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Rockport
Cemetery historical marker
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
Rockport Cemetery
Information
Editor’s note: Our thanks to Judy Trahan who took the time to alert us to an error
which appears on our coverage of Rockport. Her letter follows:
“Regardless of what the Texas Historical Marker says, there are several marked
graves in the Rockport cemetery that are older than that of Emma
Fulton. I am including photos of some older graves.
Emma Fulton died
in 1876 while Andrew J. Hogan died in 1874, John Choate and his brother Crockett
in August of 1869 and Cora Caldwell Mathis in October of that same year. There
are others. That historical marker could use correcting. |
Tombstone
of Andrew J. Hogan
Photo courtesy Judy Trahan |
Andrew J. Hogan
Born
in Kentucky 1836
Died Dec. 8th 1874
Sacred to the Memory of Andrew J.
Hogan
Aged 38 Years
He was at one time the postmaster and part owner of
a saloon. |
Tombstone
of John Choate
Photo courtesy Judy Trahan |
John Choate
Born: Jul. 25, 1818 in Louisiana
Died: Aug. 3, 1869 San Patricio County, Texas
There is no actual headstone, but on the top slab of John Choate's grave is written:
”SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN CHOATE
Who was born in the State of Louisiana on
the 25th day of July A.D. 1818 and was killed at his residence in San Patricio
Co. Texas on the 3rd day of August A.D. 1869
A good man and true has gone
to his rest. He was an affectionate husband, a good neighbor, a warm friend and
a zealous Mason.
This simple tribute to his memory was erected by his
wife who of all, esteemed him most for his many virtues.” |
Tombstone
of Cora Linda Lampkin Caldwell Mathis
Photo courtesy Judy Trahan |
Cora Linda Lampkin
Caldwell Mathis
1846-1869
Wife of T. H. MATHIS (namesake of Mathis,
Texas) Died October 11, 1869 Aged 22 years 9 months and 27 days
”We part
to meet again.”
Shortly after her marriage, Cora died of typhoid fever. |
| The graves of John
Choate and Crockett Choate sure caught my attention. Researching those two made
for some interesting reading. There is so much history (and art) in old
Texas Cemeteries. I enjoy your [magazine]. Thank
you for your response. - Judy Trahan |
More
Rockport Cemetery Images: |
Rockport
Cemetery Gate
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
Rockport
Cemetery scene
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
Bluebonnets
in the Rockport Cemetery
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
Spring
comes to Rockport Cemetery
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
The
tombstone of Emma Fulton. "The oldest marked grave" according to the
Rockport Cemetery Historical marker
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 |
Fulton
family obelisk
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, 3-04 | |
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