Cemeteries in Ranger, Texas
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What are the different types of cemeteries in Ranger?
Private Cemeteries in Ranger, Texas often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Ranger, Texas are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Ranger, Texas are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.
What information you provide for cemeteries in Ranger?
We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Ranger, Texas , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Ranger, Texas .
For how many cemeteries in Ranger does PeopleLegacy have burial data?
Our database contains records of burials from 12 cemeteries.
Where is the oldest cemetery in Texas?
The oldest cemetery in Texas is Oakwood Cemetery, which was once known as City Cemetery. The cemetery was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and its annex was included on October 30, 2003. It was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1972.
Who is buried in the Texas state cemetery?
The Cemetery provides a final resting-place for individuals who have made a significant contribution to Texas. Stephen F. Austin, 11 governors, numerous legislators, judges and unique individuals throughout Texas' history are some of the people buried at the Texas State Cemetery.
Who is the oldest grave in Texas State Cemetery?
The first person buried at the Texas State Cemetery was General Edward Burleson. Burleson emigrated from Tennessee to Bastrop County where he helped organize volunteers at Gonzales and was elected Stephen F. Austin's senior colonel.
How deep does a grave have to be in Texas?
(Texas Health & Safety Code § 711.008.) You'll have to bury the body at a minimum depth: 1.5 feet below ground if the casket or container is made of impenetrable material, or two feet below ground otherwise. (Texas Health & Safety Code § 714.001.)