John A. McCoy - Anaheim, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 33° 50.527 W 117° 53.969
11S E 416779 N 3745013
The tombstone of Dr. James McCoy and John A. McCoy (father and son) in Anaheim Cemetery. John was killed when he was 19 while on a thresher, an early farming machine.
Waymark Code: WM165P9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
Views: 2

Photos taken on 11 May 2022. It is one of the few zinc headstones in Southern California. I am unsure if there are others in this cemetery, but this one is obviously zinc given how well the tombstone has not eroded or deteriorated. Also, the blue teal color is a dead giveaway (pun intended).
Type of Death Listed: Accident

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Killed on a Thresher

Website (if available): Not listed

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