Jacobs - Colyar Cemetery - Rural Douglas County, KS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
N 38° 49.134 W 095° 21.775
15S E 294857 N 4299332
This very unusual marker is located in a very peaceful hilltop cemetery in rural Douglas County, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM5VDX
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 1

This rural cemetery is approximately 4 miles west and 2 miles north of the US 56 / US 59 intersection. The marker is in the middle of the cemetery. There is parking outside of the actual burial area.

Date of birth (optional): 05/14/1853

Date of death (optional): 04/07/1880

Headstone text (optional):
Text of the main marker: JACOBS JENNIE wife of John Jacobs Born May 14, 1853 - Died Apr, 7, 1880 Text of the book at the top: Gone to rest from toil and sorrow, Laid her trusted armor down, Conquered death and with the angels, Wearing a golden crown. Patiently her pain she suffered, Faithfully the cross she bore, Hailed with joy the welcome summons, Come! Well done! Thy work is o'er.


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