June 6, 1808 - January 26, 1868
First Deputy Grand Sire I. O. O. F. Outside U. S. A.
Instituted First I. O. O. F. Lodge in Texas
Lone Star No. 1 - July 25, 1838
Instituted Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Texas
April 29, 1841
Member 2nd Legislature of State of Texas
Established First Cotton Mill in State of Texas
Founder of City of Waco, Texas
Erected by the Odd Fellows of Texas
and
the State of Texas
1937
Back of headstone
Rebecca Sterling De Cordova
April 19, 1808 - December 30, 1882
A True Wife and Helpmate of Jacob De Cordova
In All His Undertakings