FIRST Marked Grave in McAdams Cemetery - Graford, TX
N 32° 54.197 W 098° 26.178
14S E 552716 N 3640705
A 1979 Texas Historical Marker at historic McAdams Cemetery indicates that the first marked burial in the cemetery belongs to Mary M. Couger, dating to 1889.
Waymark Code: WMZPM2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2018
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The emblem of the Knights of Pythias -- a knight's helmet with a shield superimposed upon two halberds, bearing the three letters of the Pythian motto, "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence" -- is at the top of the monument, complemented by palm fronds, noting Mr. Couger's membership in that organization; Mrs. Couger would have been a Pythian Sister if she participated. The family name, "Couger", is on the plinth, and above, the inscription reads:
J.O. Couger
Nov. 2, 1839
Dec. 3, 1915
Mary M. Couger
Mar. 10, 1850
Dec. 3, 1889
Gone but not forgotten
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 12/03/1889
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