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Rogers Cemetery

Daingerfield, Morris County

Marker Text

A plantation family burial ground. Established by planter-stagecoach owner-area leader Edwin Green Rogers (1800-70?) and wife Nancy (Tuggle) on their home grounds, a Republic of Texas grant to Nancy's mother, Mrs. Sarah Mercer. A daughter, Lizzie Rogers (Mrs. Tom) Urey, chose site and was first person buried here. This became a community cemetery. Marker Sponsors: Mrs. Harry E. Simpson (Ethel Chadick); Mrs. James C. Crouch (Era Mae Chadick); Isaac Mars Chadick; T. C. Chadick; Ralph Jack Chadick

Marker Details

Address
Location Description private property - not accessible
Marker # 7854
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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