Historical MarkerLawrence Family Cemetery
Dawson · Navarro County · Dedicated 1976 · THC Atlas #5349007224
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Marker Inscription
Situated on the 1835 land grant of David McCandless (1791-1876), who came to Texas as a Robertson colonist, this cemetery site was later owned by his daughter and son-in-law, Macca Orange (1831-1925) and Joseph Thompson Lawrence (1825-1885). The cemetery was opened in 1868 with the burial of their 6-year-old daughter, Sarah Medora. The graves of another daughter, Ann Eliza (1853-1942), and her husband, George Washington Savage (1826-1899), are also here. Deeded by Macca Lawrence in 1913, the burial plot is maintained by descendants.
About this site
Lawrence Family Cemetery is a historical marker in Dawson, Navarro County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9331, -96.7601 near Dawson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hagle Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include William H & Nancy Garner Family Cemetery, Near Site of Trading Post of Dr. George Washington Hill, and Pelham Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349007224. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
