Showing posts with label Sam Elliott. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sam Elliott. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2025

Cemetery Mystery: Who Was Sam Elliott?

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Cemetery Mystery: Who Was Sam Elliott?
Tucked away in the Wooldridge Vault at Rosedale Cemetery lies a mystery we've yet to solve - an orphaned gravestone belonging to Sam Elliott, who passed away in 1851 at the age of 71. The grave maker does not belong to anyone in the vault.
This headstone is in great condition, yet its presence baffles us. It predates our cemetery by decades. Where did it come from? How did it end up here? Who was Sam Elliott, and more importantly, where is he truly buried?
If you know of an early Arizona settler by that name… if you’ve seen his name in family history… or if you just love a good historical puzzle, we welcome your theories.
🔍 Help us uncover the story behind the gravestone. Who knows? Maybe you hold the missing piece.