George W. Ricketts - Covington Cemetery - Covington, TX, USA
N 32° 10.806 W 097° 15.742
14S E 663817 N 3561721
A Dove of Peace bearing an olive branch is prominent at the top of the marble headstone marking the final resting place of George W. Ricketts in historic Covington Cemetery, Covington, TX.
Waymark Code: WM14YBW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2021
Views: 2
Mr. Ricketts is buried next to his wife, Mary Jane, and his headstone is in very good condition. The family name, "Ricketts", is in relief on the plinth, while the Dove is prominent on the cap. The inscription reads:
George W.
Ricketts
Born
Jan. 18, 1862
Died
Mar. 15, 1948
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Crosses complement an epitaph:
To him we trust a place is given
Among the saints with Christ
in Heaven
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Sharp-eyed visitors will spot the less-prominent Dove on Mrs. Ricketts's headstone.
Kind of dove: Dove with olive branch
Used material for the dove: Other (explanation in the long description)
Address:
Covington Cemetery
Itaska and Cemetery Roads
Covington, TX USA
76636
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