The following constitutes a part of the research conducted on the approximately 115 known public and private cemeteries within the boundaries of Titus County, Texas. Some of these cemeteries and some records, monuments, and fences are lost due to the ravages of time and developmental incursion. The compiler hopes that this document will serve to preserve some of the historical and genealogical significance of our heritage.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: The compiler of these records wishes to thank the individuals who made it possible for their production. First, to the BATES-COOPER Funeral home that so graciously provided their records for research and the facilities contributing to that research. Secondly, to the family of Lynch Harper for granting the permission to use the extensive work conducted by Mr. Harper in the 1960's. Thirdly, for the Cypress Basin Genealogical Society members of the 1970's whose work facilitated a further benchmark in this endeavor. Lastly, thanks to the various members of the cemetery committees who contributed their records and their support and for their unselfish service to the preservation and upkeep of these cemeteries.

The records mentioned above along with newspaper published obituaries and a physical survey of each cemetery were used as quality assurance techniques in trying to compile the most accurate product possible. The compiler has attempted to resolve discrepancies in the records of misspelled names and errors in dates; still, errors of commission exist. Should these errors be detected, please notify the compiler, David Horton.