Montgomery County Texas African American Cemeteries

Foreword Not many people know more about the history and people of Montgomery and its surrounding counties in southeast Texas than Annette Kerr. Annette grew up on the edge of Montgomery County, Liberty County. She and her husband's family roots led her to the cemeteries where she discovered many dilapidated graves of African Americans who lived in the area. Feeling drawn to help identify and document these burials, Annette has spent many years and countless hours walking among crumbling headstones and unmarked graves. Because there was no central resource to use in identifying the burials of African Americans, Annette gathered as much information as she could find to help create one. She visited these cemeteries, taking photos, gathering, and printing out records and has tried to make sure all known burials are captured here. Spending this kind of time researching increased her knowledge about and connection with the African Americans that lived, died, and were buried here, many of whom were formerly enslaved in area Plantations. All her years of gathering information have qualified her to be a valuable resource to others trying to help bring the stories of these people to light. Annette is very generous with her research and many have called to ask her questions and seek her advice. Each request is met with enthusiasm and a willingness to help. She has proven that both personal and community connection is not limited to shared DNA. It happens when the take the time to discover a little more about another person's story. What can then grow is the recognition that every person, both living, and dead deserves the dignity of being acknowledged and remembered for their unique contributions.

African American Cemeteries in Montgomery County, Texas
 * Conroe Community Cemetery
 * Piney Grove Cemetery
 * Rest Haven Cemetery

Related Pages

African American Resources for Texas

African American Digital Bookshelf

Texas, United States Genealogy

Montgomery County, Texas Genealogy