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McGavock Family Cemetery

Buried here, beginning ca. 1818, are the remains of numerous family members. Among them are Randal McGavock (1768-1843), planter and political leader who build Carnton; his son, Col. John McGavock (1815-1893), successful farmer and civic leader who was instrumental in disinterring the Confederate dead from the Franklin battlefield and reburying them adjacent to the cemetery; and John's wife, Carrrie Winder McGavock (1829 - 1905). This venerable Southern mother was called “The Good Samaritan of Williamson County” for her many acts of loving service to Confederate soldiers.

Williamson County Historical Society

Marker reads the same on both sides.

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Marker Name: McGavock Family Cemetery Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Other Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Williamson County Historical Society Marker Number: Not listed

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