Historical Marker
Horatio Chriesman
Historical marker location:
Caldwell, Texas
( Chriesman Cemetery - from Caldwell, take SH 36 NW about 6.2 mi to CR 328, EO E about 1/2 mi to cemetery)
Marker installed: 1969
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.