Morton Cemetery - Richmond, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 29° 35.188 W 095° 45.709
15R E 232478 N 3276148
Located along the Brazos River, Morton Cemetery was established in 1822, and is the final resting place of over 3,200 Texans. Including a former President of the Republic of Texas.
Waymark Code: WMV7P5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2017
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Find A Grave (visit link) lists five famous people buried in Morton Cemetery.

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (1798-1859) The second President of the Republic of Texas. (1838-1841)

James Long (1793-1822) Leader of the Long Expedition, surgeon in the War of 1812. Killed in Mexico City, Mexico.

Jane Hebert Long (1798-1880) Widow of Dr. James Long. Known as "The Mother of Texas", reportedly giving birth to the first Anglo child in Texas. Operated a hotel in Brazoria which became a center of political activity. Operated a boarding house in Richmond.

Hilmar G. Moore (1920-2012) Served as Mayor of Richmond, TX, for 63 years.

John M. Moore (1862-1940) Member of the Texas House of Representatives in 1896. US House of Representatives, 1905 to 1913.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA

Approximate number of graves: 3,200

Cemetery Status: Active

Cemetery Website: Not listed
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