Donaldson in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Peyton Thomas Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

1. Peyton Thomas Cemetery Marker (side A)

Inscription. Established 1863 by Peyton Thomas, prominent farmer, justice of the peace, postmaster, church clerk, blacksmith and merchant; son of Cullen Thomas, grandson of James Thomas, Sr. Site is burial place for the Thomas, Sumner, Randolph, Skaggs, Carr, Marquess, Taylor, Futrell & other pioneer families who as early as 1799 settled in the Donaldson Creek valley.

Perpetual care for cemetery made possible by legacy from Garland Derwood Sumner, great grandson of Peyton Thomas, who died Nov. 21, 1990, age 90. Son of Alvin Sumner 1875-1929 and Gracie Day (Thomas) Sumner 1880-1964, he was the last survivor of family that included Sammie O., 1901-1924; Lora Maud, 1905-1923, and James Guylie 1909-1972, all of whom died single.

Erected 1991 by Descendants • The Thomas-Bridges Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 36° 45.164′ N, 87° 51.52′ W. Marker is in Donaldson, Kentucky, in Trigg County. Marker is on Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.1 miles west of Old Dover Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cadiz KY 42211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies. Upper Donaldson School (within shouting distance of this marker); James Thomas, Sr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perry Thomas (approx. half a mile away); Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill (approx. 1.2 miles away); James Thomas, Jr. (approx. 1.4 miles away); Donaldson Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Donaldson (approx. 2 miles away); Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldson.

Peyton Thomas Cemetery Marker (side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

2. Peyton Thomas Cemetery Marker (side B)

Peyton Thomas Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

3. Peyton Thomas Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.