To: sandintoes who wrote (107315 ) 10/6/2005 3:32:35 PM From: Naomi Read Replies (3) | Respond to One of the oldest cemeteries in Houston is on Washington Avenue where many who were in the Civil War were buried there when they died and had no headstones. That is where his grave is. They are putting headstones on twelve soldiers graves on Saturday. I have not found out that much yet about the Washington Cemetery Historic Trust yet, because I had no idea it existed, but intend to ask questions at the reception after the ceremonies. They have not asked for money yet, but that may be forthcoming. I have no idea where the money came for all these headstones. I was told by my Mother he was buried there, but since there was no headstone, the family may have forgotten where his plot was as I was never taken there and I don't remember her telling me of anyone that knew where his grave was and I don't remember my grandfather or my Dad ever mentioning his grandfather at all. From what I have read of the family tree, there were several that were married twice so there may be mysteries there that were never discussed amongst too many of my family when I was growing up. My grandfather seemed to be very interested in history and did keep me up many nights pass my bedtime to tell me stories about his life he remembered, but he never talked about his Dad, only his life and I was too young to even think of asking him about him. He was just my Granddad telling me stories of his memories. He lived with my Aunt who sometimes babysat me. The only information I have is what the Trust sent to me and have no other information about him and all my family but my Sister and I are gone and she remembers only family around her growing up, but she has had some pretty good stories to tell. lol
