Rye family cemetery.

Rye family cemetery. University of South Florida Tampa Library still image eng Members of the Manatee County Historical Commission examine the graves at the Rye family cemetery. It was located approximately 300 feet from the old Rye home. Note that in addition to the tombstones, the graves are embellished with clam shells. this was almost a universal custom in Florida Cracker cemeteries that were not too far back from the salt water. Man at right in white jacket unknown, but man with back to camera in dark coat is Travis Gaines and man facing camera (only partially seen) in white cowboy hat is Joe G. Warner, author of "Biscuits and Taters, a history of Manatee County Cattle Ranching" as well as "The Singing River", a history of towns and settlements along the Manatee River. Lady at right in white coat may be Willa Mae Gaines. Members of the Manatee County Historical Commission examine the graves at the Rye family cemetery. It was located approximately 300 feet from the old Rye home. Note that in addition to the tombstones, the graves are embellished with clam shells. this was almost a universal custom in Florida Cracker cemeteries that were not too far back from the salt water. Man at right in white jacket unknown, but man with back to camera in dark coat is Travis Gaines and man facing camera (only partially seen) in white cowboy hat is Joe G. Warner, author of "Biscuits and Taters, a history of Manatee County Cattle Ranching" as well as "The Singing River", a history of towns and settlements along the Manatee River. Lady at right in white coat may be Willa Mae Gaines. Gaines, Travis Gaines, Willa Mae Manatee County Historical Commission Rye Cemetery Rye Family United States Warner, Joe G. (d. April 2000) Florida--Manatee County--Rye Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection

Rye family cemetery.

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Members of the Manatee County Historical Commission examine the graves at the Rye family cemetery. It was located approximately 300 feet from the old Rye home. Note that in addition to the tombstones, the graves are embellished with clam shells. this was almost a universal custom in Florida Cracker cemeteries that were not too far back from the salt water. Man at right in white jacket unknown, but man with back to camera in dark coat is Travis Gaines and man facing camera (only partially seen) in white cowboy hat is Joe G. Warner, author of "Biscuits and Taters, a history of Manatee County Cattle Ranching" as well as "The Singing River", a history of towns and settlements along the Manatee River. Lady at right in white coat may be Willa Mae Gaines.

Members of the Manatee County Historical Commission examine the graves at the Rye family cemetery. It was located approximately 300 feet from the old Rye home. Note that in addition to the tombstones, the graves are embellished with clam shells. this was almost a universal custom in Florida Cracker cemeteries that were not too far back from the salt water. Man at right in white jacket unknown, but man with back to camera in dark coat is Travis Gaines and man facing camera (only partially seen) in white cowboy hat is Joe G. Warner, author of "Biscuits and Taters, a history of Manatee County Cattle Ranching" as well as "The Singing River", a history of towns and settlements along the Manatee River. Lady at right in white coat may be Willa Mae Gaines.

Gaines, Travis

Gaines, Willa Mae

Manatee County Historical Commission

Rye Cemetery

Rye Family

United States

Warner, Joe G. (d. April 2000)

Florida--Manatee County--Rye

Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection