John Talley - Throckmorton Cemetery - Throckmorton, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 33° 11.095 W 099° 10.265
14S E 484050 N 3671800
A zinc monument stands at the final resting place of John Talley, in Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, TX.
Waymark Code: WMQ7EE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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This monument is typical of the many zinc obelisks, with the family name, "Tally", and "Asleep in Jesus --- Blessed Sleep on the main panel. A garland of roses is around the monument, with funeral draping around the top section. The second panel has a funeral wreath, and an inscription pane:

John
Talley,

Born
Sep. 20, 1856

Died
June 4, 1833.

The third panel shows a rose bouquet and a woman holding onto an anchor, a symbol of hope and salvation. The fourth panel features a cross with a garland of flowers.
Date of birth (optional): 09/20/1856

Date of death (optional): 06/04/1883

Website: [Web Link]

Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed

Headstone text (optional): Not listed

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