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Mary Ann Hardeman

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Mary Ann Hardeman

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
19 Feb 1857 (aged 45)
Ellis County, Texas, USA
Burial
Italy, Ellis County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Mary Hardeman was buried in the family graveyard on the John Marr Hardeman farm near Italy, along with other members of their family and their slaves.

This memorial in Italy Cemetery was erected by the State of Texas to honor these pioneer settlers of Italy. Only a scoop of dirt from John's grave was buried at this site. The event was documented by Melba French, John's great-granddaughter, in a letter to the Editor of "The Italy Press," published 5 February 1967.
Wife and first cousin of John Marr Hardeman, with whom she shares a double stone. They were married in 1828 in Hardeman County TN. Twelve children - 6 boys and 6 girls - were born to them.

There is also a memorial marker at the entrance to Italy Cemetery.
Mary Hardeman was buried in the family graveyard on the John Marr Hardeman farm near Italy, along with other members of their family and their slaves.

This memorial in Italy Cemetery was erected by the State of Texas to honor these pioneer settlers of Italy. Only a scoop of dirt from John's grave was buried at this site. The event was documented by Melba French, John's great-granddaughter, in a letter to the Editor of "The Italy Press," published 5 February 1967.
Wife and first cousin of John Marr Hardeman, with whom she shares a double stone. They were married in 1828 in Hardeman County TN. Twelve children - 6 boys and 6 girls - were born to them.

There is also a memorial marker at the entrance to Italy Cemetery.

Inscription

Wife of John M.
Born in Tenn.

Our father and mother are gone. They lie beneath the sod.
Dear parents we know you rest with God.

Gravesite Details

Broken and off base; covered with dirt and grass



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