Pearce-Maxwell Cemetery in Fairview, Texas

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Get directions Fairview, Texas, USA

Coordinates: 29.11663, -98.38183
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Rev. Samuel E. Pearce and his family homesteaded 50 acres and was granted a 'patent' or deed in 1861. In 1858, he allowed a neighbor's wife to be buried there, his wife was buried there the next year. In 1873, when Rev.Pearce sold the land to George Maxwell, he stipulated that the five acre tract remain a cemetery. Burials continued and the community called it "The Maxwell Cemetery". Many infants and children were buried, some entire families. Almost every tombstone has suffered damage from the elements, animals and vandals. The Bible pictured on Rev. Pearce's tombstone has bullet holes. Efforts to restore the old cemetery began in December 2012 and volunteers are being sought to help with the tremendous work yet to be done. To honor the original donor of the land, the name was changed to "The Pearce-Maxwell Cemetery of Wilson County Texas"

Cemetery is on private property over a half-mile from the road. No roadway except sand path over pasture. Four-wheel drive vehicle recommended for access.

HELP WITH THE CEMETERY IS BADLY NEEDED. We need members of every family and everyone who uses this site who possibly can, to help either financially or with your labor. Almost EVERY tombstone needs repair. Contact Dorothy Mills on this site. PLEASE.