Buried in Fort Yuma, may have remained, or possibly only his marker was left since it was not in line with the new cemetery type.
159 bodies were moved from Ft Yuma to the Presidio.
Marker can be seen at Francis Stanton.
∼Obituary from the Tuscon Arizonian 11/17/1859: "Died at Ft. Yuma, California on October 1, 1859. He was one of the
Assistant Engineers of the Survey of Sonora; was a grandson of General
Macomb, formerly commander in Chief of the U.S.A. "He" Francis Stanton, had
been left at that post by his friends in the Commission, from whom during
his illness he received every possible attention that friendship and
affection could procure. It was hoped that the change in climate from Ft.
Buchanan to Ft. Yuma might restore him to health. He was a young man of
much promise, whose uniform manliness and almost womanly gentleness of
disposition and manner, endeared him to all who knew him. We sympathise
with his friends in their loss, for judging by the affection above shown him
by his comrades here, his memory must be dearly cherished by his friends at
home."
I have waited since 2003 for a photo from the AZ Hist. Soc. A very kind stranger, Gabriel Duran of the IBWC in El Paso, was interested in knowing about the monument and sent me these photos 030912.
The gravesite is actually just across the border from Yuma,AZ in Winterhaven, CA. Above it on a knoll, stands the Fort Yuma Indian School. Some thoughtful person has tended the gravesite,perhaps from the school. I have attempted to contact them to express our gratitude.
The Fort Yuma Cemetery was closed in 1885. The military personnel were moved to the Presidio. Hence, Francis remained in the desert as did other civilians.
Following the link to his father, Gen Henry Stanton will provide more information.
159 bodies were moved from Ft Yuma to the Presidio.
Marker can be seen at Francis Stanton.
∼Obituary from the Tuscon Arizonian 11/17/1859: "Died at Ft. Yuma, California on October 1, 1859. He was one of the
Assistant Engineers of the Survey of Sonora; was a grandson of General
Macomb, formerly commander in Chief of the U.S.A. "He" Francis Stanton, had
been left at that post by his friends in the Commission, from whom during
his illness he received every possible attention that friendship and
affection could procure. It was hoped that the change in climate from Ft.
Buchanan to Ft. Yuma might restore him to health. He was a young man of
much promise, whose uniform manliness and almost womanly gentleness of
disposition and manner, endeared him to all who knew him. We sympathise
with his friends in their loss, for judging by the affection above shown him
by his comrades here, his memory must be dearly cherished by his friends at
home."
I have waited since 2003 for a photo from the AZ Hist. Soc. A very kind stranger, Gabriel Duran of the IBWC in El Paso, was interested in knowing about the monument and sent me these photos 030912.
The gravesite is actually just across the border from Yuma,AZ in Winterhaven, CA. Above it on a knoll, stands the Fort Yuma Indian School. Some thoughtful person has tended the gravesite,perhaps from the school. I have attempted to contact them to express our gratitude.
The Fort Yuma Cemetery was closed in 1885. The military personnel were moved to the Presidio. Hence, Francis remained in the desert as did other civilians.
Following the link to his father, Gen Henry Stanton will provide more information.
Buried in Fort Yuma, may have remained, or possibly only his marker was left since it was not in line with the new cemetery type.
159 bodies were moved from Ft Yuma to the Presidio.
Marker can be seen at Francis Stanton.
∼Obituary from the Tuscon Arizonian 11/17/1859: "Died at Ft. Yuma, California on October 1, 1859. He was one of the
Assistant Engineers of the Survey of Sonora; was a grandson of General
Macomb, formerly commander in Chief of the U.S.A. "He" Francis Stanton, had
been left at that post by his friends in the Commission, from whom during
his illness he received every possible attention that friendship and
affection could procure. It was hoped that the change in climate from Ft.
Buchanan to Ft. Yuma might restore him to health. He was a young man of
much promise, whose uniform manliness and almost womanly gentleness of
disposition and manner, endeared him to all who knew him. We sympathise
with his friends in their loss, for judging by the affection above shown him
by his comrades here, his memory must be dearly cherished by his friends at
home."
I have waited since 2003 for a photo from the AZ Hist. Soc. A very kind stranger, Gabriel Duran of the IBWC in El Paso, was interested in knowing about the monument and sent me these photos 030912.
The gravesite is actually just across the border from Yuma,AZ in Winterhaven, CA. Above it on a knoll, stands the Fort Yuma Indian School. Some thoughtful person has tended the gravesite,perhaps from the school. I have attempted to contact them to express our gratitude.
The Fort Yuma Cemetery was closed in 1885. The military personnel were moved to the Presidio. Hence, Francis remained in the desert as did other civilians.
Following the link to his father, Gen Henry Stanton will provide more information.
159 bodies were moved from Ft Yuma to the Presidio.
Marker can be seen at Francis Stanton.
∼Obituary from the Tuscon Arizonian 11/17/1859: "Died at Ft. Yuma, California on October 1, 1859. He was one of the
Assistant Engineers of the Survey of Sonora; was a grandson of General
Macomb, formerly commander in Chief of the U.S.A. "He" Francis Stanton, had
been left at that post by his friends in the Commission, from whom during
his illness he received every possible attention that friendship and
affection could procure. It was hoped that the change in climate from Ft.
Buchanan to Ft. Yuma might restore him to health. He was a young man of
much promise, whose uniform manliness and almost womanly gentleness of
disposition and manner, endeared him to all who knew him. We sympathise
with his friends in their loss, for judging by the affection above shown him
by his comrades here, his memory must be dearly cherished by his friends at
home."
I have waited since 2003 for a photo from the AZ Hist. Soc. A very kind stranger, Gabriel Duran of the IBWC in El Paso, was interested in knowing about the monument and sent me these photos 030912.
The gravesite is actually just across the border from Yuma,AZ in Winterhaven, CA. Above it on a knoll, stands the Fort Yuma Indian School. Some thoughtful person has tended the gravesite,perhaps from the school. I have attempted to contact them to express our gratitude.
The Fort Yuma Cemetery was closed in 1885. The military personnel were moved to the Presidio. Hence, Francis remained in the desert as did other civilians.
Following the link to his father, Gen Henry Stanton will provide more information.
Inscription
On the monument to him erected in 1860:"In memory of Francis Stanton who died October 1, 1859, aged 20 years and 10 months. Erected by the officers of the commission for the survey of Sonora; as a token of affectionate regard for the memory of their friend and comrade."
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