YOKLEY CEMETERY, (Hwy 245
& Smith Hollow Rd) GILES COUNTY TENNESSEE
The two box tombs of D. A. Alexander and Sophronia
Alexander & their infant son. The tomb closer to us is for D.A. & the
shorter tomb beyond that is for Sophronia and her unnamed infant son. Photo
by Trina Boyd 10 Oct 2009.
D.A. ALEXANDER Born Sept 11th 1811 Died Nov 10th 1882 Age 71 Yrs 1 Mo. &
30 Days. D............. thou hast here thy
loss......................B.............."
There are two epitaphs along with the vital information, but both epitaphs are
hard to read. The Suns ray improve the readability, but the shadows are a
challenge.
"D.A. ALEXANDER Born Sept 11th 1811 Died Nov
10th 1882 Age 71 Yrs 1 Mo. & 30 Days. D............. thou hast here thy
loss......................B.............."
ALEXANDER, D. A. (Daniel Americus
"Mack"),
11 Sep 1811 - 10 Nov 1882, Age 71 Yrs, 1 Mo & 30 Days. (son of Silas &
Sarah Reese Alexander. box tomb.)
Photos
& inscription translated by
Wayne Austin 21 Dec 2009.