June 11, 2017 - The Truitt Cemetery Association recently held their annual reunion at the Truitt Cemetery, located about six miles southwest of Joaquin off Highway 7. The cemetery was founded by James Truitt on July 3, 1848, at the death of his wife, Sarah Hall Truitt. There is a state historical marker near her grave. Descendants of those buried in the cemetery meet every year to share stories and memories, to meet old friends and make new ones and to honor their ancestors who came before them. And, of course, to enjoy a meal together.
Following the short business meeting, members of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a ceremony honoring James Robert Latimer, a Citizen of the Republic of Texas. Tina DuBose , his great great-grandaughter,shared a brief history of James Robert Latimer and his father Robert W Latimer, who came to Texas in 1839. A bronze "Citizen of the Republic of Texas" medallion was placed on his grave to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas. Several members of the Latimer family attended the reunion and took part in the ceremony.
