Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kimbro Family Cemetery
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Kimbro Family Cemetery Marker
This small family cemetery contains the graves of members of a pioneer Williamson County family. Named for Daniel Kimbro, who was buried here in 1882, the plot remained in family ownership for over one hundred years.
Daniel Kimbro arrived in the Republic of Texas in 1836, the year independence from Mexico was declared. Settling first in San Augustine on the Sabine River, he later moved to Bastrop, where he operated a shop dealing in looms, spinning wheels, chairs, and wagons. He moved to this area in 1846, and lived in a tent on the banks of Brushy Creek. One of the signers of the petition to create Williamson County, he played an active part in the area’s early development. He and his wife, Mary Polly (Gilbert) Kimbro, had six children, some of whom are buried here. Though no headstone has been found for her, it is believed that Mary Polly Kimbro is also interred here with her family.
For some time in the 1950s, the land surrounding the graves was used for farming, and many of the stones were damaged or removed. Some may have been plowed under when the land was cultivated. This cemetery stands as a reminder of Williamson County’s past.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9142.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 30° 29.709′ N, 97° 29.613′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Norman's Crossing (approx. ¼ mile away); M.B. Norman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saul Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); James O. Rice (approx. 2.3 miles away); Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Hutto Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Hutto Lutheran Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Hutto (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylor.
Also see . . . Kimbro Family Cemetery. Williamson County Texas history website entry:
This page is shared with Norman's Crossing, Norman and Avery family history. Kimbro Family Cemetery history is at bottom of page. (Submitted on March 14, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 31, 2019
2. Kimbro Family Cemetery Marker (Wide View)
Photographed By Keith Peterson
3. Kimbro Family Cemetery
The cemetery is in the middle of this field. If you download the full picture (click on image) you can see a few wooden posts sticking out of the field. This is the cemetery.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 31, 2019
4. Kimbro Family Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,685 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 30, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on December 30, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
