Gellatly Family Cemetery
Milam, Sabine County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Robert and Nancy Agnes Gellatly and their son, David, immigrated to Texas from Dundee, Scotland, between 1834 and 1836. Nancy's father, William Sturrock, and other family members also came with them. For his service in the Republic of Texas army, Robert received land in 1841. He later served Sabine County as justice of the peace, sheriff, tax collector, and chief justice. Robert and Nancy eventually were the parents of six children. This graveyard was established in 1863 upon the death of their daughter, Anna Mathews. Four generations of the family are buried here.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Robert and Nancy Agnes Gellatly left Dundee, Scotland, in the mid-1830s and crossed the Atlantic to the young Republic of Texas, bringing their son and Nancy's father, William Sturrock, with them. Robert earned a land grant for his service in the Republic's army and went on to hold nearly every office Sabine County had to offer — justice of the peace, sheriff, tax collector, and chief justice. The family cemetery began in sorrow in 1863 with the death of their daughter Anna, and four generations of Gellatlys now rest here.
Why it matters
The Gellatlys embody the immigrant families who staked their futures on an independent Texas, turning ocean crossings and military service into deep roots that still mark the American land.
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Related people
- · Robert Gellatly
- · Nancy Agnes Gellatly
- · William Sturrock
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