"To Live through the Ages, Revered in the Memory of Men, Is not to Die" Masonic Section, Lot 78
John J. Eakins (John J. Eakins was born in Henderson Co., KY. He came to Dallas in 1849 after serving as a Capt in the Mexican War, 1847-1848. He was married to Ophelia Crutchfield on 10/30/1850. He donated the land for the City Park (better known today as Old City Park or Dallas Heritage Village) for which the city cancelled $300 in taxes. He also gave more than an acre of land for school purposes.) William M. Eakins Minnie E. Eakins John Gano Eakins Eugene T. Eakins Infant Eakins |
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Project Designer: Julia D. Quinteros de Hernandez September 1, 2006 |