Williamson County Historical Co

Connell Cemetery,
sometimes called the Bear Creek Cemetery
located
on CR203 1/3 mile west from CR200
UTM Coordinates 14 R
East 0601047 North 3401333

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Connell Cemetery Historical Marker

Marker Text
Alabama native Sampson Connell, Jr. (b. 1822) came to Texas with his family in 1834. Sampson, his father, and his brother participated at the battle of San Jacinto in 1836. For his efforts, Sampson received a land grant in Washington County. He moved to Milam County where he helped found the San Gabriel Christian church, later settling in Williamson County as a farmer and stockman. During the civil war he served in Capt. Robert Ashford’s co. b, 1st regiment, 27th brigade, and later in the local home guard. This family cemetery, also known as bear creek, was part of his homestead, and his 1873 burial cairn is the oldest known grave. Several relatives and friends are interred in this burial ground that honors a pioneering Texas family.

HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY – 2006

MARKER IS PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

Marker Dedication

HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY – 2006

MARKER IS PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

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