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[Grave of James Thomas, Marshall]

Description: The grave of James Thomas is located in Nichols (Old Sudduth) Cemetery on Merrill St. in east Marshall. The cemetery is traditionally African-American, although there may be graves of Caucasions there. The stone rests at the corner of a large slab. Dates engraved on it are 1882-1974. Another stone and marker are in the foreground. An empty urn shows at the left center. Fresh funeral flowers are in the distance at left. A shed or house corner is at the center background.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Grave in Marshall]

Description: The grave of Jessie E. Copeland is located in the old Powder Mill Cemetery on FM 1997 in Marshall. The cemetery has gravesites associated with the early African-American history of Harrison County. A more recent grave, Jessie E. Copeland's stone relates his service during World War II as a private in 1999 QM Truck Co. His vital dates are March 18, 1900 to April 14, 1961.
Date: unknown
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[Old Grave, Harrison County ]

Description: An unidentified grave is located in the Old Border Cemetery in Harrison County. The cemetery belongs to Old Border Baptist Church in the Jonesville community near Waskom. The church and its cemetery were originally organized by whites in 1866. By the early part of the twentieth century they had become African-American.
Date: unknown
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[Old Tombstone]

Description: An old tombstone in a Harrison County cemetery, unidentified, has the following inscription: "E. B. --------- Born January 7, 1831 Deceased May 5, 1858" The stone lies where it fell amid the vegetation.
Date: unknown
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[Grave of Lee Annie Brown, Marshall]

Description: The grave of Lee Annie Brown is located in Nichols (Old Sudduth) Cemetery on Merrill St. in Marshall. It a traditionally African-American site. The dates 1863-1935 are engraved on the stone, which is applied to the slab. Above the stone is a decoration.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Grave of Jennie Knighten, Marshall]

Description: The grave of Jennie Knighten is located in Nichols (Old Sudduth) Cemetery on Merrill St. in east Marshall. The site is traditionally African-American. The dates on the stone are Born 1877 and Died Jun 29 1937. The cemetery is enclosed by a cyclone fence seen in the background and surrounded by a subdivision. A ranch house is visible beyond the fence.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Graves in Nichols Cemetery, Marshall]

Description: These graves are in Nichols (Old Sudduth) Cemetery on Merrill St. in east Marshall. The letters on the stone in foreground are illegible. The stone at right center is for two Madisons. Others are visible in the distance. The cemetery, a traditionally African-American site, is maintained.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Cemetery in Harrison County]

Description: An unidentified cemetery in Harrison County. It is known to be a traditionally African-American site. A cyclone fence is in the foreground. Rows of slabs are decorated with flowers and plants. Headstones can be seen in the distance. The cemetery appears to be neatly trimmed and has mature trees to create a park-like setting.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marshall Public Library
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