Albert Carver Cemetery
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Illinois native Albert Carver (1827-1911) purchased land in this area in 1856 and settled here with his family. A farmer and noted breeder of Durham cattle, Carver set aside this plot of land for a family graveyard. Both he and his wife, Mary (Markham), are buried here, as are four sons, J. B., J. A., George, and F. E., and their families. The oldest marked grave in the cemetery, dated 1885, is that of an infant son of J. B. and Ophelia Carver. The cemetery is a visible reminder of this pioneer family and of the area's heritage.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Illinois native Albert Carver (1827–1911) bought land here in 1856, settled with his family, and became a farmer and noted breeder of Durham cattle. He set aside this plot as a family graveyard, where he, his wife Mary, four sons, and their families are buried; the oldest marked grave, from 1885, belongs to an infant grandson. The cemetery remains a quiet reminder of a pioneer family and the settlement of the area.
Why it matters
Small family cemeteries like this document the northern-born farmers who helped settle North Texas and built its early agricultural economy.
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Related people
- · Albert Carver
- · Mary Markham Carver
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