The Rev. Thomas Nelms Mainer
​ (Feb. 24, 1877 - Nov. 6, 1968)

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Marker Text: Born in Lovelady, the Rev. Thomas Nelms Mainer was the son of merchant N.J. Mainer. After editing the local newspaper for several years, the Rev. Mainer attended Baptist Seminary and served as pastor for churches in this area. A leader in community activities, he was Superintendent of Lovelady Schools, 1921-36. He helped preserve the history of Houston County through his research and writing. He married Mattie Kyle Williams (1881-1972). They had seven children. (1979)

Marker No. 7057

Grave Marker

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Geographic: 31.136356, -95.450096

Location: Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery. 1 mile north of Lovelady on SH 19, cemetery entrance on west side of railroad tracks