Original documents (death certificate and original request for military marker) show he was buried in nearby Doty Cemetery. There is no record that his remains were relocated. It is believed that this marker in Cottrell was placed there based on a more recent document filed with the Veterans Administration when ordering a replacement stone.
Note: Cottrell is a pioneer cemetery founded in 1841 and was restored following neglect and abuse. Restoration was completed September-October 2005.
John was the son of James Hunter and Sarah Shafer. John's wife, Louisa, and two children are buried in nearby Gravel Lawn Cemetery.
Original documents (death certificate and original request for military marker) show he was buried in nearby Doty Cemetery. There is no record that his remains were relocated. It is believed that this marker in Cottrell was placed there based on a more recent document filed with the Veterans Administration when ordering a replacement stone.
Note: Cottrell is a pioneer cemetery founded in 1841 and was restored following neglect and abuse. Restoration was completed September-October 2005.
John was the son of James Hunter and Sarah Shafer. John's wife, Louisa, and two children are buried in nearby Gravel Lawn Cemetery.
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