Coppell in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Parrish Family Cemetery
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 5, 2020
1. Parrish Family Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Parrish Family Cemetery. . James and Eliza (Record) Parrish received a 640-acre Peters Colony land grant and settled here in 1853. When James died later that year, Eliza set aside one-half acre of land for a family burial ground. Since then, more than 35 members of the Parrish family have been buried here, including Eliza (d. 1918), her second husband Henry Parrish (James' brother, d. 1866), and 6 of their 7 children and their descendants. Eliza's father, Josiah Record, and two of her brothers, John and Silas, are also buried here. The cemetery records this extended family's long-time presence in Coppell.
James and Eliza (Record) Parrish received a 640-acre Peters Colony land grant and settled here in 1853. When James died later that year, Eliza set aside one-half acre of land for a family burial ground. Since then, more than 35 members of the Parrish family have been buried here, including Eliza (d. 1918), her second husband Henry Parrish (James' brother, d. 1866), and 6 of their 7 children and their descendants. Eliza's father, Josiah Record, and two of her brothers, John and Silas, are also buried here. The cemetery records this extended family's long-time presence in Coppell.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6812.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 32° 57.911′ N, 96° 58.273′ W. Marker is in Coppell, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Cardinal Lane north of Oriole Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 746 Cardinal Lane, Coppell TX 75019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.
