Dr. J. L. Large - Galveston, TX, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
N 29° 17.586 W 094° 48.717
15R E 324000 N 3241821
A zinc obelisk grave stone for the Large family in Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Galveston, TX.
Waymark Code: WM13A8B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This zinc tombstone for the Large family lists 3 or 4 members:
Dr. Jonathan Lewis Large
Harry I. Large: died 8 October 1879, aged 26.
Olivia Towson Large, died 20 April 1881, aged 54 years.
Reference: Find a Grave

Robert C. Andrews is also named on the bottom of the tombstone, but no relation is stated.

The tombstone was apparently made by the Monumental Bronze Company out of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The company name can be seen at the bottom of one of the pictures.
Date Created/Placed: Unknown

Address:
Broadway St, Galveston, TX

Height: 12 ft

Illuminated: no

Website: Not listed
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