Texas Historical Cemetery
OUR STORY
The families of Benjamin and Hannah (Weed) Abshier and Benjamin and Sarah (Hanks) Weed came to this area of Texas from Louisiana in 1843. The extended families purchased land and established farms in this vicinity. In June 1852 the Abshiers' 27-year-old daughter, Lucinda Abshier Higginbotham, died, leaving a husband and six children. She was laid to rest on the Abshier family farm, in a plot of land which would become a family graveyard. Since that time, members of many generations of Abshier, Weed, and related families have been interred in the cemetery. Among those buried here are veterans of the War of 1812, the Texas Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korea. A number of unusual and elaborate grave markers can be seen, including tree-trunk-shaped monuments of the Woodmen of the World Lodge, a 19th-century fraternal organization. There are also a number of unmarked burials. Established in 1896, a cemetery association maintains the historic graveyard. The original two-acre plot was enlarged to three acres in 1938. The cemetery continues to serve as a reminder of early Liberty County pioneers.
Meet Our Volunteers
VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
FEBRUARY 2023 - COMPLETED PROJECT
NEW CEMETERY ENTRANCE STONE MARQUE
Graciously donated by Betsy Harmon-Greek & Family
JUNE 2021 - COMPLETED PROJECT
Fence lines cleared of underbrush, trees and debris
APPRECIATION TO THE CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT INMATE WORK PROGRAM FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS PROJECT
MARCH 2020 - COMPLETED PROJECT
Abshier Cemetery Hwy 61 Signage
- Mr. Otho Turner graciously volunteered his time and resources to build a new Abshier Cemetery Highway monument frame.
- Gary & Judy Abshier donated the new signage for the Hwy 61 structure.
- Kaci Abshier-Johnson designed the new logo for the Cemetery Assoc.
BIG THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR COMPLETING THE HWY SIGN PROJECT!
Volunteers
Otho Turner
Brooke Turner-Kraehnke
Judy Abshier
Dennis Johnson
Lane Johnson
Donations
Please help preserve the history of our sacred family land for future generations...
Supporting Abshier Cemetery sets a great example and ensures that current and future generations have a beautiful, historical Texas family cemetery to visit and be proud of!
Funds are desperately needed to make this happen. Almost every tombstone needs some sort of care. Many have deteriorated and some have been vandalized. The fence and gate are also in great disrepair; some parts actually appear to be from the turn of the century. These are major expenses, but once complete, less cash flow will be needed to maintain the cemetery throughout the years. No amount is too large or too small. We appreciate the contributions received thus far and thank everyone in advance for anything you are able to donate.
You may donate online now or mail donations to:
Abshier Cemetery Assoc.
P.O. Box 232
Hankamer, TX 77560
Other ways to give...
*Donating time (ground maintenance, landscaping, weed and/or pest control).
*Donating a special skill (fence repair/installation, metal fabrication, stonework repair, etc.)
*Donating items (we will soon have a wish list of items needed to enhance organization and/or improve the cemetery).
For Further Information on How You Can Help, Contact a Board Member...