103 - Octavia Francisco - Trice Hill Cemetery - OKC, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Max and 99
N 35° 31.439 W 097° 26.595
14S E 641150 N 3932267
Centenarian Octavia Francisco is laid to rest at the northeast side of Trice Hill Cemetery. She was a Near Year's baby.
Waymark Code: WM16EW4
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
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The final resting place of Octavia Francisco is marked by an upright marker at the northeast side of the cemetery. It has the following text:

Mother
Octavia Francisco
Jan. 1, 1866
Oct. 18, 1969

She gave of herself to help others.

Some historical events that occurred during Octavia's time on earth:

1866: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York City by Henry Bergh.
1886: The settlement of Vancouver, British Columbia is incorporated.
1906: The first Victor Victrola phonographic record player is manufactured.
1926: A decree in Italy bans women from holding public office.
1946: Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering (later renamed Sony) is founded, with about 20 employees.
1966: Miranda v. Arizona: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.
1969: Apollo program: Apollo 9 returns safely to Earth after testing the Lunar Module.
Location of Headstone: Trice Hill Cemetery

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