Farmersville

Union Sgt. William Linnell

This week’s Grave of the Week honors Union Sgt. William Linnell, a Civil War veteran captured at Andersonville, later a respected farmer and GAR member in Farmersville. His legacy lives on through the Linnell Post Office and Linnell Camp named after his family.

John Firebaugh

Discover the fascinating history of Exeter founder John Firebaugh, who played a key role in shaping the town. From his Civil War service to his contributions in land development, Firebaugh’s legacy lives on. Learn more in this week’s Grave of the Week feature!

Curtis Spott

This week’s Grave of the Week was a real Mr. Exeter, and he wasn’t even born here! Born and raised in Walnut Grove, Curtis Spott fell in love with Exeter on a trip to the Sequoias. He initially studied science and became an engineer, attending school at UC Berkeley,...
John Firebaugh

John Firebaugh

Discover the fascinating history of Exeter founder John Firebaugh, who played a key role in shaping the town. From his Civil War service to his contributions in land development, Firebaugh’s legacy lives on. Learn more in this week’s Grave of the Week feature!

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Curtis Spott

Curtis Spott

This week’s Grave of the Week was a real Mr. Exeter, and he wasn’t even born here! Born and raised in Walnut Grove, Curtis Spott fell in love with Exeter on a trip to the Sequoias. He initially studied science and became an engineer, attending school at UC Berkeley,...

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Angelica Haro

Angelica Haro

This week’s Grave of the Week is a woman who died a hero. Angelica Haro died protecting her family at their home in Farmersville. Born on February 19, 1979, she passed on May 25, 2014. Angelica was a homemaker who loved her family and loved to dance. She always put...

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Officer Vazquez-Perez

Officer Vazquez-Perez

This week’s grave of the week is Roberto “Beto” Vazquez-Perez. Roberto was only 37 when he died in 2004. Roberto battled kidney problems since the age of 9. He had a kidney transplant which gave him 25 more years. However, he fought cancer three times before...

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