Horatio Chriesman 
​(Aug. 13, 1797- Nov. 21, 1878)

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​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. (1969) 

Marker No: 7563

Grave Marker

Geographic: 30.603325,-96.761017

Location: Chriesman Cemetery - from Caldwell, take SH 36 northwest about 6.2 miles to CR 328, east about 1/2 mile to cemetery