Salem Cemetery

 
FM-1600
Cameron, TX

Salem Cemetery is a large, well kept cemetery on a small road off of FM-1600.

 

The Gilliland family has many residents in Salem Cemetery's North-East corner.

Charles B. Gilliland
1865 - 1918
Behold the pilgrim as he lies with glory in his view. To heaven he lifts his longing eyes. And bids the world adieu.

Ralph Gilliland
1903 - 1910
Dearest child. Thou hast left us and thy loss we deeply feel; tis the Lord that has bereft us of one we loved so well.

 

Many tender farewells are express for lost husbands, young and old.

Wm F. Robinson
1854 - 1883

John B. Potteet
1820 - 1885

 

Some survived the War Between the States and some didn't.

Henry C. Chambers
1847 - 1904

John Cobb Massengale
1830 - 1865

 

The Wilsons are well represented in Salem Cemetery.

John C. Wilson
1838 - 1891

William Sewell Goodhue Wilson
1819 - 1896
and
Lizzie B (Ledbetter) Wilson
1839 - 1921