Horatio Chriesman
Colonial statesman, Methodist lay leader, pioneer in Burleson County. Came to Texas in 1822 from Kentucky. Had office of surveyor, Austin's Colony, 1823-1836; was a military officer in Indian conflicts and also army of Gen. Sam Houston during Texas War for independence; in 1837 served on commission to choose site of Capital, Texas Republic. Married first Mary Kincheloe; after her death, Augusta Hope. He had eleven children. Recorded 1969.
30.6035° N, 96.7613° W
Where to Find It
Chriesman Cemetery - from Caldwell, take SH 36 NW about 6.2 mi to CR 328, EO E about 1/2 mi to cemetery
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi SW Town of Chriesman Caldwell
- 0.6 mi SW Alexander Thomson, Jr. Caldwell
- 4.6 mi E Waugh Campground Caldwell
- 5.9 mi SE St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Caldwell
- 6 mi SE St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Caldwell
- 6.1 mi SE City of Caldwell Caldwell