Transcribed from Decatur County, Tennessee Cemetery Records, p. 631
Copyright 1984, Nathaniel A. Wesson Chapter #2396,
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Parsons, TN
Appears on this web site by permissionLEE BAWCUM CEMETERY
Located on the new 69 road north of Parsons near Mills home. Pass W. O. Baker's home, much under growth, not used anymore, condition poor. This cemetery was indexed by Margarett Alexander and Blanche Tuten on December 19, 1977. A special thanks to Mr. W. O. Baker who acted as a guide and assisted us in indexing this graveyard. "At least 10 unmarked graves."
Baker, Arletha, Aug. 1, 1822-May 10, 1898, "Aged 75 yrs 9 mos 9 days" "Wife of W. H. Baker"
Bawcum, W. S., Feb. 20, 1874-Sept. 24, 1877
Also Known to Be Buried Here
Baker, John, killed at the age of 19 by a pair of oxen (no tombstone)
Baker, Sam, tree fell and killed him (no marker)