Daniel Roberts and Mary Anna (Garland) Thornton
D. R. Thornton from Mississippi married Mary Anna, daughter of frontier fighter Peter Garland in Anderson County, Texas, in 1853. The Thorntons settled here in 1857 as cattleraisers, and helped make this frontier safe for less hardy citizens. Mrs. Thornton was midwife and doctor to fellow settlers. The couple reared eight children. Thornton, a Confederate soldier in the Civil War (1860s), served as county commissioner (1876-78), and gave land for local school (1882). Hannibal Cemetery stands on the donated land. (1976)
32.3698° N, 98.3543° W
Where to Find It
From Stephenville, take SH 108 northwest about 16 miles then go west 2 miles on local road
Nearby Markers
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- 4.6 mi NE Liberty Cemetery Stephenville
- 8.5 mi SE Oak Dale Cemetery Stephenville
- 8.7 mi S Lingleville Lingleville
- 8.9 mi S Lingleville Tabernacle Lingleville
- 9.9 mi N Site of Thurber Big Lake and Dairy Thurber