Near Montgomery in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Cartwright
Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2022
1. William Cartwright Marker
In Alabama, March 16, 1813 • Died
October 25, 1844
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7915.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1813.
Location. 30° 20.631′ N, 95° 38.129′ W. Marker is near Montgomery, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Rabon Chapel Road, 0.4 miles west of South Pine Lake Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the front section of the Cartwright Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18221 Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery TX 77316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Matthew Winston Cartwright (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Shaw Cartwright Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Former Homesite of Joseph L. Bennett (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of the Home of Dr. Charles B. Stewart (approx. 3.8 miles away); Sam McCulloch, Jr. (approx. 3.9 miles away); Frontier Colonial Home
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Also see . . . William Cartwright. San Jacinto Museum
Born March 16, 1813, in Washington County, Alabama, a son of Peter Cartwright, who came to Texas with his family. In Headright Certificate No. 156 issued to William P. Cartwright, February 15, 1835 for one-third of a league of land by the Board of Land Commissioners for Montgomery County it is stated that he arrived in Texas, December 22, 1832.(Submitted on October 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
In Comptroller's Military Service Record No. 1106 it is certified that Mr. Cartwright served in the army from April 13, to July 13, 1836. He was a member of Captain William Ware's Company at San Jacinto but did not apply for any land for having served in the army.
Additional commentary.
1. State of Texas 1936 Historical Marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas
Photographed By James Hulse, October 4, 2022
2. The William Cartwright Marker is the second marker (back side) on the right
— Submitted October 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
