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 1878-1912.
Pearlie May, daughter of Wm. Lenox and Sarah Keeton born in Piney T. March 14th 1902, died there Apr. 7th 1902 at 4 p.m., aged 24 days, buried at Watts Lawn Cemetery, April 8th 1902 at 5 p.m., Tues. Service of song & prayer at the grave by J.J. Watts Song No. page 8. " Alas! how changed that lovely flower"
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