there is a tombstone or not. I can't remember
what that listing said. Maybe it says something.
If there is anyone that is planning a visit there, I would certainly
appreciate a quick look. Joe and Joyce may have a point that people
traveled more than you would expect.
Thanks for any help.
Jackie Morgan


-----Original Message-----
From: Joyce C Sizemore [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 5:32 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [TXBELL] Moffat Cemetery & James R. BRYAN?


Jackie, 17 miles may seem like quite a distance for that day in time,
but I found that our relatives traveled more than ever thought. You
will find they traveled distances each Sunday for church and fellowship.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe D. Deaver" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 8:52 PM
Subject: RE: [TXBELL] Moffat Cemetery & James R. BRYAN?


>
> I wouldn't discount it that quickly. 17 miles by wagon is not that bad.
> There may have been sentimental reasons to bury him there. Bodies
> traveled by train to entirely other states for that very reason. I see
> the unknown Bryan you are referring to. Too bad I didn't know about it
> a few months ago, since I was at that cemetery to photograph the
> exterior. I did a quick search of all the online cemeteries and did not
> see a closer match, though there were other burials with that surname.
> I suspect 1902 is just under the probability threshold to find a death
> certificate, but you might check with the county clerk and the state
> vital records division. If available, the certificate may say where he
> was buried.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackie Morgan [mailto:]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 2:32 PM
> To: Joe D. Deaver
> Subject: RE: [TXBELL] Moffat Cemetery & James R. BRYAN?
>
>
> One would think that 17 miles would be too far in 1902 to bury your
> husband. Rather doubt that that will be him, then. Darn it!! Sure
> would like a resting place for him. This is my great-grandfather and I
> don't know where he was laid to rest. That is really sad. Thanks for
> your help, Joe. I do appreciate it. It helps to have someone to bounce
> thoughts off of!! Have a great afternoon. Jackie Morgan
>
>
>
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