First Burials in Matagorda Cemetery
Benjamin Wightman
(Aug. 31, 1755 - Aug. 1, 1830)
Esther Raandall Wightman
(Dec. 4, 1755 - June 20, 1830)
Marker Text: Parents of Elias R. Wightman, grantee of the Matagorda town league, from Republic of Mexico.
Benjamin and Esther Wightman, natives of Connecticut, lived in Wightman Town, Herkimer County, N. Y., before joining (1828) colony brought here by their son of "Little Zoe", the first sailing vessel ever to enter port of Matagorda. (1972)
Benjamin and Esther Wightman, natives of Connecticut, lived in Wightman Town, Herkimer County, N. Y., before joining (1828) colony brought here by their son of "Little Zoe", the first sailing vessel ever to enter port of Matagorda. (1972)
Marker No: 1693
Grave Marker
Geographic: 28.701738, -95.956161
Location: Matagorda Cemetery. Matagorda Cemetery Road