There are several interesting and unusual headstones which turn the eye and are included because of the beauty of their workmanship. Any visit to Oak Grove should also include a visit to these sites.
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George John Montes (b. May 24, 1884 - d. Mar. 14, 1946) cross stands in the "Old Catholic" section of the Cemetery. |
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Albert Aldrich Nelson II M.D. (Jan. 3, 1875 - Dec. 28, 1934), whose father Albert Aldrich Nelson was the Republic of Texas surveyor for the district of Nacogdoches. His exploits as a doctor in the area can be found in the R. B. Blake papers. |
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J. J. Hayter (June 4, 1852 - May 24, 1911), a local merchant, whose business receipts are included in our collection, but not currently cataloged. |
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Bennett Blake (Nov. 11, 1809 - Mar. 1, 1896) served as Chief Justice of Nacogdoches for several years during the Republic. His two wives and his brother are buried across the road from him, also in brick vaults. |
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