Martin Era Huff 1881-1882

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

Martin Era, son of the late Alexander M. and Margaret Huff, born on Piney, Pulaski Co. May 13th 1881, died there in Piney Township, Nov. 7th 1882, aged 1 yr. 5 ms. and 24 ds. Singing, Prayer and remarks at the McCourtney Cemetery by Rev. J.J. Watts, Nov. 8th 1882. 1 sister survives.