JOSEPH CEMETERY
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This cemetery is located on the Old Brust property on Joseph Plains. It is about 33 miles Southwest of Cottonwood between the Snake and Salmon River.
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This new gate was placed in 2007 by Gary Longfellow, whose grandparents are buried in the cemetery. All photos courtesy of Carol Anglen. Click on the thumbnails for larger images. |
| Blanchett, Mr. and Mrs. - no stone | . |
| Damron, Christian Dee 1875 - 1924 |
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| Dobbins, James M 1851 - 1926 |
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| Dobbins, Robert & Margaret |
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| Graham, John |
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| Graham, James |
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| Graham, William - William did not die on Joseph Plains. His ashes were brought here to be placed with his brothers. |
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| McCune, Mr. - no stone | . |
| McDougall, Dale 1908-1934 Drowned in river | . |
| Talbott, Minnie E. Nov. 8, 188?-April 7, 1922 |
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| Watkins, Mr. - no stone July 1919 *see notes below | . |
| Wright, Arthur 1881-1963 ashes (son of Samuel) They have two separate tombstones, but one grave, as his ashes were buried on top of his father.* |
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| Wright, Samuel 1853- April
7,1922
*Note from Carol Anglen: Samuel and Art Wright are both buried within a fence which can barely be seen off to the right in the picture of the gate. |
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* Mr. Watkins is said to be the first burial. There was not a cemetery before his death. He died at his homestead, but was not found for quite some time. No relatives were known, so there was a dilemma as to what to do. So, J.L. Brust donated an acre of his land for a cemetery.