Angelina County, Texas - Frank Boykin Cemetery ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb *********************************************************************** Frank Boykin Cemetery by: Betty Thompson. This cemetery was started by the Francis Monroe "Frank" Boykin, one of Sterling Boykin's sons. It was started as a family plot near their home. Directions: To locate this cemetery take Highway 69 to Zavalla, Texas. At the red light, turn onto Highway 63. About 5 miles outside of Zavalla , turn left on to County Road 345 (a dirt road). Go about 3/10ths of a mile and turn right on the first road on the right. The Boykin Cemetery will be down a short lane on the left. There are at least three graves marked by sandstones with no names. There are two graves near the entrance that have no marker of any kind and no information. One grave is simply marked with a wooden plank sticking out of the ground with no information. Harvey, Ada April 28, 1880 ... June 1903 HARVILLE, Mary Almira BOYKIN, Amanda M. May 25, 1849 May 25, 1849 May 9, 1923 January 19, 1918 Having served her generation She hath done what she could. She now sweetly rests. foot stone: MAH AMB BOYKIN, ___________ son of J. N. and Sarah BOYKIN born and died: August 24, 1894 BOYKIN, Bunkie 1909 - 1909 BOYKIN Frank M. Mary E. October 25, 1868 July 14,1883 February 27, 1947 June 9, 1969 Foot stone: FMB MEB Notes: BOYKIN George W. Ruby A. September 7, 1919 WED January 31, 1927 December 16, 1984 December 19, 1945 Foot stone: Pvt. US Army World War II 1919 1984 BOYKIN, Mrs. H. C. born: July 15, 1833 died: November 4, 1899 Infant Son of S. J. and Bessie BOYKIN Foot stone: BAB BOYKIN John J. Married: Lula G. 1902 - 1979 March 20, 1929 1910 - 1987 BOYKIN, J. N. Husband of S. BOYKIN born: June 8, 1869 died: October 8, 1907 We miss thee from our home dear We miss thee from thy place, A shadow oer our life is cast We miss thee sun shine of thy face. BOYKIN foot stone: JNB BOYKIN, Lipscom N. Son of Wm. and Susan BOYKIN born: March 6, 1879 died: May 12, 1884 Of such is the Kingdom Amen BOYKIN, Mary E. Daughter of Wm. and Susan BOYKIN born: January 10, 1862 died: June 2, 1890 There shall be no light here. BOYKIN Bessie S. T. (Tiny) January 13, 1881 September 5, 1864 August 12, 1942 August 19, 1954 Mamma Daddy The sun of life has gone down. BOYKIN, Sallie McVEY wife of J. N. BOYKIN October 22, 1880 December 20, 1913 footstone: SMB BOYKIN, Sam August 23, 1907 March 6, 1975 In God's care BOYKIN, Samuel N. Son of Wm. and Susan BOYKIN born: March 9, 1870 died: February 26, 1893 Here I lay my burden down Change the cross into the crown. BOYKIN, Susie Farewell April 5, 1841 November 29, 1912 God gave, He took He will restore BOYKIN, Tommy 1915 - 1918 BOYKIN, William Sterling Son of Wm. and Susan BOYKIN born: April 1, 1866 died: March 18, 1887 O! Death where is thy sting? O! Grave where is thy actor? BOYKIN, William Y. born: January 7, 1809 died: February 12, 1877 He was a man and after he ate his _____? and a fond father. (Parts Illegible) BOYKIN, Willie 1917- 1920 BOYKIN, W. L. Jack 1899 - 1973 Note: Mason symbol on tombstone COX, Bessie Lee March 19, 1933 May 2, 1986 GILCHRIEST, J. A. January 1, 1866 December 17, 1916 We hope to meet again. foot stone: JAG HARVELL (Concrete - Illegible) HARVELL, James T. 1891 - 1966 HARVILL Rube Lola 1896 - 1976 1915 - 1981 Foot stone: Rube H. HARVILL Lola J. HARVIL DYSON Pvt. US Army wife of Howell DYSON World War I Nobember 6, 1896 - January 30, 1919 Farewell HARVILLE, Richard born: May 22, 1848 died: July 8, 1904 Though lost to sight to memory dear. KING, Betty MITCHELL August 25, 1924 January 2, 1976 LOCK Archie O. WED: December 5, 1935 Lucy R. 1907 - 1976 1911 - 1996 foot stone: AOL LRL LOCK, Jr., D. A. born: August 5, 1885 died: December 17, 1905 To him we trust a place is given. Among the sands with Christ in Heaven. LOCK George A. Eliza P. April 8, 1857 February 20, 1866 September 7, 1926 October 13, 1936 Forever with the Lord. foot stone: GAL EPL LOCK, Jack W. born: February 20, 1904 died: October 10, 1959 Beyond the sunset. LOCK, Walter Texas Corpl 360 Inf. 90 Div. October 24, 1921 LOCKE W. A. (Bill) Jessie P. 1895 - 1974 1898 - 1975 Loving memories last forever. foot stone: William A. Locke Mama Texas Pvt. US Army World War I April 8, 1895 March 16, 1974 Daddy MARSHALL H. L. (Red) Bonnie (Lock) December 14, 1934 WED: August 4, 1952 August 15, 1936 MARSHALL, Randy Olan June 15, 1957 November 11, 2000 Beloved son and brother. MCSPADDEN, Annie (BOYKIN) Loving mother May 10, 1901 February 22, 1978 MITCHELL, Bobby S. July 15, 1921 March 10, 1990 MITCHELL, Cynthia 1861-1930 MITCHELL, Jess W. 1858-1930 MITCHELL, Mollie Mae 1896 - 1977 MITCHELL, Tom A. October 3, 1885 October 31, 1963 MITCHELL, Vida WELLS February 2, 1892 January 2, 1929 MOORE, Iradell G. Foot stone: ICM MOORE, Lillian December 4, 1912 November 12, 1914 From mother's arms to the arms of Jesus. MOORE, Mary 1877-1936 Foot stone: MM MOORE, Victoria W. Foot stone: VWM MOORE, W. H. (Bud) 1877 - 1936 ROBERTS, Nellie August 25, 1906 February 18, 1932 A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still, a place vacant in our home, that never can be filled. RUSHING, Alta April 10, 1902 August 26, 1903 RUSHING, Brown B. born: May 5, 1907 died: April 12, 1994 RUSHING Uncle Jack Aunt Rose William F. Ozellar 1872 - 1955 1881 - SKINNER, Rebeca August 13, 1912 January 14, 1913 foot stone: RS WELLS, Francis BOYKIN October 7, 1863 August 28, 1926 WELLS, John W. August 31, 1894 May 23, 1918 Greater love hath no man than to give his life for his friends. Foot stone: JWW WELLS, L. A. (Gus) Father July 19, 1889 June 4, 1934 Asleep in Jesus Foot stone: LAW WILLIAMS, Eloisa December ?2, 1919 ? 1932 Note: Metal funeral marker only WILLIAMS, J. Travis 1908 - 1970 WILLIAMS, Tommy Joe SN US Navy Vietnam August 21, 1951 June 8, 1975 WILSON, John W. Co. A 22 Regt. NC Inf. CSA April 18, 1840 November 11, 1930 Susan A. Wife of J. W. WILLSON born: February 11, 1848 died: January 11, 1913 In my father's house are many mansions. foot stone: SAW ZUMWALT, Wendy Gale December 4, 1978 December 7, 1978 Our precious daughter Foot stone: WGZ