Austin County Cemeteries
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Grave markers and tombstones may have less information than researchers have discovered and provided on this website.
Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #3
AKA: Pilgrim's Rest Colored Cemetery, Pilgrim's Rest (Black) | Near Burleigh
From Bellville, take 159 east to FM 529. Turn onto FM 529 and go 3.7 miles. Cemetery is on the right. It is visible from the road and there is a sign on the tree.
| Name | Born - Died | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abbs, Lula | - | References: GenFolks |
| Amstead, R. L. | 17 Aug 1909 - 16 Aug 1929 | References: GenFolks |
| Applin, Beverly E. | 25 Oct 1952 - 19 Jan 1979 | References: GenFolks |
| Banks, Shirley | 1957 - 1981 | References: GenFolks |
| Barnes, Nancy J. | 1892 - 1967 | References: GenFolks |
| Bee, Alice | - | References: GenFolks |
| Bee, Luellar | 8 Mar 1911 - 1 Dec 1967 | References: GenFolks |
| Bee, Willie | 1 Mar 1900 - 1 Dec 1956 | References: GenFolks |
| Benjamin, Larry Charles "L. C." | 5 Jul 1917 - 3 Oct 1997 | References: GenFolks |
Benjamin, Raymond Leroy  | 8 Dec 1942 - 14 Aug 1976 | Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army References: GenFolks |
| Benjamin, Ruth V | 1924 - 1986 | References: GenFolks |
| Bivins, Benjamin "Ben" | 8 Jan 1890 - 2 May 1976 | Family- Mother: Lucy Bankett, Spouse: Roberta Bee References: Findagrave, GenFolks |
| Bivins, Lucy | 7 Oct 1853 - 7 Jan 1928 | References: GenFolks |
| Bivins, Mrs. R. | 1897 - 1976 | References: GenFolks |
| Blackman, Eugene | 17 Dec 1891 - 19 Feb 1973 | Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO E 24 INF Family- Spouse: Geneva Downey, Children: Robert Oglesby Blackman References: Findagrave, GenFolks Sources: VA death file; tombstone; RatliffVA death file; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Blackman, Geneva (Downey) | 1896 - 1971 | References: Findagrave, GenFolks |
| Blackmon, Charles | 1926 - 1972 | References: Findagrave, GenFolks |
| Blackmon, Leon Jr. | 6 Nov 1923 - 17 Oct 1977 | References: GenFolks |
| Blackmon, Robert | 12 Jul 1927 - 30 Oct 1977 | Veteran: WW2, US Army References: GenFolks Sources: VA enlistment/death fileVA enlistment/death file |
| Blackmon, Sam | 6 Oct 1887 - 13 Dec 1963 | Family- Spouse: Rosie Mae Keener References: Findagrave, GenFolks |
| Blackmon, Viland | 1899 - 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Booker, Frank | 1898 - 1969 | References: GenFolks |
| Boson, John | 1903 - 1973 | References: GenFolks |
| Brown, Lula | 23 Feb 1905 - 1935 | References: GenFolks |
| Brown, Randell | 12 Jan 1899 - 30 Dec 1977 | Veteran: WW2, US Army References: GenFolks Sources: DC; VA enlistment/death fileDC; VA enlistment/death file |
| Bussey, Georgia Ann (Mays) | 1 Aug 1908 - 29 Apr 1975 | References: GenFolks |
| Campbell, Andrew Charles | 22 Oct 1927 - 5 Aug 1958 | Veteran: WW2, PVT, US Army References: Findagrave, GenFolks Sources: VA; tombstoneVA; tombstone |
| Campbell, Brian E | 1975 - 1976 | References: GenFolks |
| Campbell, Huie | 25 May 1885 - 1 Sep 1938 | References: GenFolks |
| Campbell, Leroy | 17 Jul 1925 - 16 Dec 1947 | Veteran: WW2, PVT, USAAC References: GenFolks Sources: DC; tombstoneDC; tombstone |
| Campbell, Walter | 1916 - 1983 | References: GenFolks |
| Clark, Leo | 1900 - 1976 | References: GenFolks |
| Clark, Lonnie L. | 1938 - 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Clay, Lula | 17 Aug 1917 - 26 Jan 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Clay, Young | 25 Dec 1902 - 22 Sep 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Collins, Beatrice | - 23 Oct 1985 | References: GenFolks |
| Collins, Maggie | 5 Dec 1877 - 16 Jul 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Collins, Norman | 7 Dec 1907 - 4 Jul 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Corner, James | 1910 - 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Cramer, Alonzo | - 1954 | References: GenFolks |
| Cramer, Martha | - 1957 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Diane | 1964 - 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Eva | 8 Nov 1879 - 29 Jan 1905 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, George Climintine | 1 Nov 1919 - 31 Jan 1983 | Family- Father: Clardy Davis, Mother: Tempia Jackson References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Jessie | 13 Mar 1879 - 9 Oct 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Julia | 4 May 1888 - 28 May 1948 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Loyd | 21 Nov 1933 - 4 Mar 1969 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Morris | 18 Mar 1922 - 27 Jun 1969 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Oren Clepatric | 26 Aug 1924 - 27 Dec 1973 | Veteran: WW2, CPL, USAAF References: GenFolks Sources: VA enlist/death file; tombstoneVA enlist/death file; tombstone |
| Davis, Sadie Lee | 16 Dec 1915 - 23 Nov 1969 | References: GenFolks |
| Davis, Will | 8 Oct 1896 - 19 May 1931 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 435 LAB BN References: GenFolks Sources: VA; RatliffVA; Ratliff |
| Davis, Willie Walter Sr. | 15 Apr 1948 - 27 Apr 1991 | References: GenFolks |
| Dial, Elizabeth | 1880 - 1972 | References: GenFolks |
| Dixon, Billie (Shires) | 6 Aug 1925 - 22 Sep 2003 | Family- Father: Lawrence Edward Shires, Mother: Virgie Addison References: GenFolks wObit |
| Downey, Emily | 1899 - 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Ector, Aquilla | 8 Sep 1908 - 3 Jun 1952 | References: GenFolks |
| Edwards, Eddie | 17 Jul 1917 - 30 Jun 1991 | References: GenFolks |
| Espree, Deborah A | 1951 - 1973 | References: GenFolks |
| Evans, Edward "Eddie" | 17 Jul 1917 - 30 Jun 1991 | References: GenFolks |
| Fisher, Arvis | 1963 - 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Fisher, Helen Marie | 9 May 1942 - 1 Aug 1982 | References: GenFolks |
| Fisher, Jessie | 1940 - 1976 | References: GenFolks |
| Foster, Clarence | 19 Mar 1905 - 1985 | References: GenFolks |
| Gamble, Fannie | - 12 Nov 1935 | References: GenFolks |
| Garnett, Louise | 1887 - 1945 | References: GenFolks |
| George, Irene N | 13 Sep 1900 - 24 Apr 1925 | References: GenFolks |
| George, Lee | - 10 May 1913 | References: GenFolks |
| George, Nellie | - 17 Nov 1924 | References: GenFolks |
| Givens, Frank | 1922 - 1983 | References: GenFolks |
| Givens, Selann T | 7 Mar 1930 - 24 Sep 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Glenn, Emma C | 20 Mar 1888 - 27 Dec 1977 | References: GenFolks |
| Graves, Daisie | 1901 - 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Graves, Oscar C | 1903 - 1982 | References: GenFolks |
| Griffin, Roberta | - 28 Apr 1967 | References: GenFolks |
| Harris, Almeda | 1910 - 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Harris, Ruby Lee | 1942 - 1985 | References: GenFolks |
| Harvey, Curtis Clarence | 3 Dec 1937 - 11 Nov 1991 | References: GenFolks |
| Harvey, Elittie | 15 May 1903 - 2 Aug 1988 | Family- Father: Fax Williams, Mother: Lue Brembery References: GenFolks |
| Harvey, Julia | - | References: GenFolks |
| Harvey, Nathan, Sr. | 6 Dec 1889 - 1 May 1982 | Family- Spouse: m. 6/15/1924 References: GenFolks |
| Hill, Jake | 29 Jan 1890 - 26 Nov 1960 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 10 CO 3 BN 165 DEP BRIG References: GenFolks Sources: DC; tombstone; RatliffDC; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Hill, James | 6 Mar 1900 - 17 Jan 1972 | References: GenFolks |
| House, Bill | - | References: GenFolks |
| House, Jack | 21 Nov 1894 - 17 Jun 1975 | Veteran: WW1, PVT References: GenFolks Sources: RatliffRatliff |
| House, John | - | References: GenFolks |
| House, Louis | - | References: GenFolks |
| House, Mary | - | References: GenFolks |
| House, Wesley | - | References: GenFolks |
| Hunt, Mary Lee | 26 Jul 1923 - 19 Jul 1963 | References: GenFolks |
| J. L., unknown | - | References: GenFolks |
| Jackson, John Louis, Jr. | 24 Sep 1932 - 29 Apr 1960 | Veteran: Korea, PFC, US Army, B BTRY 45 FA BN Family- Father: John Louis Jackson Sr, Mother: Annie Dell Patterson References: Findagrave, GenFolks Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstoneDC; VA death file; tombstone |
| Jackson, John Samuel | 24 Sep 1932 - 29 Apr 1960 | Family- Father: Jackson, John, Mother: Patterson, Annie Dell References: GenFolks |
| Jackson, Miller | 26 May 1926 - | References: GenFolks |
| Jackson, Robert B | 1886 - 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Amos | 26 Mar 1905 - 8 Dec 1973 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Goland | 11 Sep 1872 - 8 May 1966 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Lein | - 8 Jun 1971 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Ned | - 29 Dec 1929 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Susie Ann | - 13 Apr 1966 | References: GenFolks |
| Johnson, Wiley | 14 Oct 1881 - 17 Dec 1958 | References: GenFolks |
| Joiner, Charles David, Jr. | 8 Oct 1939 - 28 Oct 1999 | Veteran: Other/Unknown, SGT, US Army References: GenFolks Sources: US Vet Gravesites; tombstoneUS Vet Gravesites; tombstone |
| Jones, Henry | 18 Sep 1887 - 18 Jan 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Jones, Mary | 1882 - 1938 | References: GenFolks |
| Jones, Petter | - | References: GenFolks |
| Kennard, Drew Carl | 31 Mar 1984 - 2 Sep 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Kennard, Gwendolyn | 30 Jan 1952 - 15 Sep 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Latson, Alvin | 2 Nov 1885 - 31 Jul 1961 | References: GenFolks |
| Latson, Darcus T | 31 Jul 1884 - 18 Feb 1949 | References: GenFolks |
| Latson, John | 30 Apr 1912 - 16 Sep 1934 | References: GenFolks |
| Latson, Lucinda | 28 Jun 1887 - 15 Sep 1960 | References: GenFolks |
| Lewis, Alberta S. | 26 Jan 1910 - 11 May 1968 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Ella | - 9 Jul 1930 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Ennis | 26 Apr 1892 - 23 Jun 1942 | Family- Spouse: Ella Johnson References: GenFolks |
| Lott, G. | - 16 Feb 1924 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Joe | - 20 Mar 1934 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Lula | - 1 Mar 1920 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Sam | - 1 Jan 1921 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Samuel | 12 Jan 1927 - 5 May 1967 | Veteran: WW2, STM3, US Navy Reserves References: GenFolks Sources: headstone app; tombstoneheadstone app; tombstone |
| Lott, Wesley | 20 Sep 1910 - 7 Sep 1918 | References: GenFolks |
| Lott, Zora | - 23 Sep 1921 | References: GenFolks |
| Mayes, Rev. Lennard B. | 6 Jun 1910 - 8 Jun 1983 | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Addie | 1910 - 1971 | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Alfred "Sonny Boy" | 26 Apr 1922 - 22 Aug 2011 | Veteran: WW2 References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Alfred | 26 Aug 1887 - 11 Dec 1957 | Family- Father: Joe Mays, Mother: Elizabeth Walls References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Bracy (Morales), Sr | 4 Oct 1895 - 2 Aug 1985 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO D 1 DEV BN Family- Spouse: #1 Gonzalo Loredo Sr; #2 Juan, Children: Oliva; Jose; Gonzalo Loredo Jr References: GenFolks Sources: VA; 1930 census; RatliffVA; 1930 census; Ratliff |
| Mays, Daisy | 7 Aug 1899 - 2 Mar 1972 | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Elizabeth | - | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Frank, Sr. | 20 Dec 1922 - 1 May 1989 | Veteran: WW2 References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Furdella (Thompson) | 8 Mar 1897 - 28 Feb 1986 | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Gloria | 1976 - 1976 | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, Joe | - | References: GenFolks |
| Mays, John | 4 Mar 1892 - 18 Feb 1985 | Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 322 SVC BN References: GenFolks Sources: VA death file; tombstone; RatliffVA death file; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Mays, Pearline (McNeese) | 19 Jan 1934 - 16 Mar 1999 | References: GenFolks |
| McClinton, Harriet | 1889 - 1968 | References: GenFolks |
| Mettze, Ida | 1901 - 1967 | References: GenFolks |
| Miller, Georgia | 8 Aug 1899 - 25 Mar 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Moore, Willie | 28 Mar 1910 - 23 Sep 1963 | Veteran: WW2, PFC Family- Father: Adderson Moore References: GenFolks |
| Moore, Willie E. | 25 Mar 1889 - 7 Jan 1974 | Veteran: WW2 References: GenFolks |
| Nezl, Ellen | - 15 Jun 1913 | References: GenFolks |
| Osborne, David | 29 Apr 1900 - 29 Oct 1969 | References: GenFolks |
| Osborne, Eddie Rayvern | 25 Sep 1924 - 8 Apr 1931 | Veteran: WW2, CPL References: GenFolks |
| Payne, Verna Jean (Evans) | 4 Oct 1930 - 19 Dec 1998 | Family- Father: Eddie Evans, Mother: Pearlie Mae Harvey References: GenFolks |
| Pee, Chris T | 6-Aug-75 - 24-Jul-85 | References: GenFolks |
| Penrice, Luceal | 10-Jun-11 - 25-Feb-79 | References: GenFolks |
| Pierce, Alice | 2 Dec 1914 - 6 Sep 1970 | References: GenFolks |
| Porter, Charles, Jr. | 8 Aug 1899 - 16 Jan 1985 | References: GenFolks |
| Porter, John | 22 Jan 1895 - 16 Jun 1976 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO 8 2 BN 165 DEP BRIG References: GenFolks Sources: DC; tombstone; RatliffDC; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Porter, Josh | - | References: GenFolks |
| Porter, Mable | 2-Nov-10 - 1-Nov-63 | References: GenFolks |
| Porter, Nellie J | 1884 - 1932 | References: GenFolks |
| Porter, Nelson | - 3-Mar-63 | References: GenFolks |
| Porters, Charles, Sr. | 1873 - 1957 | References: GenFolks |
| Portus, George | 18 Jul 1896 - 24 Apr 1926 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG References: GenFolks Sources: VA; tombstone; RatliffVA; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Reed, Callie | 23 Nov 1899 - 16 Sep 1962 | References: GenFolks |
| Reese, James Wesley | 19 Oct 1894 - 4 Jun 1970 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army References: GenFolks |
| Riley, Ebb | 6 Mar 1915 - 1 Sep 1990 | Veteran: WW2, PVT References: GenFolks |
| Rittmon, Magnolia | - | References: GenFolks |
| Russell, Mary | - 16 Jun 1923 | References: GenFolks |
| Scott, Odell | 21 Jan 1909 - 24 Nov 1996 | References: GenFolks |
| Seaverson, Laura | 30 Sep 1896 - 17 Jan 1974 | References: GenFolks |
| Sherod, Samuel Lorenzo | 14 Aug 1892 - 14 Jun 1960 | Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, DEM BN References: GenFolks Sources: VA; DC; tombstoneVA; DC; tombstone |
| Slater, Elroy | 1932 - 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Slater, Hammond L., Jr. | 17 Mar 1926 - 27 Nov 1971 | Veteran: WW2, PFC References: GenFolks |
| Slater, Hammond L., Sr. | 2 Dec 1894 - 5 Apr 1971 | Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG References: GenFolks Sources: DC; VA; tombstone; RatliffDC; VA; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Slater, Lee E. | 5 Jan 1908 - 19 Nov 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Slater, Luella | 4 Dec 1897 - 7 Jan 1923 | References: GenFolks |
| Slater, Willie | - 24 Nov 1945 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Annie Mae | 1910 - 1949 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Darlene | 1980 - 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Dewiller | 13 Dec 1919 - 10 Sep 1984 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Ebbie | 27 Oct 1930 - 3 Aug 1979 | Veteran: Korea, PVT, US Army References: GenFolks Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstoneDC; VA death file; tombstone |
| Smith, Eddie, Jr. | 4 Sep 1915 - 1 Apr 1972 | Veteran: WW2 References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Eddie, Sr. | 19 Aug 1906 - 27 Dec 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Edward E. | 23 Oct 1952 - 23 May 1971 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Gertude | - 7 Oct 1971 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Haywood | 25 Dec 1894 - 2 Aug 1976 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army References: GenFolks Sources: 1930 census; DC; VA; tombstone1930 census; DC; VA; tombstone |
| Smith, Johnnie D. | 9 Mar 1918 - 27 Aug 1966 | Veteran: WW2, PFC References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Laura B | 1934 - 1985 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Leroy | 1937 - 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Manor | - | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Mitchell, Jr. | 17 Oct 1909 - 7 Dec 1970 | Veteran: WW2, PVT References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Nat and Sophie | - | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Nola | 1893 - 1977 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Paul L | 1968 - 1968 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Robert Allen | 21 Nov 1921 - 8 Feb 1971 | Veteran: WW2, PVT References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Rosie | 1900 - 1981 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Roy Milton | 31 Mar 1950 - 19 Feb 1971 | Veteran: Other/Unknown, SP4, US Army References: GenFolks COD: Killed in action Sources: VA death file; tombstoneVA death file; tombstone |
| Smith, Russell D | 1963 - 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Shirlene | 1980 - 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Tell | 25 Dec 1909 - 8 Apr 1979 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Vernon C. | 1975 - 1975 | References: GenFolks |
| Smith, Willie | 24 Apr 1937 - 26 Apr 1965 | References: GenFolks |
| Southern, Henry | 1836 - 1927 | References: GenFolks |
| Southern, Lemul | - 1948 | References: GenFolks |
| Southern, Noah | 12 Apr 1895 - 10 Jan 1918 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS References: GenFolks Sources: DC (nonbattle); BT-5/26/55; RatliffDC (nonbattle); BT-5/26/55; Ratliff |
| Southern, Rinzer | - 1929 | References: GenFolks |
| Southern, Sallie | 1838 - 1919 | References: GenFolks |
| Southern, Sam | 28 Jan 1881 - 18 Jun 1980 | References: GenFolks |
| Speckel, Birdola | 5 Mar 1924 - 22 Mar 1945 | References: GenFolks |
| Starks, Hattie | 1907 - 1978 | References: GenFolks |
| Starks, John B. | 11 Apr 1887 - 19 Jul 1967 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS Family- Father: Henry W Starks, Mother: Celia Brown References: Findagrave, GenFolks Sources: VA; DC; headstone app; RatliffVA; DC; headstone app; Ratliff |
| Sykes, Susie | 1871 - 1947 | References: GenFolks |
| Sykes, Taylor | 1866 - 1940 | References: GenFolks |
| Sylvester, Jim | - | References: GenFolks |
| Thomas, Samuel | - 14 Feb 1986 | References: GenFolks |
| Thomas, Wyatt | 2 Feb 1928 - 1981 | References: GenFolks |
| Thompson, Aquilla | 1864 - 1939 | References: GenFolks |
| Thompson, Ishmael | 1899 - 1986 | References: GenFolks |
| Thompson, James H. | 9 Aug 1904 - 1 Sep 1983 | References: GenFolks |
| Thompson, Richmond | 1857 - 1939 | References: GenFolks |
| Travick, Mary | - 1 Dec 1918 | References: GenFolks |
| unknown, unknown | 3 May 1925 - | References: GenFolks |
| unknown, Wooden cross | - | References: GenFolks |
| unknown, Wooden cross | - | References: GenFolks |
| Warren, Willie | 1906 - 1977 | References: GenFolks |
| Watkins, Cornelious | 12 Jul 1889 - 7 Jan 1971 | References: GenFolks |
| Williams, David C "Dave" | 18 Mar 1895 - 11 Jan 1968 | Veteran: WW1, PVT, USAAC, 1944-46; North Africa; CO D 341 LAB BN References: GenFolks Sources: BT-8/1/18 p1; DC; VA; tombstone; RatliffBT-8/1/18 p1; DC; VA; tombstone; Ratliff |
| Williams, Elsie | 1924 - 1975 | References: GenFolks |
| Williams, Isaac | - 15 May 1949 | References: GenFolks |
| Williams, Jessie | 1897 - 1966 | Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 537 ENGRS References: GenFolks Sources: 1930 census; DC; VA death file1930 census; DC; VA death file |
| Williams, Julia | 24 Oct 1800's - 23 Dec 1900's | References: GenFolks |
| Williams, Laura | 20 Jan 1853 - 10 Mar 1935 | Family- Father: Edwin Ueckert, Mother: Tonie Zajicek References: GenFolks |
| Williams, Pinkie | - 10 Sep 1949 | References: GenFolks |
| Williams, Sylvia | 29 Dec 1908 - 25 Jan 1980 | References: GenFolks |
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