SCV dedicate cemetery marker
BY KEN MCCLURE

Descendants of Cornelius Deaton

Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew camp #2009 of Cherokee county held a military marker dedication March 22 at Jarratt Cemetery in the Craft area for Pvt. Cornelius Deaton, who served in Company I,35th Texas cavalry from 1861-65. The ceremony began with an opening prayer and the charge to the SCV followed by a tribute to southerners and the pledge to the flag.

Ann Corbin, a greatgrandaughter of Pvt. Deaton read a history on his life and service to the south during the war. The camp rifle squad fired a volley salute in his honor to dedicate the new marker.

Saint Andrew Southern Belles placed flowers in his honor.

A roll call of all 16 confirmed CSA veterans buried at Jarratt Cemetery was read and the troops in the rifle squad answered for each of them. Dixie was played and sung in their honor to conclude the ceremony. Visitation and fellowship among more than 50 friends and family members followed.