Near Howe in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Whitley Wheat
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. William Whitley Wheat Marker
William Whitley Wheat (1820-1890) was born in Alabama to Samuel and Cynthia (Stinson) Wheat. He married Cynthia Ann Maynard, and the couple came to Texas in 1842 to Peters Colony. They moved three years later to what is now Grayson County, settling and raising ten children near Farmington. Wheat was an early cattle drover to northern markets, and he became a respected and successful farmer. He served for many years as Grayson County Commissioner in the 1870s and 1880s and was first presiding president of the Old Settlers Association of North Texas. As such, he worked to ease local tensions in the post-civil War years.Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12965.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 33° 29.768′ N, 96° 39.304′ W. Marker is near Howe, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker can be reached from Hall Cemetery Road, 0.6 miles west of Farmington Road. The marker is located in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jabez and Harriet Haning (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mame Roberts (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Christian Church of Howe (approx. 2.6 miles away); Boy Scout Troop 1 (Troop 44) (approx. 6˝ miles away); Site of Campus of Old Columbia College (approx. 6˝ miles away); Mantua Masonic Lodge No. 209. A.F. & A.M. (approx. 6.8 miles away); Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howe.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
2. The Wheat gravestone and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
3. The view of the Wheat gravestone and Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
